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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1930
Page
5
A narrator contrasts a fourteen year old thief in prison with a fourteen year old literature lover at a friend’s house. She reads Lorna Doone and The Secret Garden while other girls admire farm life and dogs. The piece ponders future attitudes as rich girls imitate harsh early life.
A society column recounts Margaret C. Shelton's tree planting along Memorial Drive and the city’s funding gaps for water and library repairs. P T A reports new officers at Joe Wheeler school and Ming club and women’s groups plan social and charitable events with local merchants and churches hosting gatherings.
A humorous feature on the fear of losing a personal stenographer, detailing a man’s dependence on daily dictation, and the chaos of working without a trusted secretary. The piece contrasts a wife’s absence with the straightening effect a stenographer provides, ending in a light note on corporate life. Also notes a string of local social updates: Mrs. J. W. Sandlin and Ruby Dunnavent visit Birmingham relatives, Captain and Mrs. Raymond Brown return from Birmingham, and Miss Frances Buford’s San Antonio move after a Verbena wedding.
Guests Mr and Mrs Elmo Martin of Birmingham and Wilbur Couch motored to Muscle Shoals. Mrs R B Mangrum is ill on Fourth Avenue South. Miss Charlotte Broadus will leave for New York City to enter interior decorating school. Charles Couch recovering from typhoid fever. Several local residents visit Huntsville and Birmingham. others travel to Dallas and Atlanta for visits or business. Community events include Friday Afternoon Club meeting at Mrs James Ratliffe’s home.
Adpromotes LO Powder claiming government color approval and skin benefits. It touts a French spreading process that reduces pores and shine, prevents flaking, and promises longer wear. Available at Thompson Drug Co and Alabama Drug Co and other local shops.
The record notes that various departments and officials have consistently answered calls and complied with requests, recognizing their efforts and credit in moving the work forward.
Hatton high school in western Lawrence county began its commencement exercises with a three act comedy The Bashful Mr Bobbs performed by students. The play drew a good reception and strong performance from the cast.
A description of pattern 1722 for a dress with diagonal bon dice and scalloped collar. It notes fabric options printed cotton or silk, sizes 14 through 38, required yardage, and that no dressmaking experience is needed. Order details include 15 cents per pattern and address for Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York City.
Earnest Garrett superintendent of Alabama Mills Inc departs for New York on a business trip and plans to return here in about a week.
Pollock S B Pollock president of the Pollock Chevrolet company of den Alabama was the guest of A W Hill manager of the Hill Chevrolet company
A compact reflection on how venting about difficult moments often impacts the speaker more than listeners, framing pain as a private burden carried in conversation.
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