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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1931

Page

7

Spelling Bout Ends at Riverside and Central High

The two day spelling competition at Riverside and Central high schools concluded with eight finalists at Central and nine at Riverside. Finalists included Rose Allen Speer Evie Mathews Dorothy Horton and others from Central plus Joe Calvin Frank Kirby Eleanor Green Pauline Carpenter and more from Riverside.

Central Rose Allen Speer Evie Mathews Dorothy Horton Jane Davis Richard Watkins Elizabeth Watkins Elizabeth Ann Humphrey Lillian Burks Mabel Jacobs Riverside Joe Calvin Frank Kirby Eleanor Green Pauline Carpenter Nancy Laubenthal Oberd Huddieston Louise Berryhill Charles Landers Marjorie Irwin

Splendid Meeting Endorses Athens Fourth of July Plans

A Mor gan County American Legion post held a meeting last night in the Tennessee Valley bank basement. The post endorsed Athens Legion post plans for a Fourth of July celebration and pledged cooperation to ensure the event’s success.

Morgan County The American Legion Tennessee Valley Bank Athens Legion

Legionnaires to Visit Lawrence in Moulton Visit

About three car loads of local Legionnaires will go to Moulton this evening to visit the Lawrence county post which meets in regular session. Winners in the spelling contest were Allen r who gets the Rankin medal with runners up Mabel Jacobs and Elizabeth Ann Humphrey in Riverside and Joe Calvin who gets the Wyker medal with runners up Frank Kirby and Eleanor Greene. The finalists spelled 250 words total with two tough words nucleus and diagnosis as last demons.

Riverside Central High Central Moulton Lawrence County Post Allen Mabel Jacobs Elizabeth Ann Humphrey Riveside Joe Calvin Frank Kirby Eleanor Greene

Wit Wins Beauty and Business as Writer Bugs Marries

Arthur Bugs Baer wed former Follies performer Louise Andrews in a private ceremony. Baer, widower of Cassidy Baer who died two years ago, has a daughter nicknamed Buglets.

Arthur “Bugs Louise Andrews Baer Cassidy Baer Bint Bugs

Romance of a Business Girl Loved by Many

A 1931 Central Press Association piece explores the romance of a successful businesswoman, portraying professional life with affection and civic charm. The narrative highlights ambition, independence, and public admiration within a metropolitan setting.

Sunday Dinner With Dick Baldwin and Bonnie

Dick, Bonnie, Mary, and the Vaughn family share a lively Sunday dinner at Mary’s home. Bonnie entertains while Dick dances with Bonnie after she asks, leaving Mary intrigued by their closeness and the lingering question of their relationship.

Mary Bonnie Mom Rick Mrs. Vaughn

What does hop the twig and pigeon flight facts reveal

An illustrated question box quiz explains the slang hop the twig meaning to die and lists early U S agricultural experiment station locations at Wesleyan University in Middletown 1875 under Dr W O Atwater. It notes pigeons can fly five to six hundred miles daily with a record of 7016 miles flown by E S Peterson during World War I.

Middletown Copal Wesleyan University E. S. Peterson

Real name of child actor Mickey Erre

Sonny Joe Yule, born September 1921 in New York Brooklyn, is the legal name of the young star known as Mickey Erre. He rose as a child actor in early film.

Mickey Erre Sonny Joe Yule Brooklyn N.X

Elocution vs Football Sparks Family Banter

Ted and Dick argue over elocution values while Bonnie mocks. Dick vows to visit Mrs Vaughn as Mary quietly hosts, cooks lunch, and helps with chores. The scene shows a lively household dynamic with siblings, friends, and a welcoming aunt.

Ted Mary Mrs. Vaughn Bonnie

Hartselle residents leave for Chicago visit

H. L. Brown Hance Mrs. 8 E. Stewart and Mrs. Houston departed Hartselle for Chicago for several days to see friends and relatives. Stewart's son Garland Stewart has been very ill in hospital. They plan to return to Hartselle next Friday while Brown may stay longer in Chicago.

Hartselle H. L. Brown Hance E. Stewart Houston Chicago Hartwick Sta Stewart Garland Stewart Mr. Brown

Highway To Be Closed Near Hartselle

The Bee Line highway link north of Hartselle will likely close to traffic Monday or Tuesday for detours. Crews near completion of grading will start concrete pours shortly, signaling progress on the under construction route. Mary and others enjoyed a pleasant evening while sharing a lunch. the scene hints at continuation.

Bee Line Hartselle

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Joe Calvin Victor Miss Speer Legion Legionnaires Lawrence A. C. Mann Grant St Old Trail Eanewneer K. C Wit Flit Daly Family Alliance Stacy Williams Co. Manufacturers and Distributors Birmingham Ala Edna Robb Webster Central Press Association Joretia New York Tim Dick Baldwin Fatty” Heinz R. J. Scott Cemtral Press Association, Inc Gravesend Eng Dickens Ham Pergotty Libby WELCH Spachetti Can Chipso Stokely Florida Atc
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