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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1930

Page

9

Patterson Announces Candidacy for Eighth Alabama Seat

A. G. Patterson of Decatur Alabama announces his bid for Congress in the Eighth Alabama District subject to the Democratic Primary on August 12 1930. Paid political advertisement.

Morgen County Alabama John M. Maxwell Decatur John M. Maxwel Morgan County Ihereby James A. Forman James A. Porman Morgan County Board of Revenue Means A. Means Claude P. Johnston Somerville Herman O. Troop Herman O. Troup Noa Hodges Grow Hodges M. Crow Morgan County Court Alma Garris Julian Harris J. L. Draper County — Board of Revenue SP Por R. Pryor Ala R. Pryor McRee Als Albert Bud) Davis R. C. McWhorter County Board of Revenue Catur J. T. Burch Hartselle A. G. Patterson WM. B. Skeggs Wm. E. Skeggs Decatug Congress Eighth Congressional District ED B. Almon Tuscumbia Parker K. Parker Danville Pardoms A Cour County

Commencement exercises close high school with ten graduates

The high school commencement ended Monday night with ten graduates. John L. Rainey of David Lipscomb college gave Sunday address to a large crowd. Diplomas were presented by Bentley with three prizes for top reports.

John L. Rainey David Lipscomb College Prin Bentley Frank Dozier Philadelphia Walter Russell Alleta Louise Green Leighton Anita Counts Homer Stovall J. A. Counts Claude Whitman Robert C Claude Roberson Britten Hamilton Ala Howard Smith Ladies Missionary Society of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church Paul Pickens

Hazelwood Graduates Featured At Town Creek Commencement

Mr and Mrs Albert Hazelwood of Memphis Tennessee attend Hazelwood high school's commencement. The sermon is set for Sunday and the public is invited. J B Spangler shows slow improvement while Mrs G Owen and baby with Mrs Jetton travel to Moulton for exercises.

Albert Hazelwood Memphis, Tenn Hazelwood High School J. B. Spangler

Rain Cheered Hollands Gin Community Services

A large crowd attended all day services at Old Scrooge with graves decorated in the morning. Afternoon sermons were led by Rev. Wright of Elkmont Rev. Smith of Ardmore Rev. Gilbert of Ardmore and Rev. Creal of Athens.

Old Scrooge Wright Elkmont Smith Gilbert Ardmore Creal Athens Ruby Brock Doris Clem

Decoration Day crowds gather at local event in Caddo

A large crowd enjoyed the Decoration at a local site with many out of town visitors. Betty McCulloch visited Mrs. W. W. Hames. Emmitt Whitlow welcomed a daughter born May 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Whitlow. Hattie Mae Glass from Corbin Ky. attended with Frank Glass and family. Elmer Fuller visited his parents, and Stewart James visited his sister near Pleasant Hill as Doshia Fuller attended Johnson's Chapel event.

Pauline Holland Ethelyne Howell Athens Viola Holland Raymond Peace Thach James Holland Georgia Evans Charles Walden Decatur Methodist Church Betty McCulloch W. W. Hames Emmitt Whitlow Frank Glass Ome Hattie Mae Corbon Elmer Fuller Stewart James A. Stewart Norwood Pleasant Hill Doshia Fuller Johnson's Chapel

Society Notes of Mutual Visits and Travel

Master Glenn Gardner plans a two day Birmingham visit with Miss Claire Bloodworth and her mother Mrs. Mary Bloodworth. Several locals travel or return from trips to Pulaski Athens Nashville and Fayetteville while guests and relatives are hosted in town.

Claire Bloodworth Mary Bloodworth Birmingham Bea Ellen Edwards Lucille Tate Fayetteville, Tenn G. W. Harbin W. R. Jones Fayetteville Tenn

Paris Fashion Embraces Printed Shantung For Spring

Paris designers unveil fitted short coats in bright printed shantung to pair with plain colored shantung dresses. Some ensembles feature matching print piping buttons and buttonholes and one dressmaker adds print pockets and belt to coordinated print jackets.

Paris

Paris fashion notes feature ostrich feather mules and tulle capes

A French actress wears bed room mules weighing two ounces per pair with seven centimeter heels, made from ostrich feather fronds on a metal thread base. The piece also notes crepe de chine slippers, while capes of bright colored tulle debut for midsummer wear paired with white frocks.

Paris

Night Club Talkie Shown At The Princess With Pair Stars

MGM all talking drama of New York nightlife with Tom Moore and Blanche Sweet at the Princess Theatre. Police officer romance with a night club hostess unfolds amid raids and gangster battles across glamorous cabaret scenes. Cast includes Sally Starr Robert Agnew John Miljan and Tenen Holtz with director Robert Ober.

Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer New York Tom Moore Blanche Sweet Princess Theatre Philip Dunning Frances Dunning Moore Miss Sweet Robert Ober Albert Kelley Albert Shelby le Vine Sally Starr M-G-M Discovery Robert Agnew John Miljan Speedway Tenen Holtz Tom London Wilbur Mack Clinton Lyle Nita Martan Richard Travers Fire Department Palmotor James Walker

Texas HSR Campaign Aims to Preserve Roadside Trees

The Texas state highway department launches a campaign to protect trees along state road rights of way. Officials urge public support and outline measures to conserve roadside greenery for environmental and aesthetic benefits.

Texas State Highway Department

Landersville News Miss Laura Mae Young

Lucille McBride and Lene Letham appear in a local column listing residents and activities with brief notes about community life. The fragment indicates these individuals are part of a society page or social notices in the Landersville area.

Laura Mae Young Lucille McBride Lene Letham

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