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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1929
Page
5
A long list of social happenings fills the town as clubs meet at homes on Oak and Johnston streets, with bridges, teas, and prize games. Reports cover D A R officers, Junior Saturday Club events, Qui Vive Club entertainments, and a manifold flow of visitors and weekend gatherings across Birmingham and Nashville connections.
Kath erine Moore daughter of Mrs. Moore Henry Joseph Moore of Florence announces her marriage to Mr George S Lowman Jr on Feb 27 1929. The notice in the Florence Times News notes Mrs Lowmans ties to Decatur homes and that Lowman is a Pan American Petroleum executive.
Miss Thelma Hatfield hosted the Saturday Bridge Club at her Fast Moulton street home entertaining two guests Miss Peggy Davis and Miss Elizabeth Malone. Miss Malone won the contest against visitors and club member Mrs. Thomas Harvey during the enjoyable games.
An advertisement touts MELLO-GLO Face Powder as pure and long lasting. It promises a smooth application and a youthful bloom using a new French process. Sold by Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co and Alabama Drug Co.
Mr and Mrs Frank Duffey traveled to Huntsville to visit relatives. Little Muriel Thomas is ill at home of Rutledge Thomas. Mrs F H Pointer spent the weekend with Loudie Moore Pointer at Florence state normal. Eugene Morrow Jr of Atlanta will return there after a few days with his parents E S Morrow. Mrs A C Bailey and Mrs Joe Duncan motor to Birmingham for the weekend. Elton Reeves and family and Daniel visited Mrs Daniels in Birmingham. W H Montgomery of Birmingham visited Judge Wert at The Cabin. Mrs John Hughey returned to Gadsden after ten days with A E Humphrey. Mrs C D Carter of Russellville returned after a weekend with aunt Mrs Phillip Gilchrist. Mr and Mrs Smith of Smithsonia attended a Rentroc weekend party hosted by R G Cortner. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Thomas Gephart of Altoona and Lewis Hardage of Nashville. Local friends also visited Mr and Mrs Cortner. W E Crawford and Harold Smith and Lindsay Smith were Monte Sano visitors in Huntsville.
A business meeting of the church membership will convene Wednesday at 7 30 oclock. Teachers also meet Wednesday evening, moved from Thursday, to discuss church affairs and plans.
Mrs. Howard Hawkins of Birmingham visits her parents Mr and Mrs L B Friend on Seventh avenue as she returns home after her little brother Joe Friend falls ill with pneumonia.
North Alabama friends regret to learn Annie Wheeler remains confined to her room at her home in Wheeler Station due to illness.
The Bonanza quartet will perform at Bethel church Sunday afternoon on the program of the Pn. Bethel is the home church of R. C. Halbrooks, a member of the quartet.
The Decatur Pilot club will meet at 6:30 tonight at the Y M C A. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and community plans.
U C V staff Associated Press Photo Linda Wiles serves as maid of honor on the staff of Gen. R A Sneed of Oklahoma City for the United Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in Charlotte North Carolina in June.
The article notes the Mission Union meeting opening on Tuesday with historical context. It mentions a succession history in the organization’s office, listing Miss Edith Campbell of Baltimore as a five year successor and since 1912 Miss Kathleen Mallory of Alabama has held the role.
A Mother's Day program will be presented at Southside Baptist Church Sunday at 11:00 AM featuring special music and a program by pastor Rev. J. D. Pickens.
N F Greenhill of the State Department of Education in Montgomery was the weekend guest of E D Whitman, staying at his home and visiting local friends.
T M Barbour, a well known local vocalist, was heard in two appreciated numbers today before the Decatur Rotary club, accompanied by Mrs Seneca Burr.
The Colonial Dames of America in Alabama donated 429 books to Lawrence County schools for an adult library and a small reference collection for use in the county. Miss Claire Bloodworth facilitated the honor, noting rural schools will benefit as plans are made for distribution. Reading circles have awarded certificates to over 1,500 children for five books read, with more awards expected.
A Topeka Kansas gas company, with only six feet of pipeline, maintains a twenty year franchise. The owner is seeking to extend rights and clarify regulatory status with local authorities. Industry officials note the small infrastructure yet long term concession highlights municipal public utility policy.
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