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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1924

Page

3

It Is William Fox Producing Hutchinson Novel Film

A. S. M. Hutchison story is being produced by William Fox. Mark Sabre notes outdoor stones including Leeds Castle where Henry VIII met Anne Boleyn. Marmont, born in England, praises the production and recalls the old country as Winter Comes opens at the Princess theater next Monday.

A. S. M. Hutchison William Fox Mark Sabre Leeds Henry VIII Anne Boleyn England Marmont British Isles William, Fox Hutchinson Princess Theater

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Christian Women Union Bible Study and Weekday Clubs

Calendar notes list Monday activities for the Christian Women Union at 2 p m hosted by Mrs Elmer Bussey with Bible Study circles at several churches at 3 p m. Tuesday features Ruthajean Club and Tuesday Afternoon Bridge led by Mrs D G Perkins. Wednesday and Friday include Ladies' Bridge and Friday Thirteen. Thursday hosts the Thursday Club at Miss Nesbit’s home and Canal Street Rock Club hosted by Mrs W A Thompson.

Christian Women Union Elmer Bussey Fret Methodist Church Westminster Presbyterian Missionary Society Frank Morrow Missionary Society of the Central M.° E. Church Gari Patterson Ike Seheer First Presbyterian Church Church Rufus Peerson D. G. Perkins J. W. Knight Mabel Nesbit J. R. Daniel Canal Street Rock Club W. A.thompson

Miss Reece Delights Decatur High Concert Crowd

Miss Kathryn Reece coloratura captivated Decatur audience Friday at Decatur High School with an exquisite program. Her grace and voice drew bouquets and praise, while Miss Lula Garnett and Miss Lucille Bailey supported with readings and piano. Reece, now a Cincinnati Conservatory instructor and St. John's soloist, was recalled by enthusiastic applause.

Kathryn Reece Decatura High School Miss Reece W. W. Callahan Lucille Bailey Lula Garnett Reece Perikou Moussorgsky Steppe Gretchaninoff Rachmaninoff Little Belix Bagrinofski Verdi Huntington Woodman Decatur First Methodist Church Keece Conservatory of Music Cincinnati St. John’s Unitarian Church

Canal Street Rook Club Hosts and Community Notices

Miss Clary hosted Canal Street Rook Club with Mrs. W A Thompson and Mrs. Ellen Ballas. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Thompson and club trophy to Mrs. Humphrey. strawberry shortcake wrapped the games. Elizabeth Dickinson, psychologist from Columbia University, will speak May 26 at Central High gym under Central PTA. free admission. Mrs. L R Reece visits from Jacksonville with daughter Kathryn. Various social and club details follow including Mothers Day program at Central Methodist Church and Sisk Stocking Club events.

Canal Street Clary W. A. Thompson Ellen Ballas Phillip Humphrey Thompson Elizabeth Dickinson Columbia University of New York

Girl Slayer Heroine of Mexico Visits Birmingham Ties

Fragmentary notice mentions visits by Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Baker and states Joe Matthews accepted a tie with F W Woolworth and Co in Birmingham. It references B M Miller in Birmingham and a Birmingham business context. The text is garbled with names and locations.

Mexico Joe Matthews F. W. Woolworth and Co Dyernhgy

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests

Assisted by Mrs. Garnett served sandwiches and tea. Mrs. A. T. Hanson, President. Mrs. Bruce Pettey Protem ingham are at The Plantation with a party of friends on a fishing trip. J. A. Bradford is spending a few days in Guinn Alabama on a business trip. William E. Curry of Atlanta is visiting friends for the weekend. W. R. Kirkland and R. W. Foreman of Birmingham have returned home.

M. C. Whaley Birmingham East Tennessee Herman Whaley Central Methodist Church Imogene Winton Trixie Scheer Wommen Hannah J. D. Huriter Gwendolyn Reams M. ON. Wooten J. M. Brooks Mattie Levin Rowena Baker Miss Winton J. L. Gunter Woman's Missionary Society Morgan County Baptist W. M. A Hanson Bruce Pettey W. MU W. J. Garnett Seneres South Albany T. M. Jones Garnett A. T. Hanson Ingham J. A. Bradford Guinn, Ala William E. Curry Atlanta, Ga

Local Social Notes and Visits Highlight May Activities

Somerville news reports Lonnie Can carrying George to Benevolent Hospital for special treatment. Mrs Crosthwaite and children visited her father then returned home. James Cain improving after several days illness. Hartselle resident Waldemith and Lexie Lyle discussed telephone cable. Mrs Mary Cunningham to Birmingham to visit sister Mrs Hugh Dillon and family. Ladies Aid to host berry supper Saturday May 17. Tom Wade in Decatur on Thursday.

Mary Cunnini¢ham Birmingham Hugh Dillon Riley

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