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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
7
Eleanor and her husband welcome the arrival of Eleanor's mother in law for a short visit. The morning breakfast nearly scorches but the family laughs together, realizing the mother in law is a caring ordinary woman, not a stereotype.
The society announces a Monday evening program at 8 PM on May 26 featuring student performances across composers including Brahms Grieg Rubinstein Bach and MacDowell. Soloists include Annie Lee Miller Dixie Young Evelyn Lee Alma Morgan Mabel Wilcoxson Edith Kirby Mary Yarbrough and others from Athens Carrollton Huntsville Cleveland Lexington Fayetteville and Syla cauga.
Decatur Kiwanis Club plans a 6 30 gathering at the YMCA to discuss major club activities. Attendance efforts target near full turnout with issues including the annual boys camp at Camp Ki Y.
A list of solo and ensemble pieces with student performers and teachers including Frances Malone Evelyn Strickland Beth Tyler Minnie Sides Werneke and others. The note explains the parenthetical numbers indicate composer birth countries with codes for the United States Poland Germany Denmark France Norway England Hungary Russia.
A large crowd is expected for the afternoon singing at the Church of God in Hartselle. The program features many good singers soloists and quartets from various communities.
Much interest is indicated in the sing at Grave Ridge school house Sunday. A cordial invitation was extended to all singers of this section to be present.
Morgan county residents prepare to travel overseas with many passports issued by Circuit Court Clerk John H. Green. Notable recipients include Rev. James Allen Smith and three family members, along with Madeline Dix Sarah Pearl Ruth Emens of Trinity Frances Stewart of Hartselle Mary Turley Julia Lee Lynn Ruth Davis and Charles Beckas.
Herman J H Papke has been organist at Bethany Lutheran Church in St Louis for 39 consecutive years continuing a long parish musical tradition.
Film actress and widow Dorothy Cowan filed for a marriage license to wed Paul WN Boggs Jr., son of a prominent executive. The exact wedding date was not announced.
A talkie set at Wrigley Field stars Van and Schenck with real baseball action and massed crowds. Trainers coach players including Mike Donlin supervising the on set baseball action. Bessie Love leads a supporting cast including Mary Doran Eddie Gribbon and Francis X Bushman Jr in this Metro Goldwyn Mayer production opening Friday at the Princess Theatre.
Pryor McRee head of the Alabama Motor Company praised fire department members for their splendid work as a Tuesday night blaze threatened the business. He said the firewomen did excellent work and noted burned electric wires in the upper story explained the cause.
Chief Electrician Lowery of the Connecticut Mills and S. E. Arvidson of the Y M C A departed for Camp Ki-Y to inspect the lighting setup in preparation for the opening next month. Production of Brittany and Normandy decorative tapestries has been revived in France.
A testimonial praises Black Draught as a remedy for stomach upset and headaches. The speaker notes taking it at the first symptoms and claims thousands recommend it. The product is sold widely for 25 units.
Russell Humphrey a longtime Decatur resident has been named manager of the Acorn Store succeeding W D Kirksey who will move to Montgomery. Humphrey is the son of local residents and has been with the Acorn firm for some time.
A marriage license was issued at the probate judge's office to Walter Taft McCutcheon and Miss Mary Jane Spangler.
The Tennessee River continued to rise with a gauge reading of 10.2 feet this morning at the measured location. Flood concerns grow as water levels advance, affecting nearby areas and prompting officials to monitor the situation closely.
Pryor McRee, overcome by fatigue during a Tuesday evening fire at the Ala Derme Motor Co building, was reported a little improved. He sustained a badly strained back while attempting to rescue valuables from the burning business.
For several weeks attorneys were kept too busy in court toll bills of complaint in new suits, having caught up with their work, several new bills have been filed within the past few days.
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