Old Home Town notes from five Tennessee Valley counties
Just Around Home column records social visits across five Tennessee Valley counties. Names include Orville Day, Mrs. Winfrey, Elmer and Mrs. Williams, Ernest and Rey Johnson, Albert Hough of Lacey's Spring, the Slaten family of Natural Bridge, Avery Thomas, George Greer, E V Stevens, and the McAnallys visiting Decatur and Cullman.
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Orville
Avery Thomas
George Greer
E. V. Stevens
Cullman
Center Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. E L Ryan traveled to Arab. Miss Lula Mae Prentiss visited relatives near Arab. Vida Mae Jackson stayed with Miss Laynottte Hipp. Ruby and Julia HamHiton stayed with Aline McKee. Mildred McKee and friends attended a senior class play. Vera Fowler visited her sister Mrs Willie Rice. Theda Holder and Robert Holder with others visited relatives in Arab. Mrs Entrekin and Mrs Crawford returned from Birmingham after attending the Southern Baptist convention.
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E. L. Ryan
Lula Mae Prentiss
Vida Mae Jackson
Laynottte Hipp
Ruby
Julia Mae Ham- Hiton
Aline McKee
Mildred McKee
Ruby Ham- Siton
Oval Hipp
Levie McKee
Ya High School
Vera Fowler
Willie Rice
Gum
Robert
Theda Holder
W. W. McKee
Alex Dunn
John Dunn
Mildred
Mildred Crawford
E. C. Ryan
W. D. Holder
A. M. Crawford
W. T. Crawnd
J. W. Entrekin
W.T. Crawford
Birmingham
Southern Baptist Convention
Marvin McAnear
Ethel
Said to Confess Killing His Family
McAnear and Miss Kathleen Mc Anear were the guests of Mrs. W. T. Crawford Sunday.
Farmers Meeting and Socials Highlight Montgomerry Area
A local farmers meeting drew attendees from here in Montgomery on Thursday. Social visits include Miss Jewell and Miss Christine Sheats with Miss Ola Helt, Pauline Gray hosting Mr and Mrs F P J Gray, and Sunday visits with the Humphries and Reid families. Several attended a decoration at Cross Roads and Eberneza. Mrs Fannie Sheats and Mrs Agnes Reid joined Mrs Eddie Gray and Miss Jewell Sheats visiting Mrs Dash Rowell in Dripping Springs Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Jewell
Christine Sheats
Ola Helt
Pauline Gray
J. A. Humphries
Cullman
Bob Reid
J. R. Reid
Cross Roads
Fannie Sheats
Agnes Reid
Eddie Gray
W. E. Humphries
Wnday
FP. M. Gray
Joyce York
Pauline
Louise Gray
Eberneza
Jewell .Sheats
Dash Rowell
Dripping Springs
Community notes from local visitors and gatherings
A long list of residents and visitors recounts Sunday decorations and singing at Bethel Andrews Chapel and New Center, with trips to Whitesburg bridge and Hartselle. People mentioned include Leon McCutcheon, J F Luke and daughters Ruby and Jewell, Roy Moore and children, Eloise Patterson, Lorene Ryan, Cedar Creek visitors, and Dewey Whitten family sending updates. Robert Lawrence is reported seriously ill at home.
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Mede Stinson
Oklahoma
Leon McCutcheon
J. F. Luke
Ruby
Jewell
New Canaan
Whitesburg
Roy Moore
Eloise Patterson
Lorene Ryan
Bethel
Andrews
Roy Luker
Hartselle
Pat Duncan
Flora Gill
Cedar Creek
Don Ryan
Brasher Lawrence
Everett Wright
Claude
Glenn Mitchell
Eula V. Corby
New Center
Robert Lawrence
Dewey, Whitten
Wayman
W. L. McCutcheon
Birmingham
James M. Halbrooks
Lebanon
Dan Ryan
Laurice
Elese
Luke Sharp
Graduation at Eva high school Friday evening
Mr and Mrs J F Tanner and two daughters Elna and Eloise spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Wess Hunt in Decatur. Miss Magnola McKee spent Thursday night with Miss Lois Tanner. Mrs Mattie Woodall spent Saturday night with her daughter Mrs Margrette Taylor in Decatur. Rev Pitt preached at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Tanner on Miss Sarah McKee is visiting. Now heading shows birth day dinner or visitation details among local families.
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J.F. Tanner
Elna
Eloise
Wess Hunt
Decatur
Magnola McKee
Lois Tanner
Mattie Woodall
Margrette Taylor
Eva High School
Minnie McKee
Effie Childs
Nancy Turner
Cleo Tanner
Will Mason
Carolton
Theo
Lillie
Iona
Alice
Wil Mam
Ona Mae Mathews
Alvin McKee
Rev. Pitt
Lewis Tanner
Sarah McKee
Andrew Chapel
Sarah Garner
Evelyn Morris
Dewey Hogan
Lewis Fields
Will Teague
Willie Parker
Lonnie Morris
J. A. Morris
Woodfin Hardwick
Richard Parker
Harvey
John Harvey
Kathleen Adcock
Earline Harvey
Floyd Hogan
Evelyn Hardwick
Large turnout at Andrew Chapel decoration day
The village event at Andrew Chapel drew a large crowd on Sunday. Several local residents shared visits and family moments with relatives, including births announced for Dewey Hogan and Woodfin Hardwick families.
Smyrna Decoration Services Attract Large Local Crowd
Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Eggleston hosted Sunday visitors Mr. and Mrs. Z. E. Hadley. A large crowd attended Smyrna Decoration services with preaching, dinner on the ground, and songs. Visitors include George Tingle and son and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tingle from Lawrenceburg Tennessee, while Annie Wheeler of Wheeler Station visits New York relatives. Rev. Pritchard to preach at Corinth church Sunday afternoon May 24 at two o'clock. all invited.
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O. P. Eggleston
Z. E. Hadley
Smyrna
George Tingle and Son
Thomas Tingle
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Annie Wheeler
Wheeler Station
New York City
Rev. Pritchard
Corinth Church
Woodland Mills News Brief
Mrs. Alex Williams and children and Modie Day were in Hartselle Tuesday. Misses Ruby Campbell and Juanremainder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Williams
Modie Day
Hartselle
Ruby Campbell
Juan
Local Ladies Host Social Weekday Visits
Mrs Lois McCutcheon hosted Ita Thomas and Mrs Vera Thomas spent Thursday with Mrs BE Stevens. Mrs Virgie Thomas visited Tuesday with Mrs George Greer. Rain Wednesday afternoon aids gardens and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita Thomas
Lois McCutcheon
Vera Thomas
BE. V. Stevens
Virgie Thomas
George Greer
Proctor News Briefs From Limestone County
Mrs Bevil remains ill at home. Mrs Hayes and Miss Shelley Hayes travel to Pulaski for vacation. Visitor Miss Lascille Kerr from Athens spent Friday night here. A large crowd heard Rev. Martin deliver a message Sunday afternoon. Floyd Hamilton recently visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Martin
Floyd Hamilton
Somerville News Highlights Local Visits and Church Events
Mr and Mrs W T Wade and children attended Hartselle graduation with nephew Jack Huie. Rev Will Owens to preach at Church of God May 24. J W Maples returned to Danville after a visit. Mrs Lizzie Mitchell delivered a sermon at Church of God. Families from Decatur Birmingham and Six Mile visited local residents. Twelve Sunday school members joined a trip to Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Wade
Hartselle
Jack Huie
Will Owens
Church of God
J. W. Maples
Danville
Lizzie Mitchell
Church of God Here: Tuesday Night. Mesdames
Amanda Gilchrist
W. S. Johnston
Decatur
B. H. Dillion
Lilian Sample
Birmingham
Mary. Cunnigham
Louis Turney
J. W. Henderson
Baugh’s Infirmary
Ada Harron
Rossie Johnson
R. C. Miller
J. W. Wade
Gum Springs
Frances Ransom
Maggie Ransom
M. G. West
C. P. Johnston
Earl Gurley
Six Mile
Robert Summerford
Hermoine
Hilda Gilchrist
R. E. Figenoge
Huntsville
Mary Cunningham
P. Johnston
Burleson
Rai de Biases
He É
Athens Personal Notices Highlight Local Bridge Parties
Mrs W C Chambers entertained guests at bridge in honor of Mrs Frank Hatchett with Gladys Thomas taking high score and a prize. Mr and Mrs J N Howard hosted relatives from Tennessee for Mr Howard’s birthday at their Fairview home. A musicale by Lila Coleman drew many locals. Multiple ladies held bridge gatherings with high score prizes won by various hosts and guests across the week.
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W. C. Chambers
Bridge
Frank Hatchett
Gladys Thomas
J. N. Howard
Tennessee
Fairview
Mr. Howard
Lila Coleman
P. W. Hendricks, Jr
Hill Hayes
Sadie Lawson
Margaret Ross
Emalyce McWilliams
H. N. Binford
West Pryor Street
Bruce Nelson
Paul Gish
N. M. Rosenall
L. P. Cartwright
Macca Martin
Robbie Kennemer
Lynn Kennemer
Union Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Susie Summerford stayed for a week's visit. Mrs. Ellen Prince and daughter and Mrs. Bessie Lendley were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs. Yancey. Emmett Pheny of Abertville visited for business. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brooks were guests of Homer and family Wednesday. J G Yancey and P O Yancey hosts Monday. Alvin and Fred Pritchett hosted by siblings. E C Steadham returned home after visiting son in Union Hill. Lucy Leemons and children visited P O Yancey. J G Yancey guests of Othelia Kinney Wednesday. J B Pritchett and daughter with Henry Brooks on business trip to Arab. J D Whisenant in Huntsville on business. Tomell Pike and wife visited Union Hill couple. Musical at Ernest Lemons home entertained friends. Donnie Gilley and daughter Bama Hill visited P O Yancey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Prince
Bessie Lendley
Yancey
Emmett Pheny
Abertville
Henry Brooks
Homer Brooks
J. G. Yancey
P. O. Yancey
Alvin Pritchett
Alfred Pritchett
E. C. Steadham
Dewey Stedham
Union Hill
Lucy Leemons
P. O.yancey
Othelia Kinney
J. B. Pritchett
Arab
J. D. Whisenant
Huntsville
Tomell Pike
Bradley Bibb
Mary Augusta Bibb
Decatur
Zeno Bailey
Dorothy Hurn
Peepie Richardson
Auburn
Henry Certain
O. D
Mary H,liver
Mae Tisdale
Marveline Hafley
Eleanor Hafley
Jim Bartee
Lacey's Spring
Mt. Hope News Illness Updates From Town
Mrs. Lois Appleton is ill at her home. Mrs. Hubert Elkins, ill for two weeks, is slowly improving. Mrs. Orren Elkins, also mentioned, has been ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Appleton
Hubert Elkins
Orren Elkins
Plant labels endure with weather and careful planning
The passage discusses durable plant labels, noting weather resistance and the risk of loss by children or adults. It advises gardeners to plan their garden, mark exact plant locations, and use homemade labels from wood or painted surfaces to ensure labels remain legible.
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Central Press
Karl F. Kellerman
Bureau of Plant Industry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mooresville Social Roundup and Nearby Visits
Mooresville Belle Mina hosts and guests include Mrs Richard Hundley S room with vern and a card club prize won by Mrs Fred Hatch. Dinner by Mr and Mrs John Henry Peebles for Mrs Emily Howell of Chattanooga. Claudia Oliver dinner guest Miss Mamie Rice. Huntsville visitor Miss Helen Mayes. Several locals attend sings in Decatur and Huntsville with visits by Ben Lee Bibb James Samuel Smith and others. Flowers and visits noted among Don Sugg home and Decatur trips.
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Tennessee
Richard Hundley
Fred Hatch
John Henry Peebles
Emily Howell
Chattanooga
Frank Richardson
Claudia Oliver
Decatur
Mamie Rice
Helen Mayes
Huntsville
Don Sugg
Hogan
Ben Lee Bibb
James Samuel
Locals Visit Relatives Across Nearby Towns
Ill for several days, is improving nicely. Mrs. Robert Roberson of Haleyville spends this week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Orren Elkins. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stovall and Thomas Gienn Count of Decatur spent the weekend here with relatives. Gaylord Counts visits his sister Mrs. Enos Sneed in Russellville. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Russell and daughter Alleta and mother Mrs. Fannie Roberson spent Sunday in Russellville.
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Robert Roberson
Haleyville
Orren Elkins
Homer Stovall
Thomas Gienn Count
Decatur
Gaylord Counts
Enos Sneed
Russellville
W. S. Russell
Alleta
Fannie Roberson
Birthday Dinner Celebrates Three in Austinville
A six o'clock birthday dinner was held Wednesday May 20 at Mrs. Emma Woodard's home in Austinville to honor three birthdays. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Wilson, Earl and Bessie Bradley, Rosa West, Zana Bradley, Earl Bradley of Decatur, and Maurice Sparkman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Woodard
Earl Bradley
T. H. Wilson
Jack
Thomas Clare Wilson
H. Bradley
Zana Dean Bradley
Rosa West
Decatur
Id Odom
Maurice Sparkman
S. Emma Woodard
Commencement Exercises Close Tuesday in Hartselle
The Morgan County High School graduating class of Hartselle held its closing exercises Tuesday morning. Prof. Hocking of Alabama delivered the address. Valedictorian Jack Hale spoke and received a ten dollar gold piece. Miss Prances Schnable won the outstanding pupil award. Thirty-five seniors received diplomas. 41 diplomas were given to Junior High graduates. A large audience attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
8. J. Hocking
University of Alabama
Hocking
Jack Hale
J. H. Riddle
Prances Schnable
W. T. Tiller
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Tennessee Valley Counties
Woodland Mills News
McAnally
W. M. Thomas
R. B. Overstreet
Clyde Miller
G. W
Modie
Doll
Vernard
Sabrine
Alex Sherrill Williams
Center Grove News
James Foster
W. Wyatt
Foster
Darline
Battle Ground News
C. J. MciKee
MT. Tabor News
Kim
Dad Robinson
Stanley
Stagmaier & CO
Chattanooga, Tenn
Rock Creek News
RT. 1
MT. Home News
Tennessee Valley Bank
TOTAL
Proctor News
Limestone County
Somerville News
Athens
Susie Summerford
Union Grove News
MT. Hope News
Dr. Want F. Kellerman
Moorsville
Belle-Mina
Austinville News
G. G. Glover
First Methodist Church
Nashville
Prof. Glover
Peabody College
Bselv
MLEAN
Itrate
Nirate
Suda
Shepherd Ridg
Ala
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