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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1927
Page
5
A Sunday afternoon gathering at the Central Methodist Church featured a full day of activities led by Mrs. James D. Hunter. Early summer flowers enhanced the home setting while scripture from Psalm 85 guided the service and Circle One organized the event.
The fragment references a felt product described as useful for many years with a claim of low cost at one cent per dose and notes an age of 72 in a personal statement. The text also includes unclear terms and a model number NC-181.
The article describes a meeting led by J D Hush with capable assistance from Mrs J W Borges and Mrs H M At. A noon luncheon is noted. In the afternoon the lesson continues and activities slow after a guest, Mrs J W Cobb from Prattville, attends.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffin entertained on Saturday afternoon for Hazel Griffin’s eleventh birthday at their Canal Street home. Twenty guests joined games before refreshments in the dining room.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian held a pleasant Monday afternoon gathering in the Sunday school room with a floral decor. After a brief business session, members enjoyed social time and presented a program on the Presbyterian school at Kwangju Korea detailing worthwhile work and a free will offering to support the school.
Thousands suffer from indigestion and bowel troubles and may find relief with Gordon's, a Dallas pharmacist’s discovery. The remedy claims to ease gas, dyspepsia, heartburn, bloating, and nervous tension, toning digestive organs. Sold by Thompson Drug Store and Albany Drug Company at 1.50 for 64 doses with refund if ineffective.
Reading by Miss Marie Ballas and violin solo by Mise Jane Irwin with Mise Harriett Irwin opened a busy afternoon. The meeting drew a large crowd as sandwiches and tea followed. Jubilee circle reports, nurse training graduation, and a hospital linen drive were highlighted along with multiple club hostess duties and local visits.
Miss Merl Freeman and Lizzie Reed Penn of Hartselle and Miss Irma Stough of LaFayette, former Woman’s College pupils, visited Miss Baker Sunday. Rowena Baker visits Irma Stough who teaches near Falkville. Lovella Strain recovering after tonsil removal. Nell Wilhite returns to Florence after visiting parents and friends on weekend trip to Athens. Dr Williams ill at home.
Gray, a Syracuse man, confessed to joining his partner in a murder after initially denying involvement. He described striking Snyder with a window weight while Mrs. Snyder watched. Police later verified his alibi and connected him to the crime scene in Queen’s Village.
The witness admits to fabricating an alibi for his friend Gray and impersonating Gray to call from a hotel room. He says he helped cover the hoax to prevent his wife from learning of the engagement with a woman friend.
We thank our friends for the floral offerings, use of cars, and many deeds of kindness shown to us during the illness and pay of our wife, mother and sister Mrs. Nannie Niager. A. Jolly and children.
Henry Hartung says some delinquents are being reached by advertising in The Daily for the first time Monday. John Willow assistant clerk and Chief of Police Hendrix are interviewing delinquents.
Dr. L. C. Murphree, Tennessee Valley health officer, returned last night from an inspection tour to the county. He expects to remain in Morgan county several days for further review and follow up on health matters.
Mrs. Margaret Burton of City describes years of motherhood and personal struggles with nerves and melancholy. She seeks to share her experience and offers advice to other married women about happiness and family life.
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