James Duncan Memorial horse show planned for May
The James Duncan Memorial circle of the W M G of the First Methodist Episcopal church plans the second annual horse show at the Ball Park on May 26 with afternoon and evening performances. Vin Rankin will be master of ceremonies and many invitations have been mailed to out of town guests. This event is expected to be a standout social occasion of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Ball Park
Vin Rankin
Personal notes on local residents travel and illness
Mrs. P. P. Gilchrist left Tuesday for the Cotton Carnival and Flower Show in Memphis then to Columbus Mississippi to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Arthur H. Nabors remains ill at her Jackson Street home. Julian Blackwell plans a Birmingham trip later this week with his mother Mrs. Gus Blackwell visiting relatives here for weeks. Mrs. E. B. Hargrove and son have returned from a weekend Birmingham visit. Mrs. O. Kyle expects to return soon from Dothan Alabama.
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P. P. Gilchrist
Memphis
Columbus
Miss
Arthur H. Nabors
Jackson’ Street
Julian Blackwell
Birmingham
Gus Blackwell
John Barrymore Stars In Topaze At Princess Theatre
John Barrymore heads a light comedy at the Princess in Topaze a Paris set farce about a meek schoolmaster turned honest fool entangled with a baron and a flirtatious coquette Myrna Loy leads the female cast with Reynald Mason as the baron in this translation of Benn Levy Pagnot Marcel Pagnol written for the screen by Harry d Arrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrymore
Topaze
Hamlet
Barrymore
Princess Theatre
Paris
Benn W. Levy
Marcel Pagnol
New York
Frank Morgan
Talking Screen
Harry d’Arrast
Auguste Topase
Myrna Loy
Coquette
the Barors
Reynald Mason
Hames Family Leads Church Services and Baby Division
Mrs. D. Hames delivered the scripture lesson with prayers by Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Earl Riggs. Reports from the recent conference at Hartselle were given. a baby division was organized by Mrs. J. E. Wallace and Mrs. Hurst. Mrs. Penick to host Wednesday Club at 2:30 at Mrs. Jones's home.
Seventy-fifth Birthday Celebration in Athens
William Nelson, noted county planter, marked his 75th with a surprise dinner hosted by daughter Mrs. Elmus Johnson. Guests included sons Bruce and Guy Nelson and Athens daughters Mrs. Odo Smith Decatur Mrs. Grigsby Griffis and Miss Merle Nelson. A mammoth 75 candle cake accompanied the feast.
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William Nelson
Elmus Johnson
Bruce Nelson
Guy Nelson
Athens
Odo Smith
Decatur
Grigsby Griffis
Merle Nelson
May Day Events at Athens College Highlight Pageant
On May 19 at Athens College Miss Mary Corinne Polk of Clanton will serve as May Queen as over 100 girls participate in a campus pageant. Catherine McEntire and Barbara Perry will give a recital in the college's Fine Arts program. A marriage of Thomas W. McClellan and Addie Lee Brown is noted with the couple returning to Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens College
Mary Corinne Polk
Clanton
Catherine McEntire
Barbara Perry
T. 8. Woodruff
Department of Fine Arts
Thomas W. McClellan
W. H. McClellan
Athens
Addie Lee Brown
Huntsville
Delegation Fails to See F D R Over Scottsboro Case
A delegation from the International Labor Defense failed to meet President Roosevelt after visiting the White House to press petitions for the freedom of Negro defendants indicted in Scottsboro Alabama. They were told the President was in conference with German diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Scottsboro
Ala
William L. Patterson
International Labor Defense
Louis McHenry Howe
Thars Gold In Them Hills Stranger in Utah
Loa, Wayne County, Utah resident S M Caldwell sends Secretary of State Milton Well ing a bottle of gold dust to pay for license plates for a half ton truck. He notes the gold comes from the Henry mountains and asks for change if any is left after the license fee.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Loa
Wayne County
Milton H. Welling
S. M. Caldwell
Henry Mountains
Mrs Nora E Lake Dies in Flint Funeral Details Pending
Mrs Nora E Lake of Flint died yesterday at eight in the evening. Funeral arrangements and further details are not yet announced.
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Nora E. Lake
Flint
Make This Model at Home Perfectly Adorable in Cottons
Pattern 2631 by Anne Adams offers a children's frock with puffed sleeves white organ dice lace collar and colored bindings. Suitable for gingham or dimity fabrics, sizes 4 6 8 10 12 require specific yardages and braid. Send 15 cents for the pattern plus details to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Supreme Court reviews interest on land damage awards
P Jacobs and the estate of Mrs S B Gunter won review of claims for interest on awards for land damage caused by Tennessee River improvements near Widow Bar Dam in Alabama. District court awarded 2919 to Jacobs and 1030 to Gunter estate, Fifth Circuit voided interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
P. Jacobs
S. B. Gunter
Supreme Court of Claims
Tennessee River
Alabama
Jacobs
Jones Creek
Tennessee
Widow Bar
Gunters
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Hillsboro Community Notes Reflect Social Visits and Illness
The column records small town life with visits among residents in Decatur Courtland Birmingham and College Grove. It notes Betty Ryan’s illness and Katherine Cross recovery, measles cases, Sunday school activities and a May basket crafting session. Funeral for Mrs Lake is announced with interment at New Garden.
George Cassimus Visits George's Place in Birmingham
George Cassimus, proprietor of George's Place, was a visitor in Birmingham on Monday.
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George Cassimus
George's Place
Birmingham
Local social notes from Oak Ridge and nearby areas
Mrs. Samuel McAbee improves after extended illness. Mr. and Mrs. Ester Smith host visitors. L. C. Sparkman and son Aurbria from near Hartselle spend weekend with W. L. Sparkman. Grady Chasteen's family visits Milton West. G. B. Legg family visits Basham and Martin. Leona and Orvil Sparkman stay with grandparents W. L. Sparkman. James and Esther Howard welcome son Jimmie Raymon born last Tuesday. Ruth Harp returns home from Liberty visit. Lois and Hythern Sandlin near Forest Chapel visit Erby Thompson and family. Juston Mabrey family and Edith Mills visit Preeman Mabrey. Audrey Stephenson and Lula visit Jim Vandiver.
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Samuel McAbee
J. D. West
Ester Smith
L. C. Sparkman
Aurbria
Near
Hartselle
W. L. Sparkman
Grady Chasteen
Milton West
G. B. Legg
Wallace
Rock Creek Obituary for Minnie Allison at 87
Mrs Minnie Allison age 87 beloved resident of Rock Creek died Saturday afternoon about 1 o clock at home following a brief illness Funeral plans to be announced by the family and local arrangements to be completed.
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Minnie Allison
Births and obituaries recount regional notices
Born to Mr. and Mrs Clarence Worley on May 3 a 9 pound son named James Bruce mother and baby resting nicely at home following an extended illness. She was laid to rest in Rock Creek cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mrs Allison is survived by sons Johnny Jim and a son and one daughter Mrs Carrie Pointer several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Hibert Julian were Friday night guests of her brother Clarence Childs in Cull Silas Williams of Eva spent the weekend with his aunt Mrs Nettie McKee. Sheree Norris and son Jessie of Madison county spent the weekend with his sister Mrs Maggie Mason. Olen Hamilton was the Sunday
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Betty Ryan
Lester Ryan
James Garnett
Decatur
Edgar Land
O. Hardin
Mary Sue
Edgar Landers
Paul Horton
Courtland
E. L. Hardin
David Woodall
Joe Hardin
Princess Theatre
Terry
Missionary Society
Moulton
Duke Bailey
I. J
L. L. Coggins
Birmingham
Ben Corum
J. F. Huey
Fred
Demetra Beall
Sulpher Springs Church
J. H. Cross
Sulpher Springs
Katherine Cross
Armie Lee Roberts
John D. Corum
College Grove
Richard Howell
Rock Creek
Allison
Johnny
Jim
Carrie Pointer
Quivering Nerves Help Vendor's Camper Claim
A fragmentary item notes nerves and a camping purchase by L E Pinkham with a medicine theme. The readable text mentions a vendtale camper and a coney attempt, but details are unclear and no full action or outcome is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pinkham
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Souciety
Mrs. Gunter
J. L. Gunter
Vera Austelle
W. T.lowe
Gunter
Jackson Street
E. R. Wolfe
Austelle
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M. E
Circle One
Jesus
J. B. Cullum
O. N. Pepper
Bob Johnson
America
Ben Rowe
Circle Three
L. B. Sybert
E. E. Beard
Ben Gilbert
M. Tyndall
A. Z. Bailey
A. G. Jones
Westminster
Joe Woods
Monalg Thwat
Circle Two
Westminster Presbyterian W. M
India
Gronendyke
Mary Keenan
W. M
J. L. Lipscomb
H. A. Nungester
W. H. Ritter
Lucy Bell
Rufus Peerson
Sturdivant
W. E. Steed
JOE Wheeler
West Church Street
Central Methodist Church
Annie Morris
Walnut Street
R. C. Moore
H. M. Purifoy
Lahleen Kinney
Ella Nash
H. H. McConnell
Mary Lovelady
Morris
Louise Brittain
Central Methodist W. M. S
Central Methodist
Stuart
Seventh Avenue
West
Crow
Winton
Wiggins
W. P. Baugh
W. Winsmore
Woodruff
Leopard
W. F. Parks
Henry Cullom
Black
Lethel Smith
Thompson
Smith
R. A. Gracey
Matthew
Ben Britnell
Nabors
Sunday School Council
The
First Methodist Church
Young People’s Department
West Decatur
W. M.S
E, B
O. Kyle
Dothan
Hargrove & Murdock
Goidel
Princess
Wheeler
Woolsey
Africa
Columbia Picture
Thelma Todd
Zasu Pitts Comedy
Miss Eva
McPherson
S’clopton
the Decatur
Miss McBride
Moye
Supreme Court
Hillsboro
New Garden
Morgan and
Man County
Hargrove
Murdock
Oak Ridge
Clarence Worley
James Bruce
Beauty Shoppe
Ritz Theatre
North Alabama
Marcel
Janie Lee
Her
Decatur Daily
Eva McPherson
Westinghouse
Tinghouse
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