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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1924
Page
3
Supreme Court Holds Prescription Case Today
The supreme court convened today to hear a prescription dispute. Justices reviewed the arguments and prepared to issue a ruling on the matter.
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Community Club Notices From Decatur Area Church Events
Margare t C Shelton Phone Decatur 962 reads like church and club notices. Sessions include Mission Study at First Methodist, Ruthalean Club at 3 p m, Mizpah Chapter Initiation at 7, Married Ladies Bridge, Thursday Bridge, and Friday events led by Mrs D G Perkins and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Methodist Church
W. H. Ritter
Ruthalean Club
PatWer
Masonic Hall
Ladies Bridge Club
H. A
B.A. Okage
Lula Garnett
D. G. Perkins
Saturday Club and Community Notices Highlight Local Life
The Saturday Club met with Mrs. F to discuss education with Prof Wade from Central High School and Miss Gertrude Rankin of Graymb sharing Kentucky school details. Epworth League social, Domestic Science girls’ Salt Petre Cave trip, Decatur High School dinner, Ruthalean Club meeting, Berean Club luncheon postponed, and numerous travel plans and visits of local residents are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Wade
Central High School
Gertrude Rankin
Graymb
Wade
Miss Rankin
Kentucky
Vera Austelle
Preuit . Cartwright
Mittice Peerson
Tennis Tidwell
Salt Petre Cave
Riverside High School
Decatur
Trinity
Imogene Lee
Decath High School
Robert di
Edwards
Epworth League
Central Methodist Church
M. Ca
Mrs Thompson Hosts Card Party and Silk Stocking Club
Mrs W A Thompson hosted a Friday afternoon rocking party with Canal Street Bock Club members and guests including Mrs Bearden Mrs Ponsom Kyle Mrs Datby Mrs Hartwell Mrs Pat Brock and Mrs B P Kingsbury A prize went to Mrs Wyker who departs soon for a European tour followed by a hooby for Himes and a consolation for Kyle An ice course concluded the game Silk Stocking Club hosted by Miss Carolee Speake and Mrs Allen King at Miss Speake s Ferry Street home featured prizes for Frank Lide and W B Markstein It was the final meeting until fall with a noted souvenir for guest H H Hitt and a salad course after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hilda
Decatur High School
Parent-Teachers Association
S. A. Edwards
S. W. Irwin
W.A. Thompson
W. A. Thompson
Canal Street Bock Clab
Bearden
Silk Stocking Club
Carolee Speake
Allene King
Miss Speake
Ferry Street
Frank Lide
W. B. Markstein
H. H. Hitt
Emerys Honored as Top Senior Leader and Athlete
Emerys, president of the senior class and member of the football and track teams, was named the most popular and most respected senior. The announcement highlighted his contributions to class spirit and school athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ears of
New York
Harvey
Reidman
Emerys
New Laundry Building Under Quick Construction
Builders rush completion of a new laundry on Wells and Cain streets led by Ben F. Martin. Roofs are in place and windows installed on the main building, with the warehouse and forage structure south of it nearing roof completion and window fitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Martin
Wells and
Cain Streets
Laandry Balding Wilk
Bargain Night at Masonic Center Presents Two One Act Plays
Tuesday evening the Masonic Bargain Night features two local one act plays from Mizpah class and Circle No 3, Central Baptist Church. Evolutions of An Admiral and Miss Ptoms Kindergarten showcase local talent with promises of entertaining performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Masonic
Circle No. 3
Central Baptist “Church
Miss Ptm
Feer Tainment
Local students return home from Auburn and area colleges
Ian Harris expected home on Teed from Auburn where he is a J lor. Clyde Hendrix Jr. has returned home from Auburn after a term as a student. Bryan McAfee returned from the University of Alabama. William Haltbrooks of Birmingham is the guest of Frank Dix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Harris
Auburn
Clyde Hendrix, Jr
Bryan McAfee
University of Alabama
William Haltbrooks
Birmingham
Frank Dix
Albany Lodge 491 A F and AM to meet for M M degree
NIC MEET Albany Lodge 491 A. F. and AM. will meet tonight at 7:30 for work in the M. M. degree. All Masons are cordially invited to attend. J. L. Gunter W. M. J. I, Chrissinger, See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NIC
Albany Lodge
A. F
J. L. Gunter
W. M
J. I
Chrissinger
See
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