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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
3
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Canal Street block club activities and a silk stocking club meet at 4 p m at Central Methodist. Mrs Garner Pride and Mrs Johnee fethka lead Y P M at 8 with Mrs A L Spencer hosting party honoring Mary Heard Louisé McSwain and Elizabeth Johnson of Clanton Ala Mrs 0 Kyle also mentioned.
Mrs. W. H. Montgomery and Mrs. Sara Jeffries hosted the Thursday Club at Mrs. Jeffries home. Guests included Mrs. Jackson Edwards of Atlanta and others. Bridge winners were Mrs. H. Hy May first and Mrs. Montgomery second. Mrs. Edwards received the guest souvenir. A two course luncheon followed the game.
The Thursday Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Lester Sheffield’s Church street home with roses in profusion. Mrs Turner posted the high score as refreshments followed in the late afternoon. Visitors Mrs Jackson Edwards and Kathryn of Atlanta left for Nashville after visiting Mr and Mrs J N Gibson.
Bristol man Mr. Deala Hawks of 712 Prospect St says Cardui gave him better sleep and restored health after years of nervousness and fatigue. He notes persistent insomnia and female troubles previously, crediting Cardui with renewed energy and well being.
Miss Elizabeth Brooks of Huntsville is slated as weekend guest of Mr and Mrs William E B Crawford. Mrs J H Call recovers from a critical illness. Mrs C C Cox spends weekend in Courtland with hostess Mrs Gilchrist. Mrs W B Hefner and children visit Florence with her mother. Mr and Mrs B J Anderson depart for Chicago for extended visit. Benevolent Society Hospital graduation set Sunday at 7:30 p m at First Methodist Church Decatur. Mr and Mrs F W Freeman of Topeka Kansas attend Hartselle celebration Saturday in honor of the late Professor Freeman. Mrs J N Nevis of Little Rock visiting mother Mrs W H Thompson.
S R Garrison and family will visit relatives at Valdermosa this weekend. Prof W C Hughes has returned from Georgia. Miss Ann R Davis of Montgomery was here on official business. J W McNeff of the local Y M C A has gone to New Albany Indiana for vacation. Alfred Hodgins left for St Louis to resume work with Shapleigh Hardware. H L Todd of Birmingham is en route home. George Gibson returns from Cincinnati for sister's illness. Wm Houston spending today in Birmingham. Horace Dryden spent Wednesday in Fayetteville Tennessee. J R Daniels leaves today for business in Florence.
The Y M C A Bible class calls a large attendance Sunday morning for the membership contest between blues and whites. A Sunday registration will determine how many will dine Friday night at the Association building. Rev Noble R Edwards, the class teacher, will be present Sunday and depart Monday for a two week vacation.
Rev. Noble R. Edwards pastor of the First Christian church will be away for two weeks visiting relatives and friends in North Carolina and Virginia. His pulpit will be filled in his absence. He plans to visit Leaksville Spray Danville and Martinsville during the trip.
After five years in comedies Owen Moore takes a serious role in The Silent Partner a Paramount picture shown at the Princess theater for two days. The film a Charles Maigne production blends drama with light comedy and centers on a wife’s right to voice a say in her husband’s business decisions. Leatrice Joy and Robert Edeson co star alongside Moore in a powerful telling of family finance and security.
W. W. E. James of Cullman state vice chancellor of the Junior Order of American Mechanics will deliver the principal address at the decoration ceremony in City cemetery Sunday May 18 1924 at 4 o clock p m The program includes opening prayer Rev L F Goodwin D D music address by James reading of names by W L Hatchett graves decorated by order members benediction by Rev W M Wade attendees meet at hall on Second avenue at 3 p m
Madison Meadames Sallie Fletcher and Sam mie Frierson recover from long illness. Huntsville visitors Jock Moore and Shelby Vaughn stay with Mrs. T. J. Williams party hosts. Mrs. John Bronough shops in Decatur. Harry C. Riddle of Birmingham to visit his parents. Leslie Harley to spend week with relatives. Mrs. J. H. Cain returns from Huntsville. Prof. J. Wesley Vann heads to Huntsville to assist county superintendent B. Buttler. Bessie Trotman and Lila Mae Carter bound for Florence summer school. James L. Draper of Albany attends Masonic lodge event for Dr. L. L. Wikle. Edwin Garrett of West Tennessee visits. You read the want ads, so do other people.
The Associated Press says Dr Sun Yat Sen, president of the South China government, is alive and well after a Tuesday death report. A confidential secretary denied an interview and called his condition not an illness but an indisposition, while some in Hong Kong fear a mental breakdown.
The Athens Masonic band begins its annual Summer concert series on Sunday afternoon on the Limestone County courthouse lawn in Athens. Many Twin City residents who have heard the band in past years plan to attend the performances.
G W Simpson of Winfield Tennessee says digestives problems and heart trouble improved after using Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup. He reports rapid relief and renewed strength and notes a refund policy at Caddell Drug Co.
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