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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
5
The Bridge Eight met with Mrs. Harry Malone on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Roy Wyatt as guest. Mrs. George Clem won high score, and Mrs. Wyatt received a souvenir. Dainty refreshments followed.
Gurley visitors Mr and Mrs John Roegnshott and Mrs T A Hall stay with the Duffeys en route from Homestead. Claude Bloodworth to visit mother Mary Bloodworth for a recuperation trip after a recent illness in New Orleans. Marvin Rankin to attend Kiwanis convention in Memphis. A W Chapman attends Katherine Abernathy graduation in Pulaski and niece Agatha Chapman’s Pulaski High School graduation. Vernie Mae Silds to visit relatives in Athens. L W Mitchell reports improvement after illness. Families including the Mitchells and Monelys host and visit across Chattanooga, Huntsville, and Muscle Shoals. Little Jane Malone recovering from tonsil surgery at home on East Street. Other visits noted among the Duffeys, Grays, Isbells, and Ritchers with weekend plans in Birmingham and Huntsville.
A luncheon featuring sandwiches and iced tea preceded the installation of officer roles for the coming year by retiring president Mrs Day. New officers include President Mrs E E Hargrove and Treasurer Mrs Melvin Hutson. A musical program followed with performances by local artists and a piano solo by Mrs Herman Whaley. Public recital notes at Decatur High and an exhibition at West Market Street Community House showcase student and local talent with ribbons awarded for best work.
Miss Beth Tyler, pupil of Mrs H O Troup, assisted by Mrs R M McGlathery, presents a piano recital featuring Moskowski Musical Moments Air de Ballet Henselt If I Were a Bird Four Leaf Clover Combs Chopin Valse A Flat Major Ballade Rubinstein Kamennd Ostrow Spring Again Wright Mac Dowell Hungarian Op.
All members of the Joe Wheeler chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy are requested to meet Saturday afternoon at 8 o clock May 28 at the city cemetery to decorate the Confederate veterans graves.
A Wednesday bridge party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Himes on Oak Street honored the class of 27 seniors with hostess Bernice Himes. Jackson Calvin won top score and received a souvenir as seniors, gift baskets, corsages, and refreshments followed in a festive, stylish setting.
The weather office reports today’s maximum temperature reached 89 degrees with a minimum of 61 in the prior 24 hour period. The note mentions Stijrae-ser a.
Won and Mg of Hanceville visit this week as Mr and Mrs J W Timberlake plan to move next week to a remodeled East Catn Street home after a recent fire. Juanita Plonkettiere and Claude Gallagher return from Aniston where he graduated from AM I. Mrs W P Stewart attends Alabama Military Institute commencement in Anniston. J W Pipkin sprains wrist at home on Grant Street. Mrs W K Shadden of Columbia Tenn visits sister Mrs W R Shelton and plans to return Thursday.
Anniston resident Mrs. H Padgett of 629 South Quintard Street reports relief from a goitre after using Sorbol Quadruple a colorless liniment. The letter detailing her experience is open for inspection at Dillehay Bros and available to read by calling in.
Miss Aileen Allen Isie of Mrs J. W. Millan ow Mountain appears in a local notice. The brief item names the person and the associated household, with limited context available from the fragment.
Mrs Alven Jeane recalls a severe period of illness in Shelbyville Kentucky saying she was very rundown and unable to work. She describes long hours in bed and finally relief after treatment, noting a turn for the better after a difficult health stretch.
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