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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1932

Page

5

Prohibition Program and Community Club Activities

Prohibition program held Monday by the Woman's Missionary Society of Central Methodist Church featured songs and talks led by Mrs. Hodson Mrs. Baley and Mrs. Richards. West Decatur Boys and Girls World Club met at the Methodist church with readings prayers and songs led by Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bryant. Leta Trotman hosted a Friday night party at her parents home with many guests and a Sunday joint birthday dinner at Swan Lake in honor of Mrs. J. B. Trotman and Mrs. Will Bowers. The First Baptist W M S met for missionary program with the Mother Price circle in charge and a large attendance. The West Decatur Missionary Society held a voice program at the church with readings papers and prayer. The Monday Night Set Back Club hosted by Mrs. J L Gunter featured a barbecue supper and games. The Corinne Griffin Art Studio will display at Riverside Gym Friday afternoon and evening with a free admission.

Woman's Missionary Society Central Methodist Church America Beautiful Earl Hodson Zeno Baley A. M. Richards R. E. Wiggins World Club Boys and Girls World Club West Decatur Methodist Church Frances Bryant Hurst Hilda Vaughn Martha Hames Miss Trotman Leta Trotman James Johnson Howard Hagood Price Waddell Bill Evans Claude Bethany Eva Stover Buster Cowan Swan Lake J. B. Trotman Will Bowers Gee, Clark J. L. King Charlie Boley Sam Trotman Ollie Carden J. A. Trotman Joe Paul King Homer Theo Morris Rob Stewart Will Tribble Harry Tribble Mrs. Jones Clark Birmingham John Tribble Rob Tribble Lucy Whitworth First Baptist W. M. S Annex Mother Price Circle W.G. Roberts The Missionary Society of the West Decatur Missionary Society Blythe Oscar Hames Matthew D.S. Hurst E. B. Hames John Wallace T. ¥. Vaughn Society J. L. Gunter Sherman Street B. Crawford Bryan McAfee Tennis Tidwell W. R. Smith Corinne Griffin Riverside Gym

Missionary Society program and social notices at Ninth Street church

On Monday at the Annex the Ninth Street Methodist Church Missionary Society held a Korea study program with singing and prayer. Bulletin talks were given by several members, and Mrs. C M Tyndall led the Korea study. Following a brief business period, many local families were listed as week end guests and relocations or travel noted for Decatur Birmingham Corinth Gulfport and Memphis.

Annex Ninth Street Methodist Church Missionary Society Korea L. G. Smith O. N. Pepper Bob Johnson George Stroup B. B. Carnar Frank Cobb Louise Weaver J. B. Collum C. M. Tyndall Pepper

Spring Fashion Catalog Preview and Local Notices

The piece highlights the Spring Fashion Catalog by Annie Adams with pattern 2174 in sizes 14 20 and 32 42, plus 4 yards of fabric for size 16. It notes catalog price 25c and requests orders to Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City. Local briefs report multiple residents’ health, travel, or family updates in Cullman and nearby areas.

Annie Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood at Princess on Wednesday

Charles Murray and George Sidney star in Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood at the Princess theatre Wednesday. The film follows the two families after sudden fame in Hollywood with a cast including June Clyde Norman Foster Emma Dunn Esther Howard Dorothy Christy Edwin Maxwell Eileen Percy John Roche Luis Alberni and Robert Creig.

Cohens and Kellys Hollywood Universal George Sidney Charlie Murray Paris Scotland Atlantic City Wilds Africa Sidney Murray Cohen Kelly Daugh Cohens Kellys Banniza June Clyde Norman Foster Emma Dunn Esther Howard Dorothy Christy Edwin Maxwell Eileen Percy John Roche Luis Alberni Robert Creig

Decoration Day at Hopewell May 22

Hopewell church near Danville holds Decoration Day on May 22 with morning graveside services and an all day gathering. A noon basket dinner is served and the afternoon features singing. The public is invited and asked to bring song books.

Hopewell Church Danville Hopewell

Feeding lawn trees with deep soil holes and balanced fertilizer

A Central Press gardening guide advises punching holes 15 to 18 inches deep around a tree to feed lawn trees. Fill each hole with fertilizer then cover with topsoil. Apply early in the growing season and repeat for weakened trees, avoiding late season feeding to prevent late growth. Determine quantity by one pound per inch of trunk circumference at one foot above ground.

Birth Announcement for Shirley Faye Moore

Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Moore at 322 4th avenue west on May 14 a seven pound daughter Shirley Faye. Mother and baby are reported doing well at home.

C. D. Moore 4Th Avenue West Shirley Faye

Lindberghs plan escape to Europe to avoid publicity

The Lindberghs seek to flee to a quiet European retreat after the kidnapping death of Charles Jr. as they anticipate the birth of a new child. Friends say Hopewell NJ home will be abandoned for a western Europe countryside residence. European nations have extended invitations to the couple.

Charles, Jr Charles Lindbergh Lindy Hopewell N. J Colonel Lindbergh Europe

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