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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1931

Page

3

Summer session opens at Central High for youth

Summer school begins Monday June 1 at Central High for high school and elementary pupils. High courses run several weeks while elementary grades last six weeks. The program offers high school students a chance to repeat work, take advanced study, and graduate earlier. Fully accredited and supervised by the State Department of Education. Faculty includes O S Hagerman director W T Jordan and several teachers.

Central High School State Department of Education J. D. Garren F. A Bloodworth, Jr

Visitors at Central High graduation exercises

Among visitors here for the graduation exercises of Central high school were W. A. Darmer Sr and Jr, Pauline Darmer of Florence. B H Darmer and Elsie Southerland of Wilson Dam. Mrs. G V Boston and children George Edward William Earl and Bettie Boston of Lawrenceburg Tennessee.

Central High School W. A. Darmer W. A. Darmer, Jr Pauline Darmer Florence B. H. Darmer Elsie Southerland Wilson Dam G. V. Boston George Edward William Earl Bettie Boston Lawrenceburg Tenn

Dodd and Wright Families Return After Local Visits

Mr and Mrs A B Dodd returned from Columbia where their son Douglas Dodd graduated at Columbia Military Academy this week. Mr and Mrs Lester E Wright of Conneaut Ohio came back after a brief visit to Mrs Wrights father H L Wheeler and other relatives, their first visit here in ten years.

Delia Bouligny New Orleans Edgar Bouligny Bouligny Louisiana Lafayette Escadrille America A. B. Dodd Columbia Columbia Military Academy Douglas Dodd Lester E. Wright Conneaut, O

Benefit Ball Announced for June by Veterans Auxiliary

Joseph N Hughes commander and Mrs Mary A Hughes president announce plans for a Benefit Ball on June 3 at the Junior Chamber of Commerce building. A meeting of United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary is set for June 1 at 2:00 p m at Decatur courthouse with Department Auxiliary president Mrs Brunson of Mobile attending. Ticket holders unable to attend may mail tickets to Robt Mc Coy Adjutant U S W V Athens Alabama for postage refunds.

Joseph N. Hughes Mary A. Hughes Auxiliary of United Spanish War ,Veterans, and Auxiliary Court House Decatur Auxiliary Brunson Mobile

Weather Update Shows Warm, Dry Conditions Across City

The Tennessee river fell to 5.2 feet as Decatur recorded a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees by seven this morning. No rainfall occurred in the 24 hours ending seven o'clock. Or Sol continued to beam on Decatur today with temperatures rising to higher marks.

Sol Decatur Weather Bureau

Autos for Sale Column Guides Real Used Car Values

The autos for sale column serves as a daily guide to practical values in the used car market. It helps buyers compare pricing and assess market norms based on listing details and typical vehicle conditions.

Love, Preferred Lives in a City Night World

Mary, a weary office wife, juggles work with Foster and Bonnie while contending with jealousy as Bonnie flirts with Dick. Mary contemplates a city life, while her sister chases a fast, unstable dream of money and romance.

Mary Bonnie B. F Philadelphia New York Mom Foster Washington Big Boy Bethrene the Blaketon

Miller Declines Senate Request For Highway Director

Gov. Miller on May 27 rejected a Senate demand to name a permanent director of the State Highway Department. He said the executive department should not be controlled by the legislature and cited endorsements of lawmakers. He referred questions about highway contracts and finances to W. K. Smith, chief examiner of public accounts.

Montgomery Ala Miller Senate State Highway Department Thomas J. Carlton Costa Board of Administration Highway Department

Oscar Edding Called to Reward in Tanner Funeral

Funeral services were held at 3:30 PM from his home on the Bee Line highway for Oscar Edding who died after an operation at Baugh's Infirmary Decatur. Revs Hall of Athens and Kirby officiated with interment directed by McConnel. Edding was a leading Tanner merchant and valued citizen. The burial occurred Monday.

Tanner Bee Line Highway Oscar Edding Baugh’s Infirmary Decatur Rev. Hall Athens Kirby McConnel Edding

The Blaketon's Allure Sparks a Hidden Gamble

Mary senses the Blaketon as a guarded lure in a tale where a cautious lover named Dick saves money. The dialogue hints at restraint and secrecy as they navigate status and expense in upscale settings.

New Spectacle Frames Linked to Skin Eruptions

A Cleveland Health column reports a new skin eruption caused by white gold spectacle frames containing nickel. The rash appears where the frames touch the skin, mainly the temples ears and nose bridge, and may be treated with zinc oxide or calamine. Experts note nickel mainly drives the reaction, often electrolytic in nature, and advise switching to solid gold frames or nickel-free options.

Clendening Logan Central Association East Twelfth Street Cleveland

Relatives of Mrs. Edding Arriving From Detroit

Afternoon arrival expected for Mrs. Edding’s relatives who could not reach here before Sunday night.

Thrift Rules Handbook Appears in Classifieds

A notice outlines rules and regulations of thrift in the classified section. It advises bidders collectors and sellers on pricing formats trade practices and disclosure standards. The document emphasizes clear terms deadlines and fair dealing within community listings.

Houston Johnson Named Top Student at Morgan County High

Morgan County High School selects Houston Johnson as the most popular student after a campus election. The announcement highlights Johnson for his leadership and school spirit.

Houston Johnson Morgan County Selle

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