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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1935

Page

7

Mt. Hope Officials and County Figures Visit Town

A long list of Mt. Hope residents and county officials visited here on Monday and Tuesday for business. Construction work begins on the Moulton Courtland highway, 20 feet wide and asphalt surfaced, with officials reporting it will aid Moulton and the county. The Decatur District Conference opens May 23 at Moulton Methodist Church with sermons and sessions by notable pastors and bishops.

E. W. Greene Mt. Hope School Tom B. Ashford Courtland Ashford E. D. Terry Town Creek Rt. 3 Terry Josephine Cagle Mt. Hope W. J. Montgomery Landersville R. L. McCulloch Trinity Route 1 W. L. St. John Montgomery Capital Moulton Pike Almon Decatur F. B. Cross E. H. Pippen, Jr Federal Chemical Company Louisville Albert Tease Florence R. C. Jackson D. Yarbrough County Board of Education Chas. Eyster E. W. Godbey E. B. Norris Russellville R. B. Young J. Wheeler Smith G. O W. W. Murphree D. M. Stephenson Mouton Jake Alexander J. Guy Montgomery Pin Hook Roy B. Graham Mr. Graham Phil Butler Wolfe Springs Equity W. W. Callahan W. R. Martin Charles E. Bragg Zeto Roads Lawrence County J. J. Sibley Decatur District Ala Moulton Methodist Church L. G. Sturdivant G. M. Bynum Tanner Circuit W. R. Battle Athens First Ike Johnson, Jr E. J. Harris County Board of Revenue Willie Shelton B. B. Montgomery Fred Brackin al Harris J. H. Highsmith

Athens items highlight social events and local notices

Miss Elizabeth Malone hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering for Mrs. Mac Adams and guests. Prizes awarded to Frances Hightower and Mrs. P W Hendricks Jr with gifts for Mrs Adams. Notables attended including Mrs Adams and Miss Lerman. Evelyn Anne Wood welcomed. various local professionals and students noted. Athens College recital featured Miss Alice Polk with many attendees. Excerpts cover health, industry, and civic updates across Athens.

Elizabeth Malone Bridge Club Mac Adams Henry Binford Carl Martin Frances Hightower Louie Lerman Adams John Wilson Harold Martin P. W. Hendricks van Gilbert Edward Estes Baylis Hightower D. L. Rosenau, Jr John Bitting Gerald Teasley Margaret Rosenau Virginia Grasse Martee Armstrong Kathryn Martin Helen Wood Bebe Sanders LeRuth Glaze Rebecca Hamilton W. C. Wood Evelyn Anne F. F. Beauchamp Alabama Wilson Dam Athens Athens Electrical Dealers Association TVA H. F. Clark Speech Department Athens College Alice Polk Music Hall Velma Owens Owens

Society Girl Dies After Fall From Bedroom Window

Boston May 23 Miss Esther Sears aged 28 prominent Boston society girl was killed today in a plunge from the third floor bedroom of her home. Dr George Burgess McGrath medical examiner said death was due to injuries from an accidental fall while she apparently was walking in her sleep.

Boston Esther Sears George Burgess McGrath

Make This Pattern a Summer Wardrobe Essential

Pattern 2320 by Anne Adams offers a sleeveless frock with Peter Pan collar and a coordinating jacket for cool summer style. It comes in sizes 12 through 40, with yardage for size 16 and illustrated instructions, available by mail for 15 cents.

Anne Adams Annie Adams

Florette School closes with songs and plays program

Thursday night program at Florette School features welcome by Elvin Gordon, revote on mills tax by Rev Chitwood, and performances by first and second graders. Students perform Imaginary Tommy Little Dutch Mill My Shadow and more with a playlet The Vision of The Future.

Elvin Gordon Rev. Chitwood Hartselle Tommy Donald Lyle Margaret Robison Little Dutch Mill Catherine McAnear Louise Vice John Ed Bradford Hubert Brisco Willard Ralph Lucille Vice Kathleen McAnear

Beauty Pageant Planned for Early June at Rt Theatre

The article notes a beauty pageant set for the first part of June at the Arts Theatre, following a drive that has drawn community interest. W E Harman, the manager, confirms plans and timing for the event.

New Deal Woodmen of the World Rrts W. E. Harman

Song Playlet Cast List Delights in Rehearsal

The playlet features Lottie Dorothy Ausburn and Allie Like Mae Widener among cast members. Effie Lorene Gordon Tom Elvin Gordon George Willard Fowler Ed Alvie Johnson participate in the rehearsal scenes.

Lottie Dorothy Ausburn Allie Mae Widener Effie Lorene Gordon Tom Elvin Gordon George Willard Fowler Alvie Johnson

Crooked pennies turned in by longtime collector Pierson

In San Francisco on May 23 AP reports George Weston Pierson and Del Piedra ranchez turned in two thousand damaged pennies to the U S mint. The coins had accumulated over twenty years as damaged currency.

San Francisco United States George Weston Pierson del Piedra Ranchez Pierson

Training School to Present Play at Local Church

Training School will present The Early Bird a three act drama at Negro First Baptist Church Friday night at 8:00. The Morgan County Training School cast is well chosen and promises an evening of pleasure and joy. White friends and the public are cordially invited.

Negro First Baptist Church Det of Morgan County Training Schcet

Athens Insurers Cut Rates and Reclassify City

Athens Alabama city council passed an ordinance raising the fire protection rating from third to second class. The measure cuts fire insurance rates by about 26 percent and 20 percent, depending on the zone. It also designates building materials for each zone and bans wooden shingles while requiring gasoline storage safeguards. The changes take effect after publication and insurer notification.

Atheing Ala Athens

Cardus Restores Strength Says Winston Woman

Mrs A Curtis of Winston Va credits Cardus for rebuilding her strength after weight loss and poor appetite. She says it revived her appetite and improved nutrition and continues to take it when feeling run down. Thousands of women testify to Cardus benefits though she advises consulting a physician if no improvement.

Cardus

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