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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1924
Page
3
There is nothing new under the sun, says Richard Barthelmeas who is starring at the theater Wednesday. The feature at the John theater is "The Some Blade." Teens show a craze for bobbed hair, startling crowds and sparking chatter in town.
Barthelmess plays Karl Van Kerstenbroeck the Flemish duelist who travels to England to avenge his sister. The film blends hair chases and secret loves as Roundheads battle Cavaliers under Cromwell.
The note warns that neglecting valuable column opportunities can waste a key to unlocking higher earnings. It questions whether you can afford to ignore chances to boost income.
Society notices list numerous clubs and gatherings including Ruthalean Club Mrs Frank Morrow Tuesday Club and Bridge Club with dates and hosts. It mentions Masonic hall Chapter 190 and a slumber party for Mary Heard Louise McSwain and Elizabeth Johnson alongside multiple ladies and hostesses.
The Central Methodist Missionary Society met Monday at Mrs. Carl Patterson's home with Mrs. Ike Scheer as hostess. Rev. J. D. Hunter led the lesson on The life of Christ from Mark and plans were announced for monthly meetings. A social hour followed with ice cream and cake.
News from Athens reports Miss Anne Hertszler guest of Miss Sara Wise who returned home Sunday with Miss Wise and John B. Steadham. They will be house guests for two days. Mr Steadham leaves in two weeks for Honolulu to resume his position with the United Fruit Company.
Ts Marshall Sandlin remains ill at his parents home in South Albany. J. H. Calvin shows improvement after illness. W. N. Cowden of Memphis visits ten days with family. C. A. Edwards spent past week in Nashville. Reeder McClure returns to Birmingham after a visit with his parents.
Mys. Will Brollough of Detaturnaa spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie A. Strong and returned home.
Mrs. Will H. Gillespie of Birmingham visits sister Mrs. Hessie T. Farley and Miss Nora Gillespie. Lizzie Humphrey guests in Albany. Mac Hill of Decatur visited Sunday. Sallie Polk Farley hosts sewing party for Mrs. Bruce Farleyville Tenn. Connie W. King dies near Madison after short illness. funeral by Rev. Bentley. interment in Madison cemetery.
The partnership of J. F. Dillehay J. H. Putnam and Zp. Watkins known as Dillehay Putnam company is dissolved. J. F. Dillehay and Z. P. Watkins retire. J. H. Putnam continues the business as sole operator using the trade name Dillehay Putnam company. Debts and claims are to be settled by Putnam. Date May 20 1924. May 20-27 June 3.
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