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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1927

Page

5

Decatur Couple Tied in Melbourne Ceremony

Miss Mildree Seite daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Moyer of this city wed Stev Adams of Melbourne in a Christian church on Strawbridge avenue Rev W Cpfield officiated. The church featured flowers and ferns with music by Mrs Webster Rowe. The bride wore white and attendants carried roses. The newlyweds will live in Martin apartments on Franklin street. Announcement from the Melbourne Journal.

Seitz-Adams Mildree Seite J. B. Moyer Stev Adams Melbourne Strawbridge Avenue Cpfield Mra. Wébert Rowe Killar Jessie- Mae Thomas Cehid Ma. Edythe Missertha Foyle Tr. Bender Hughes Lincyd Adkins Robert Young R. H. Adams North, Virginia Futre Martin Apartments Franklin Street Melbourne Journal of _Melbourne

New Wonderful Face Powder MELLO-GLO promoted by Thompson Drug

Advertises a new French process face powder named MELLO GLO MEJ Q GLO promising long wear and shine reduction. Prominent mentions include Thompson Drug Co and Albany Drug Co with claims of unique color and lasting finish.

Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co

Mother's Day program highlighted Ruthalian Club meeting

Miss Seitz visits Fla. readers as Ruthalian Club in Decatur showcases a Mother's Day program hosted by Mrs. A. M. Roan on Johnston Street. Members and their mothers participated with readings, a debate on Old Fashioned versus Modern Mother, songs, and a toast to mothers followed by ice cream and cake.

Ruthalian Club A. M. Roan Johnston Street Roll Hall W. P. Baugh W. A. Schafer H. R. Summer Baugh Frank Duffey Ernest Walker Ruth Jackson J. G. Hamilton

Personal notices travelers and visits in town

Mrs W M Voorhies departs Thursday for Memphis to visit Mrs P F Crenshaw traveling by motor with Mrs Rawls of Athens and others. Z Bailey and Mrs R H Wolcott plan Friday morning trips to Louisville for races. Lampkin family visits and Birmingham residents Mr and Mrs McGregory arrive to live on Davis street.

W.M. Voorhies Memphis Tenn P. F. Crenshaw Rawls Athens Z. Bailey R. H. Wolcott Louisville Mrs. McGregory Birmingham Davis Street

Miles Memorial Glee Club and Orchestra Concert

The Glee Club and orchestra of Miles Memorial College Birmingham a negro institution will be presented in concert on Thursday night at the C M E church Madison street. The entertainment promises a treat for music lovers with a cast including some foremost singers and players among southern negroes. Reservations have been made for white friends.

Miles Memorial College Birmingham Madison Street

Visiting In Home Of Ill Relative In Belgrade

Mrs. George A. Jeffrey of Bel grade Yugoslavia visits her sister Mrs. Florence Forbes whose condition is improved today after being dangerously ill. The Jeffreys last came three years ago after the Japan earthquake while he served in the U S diplomatic service stationed in Belgrade.

George A. Jeffrey Belgrade Jugoslavia Florence Forbes Jeffrey Japan United States

Miss Daniels Leaving for Anniston Post

Miss Daniels a three year policy rate clerk and stenographer with Penney and Whitman will leave May 18 to join the Samuel Crook Insurance Agency in Anniston. Her friends here wish her success in the new field.

Bessie Daniels Penney and Whitman Samuel Crook Insurance Agency Anniston

Commencement Programs For Lawrence Schools Announced

Lawrence County schools reveal plans for graduation events across towns. Rev Dr William Graham Echols will deliver the commencement sermon in Moulton on May 15 at the school auditorium, with senior class day May 16 and a Valley Farm play later that evening. Junior high programs, inter-society events, and diplomas follow May 17. Other towns including Town Creek Mount Hope Hatton Courtland and Hillsboro report closing exercises and diploma presentations.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County High School H. L. Tidwell William Graham Echols Birmingham Echols State Epworth League H.L. Tidwell Valley Farm P. B. Baldridge Ea Almon L. Tidwell Town Creek High School E. E. Tidwell Leonard Etheredge Lucile L Ward Yarbrough William Green Gladys Smith Robert Jeykina Edna Landsdell Harred Morgan Town Greek Mount Hope 0. Hyatt Montgomery Thiase Hatton Mourtland School Hillsboro

Birth of Grady Wingman Jr. on May Sixth

Born to Mr and Mrs Grady Wingman a son Grady Jr on May sixth at their home on Fourth Avenue west officials noted the birth in local society diaries.

Grady Wingman Grady, Jr Fourth Avenue West

Baby Betty Jean Born to Gasewry Family

A 9 pound girl named Betty Jean was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Gasewry on Monday May 9.

James Gasewry Betty Jean

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Margaret C. Shelton Decatur Buick Pender Motor CO First Avenue Victor Talking Machine Co Gene Austin McGehee Furniture CO Valencia Dorothy Alt Orange Cal the Benevolent Hospital Decatur P.T. A Decatur Parent-Teachers Association of Riverside High School Clus Will Wyker Ponsonby Kyle W. R. Shelton W. R. Smith A. Z. Bailey Cullman E. R. Guy A. Lampkin Lampkin J. W. Cobb Prattville Samuel .Blackwell A. B. Lampkin Atlanta, Ga Miles Miss Daniels Sherrod Miss Cora Houston Alabama Misa Blake Lawrence County U.S Princess Matlock’s Cash Store Matlock Matlock’s
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