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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1932

Page

2

People of Your Acquaintance From This Community

Braxton visited in the home of Matthew Cross Sunday. Mrs. Cleveland Redding of near Courtland visited Sunday afternoon. M. B. Croas was guest of C. F. Cross and family. Mrs. Claude Reeves and J. D. Reeves were guests. Allen filled his regular at Gilchrist's Chapel. Joe Terry and family of Moul were guests of their daughter. J. D. Reeves and Mr. Reeves hosted visitors. FB Cross and children Ruth and Mrs. Mac Cross visited. T C Parker and Mrs. J D Reeves hosted guests. Mrs. Jim Speegie and Emmett Perry with others visited Mrs. G Burka Sunday. Lon Crutchfield of Hartselle attended Decoration at Mt. Zion Sunday.

Braxton Matthew Cross Cleveland Redding Ohj Near Courtland E. A M. B. Croas F. B. Cross Claude Reeves J. D. Reeves Allen Gilchrist’s Chapel Joe Terry Moul J.D. Reeves Mr. Reeves FB. Cross Ruth Mac Cross Maxine Wayne M. B. Cross T. C. Parker J. D. Reeves Jim Speegie Emmett Perry Victor Burks Powell Burka Bunday Lon Crutchfield Hartselle Mt. Zion This Place Cora Wise Baby Richard Williams Antony Sallie McCutcheon Birtie Rice Waldermose Helen Huskey Herbert Mexwell Somerville Johnson Harteille Velma Murphy Annie Ruth McNally Pearl Miller Alex Williams Winfrey Day W. J. Day Lekion Day Oden Overstreet W. M. Thomas Violet Overstreet Ellese Evens Decatur Lekion Cooper Union Hill John McCutcheon

Vinemont News School Trustees Elected At Year End Meeting

Attendance at the re union and year end meeting at the school house Friday evening. Trustees for the coming year elected C Adams Henry Wilhite and W B Goodwin. Visits paid by Mrs Mary Stingson of Birmingham and Mrs L E Callahan of Creek Alabama, with relatives and other local residents.

Allén Nan Abel Me Yiby Henry Wilhite Rozelle Thayer V. C. Calla Walter Powell

Relieve Headache And Quiet Nerves In Three Minutes

Advertisement for B. C. headache and nerve relief claims quick soothing effect in three minutes. Promotes use for headaches nervous tension musculoskeletal pain colds fever without habit forming drugs. Sold in 10c and 26c packs.

Norganto B. c Get “B

Moulton News Highlights Local Social and Menus

Miss Lillian Sample visits Birmingham sisters for class day events. Culture Club at Mrs Tom Almon’s hosts talks on Home Economics and Elijah lectures by Florence teachers. Commencement sermon by Rev L L Brigance at the high school. Birmingham visitors Betty and Maggie Stevenson visit. Miss Margaret Ross hosts cast breakfast for "That's One" at Mountain Home Spring with varied attendees.

Lillian Sample Birmingham A. J. Crosewaité L. F. Howell Culture Club Moulton Tom .Almon G. M. Carraway J. B. Richardson State Teachers College At Florence Elijah George Carro Betty Maggie Stevenson van Gilbert Athens Margaret Ross Bill Mountain Home Spring Nell Crosswaithe Laura Mae Young Ruby Lee Hill Blanche Pitt Hope Sivley Jo Crosswaite Kermit Pitt Allison Smith As Wilson Tom Alnion, Jr In Moody

Abramson halts run off plans in eighth district

W A Abramson a prominent Florence insurer and third in the district delegate vote says he will not pursue a run off against John W Jones of Decatur for the eighth district delegate seat Capt John M Snodgrass of Baxtersboro won a majority in the primary and will be the other delegate Abramson cites Roosevelt support as the reason for seeking party harmony in the upcoming convention and declines a runoff while congratulating Jones in a May 9 1932 letter.

W. A. Abramson Florence Insurance Roosevelt Harmony J. W. Jones Decatur Ala Mr. Jones Mey Franklin D. Roosevelt Tennessee Valley Sam

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Report

Daily market bulletin from Birmingham shows receipts across vegetables fruits grains and livestock with prices for carrots hay corn oats cotton and produce. Notable figures include Timothy hay No 1 at 17.00 and alfalfa at 24.25, corn No 2 white 45c, No 2 yellow 48c, cotton spot middling 54c, strawberries 1.25 to 1.50 and Irish potatoes reds 4.00 per cwt.

Carlead John Mon Key Timothy U. B U. S Alabama

Alligator Farm Attracts Sightseers At Swan Lake

The Swan Lake site has added an alligator farm to its attractions. Two alligators have arrived and a third is expected today. Visitors have already begun to view the amphibians as they swim and relax in their new enclosure.

Swan Lake

Red Cross Flour Distribution at Morgan County Store

The Morgan County chapter of the American Red Cross distributed its flour allotment and ran the Red Cross store through Saturday. Trustees and chapter officials coordinated hauling, loaned equipment, and arranged city and rail support to assist those not regularly aided, under supervision of Mrs F H Kirby and Miss Lillian Wheelis.

Morgan Eons Chapter American Red Cross Red Cross Morgan County Spight Walterton R. E. Catlett H. M. Priest Brock A. Z F. H. Kirby Decatur

Rainfall total 29 inches reported for 24 hours

The weather bureau reports rainfall of 0.29 inches during the 24 hour period ending at 7 this morning. Local observers record limited precipitation with a light, steady shower pattern across the region.

Weather Bureau

Price speaks at Decatur Rotary club session

Dr. W F Price pastor of Firet Methodist church spoke to the Decatur Rotary club in an interesting talk. The program was run by the vocational service committee chaired by Jervis Jones.

W. F. Price Firet Methodist Church Decatur Rotary Club Vocational Service Committee Jervis Jones

Curb Market Opens Busy With Fine Produce

Brisk morning demand at the curb market drew buyers and sellers for the first market day of the week. Vendors realized extra dollars for offering a variety of produce despite the informal setup and busy hours.

Grace, Mrs J M, Recovers After Illness at Home

Mrs J M Grace of 1824 7th avenue south is able to be up again after two weeks at home due to illness.

J.M. Grace 7Th Avenue, South

River Falling Readings Show Eight Feet At Seven

The Tennessee river level dropped to eight feet at seven o'clock as observers reported the current flood state.

Tennessee

Kirby to Speak Tonight at Deliie Theatre

H L Kirby will speak tonight at the Deliie theatre at 7 30. His subject is The Church of What They Teach and the public is invited to attend.

Wen H. L. Kirby Deliie Théatre

Weather bulletin reports today’s temperature data

The weather bureau lists the temperature for today with a partial reading ending at seven o clock, noting a period that covers the latest hourly value.

Manta Geliaiae

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