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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

8

Detroit Men Admit Roles in Chicago Tavern Shootout

In a Chicago tavern shooting that left one dead and several wounded, suspects Watson ? and Riley 37 admitted involvement. A young woman Susanna Smith 22 was held as a witness. A physician performed a razor blade operation without proper equipment after a gunman threatened a death threat.

Chi Leo Doyle Orville 20 Watson Edward Riley Susanna Smith Chicago Doyle Riley Chicago Was “Terrible.” Doyle Dr. S. Hirschfield Detroit Michigan State Alex Ferguson

Backache and Leg Pains Signal Kidney Trouble

Doan's Pills promise kidney relief as backache leg pain and energy loss may warn of kidney or bladder issues. The ad notes toxins in blood from inefficient kidneys, urging readers to consult a doctor and use Doan's Pills, claiming wide use for over 40 years and a flushing effect.

Nature Doan

Hartselle Club Hosts Decatur Juvenile Music Exchange

The Hartselle Juvenile Music Study Club hosted the Decatur club for a formal musicale at the Shelton home. Guests enjoyed piano solos, songs, readings, a Virginia Reel, and a social hour with light refreshments as both groups exchanged programs and signatures in the scrap-book.

Hartselle Juvenile Music Study Club Decatur Juvenile Music Club Roy Shelton Decatur Club Rachel Pattillo Annie Ruth Waldsmith Sheila June Shelton 8. T. Rollo Decatur Jessie Nelle Lee Club Hugh Pattie Hartselle Club Peggy Wilds Hugh Pattillo

First Wedding at Scotty’s Castle in Death Valley

Joseph Choate and Dorothy Drew wed at Scotty’s Castle in Death Valley with Carrie Jacobs Bond reciting The Path of Life. The desert gala featured the famous desert rat host and a feast as the valley cools before the heat of summer.

Death Valley Queenie Hummingbird Joseph Choate Los Angeles Dorothy Drew Boston California Beatty Carrie Jacobs Bond United States

Woodland Mills personal notices fill Morgan County page

Several residents attended an all day singing at Mt Tabor. Mr and Mrs Zed Luker welcomed a ten pound boy named Robert Windell and both baby and mother are doing well. Various locals and visitors are listed as weekend guests and callers including teachers from State Teachers College Florence and Cotaco area residents. Lost and found line appears with Ad Taker contact.

Billy Stephenson George Stephenson John F. Thompson Post American Legion Morgan County Alabama Montgomery Mt. Tabor Zed Luker Robert Windell Luker Baby W. T. McMullen Velma Murphy State Teachers College Florence Beatrice Bermreuter Herbert English Cotaco Mississippi Louise Lindsey Danville

Mooresville Belle Mina Junior High to Stage Four-Set Play

Mooresville Belle Mina Junior High will present Highiters a four set play on Friday night May 5. Cast includes Davey Doyle Frances Williamson Mazie Murry Peggy Hundley Barbara Bennett Ruth Swinen Miss Mason Martha Marks Anne Denson Agnes Parsons and others with Aunt Emma Mrs Doyle Jack Whitey Ezra Whitey Bob Brown John Murry Professor Collins and Mr Peyton among the roles.

Mooresville-Belle Mina Junior High School Davey Doyle Frances Williamson Mazie Murry Peggy Hundley Barbara Bennett Ruth Swi Miss Mason Martha Marks Anne Denson Agnes Parsons Beatrice Howell Opal Birdwell Emma Flora Lewis Mrs. Doyle Edna Henderson Jack Whitey Howard Lovell Ezra Whitey Gilbert Tribble Bob Brown Ollie Lovell John Murry Ross Wooten Professor Collins Harvey Hardiman Mr. Peyton Gilbert White, Jr

Goal of 250 set for Sunday school

Southside Baptist church aims for 250 in Sunday school this Sunday after reaching 200 last week. Officials remain hopeful the target can be met as attendees prepare for the session.

Southside Baptist Church

Building Group to Meet Tonight at Southside Church

The building committee of the Southside Baptist church will meet this evening at 8 30 at the pastorium. Plans for the new church structure will be discussed with a view to starting construction as soon as possible.

Southside Baptist Church

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Doctor Sigmund Hirschieln Hartselle The Review Club Jack Summerford Bethel Road Hoyt Groover O. ©. McEntire J. E. Peck J. P. Simpson Joseph Pulitzer Summerford Tom Crittenden Frances Stewart Mesdames L. C. Pattillo William Stewart Emmett Bridges A. D. Sample Jack Doss Earl Gook R. L. Carlson Luther Roberts William Cost Charlotte Perkins Gillman Titus Aldridge Alice Roosevelt Longworth E. P. Thornhill Carlson Gwendolyn Nelle Payne Weiner South Highlands Martha Lillian Whitman Ann Speake Sarah Ann Bennett Beverly Wray Barcliff Virginia Claire Bailey Hal Jean Blair Grace Buchanan Morgan County High School Dramatic Club Glee Club Hatfield Lake L. N. Whitman Arthur Holder Fannie Bess Crow Grayce McBride Buchanan Phil Orr J. F. Stewart, Jr Arthur Howell Orr J. W. Henderson Coy Summerford W. P. Snuggs Harold Parker J. E. Stone, Jr J. R. Stone W. H. Block Margaret Payne Charles Edward Wright Bertha True Venable Edgewater Beach Ike Parker Evelyn Bean Charlyne Calloway Wilda Whitten Roberta Clark Roger Hagans Rodney Hagans Leonard Ha Puryear Henry Kracke H. S. Parks Texas Emma Puryear Don Hamilton Buford Kracke Neices John Puryear Parks Clint Muzzy J. C. McClanahan John Tarver Kracke W. M. Puryear E. B. Puryear Boyd Puryear Moulton Heights Fred Muzzy Stanley Kracke Carolyn Courtland Scott McClanahan Scott W. T. Grant CO DEA Bed S&p Foundation Hunter Furniture CO Mempata, Tenn Happy Valley Woodland Mills Tenn W. J. Williams Luther Shelbyville, Tenn J. N. Williams Mary Russell Thomas Dottie McCutcheon Cordie Selfe Ruby Lemons Mesdames Herman Roberts Howard Thomas Otto Roberts Willie Lawrence Albert Thomas Werther Russell Hart Gene Aker Bomber Sioce Fea Danville Road North Ave Nen Rountree FHA Rountree Lumber Company West Moulton St Gobble Lumber CO Rountree Lumber CO Stone Lumber CO John D. Wyker & Son
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