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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1934

Page

4

Society and church circles plan meetings across multiple groups

The Parriah House hosts a 2 30 p m meeting for Johns Guild. Central Methodist circles meet Monday with hostess Mrs Ben Drake and Roy Odom assisting. Central Baptist circles schedule varied meetings including Mary D Simpson Lot Moon Mother Malone and others. First Methodist circles hold 3 p m sessions, James Duncan circle all day at church then Woodall's. Bible Class at First Presbyterian annex meets 3 p m. Southside Baptist W M S Y W A hold regular circle gatherings. The Carter Wright circle meets on Seventh avenue south at 2 30 Monday. Briscoe Briscoe wedding details and reception plans noted along with a bridge party hosted by Mrs A Houser.

Ben Drake Methodist Woman's Mis Grady Simpson Roy Odom Central Baptist W. M Will Feet Mary D. Simpson Forrest Hosey Jeddy Ryan Lot- Moon Newt Hen Mother Malone Methodist Woman's Cirone L. Ramage F. Price James Duncan Woodall’s Carter Wright Southside Baptist W. M

Blazing Weapon Incidents Leave Woman Dead and Two Wounded

A deadly blaze left Mrs. Carter seriously injured and Mrs. Rogers dead after a gunfire event. The attack also wounded another woman while four children escaped harm. Funeral plans are set for Mrs. Rogers in Madison County with service at Hazel Green and burial at Charity Cemetery. Surviving relatives include Thomas H. Largen and Mrs. John Rogers.

John Rogers Reece Rogers Janie Carter Thomas Laren Carter Largen Benevolent Society Hospital Rogers Hazel Green Madison County Charity Cemetery Brown Thomas H. Largen

Personal notes from Atmore area residents and visitors

Miss Lessie Wise of Atmore is visiting her brother and sister Owen and Mrs Wise. Mrs Roy Hendrix is improving after an operation at Benevolent Hospital and recuperating at Grant street home. Roy Mendrix of Louisville spent the weekend with his family. Thelma Lee Mitchell will return next week after Athens College to spend the summer. Mrs W J Brown and Prof W T Jordan chaperoned 60 cast members of Lookin Lovely to Nashville for a look at points of interest including a Hermitage picnic. Juanita Buchanan of Washington DC will vacation with her parents J D Buchanan. Mrs Andrew Tucker returned to Atlanta after a week here and attending the funeral of W T Taylor. Mrs Fred Irvin of Morganfield left after attending the funeral. Pryor McRee taken to Baugh Infirmary for appendectomy. Dr H C McRee arrived from Opelika. Mrs W M Pearce of Tuscumbia visited her aunt Mrs Ann Baker. Grady Fairbanks, four, with a broken leg, was brought to Baugh Infirmary. Miss Martha McDaniel of Blanch e Tenn will spend the weekend with Ruth Briscoe. she formerly taught at Gordon school. Miss Susan Beech Garren, formerly of Alabama College, returned home for summer.

W. J. Brown W. T. Jordan Nashville Tennessee Hermitage

Birth announcement for Arthur Eugene Lockwell

Mr and Mrs E E Lockwell announce the birth of an eight pound son named Arthur Eugene born May 19.

E. E. Lockwell Arthur Eugene

Make This Model At Home Dress Pattern Ad

Describes a chiffon friendly daytime dress with a soft bodice and decorative collar. Pattern 1815 offered in sizes 14 to 40 with fabric and lace yardage. Include 15c for pattern and 25c for book and pattern together. send orders to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.

Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Falkville Home Coming Celebration Attendee List

Decatur musical groups and individuals will attend the Falkville homecoming program Sunday. The Bonanza quartet Sparkman trio and Wallace quartet lead the program with T A Culver and Boy Howell also taking part.

Decatur Falkville Bonanza Sparkman Wallace Quartet T. A. Culver Boy Howell

Four in Court: Fines For Assault and Drunkenness

Four individuals appeared in Saturday police court. One was fined for assault with a knife, two for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, and the fourth for drunkenness.

Mrs Smythe Kersey Recovers From Appendicitis

Mrs Smythe Kersey has been ill with appendicitis and has sufficiently recovered to resume duties today.

Caroline Smythe-Kersey

Honor roll list for Gordon Bibb School Sixth Month

The honor roll for Gordon Bibb school for the eighth month lists students across grades. Senior First Grade includes Mrs Blackwell and students Caudill Cole Gilmore Hill Jones Lafley Britten Cobb Cullom Enlee Gasaway Johnson Lamon Mc Junior Third Grade names Miss Peer and Milton Pingree with Finn.

Gordon- Bibb Mrs. Blackwell Robert Caudill Raymond Cole Ralph Gilmore J. B. Hill Billie Jones Louis Lafley Lillian Britten Betty Jane Cobb Virginia Cullom Gwendolyn Enlee Betty Jean Gasaway Betty Jean Johnson Helen Lamon Ruth McJunior Miss Peer Milton Pingree Willie Jean Finn Miss Smith Billy Luce Louise Britton Ruth Howard Esther Morris Juanita Kilgore Miss Alexander Jane Blackwell Betty Crane Miss Fischer V Velcreese Andrew Martha Dinsmore Miss Jolly Carolyn Joiner Miss Crow Jane Britain Lucile Cole Mss Elkins

Scottsboro Case Proceedings Highlight Jury and Forgery Claims

Arguments before the Supreme Court focus on jury selection and forged rolls in the Scottsboro defense. Attorneys claim forged names in Jackson county jury lists aided prosecutions while defense contends trial judge hostility violated rights.

Maryland Patterson Victoria Price Paint Rock Ala Thomas Clarence Norris Scottsboro

Walther League Observance at St. Paul’s Church

The 41st Walther League gathering opened with candle lighting and readings from Prof. O. P. Kretzmann and Walter Helmke. W. H. R. Hecht and J. Hartman urged service to church and home as Brahms piano pieces delighted attendees. Names listed include Louise Holtman, Margeret Nebrig, Ann Clare Carlisle, and several others.

O. P. Kretzmann Walter Helmke Fort Wayne International Walther League W. H. R. Hecht Miami Dixie District Walther League A J. Hartman St. Paul’s W. F. Fricke E. T. Tonn Louis Nebrig Walter Rehling A. J. Holtman J. W. Carlisle B. T. Tonn

Danville High School Senior Play Presented Saturday

The Danville Senior class stages Here Comes Charlie at the high school auditorium on Saturday night. Cast includes Nora Malone Catherine Stephenson Officer Tim McGrill Hubert Lee Mrs Fanny Farnham Larry Elliott Ted Hartley Vivian Smythe Kersey Larry's Prince Mary Sue Freeman Uncle Aleck Twigg Charlie Hopp Mortimer Smythe Kersey Mrs Caroline Smythe-Kersey Jane Maddox and others.

Danville High School Charlie Nora Malone Elliott Catherine Stephenson Tim McGrill Nora Hubert Lee Fanny Farnham Larry Elsie Wright Larry Elliott J. W. Sims Ted Hartley Vivian Smythe-Kersey Mary Sue Freeman Aleck Twigg Charlie—Prentice Legg Charlie Hopp Pauline Stephenson Mortimer Smythe-Kersey Vivian

Defense Seeks New Trial Over Juror Exclusion Claims

Fraenkel argues the defendants should have indictments quashed due to systematic exclusion of African Americans from jury rolls. He calls Judge Callahan's refusal to allow evidence about Victoria Price’s injuries a major trial error, affecting the death sentence outcome.

Cision Jackson Leibowitz K. Praenkel New York George W. Chamlee Scotteboro Decatur Jackson County Fraenkel Scottsboro Freenkel W. W. Callahan Morgen Circuit Court Callahan Victoria Price Huntsville Chattanooga

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John’s Guild Parriah House Central Methodist B. P. Wallace Ferry Street C. B. Elliott Pointer C. C. Ferrell Woman's Auxiliary Bible Glass of The First Presbyterian Southside Baptist Y. W. A Vy. W. A Southside Aptist Church Briscoe-Thompson Lillian Thompson C. Briscoe Solem J. Tee Pias Cekrapanta Esre Doris Roper Alvis Briscoe Seventh Avenue South A. Houser Moulton Street R. E. Rogers B. G. Ryan George Harvey Jeddy la Joyce T. U Woman's Christian Temperance Union E. E. Clem East Church Street Hudson Purifoy A. Z. Bailey W. C. T. U. Health Department Legion Auxiliary Meeting American Legion Auxiliary L. H. Kilgore Central Baptist Church Cones Rhona Ap Ge Ng Sa O'Clock Morgan County Mrs. Sherard Westminster Prebyterian Woman’s Auxiliary Hopkins Joyce Marri Uty Harrit Defunct H. Reid Sherard, Sr Miss Graves GUILD Martha and Mary Guild Myrtle Graves Jackson Street First Baptist First Baptist W. M Mother Price W. A. Pryor Westside Frances Jones Wyatt Barnes Walnut Street Frances Dix Hassie Smith Miss Lessie Wise Atmore, Ala Mrs Owen Wise Roy Hendrix the Benevolent Hospital Grant Street Roy Mendrix Louisville, Ky Thelma Lee Mitchell Athens College Athens Juanita Buchanan Washington, D. C J. D. Buchanan Andrew Tucker Atlanta W.T. Taylor Fred Irvin Morganfield W. T. Taylor Pryor McRee Baugh Infirmary H. C. McRee Opelika, Ala W. M. Pearce Tuscumbia Ann Baker Grady Fairbanks G. C. Fairbanks Priceville Martha McDaniel Blanche, Tenn Ruth Briscoe Miss McDaniel Gordon School Susan Beech Garren Alabama College Goidel LACE J. C. Penney Shop Penney’s Dixie Flier United States Foeunswick, Ga K Wrrescan SA Trerv OCLAN Brazil Paul Redfern Brunswick Ropers Brunswick Beach Anne Adams Gordon- Bibb School Chicago Chiary Siena Thos. Knight Danville Clopton
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