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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
2
Fragments report a church service at the cemetery led by Rev. Ray Morris and a heartfelt sermon by W. Hartis of Midway. Other items note a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Ragar on May 13 and ongoing harvest work with cotton nearly finished as farmers prepare corn. Miss Jennie Wells, returning to better health, is out again.
A call to action urges customers to order now and prepare statements for next month. The message emphasizes prompt preparation and a contact number 1000 for assistance.
Farmers urge participation for a Bell Springs cemetery cleaning on May 26. Local residents are asked to come and help with spring preparations and decoration efforts.
A large crowd attended the Lebanon decoration event on Sunday. Notable local attendees included Bill Woods who is now able to be out after illness, Miss Ola Mae Hardin visiting her sister Mrs. IW. T. Byars, and Miss Esther Roberson of Falkville. Rev Bill Briscoe, formerly of Alabama and now from Texas, delivered a sermon to many old friends. Several guests joined at the home of Miss Zora Morris for a party, while others visited relatives and stayed with friends, with many local names mentioned among attendees.
The report notes gatherings and visits among local residents. Families including the Parkers, Mis, Anders, and Pattersons shared Sunday and Saturday activities. Several locals attended the decoration in Tokyo.
Mr and Mrs Chester Estes visited Mrs Lola Pettus and family Sunday afternoon. Nearest relatives and friends hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs W D Evans on May 20. Families from Decatur Birmingham and Danville spent time with W D Evans and local residents. Measles and mumps noted. several neighbors ill.
Community notes describe a Sunday decoration and singing at Andrew enjoyed by many locals. Several visitors and relatives are named including Prof Alvie Belle of Leesdale, Miss Essie Crowe, Miss Malone Edwards, and JL Morris. Decoration day at Cane Springs cemetery is set for the fourth Sunday in May with public invited.
Mrs. H. A. Aniston and Mrs. John McDowra are mentioned as ill or recovering. Lloyd Sparkman is ill at home. Mrs. Andy Means visits her daughter Mrs. Burl Braswell in Chapel Hill.
The Sons of the American Revolution will present the citizenship medal to local school winners instead of the Daughters of the American Revolution as previously announced. Willis Hill, president of the Mooresville chapter, which has a number of members, will likely make the presentation.
Four young women visited Malone pool on opening day Monday. Misses Lucille Darby, Katherine Darby, Lena McGregor, and Louise Johnston enjoyed their first swim as out of town guests at the pool in Athens.
The Tennessee river rose again today with a local gauge reading of 6.2 feet signaling higher water levels and potential impacts downstream.
The weather bureau reports a high of 78 and a low of 61 for the prior 24 hours, indicating mild conditions. No significant precipitation noted.
Columbus beauty experts declare the bob is out and longer hair will dominate the coming season. Women will wear lengths from ear to shoulder, avoid uniform looks, and seek styles that flatter their head shapes and allow personal flair. The trend is influenced by actresses, colleges, and sororities.
Sunday social notes recount visitors and family visits around Veto including Mr and Mrs Earl Wilson with their daughters Sarah and Marie from Athens calling on Mrs Wilson’s relatives. Pettus family and Spence family are listed among visiting Rev and Mrs Grimes and Miss Mattie Pettus plus Mildred Robinson at various local homes.
Several people in Austinville attended gravesite services at Bashampel and Moss chapel on Sunday. Mrs. Clarence Clarke remains ill at home. John Brock left for Birmingham Monday for a few days. Miss Nellie King is sick at home with influenza. Leon, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Sparkman, is ill. Arvin Belle of Birmingham ward Haygood is ill at home. Charley Anton is mentioned with his wife.
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