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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1924

Page

3

Local Society Notes From Decatur and Albany Districts

Almanac of clubmeetings and social events in Decatur including the Tuesday Club Ruthalean Club and Sewing Circle with notes on church activities. Mentions of members visiting, hospital updates, and preparations for P T A programs plus updates on gatherings of the Westminster Presbyterian and related Bible class.

Albany Decater Austinville Irins James l The Westminster Presbyterian Church George Aldbi Jackson W. V. Davidson Jackson Rufus Peerson John W. Jones Ruthalean Club Mary Lou Dancy Wiley Robinson Ladies Prayer Circle Trinity W. A Cotaco Literary Club W. B. Roberton Married Ladies Bridge Club Ladies Bible Glass of J. M. Rothfuss Ciatrch Line Street

Revelations of a Wife Scene in a Household Confession

The scene centers on a crowded drawing room as Leila and Edie clash over secrets and loyalties. Aunt Letia watches, while Dicky and Madge trade barbs about cake and status, revealing tensions between sisters and in laws. A faint plot thread hints at Edith’s possible involvement in a romance.

Meg Durkee Letia Oeroh Edie Jesie Dicky Acroua

Want Ads Read by People Near and Far

Classified readers scour the page as advertisers seek buyers and renters. The column notes a steady stream of listings from employment to goods for sale, with readers skimming for promising leads and deals in the local market.

Mother and Sister Die on the Same Day in Tennessee

Mr. and Mrs J W Flowers returned from Lawrenceburg Tennessee after the deaths of Flowers mother Mrs W J Flowers and his sister Mrs Millican on the same day. Mrs Flowers had been ill for some time and died Wednesday. Millican died suddenly shocking the Tennessee community. She left an infant daughter.

B., J. Owen and Florida Warren Gardner C. W. Matheny Harriman Tenn J. W. Flowers Lawrenceburg Mr. Flower W. J. Flowers Millican

Defense Opens Its Case At Mobile Trial

The defense began its case in Mobile amid a sprawling conspiracy indictment. Witnesses included Pesrey Kearns who described a 1923 law partnership with Audrey Boyles and alleged bribe-trading involving Gonzaulles to trap prohibition-era investors. He testified Boyles urged exposing Gonzaulles and provided six hundred dollars while officers watched.

Iain Aye Belebinun Pesrey Kearns Kearns Audrey Boyles United States Mobile Boyle

Social gathering of Central Methodist class at Mrs Faris home

The Good Fellowship class of Central Methodist Church held a social gathering at the hospitable home of Mrs E Faris. Members enjoyed the informal fellowship and refreshments.

Good Fellowship Central Methodist Church E. Faris

Youngsters Found On Railroad Track Near Gas Plant

Carl Arantz at the Louisville and Nashville freight depot spotted two youngsters wandering on the Lewisville and Nashville main line near the gas plant. He questioned their names in court but they could not attend. He walked them to Lee Street and watched them return home for a safety reprimand.

Carl Arantz Louisville and Nashville Railroad Lewisville Nashville Arntz Lee Street Mr. Arntz

AP News Promise of Impartial Coverage Across 1300 Papers

The Associated Press pledges fairness and neutrality in its reporting, noting a nationwide network of about 1300 member newspapers. The message emphasizes that AP news aims to be as impartial as possible for readers.

Associated Press

Little- Boy Lively as a Cricket After Syrup

Mrs F S Sauls of Boaz Alabama reports her weak puny boy gained vitality after three bottles of Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup The remedy is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to satisfy.

Dr. Thacher Caddell di

The Light That Failed gets a happy ending film

Kipling’s tale was rewritten to end happily and issued by Paramount in a Melford film starring Jacqueline Logan and Percy Marmont at the Princess theater. The story, set just before World War I, is paired with vaudeville acts Dave Macon and Sydney Harkreader, with free admission for ladies tonight.

Rudyard Kipling Princess Theater Agement Dave Macon Sydney Harkreader

Sheriff's Sale in Madison County Alabama 1924

By virtue of an execution issued from the Clerk's office of the inferior Court of Madison County Alabama I am directed to sell the property of S. E. Ory to satisfy a judgment. The levy lists three suits of clothes and the sale will occur on Saturday the 24th day of May 1924 during legal hours at the courthouse in Decatur Alabama.

Inferior Court Madison County State of Alabama S. E. Ory S. EB. Org Decatur Ala Gan County

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