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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1930

Page

10

Kiwanis District Conference Scheduled in Cullman

Cullman hosts five North Alabama Kiwanis clubs on May 13 for the Division One annual meeting. Governor Dave H. Edington will speak at the banquet in the First Baptist basement, with a full program including golf, barbecue, a film show, panel discussions, and a dance at Buchman’s Hall.

Gullman Ala North Alabama Decatur Huntsville Florence Sheffield Tuscumbia Cullman Dwight Fuller H. Clay Smith Bill Griffin Asa Fuller Roy Williams Eureka Hotel Herrell Grove West Cullman Cullman Kiwanis Richard Barthelmess Son of the Gods First Methodist O. D. Kennemer Fi M. L. Robertson J. Walter Clapton Vin Rankin H. L. Pe Decatur International Agricul M. F. Jackson al On Agriculture Charley Herrin Wilder Hubbard Kiwanis Club Walter F. Miller Grady Clark Cullman Club Pierce Johnson First Baptist Church Buettner Marvin Ee Dave H. Edington Buchman Schaefer Birmingham

Special Mothers Day Program By Westminster Men's Chorus

The Men's Chorus of Westminster Presbyterian Church will present a special Mothers Day program Sunday evening at the church. M. R. Rankin will direct the program and has urged all chorus members to meet tonight at eight in the Sunday school rooms for rehearsal.

Westminster Presbyterian Church M. R. Rankin

Former Resident Returns to Decatur Indefinite Stay

William Jones, once a Decatur resident, is back for an indefinite stay with relatives after resigning an executive post with a Philadelphia firm. He says he is amazed by changes and the city's expansion since leaving.

Decatur William Jones Philadelphia Jones

Dry Weather Blamed for Epidemic Sore Throats in Morgan County

Dr. H. C. McRee county health officer cites extremely dry weather as cause of a sore throat and cold epidemic sweeping Morgan County. No serious cases reported, but many patients confined to beds.

Morgan County H. C. McRee

Mrs Olin Tubbs Laid To Rest In Bethel Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Olin Tubbs were held at Bethel church in Mr. Hope Lawrence County after she died Tuesday morning at her home. Interment followed in the church lot.

Olin Tubbs

Society Enjoys Annual Banquet at Westminster Church

The Westminster Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor Society held its annual banquet last night. Members of the Westminster League Christian Endeavor served the meal followed by games and a social hour.

Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society Westminster Presbyterian Church Westminster League Christian Endeavor

Presbytery to Choose Delegate for General Assembly

Huntsville Presbytery calls a meeting to name a commissioner to the general assembly in Cincinnati. The session will convene Monday at 2 PM in Athens. For the first time neither the commissioner Rev. A H Manley nor the alternate Rev. J R Crawford can attend due to illness and other duties.

Huntsville

Probate Judge Appeals Case Over Road Funds

Circuit Court clerk John H. Green has completed the record in the case of E. E. Evans against M. D. Wiggins probate court judge. Wiggins appeals the circuit court decision ordering the probate judge to pay Evans sums alleged to be due for county road construction funds.

Circuit Court John H. Green E. E. Evans M. D. Wiggins Wiggins Evans County Board of Revenue

Study Of Paul's Life Continued

The life of Paul will be the topic at mid week prayer services led by Rev. E. N. Hart at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The public is invited to attend.

Paul E. N. Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church

Tennis Court For Ellenen Y M C A Tennis Court

The board of the railroad Y M C A authorized Secretary Sam Arvidson to build a tennis court behind the current handball court at the wy. He stated this work will be pushed as rapidly as possible.

Railroad Sam Arvidson Arvidson

Helpful Advice to Girls from Nancy Lee and Blondie

A teen asks how to rekindle a cooling romance and proper conduct at introductions. Blondie cautions against forcing affection, while Nancy Lee advises on arm placement and conversation. Sweetheart answers a sixteen year old hosting a party with a buffet menu and dancing option.

Nancy Lee

Hard Times Talk Hurts Most the One Talking

A concise reflection on how verbalizing hardship often harms the speaker more than others. The saying emphasizes self-inflicted pressure and emotional strain during tough periods.

Question on winning back a boyfriend from a broken heart

A reader asks how to win back a boyfriend who left her as he pursued other girls. The reply suggests she is better off without him, noting their differing ideas and urging her to seek happier, compatible friends.

Blondie Nancy Lee

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Shop Workers Hear Sermon at East Gate Revival

About two hundred listeners gathered at the east gate of the Louisville and Nashville shops for a second Elks YMCA service led by Evangelist L. P. Royer of Nashville. Royer spoke on The Five Wise and the Five Foolish Virgins, stressing apathy toward God's Kingdom as Mrs. Pickens played the organ and a strong musical program accompanied the sermon.

Louisville & Nashville Railroad Sam Arvidson Ellenen Y. M. C. A Evangelist L. P. Royer Nashville WV. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church Royer

Mrs H C McRee Continues To Improve At Home

Mrs. H. C. McRee remains recovering at home and shows steady improvement. Friends wish her a speedy and complete return to her accustomed health.

H. C. McRee

Seven Children Slain by Mother in Columbus

In Columbus on May 7, Mrs. Ethel Geller 44 mother of eleven shot and killed seven of her children then wounded herself. Friends say she faced poverty from selling newspapers and feared her second husband a convict would be freed from the state penitentiary on a statutory charge. Doctors said she might recover.

Columbus Ohio Ethel Geller

Kiwanis Club Plans On To Cullman Trip

Decatur Kiwanis members and their spouses will travel to Cullman on May 13 for festivities. J D A J Perolio chairs the committee and asks for total attendees by Thursday via mail card or telephone.

Cullman Kiwanis Club of Decatur Cullman County JD. A. J. Perolio

Flower Show Plans Shift to Fall Event

At an executive committee meeting at Mrs. Lamar Penney s home on Monday morning the group abandoned spring flower show plans due to drought and refocused on a fall show. Members and others were urged to promote the fall event.

Lamar Penney

More Literature For Y. M. C. A. Here

The El lenen Y. M. C. A. board provides additional reading material for young men and boys. About a dozen magazines and periodicals will be available, with four or five aimed at younger boys and the rest for older youths.

Ellenen Y. M. C. A

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kiwanis Eddington Decatur Club C. C. Coates Big Birmingham Jeweler Rogers Griffin Bank Street Pangburns Norris Russell McPhail Arantz Drug Store Cain, Walcott Insurance Service Morgan County National Bank Associated Press Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Ruth Hanna McCormick Senator Deneen Illinois Robert Wagner New York Gerald P. Nye North Dakota Clarence Dill Washington McCormick Mrs. Olin Tubs Presbytery Probate Ellenen Chandler James A. Brown First Avenue Mr. Brown Mason Brown Ice G& Coal Co Haines Reese Meas Leila Hyams Polly Moran Marie Dressler
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