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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1930

Page

7

Madison area social notes list local visitors and guests

In Other Communities Madison RT 2 News notes numerous visits. Guests include Mrs Hassie Balch and her family, Miss Phy Balch with Miss Mabel Gooch, and Miss Edna Crutcher visiting the Crutcher household. Families from Harvest Huntsville Fort Payne and Gallatin appear among weekend visits and home stays.

Walter Whitworth Joseph Webster Hassie Gordon Balch Galasoftsville Phy Balch Mabel Gooch Bailie Otay Mesdames R. L J. A. Hughes E. E. Kelly J. T. Kelly T. R. Crutcher Louise Ruth Whitworth Edna Crutcher Charlie Lynch J. R. Gooch Harvest Asbury Tribble H. J. Sexton Huntsville Arthur Whitworth W. D. Whitworth Johnny Knox John Knox Nellie Knox Irene

Cardus Helps Woman Improve After Struggle to Move

A testimony describes severe leg and foot pain easing after taking Cardus. The speaker says relief began almost immediately and credits the first bottle with noticeable improvement, prompting sharing with family.

Cardus

Memorial Services Planned At Friendship Church May Fourth

Memorial services will be observed at Friendship church Sunday May 4 with Rev Pritchard conducting at eleven oclock. Following graveside decoration a singing program will feature well known singers from nearby areas and the public is invited to attend with baskets.

Yates Hartselle Andrews’ Chapel Johnnie Freeman Bill Stovee Austinville Dewey Hogan Decatur Friendship Church Pritchard

Mooresville Belle Mina Bible School Picnic Highlights Local Social

A season kickoff picnic hosted by Mrs. J R Ray of Belle Mina for the Sunday school class. Various locals attended including Rev EB Clark and Mrs Clark, Lucille Bishop, Miss Thelma Cain, Miss Georgia Bittick, Miss Mary Haywood Oliver, Miss Claudia Oliver, and others visiting from Capshaw Birmingham Tanner Decatur and Nashville.

Bible School J. R. Ray Belle Mina EB. H. Clark Clark Lucille Bishop Mooresville Thelma Cain Birmingham Leonard Taylor Bert Cole Capshaw Georgia Bittick Tanner Mary Haywood Oliver Bittick Dorothy Hurn Falls Business College Nashville Stuart Peebles James Brotherton Princess On C. E. Johnson Helen Hayes Ira Johnson Decatur Claudia Oliver W. T. Hurn Mary Hurn

Honor Roll Given for Bible School Students

The eighth month honor roll lists students by grade and teacher across Bible School. Names appear for Junior First through Senior Sixth Grades including Mary J. Schrickel, Billy Lee, James Beard, Bobby McDougald, Frances Aycock, and many others across Miss Graves to Miss Bronaugh sections.

Miss Graves Mary J. Schrickel Billy Lee Ollie Street James Stanford Frances Walker Kathleen Barnett Blackowell James Beard Billy Campbell Billy Chapman Roy Gilliam Fred Livingston Bobby McDougald Jean D. McRee Melvin Rogers Gus Rombakas L. N. Smith, Jr Clyde Stanala Donald Nebrig Dorothy Compton Edith Farish Mary Frances Jones Faye Lewis Anne Mathews Marie Safley Cathryn Smith Elayne South Pauline Willeford Miss McDaniel John Knight Boggess Paul Bradford Ted Hale Tom Mitchell Warner’ Sartor Mary Frances Brown Marjorie Wilder Miss Smith Bob Blackwell Andrew Ellner Harvey Farrish Charles Murphy Bobby Phillips Billy Steed Jack Tankersley Albert Weaver Marjorie Lovelace Marjorie Russell Hattie Lois Speer Mrs. Clarke Jean Isley Annelle MacCulloch Miss Blackwell Christine Hamilton Rebecca Pettey Marion Schimmel Margaret Schrickel Betty Ruth Scott Frances Sivley Frank Troup Miss Briscoe Martha Frances Pettey Bloodworth Geraldine Farrer Thomas Ruth Fischer Margaret Hargitt Dorothy Morrow Mildred Hanigan Bronaugh Mary Sue Bethany Peggy Wiggins

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Errors

Puzzle appears garbled with misprints and broken words. No coherent clues or answers available beyond scattered fragments such as article of food employ and various misplaced letters. The readable content suggests a standard puzzle page but lacks solvable items.

Woodruffs and locals visit relatives and friends

Prof and Mrs G T Woodruff left Tuesday for Clay county to spend a few days with relatives. Mrs Cora Childs stayed with her mother Mrs Nat McNally of Florette. Flyod Briscoe of Falkville visited his parents over the weekend with Olene. Several local residents visited others including the Briscoe and Bagwell families and Pris cilla Childs hosted friends on Sunday. Mrs Randolph Ryan is improving at home.

G. T. Woodruff Clay County Cora Childs Nat McNally Florette Daisy Elsie Crawford Alvis Briscoe Crawford Holmes Cullman Flyod Briscoe Falkville H. M. Briscoe Olene J. C. Bagwell Loraine Lois Alma Harrison George Walker Arab Priscilla Childs Shelton Bloudtsville Arvin Briscoe Randolph Ryan

Local Social Roundup From Decatur and Hartselle

J O Guyer traveled through Decatur and Hartselle on business. Mr and Mrs Miller and daughter Barbara Ann visited in Hartselle. Edward Poteet and baby from Decatur visited relatives here. Leona Waugh of Decatur spent the weekend with sister Mrs N E Winton. John W Maples returned home from Bethel Tennessee. C P Johnston attended funeral of S Ey Stewart in Hartselle. Howard Miller of Florida visited Jack Cooper and left with Lundy. Mrs James F Cain left for Melbourne Florida after a short stay. Rev and Mrs S E Maples visited Heyes near Bethel. Earl Gurley of Six Miles visited relatives here. Ada Hetron Lucille Lyle and Dr Peck visited the County Farm. Tom Carroll was in Decatur. Gordon Groover of Hartselle and his wife visited Mr and Mrs A M Dunaway Friday night.

J. O. Guyer Decatur Hartselle R. ©. Miller Barbara Ann Edward Poteet Leona Waugh N. E. Winton John W. Maples Bethel Tenn C. P. Johnston Ey Stewart Howard Miller Florida Jack Cooper Lundy James F. Cain Melbourne Fla E. Maples Heyes Earl Gurley Ada Hetron Lucille Lyle Dr. Peck Tom Carroll

April Health Department report details county work

The April monthly report by Dr. H. C. McRee outlines health unit activities across education, nursing, prenatal and infant care, sanitary inspections, milk supply control, meat inspections, and laboratory work. It records 328 specimens tested, 2 isolated cases, 12 investigations, vaccines and inoculations, and numerous visits, inspections, and NB measurements.

H. C. McRee Free Clinic

Boose Equipment Drive Launched Under Supreme Court Ruling

Prohibition officials move to suppress liquor paraphernalia sales after a supreme court decision upholding seizure of bottles and corks. Licenses and major suppliers will be targeted first, with a broader crackdown planned on smaller distributors and individuals involved in home brew and moonshine production.

Supreme Court Doran Pittsburgh Bureau

National Lutheran Music Week song service announced

A Thursday May 8 event at 7 30 P M at the Lutheran church Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue will feature a song service of Lutheran chorals from German Scandinavian and American traditions. The program aims to deepen appreciation for church hymns and invites the public to attend.

Martin Luther Sherman Street Fourth Avenue

Meat Condemned By Inspector Reports

The monthly reports from Dr. M. K. Heath the county milk and meat inspector show 148 veals 49 porks and 61 beeves inspected. A small quantity of tubercular meat was condemned. Thirty five meat markets operate under the department.

M. K. Heath

Mrs. H. C. McRee Improves After Severe Illness

The many friends of Mrs. H. C. McRee will be gratified to know she continues to improve after a severe illness at her home in town.

H. C. McRee

Decatur Industrial Payroll Nears Five Million Annually

Decatur reports an industrial payroll approaching five million dollars each year, reflecting strong local employment and economic activity across major plants and factories in the district.

Decatur

Criminal docket set for third week in June

The criminal docket for the third week of the June Session of Circuit Court has been set for trial by Judge James E. Horton. The docket lists numerous defendants including Clif ford Campbell Walter Cole Sylvester Engle Bynum Hawkins James Hawkins Lucille Hopper and others with court actions slated for Wednesday June 13 in the State of Alabama case.

Circuit Court James E. Horton Inman T. R. Jones Earnest Jones George Mooney John Renegar Tom Ross John Edwards Leroy Walker Ross Kirksey Jess Thomas J. S. Thomas Mike Mitchell Jim Smith Ruby Burgess

Decatur Tire Station Ranks Seventh Nationally

Henry C. Cullom of Lockmont Goodyear distributors reports Decatur's Goodyear station ranked seventh in national sales for the first months of the year. The 175 allied stations competition shows Alabama’s quota at 194 percent while Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida also posted high figures. Decatur surpassed sales records in Miami Nashville Milwaukee Memphis New York Pittsburgh and Washington D C.

Henry C. Cullom Decatur Lockmont Tire Company Goodyear Distributors Akron Ohio Goodyear United States Goodyear Company Alabama

Advertising Values Speaks Through Newspaper Ads

Readable ads in the page convey pricing and value messages as they promote goods and services. The clippings showcase diverse products with taglines, discount offers, and brand names aimed at attracting buyers.

Taniac Promises Quick Results for Weight and Strength

Advertisement claims Taniac is a remedy to build weight strengthen nerves and increase appetite with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to see quick effects and promises noticeable results.

Taniac

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