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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
3
Sandra Lawrence oversees a grand mid July gathering as Hetty and Mrs. Peterman clash over status and guests. The hostess juggles staff, cocktails, and gatekeeping with James the dashing chauffeur while hinting at social improprieties in a town used to quiet evenings.
The Louise Robinson and Adult circles of the Methodist Missionary Society met at the Hartselle church for a business session. The gathering opened with a song and included a short talk on tithing followed by a hymn and several prayers.
A passerby recall reports a near kiss when a woman trips over a stump and is caught by a man in olive green. A maid witnesses the moment from a pantry window as speculation and threats rise, and the scene fades with a To Be Continued tag.
The document lists produce and meat prices including potatoes turnips cabbage strawberries and meats with per bushel and per pound rates. It also records district meeting proceedings led by Mrs Poole and remarks by circles leaders followed by minutes and roll call.
W J Elmore Company operators of a five and ten cent store chain lease the Pearl Vaughan building at Main and Bee Line highway. The Alabama firm plans a general merchandise store including dry goods furniture hardware drugs and house furnishings in Hartselle.
Nelson Boetler 86 Hartseles oldest respected Negro citizens died Sunday night after pneumonia. Funeral Monday at the colored Methodist church where he was a long time member and officer. He was born in Morgan county Danville resident before moving to Hartseles.
A tribute recalls a respected early community leader who earned broad white friendship through steadfast honesty and fidelity to every trust placed in him, leaving a lasting impression on many.
The Decatur District Missionary meeting of the First Methodist church will convene in Hartselle on Friday May 5 starting at 10 AM. Three council members and four conference officers will attend along with many guests, with Mrs W J Cottingham in charge as district chairman.
A health ad urges purification as nature's foundation of health. It promotes Calotabs to purify the blood by stimulating the liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Available in 10 and 35 cent packages.
The Hartselle Music study will join a county-wide choir Sunday night at Decatur First Baptist Church. The ensemble, composed of all local clubs, is expected to be present when the program begins.
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills to wake up the liver and improve bile flow. It claims the product clears a “poisoned system” and restores digestion, urging readers to ask for Carter's Little Liver Pills by name on red labels.
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