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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1931

Page

5

Engagement Announced for Mayme Gold and Joseph Calvin

Mr and Mrs R Jesse Ellis of Clarksville Tennessee announce the engagement of their daughter Mayme Gold to Mr Joseph Jackson Calvin of Decatur and Birmingham Alabama. The wedding is planned for June. The society pages also describe upcoming church circle meetings and social events in Decatur.

R. Jesse Ellis Clarksville Tenn Mayme Gold Joseph Jackson Calvin Decatur Birmingham Alabama

Personal notices and visits fill regional social page

Mrs W W Fussell travels to Montevallo for Alabama College commencement. Birmingham visitors include Mr and Mrs William Orton and twins Willie Mae and Ortie Mae. Many relatives attend graduations in Alabama and Texas with reunions in Scottsboro and Florence.

W. W. Fussell Montevallo Alabama College William Orton Willie Mae Ortie Mae Birmingham C. A. Edwards Mabel Pointer

Alabama Legislature Debates Feagin Probe and Nitrate Plan

The debate centers on investigating W F Feagin for outside lucrative posts while the Jordan nitrate bill to sell state produced nitrates faces opposition. The measure was stalled then revived with a 17 to 7 vote to reconsider. A $20,000,000 bond plan looms as Dallas Senator Lapsley labels it a white elephant. The governor’s veto on Mobile police pay was overridden by a 57 to 17 vote.

W. F. Feagin Board of Administration Jordan Senate Etowah Lapsley Dallas Alabama House Hildreth Committee On Finance and Taxation Jin Committee

Alabama Senate committees advance home rule and budget reforms

Senator Charles McDowell leads a move to expand state spending control saying current funds exceed revenue. Hooten bill to modify Sunday sports law passes Temperance committee, abolishing golf and tennis. Senate committee ties hinder repeal of code section sought by Hooten. Faulk bill to end Alabama Industrial and Development board favorably reported. Jordan bill to abolish budget commission also advances. Three sessions weekly slated with 17 work days left, session to end early July.

Charles McDowell Barbour Hooteen Temperance Committee Senate Hooten Randolph Senate Committee On Alabama Industrial and Development Board Budget Commission Jordan Etowah House Mark

Classified Ads Save Money Prompt Readers

Reading the classified ads quickly cuts costs by finding discounts and bargains. The note urges skimming listings to spot deals, ranging from goods to services, across days and weeks. It highlights practical tips for efficient searching and comparison.

Birth of Ruth Headway to Goa Family May 22

A child named Ruth Headway was born to Mr and Mrs James Goa on May 22 weighing eight pounds. The notice mentions new flood of bills advancing in both houses this week including abolishing the public service commission and creating a Board of Public Utilities and repeal of the absentee voting law.

Eastern Star Syd Dublin Fifth Avenue West Mizpah The Ollie Schrickel Arlington Texas Bridge James Lamb David Drake Lamb East Moulton Street Terry Davis Birmingham Drake Barton Morris Jacksonville Fla Mesdames Barton Morris Harvell Edwards James Wade Herman Kyle James Goa Ruth Priday Public Service Commission Board of Public Utilities

Classified Section Rules On Thrift Advertising

The notice outlines thrift rules and regulations for the Classified Section guiding how ads should be placed. It emphasizes proper formatting and adherence to policy to ensure consistent postings and fair listings for readers and advertisers.

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Woman's Auxiliary of First Presbyterian Church W. A. Brown J. R. Thomas 8. D. Johnson Duncan W. N. Cowden Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Methodist Church Lester Corbett EB. C. Price BE. L. Thomas I. Be Hill Wischeer Zeno Bailey Circle Samuel Jackwell Virginia Graham Harris Walter Durham Charles Sittason Grady Wiggins Homer Stovall Central Baptist W. M. 5 Central Baptist W. M A. L. Frazier Ninth Avenue W. R. Campbell Fourth Avenue Stanley Grant Street Central Baptist Sunday School Russell Breeding Fred Sheats George Perrine Josephine Meinhardt T. A. Bowles Jackson Street Decatur Garden Club Bowles Dolly Greer Riverside High School John C Bragg Valley Country Club Riverside Bob Price Hazel Hodges Lovely Bragg H. D. Greer S. H. Carlisle Edith Fussell Marion Bingham Dorothy Patterson Marjory Lee Mary Kate Troup Louise Walker Morris Dysart Trinity Mabel Ann Hanson Doris Peden Jean Giles William Bitting Russell Lynne Ben Holmes Gud Hildreth Braden Fleming Tommy Lee Howard Gillam John Higson Maurice Sparkman Meredith Woodall Albert Clapton Samuel White Newt Wiggins Harry Allen Athens Fred Yarbrough Harold Louvorn Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary W. R. Johnson First Baptist W. M First Baptist W. M E. P. Wallace E. P. Morrow ST. John’s Guild Red Brick Inn Mary Leigh Chenault Central High Lewis C. Johnson Ralph Walter Johnson J. C. Moore H. H. May Alice Nettles Peterman Ala Mrs. Nettles Beth Tyler Wesleyan College Macon F. A. Glover J. C. Conley Scottsboro, Ala Paul Conley A. Hitch Fort Worth Waco Frederick W. Smith W. H. West R. L. Kitchens M. M. Wheeler J. W. Carter Nashville, Tenn Phillip P. Gilchrist Sam Milton, Jr Bobby Danville, Ill Oklahoma City Okla Sam Nelson, Jr R. E. Nelson Messrs Carlisle and Kitchens Lawrenceburg, Tenn Hilda Carpenter University of Alabama Carolyn Hern Luverne, Ala J. Y. Hamil Dr. Hamil Gertrude Scruggs Jimmy McCulloch Montgomery Master Perry Jordan Kimberly Iuka, Miss J. T. Jordan A. C. Jordan Otto Sims Yetteville, Tenn Bluette Wallace Emily Bell Gene Rowan Selma B. P. Wallace Wellington Bosworth Florence Carl Thomas Huntsville Mrs Henry Hartung Elizabeth Eich Union Springs Rich Mrs. J. W. Pipkin Florida Cuba Panama Allene Pope Central High School Wilsonville R. W. Holland, Jr R. W. Holland Trinity Road Cecil Timberlake East Vine Street Emily Hunt Windsor Ontario Reginald A. Crudge Detroit Michigan John D. Watts Amnana Bridge Miss Hunt United States Cian Princess North Alabama Milton Sills Jackee SEA Wolf Broadway Imarion Davies Marie Prevost Polly Moran James Gleason Lester Vail Sidney Blackmer Irene Delroy James Hall Lew Cody Percy Crosby Skippy Talkies Jackie Cooper Mitzi Green Robert Coogan Jackie Jackie Sears Tom Sawyer Zane Grey Lone Star Ranger George O’brien Sue Carol Rising Sun Lodge No A. F A. M James G. Elkins Marshall Lodge No Marshall Texas J. H. Blackwell, W. M Clapton Cloppon’s Clopton’s Clopton Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery CO
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