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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1930
Page
5
A husband testifies before a judge that his wife rules his life, from wake times to meals and even his haircuts. He seeks a divorce and hopes to marry a self sufficient woman who can cook, wash dishes, and share a life on his terms. The vignette reflects a 1930s humor column on domestic tyranny.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Ninth Street Methodist met Monday afternoon at the church. Devotional led by Mrs. Barnes Ross followed by singing. Mrs. M. M. Newton led a closing prayer and Miss Betty Owen of Chicago visited Mrs. Cecil Timberlake with a bridge party and luncheon plans noted.
A woman describes a long sickness followed by improvement after using Cardui. She credits the treatment with renewed strength and better weight, noting she felt markedly better and appeared healthier after several weeks and months of the home remedy use.
The piece argues money and leisure strain marriages, praising busy couples who share work toward common goals. It warns that wealth and idle time breed temptation and distance, while poverty and hard work strengthen bonds and joint purpose.
Morgan county health authorities report good response to an off year to anti typhoid vaccine distribution. Workers will be at health headquarters Saturdays to administer anti typhoid shots and diphtheria toxin, with applications accepted during morning hours at the headquarters.
An important meeting of Wi nona Council Junior Order United American Mechanics will be held on Friday evening. Questions of much interest to the membership are to be taken up at that time and a full attendance is anticipated.
Miss Carry Jones has been elected the Pilot Club's delegate to the national convention to be held in El Paso Texas in June. She is expected to bring a report detailing the club's activities during the past twelve months.
Birmingham representative of the Perfection Oil Stove Company, C E Rubel, is in Decatur this week overseeing local sales operations and company activity.
R. H. Pettey and son Bobby and Grace Pettey journey to Chicago to visit Elliott Pettey. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Loyd and son move to be at home with Milton Harvey. Mrs. Julian Bibb goes to Birmingham for tonsil removal. Mr. and Mrs. Dooley settle in Cornelian Court Apartments after relocating from Chattanooga. Mrs. C. M. Murdock and baby visit Columbia then return home. Walter Fleming returns from Lynneville. Louise and Vivien Fleming return home from Birmingham trip. Mrs. Jack Harris visits relatives in South Alabama before heading to Oklahoma City. Jeanne Greenhill leaves to resume business studies in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Weller and son Ralph visit uncle W. E. Howe in Tampa.
Teague president of the Community Sing says plans are rapidly moving for the biggest night sing in history at the Ninth Street Methodist church Thursday. The Sparkman Trio Vinson quartet and other locals will appear with many out-of-town singers. The Morgan Brothers Eva lead a delegation. Homer Woodard will bring Cullman delegates J H Hogan Belle Mina and W A Greenlaw Athens head delegations.
W S Root at J S Benson district census office says Morgan county totals by communities will be released once the point enumeration is finished. Root did not specify which community report is still unavailable.
Colonel J. G. Sterchi head of Sterchi Stores is to arrive Wednesday with Colonel M. C. Maxwell advertising director of the Sterchi organization, arriving as current travel schedule allows.
Amid severe recent rainfall Sheriff B. E. Davis reported heavy losses with ten to fifteen loads of newly mown hay washed away. Water reportedly covered the fields to depths of three to five feet.
The Riverside High School Parent-Teachers Association hosts its annual senior banquet this evening May 20 at seven o'clock. Mrs Wilson Taylor president will preside and the program focuses on entertainment for the graduating class with minimal speaking.
Dr. John Scherer 70 former president emeritus of Barber Memorial College died in an Anniston truck collision. The Decatur native moved to Anniston in 1920 to lead the school and retired last year. He is survived by a widow a son P E B Scherer of Decatur two daughters Mrs Edna Hart and Mrs C A Fritz and five brothers.
A vintage pattern advertisement details Silk or cotton fabrics and lace trims for a cape dress with tuck hem. It lists sizes 2 4 6 8 and yardage requirements, plus price Fifteen Cents or Ten Cents with pattern purchase. Orders directed to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.
The article notes Dr Scherer becoming president emeritus and reflects his many friendships in the city, with broad recognition in educational and religious spheres.
Rev. J. Anderson announced sermons by Rev. Frank T. Smith at Fairview Baptist starting July 24 as part of a campaign by the Oklahoma state plant to urge farmers to use pure seed.
Dr. H. C. McRee county health officer has been in Montgomery for sprint conferences with Alabama health officers and is expected back tonight.
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