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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
5
A compact reflection on nature’s language and healing power. The lines describe how nature speaks to the lover of beauty with gladness and eloquence, easing darker musings with gentle sympathy as observed in meditation on Thanatopsis.
The Silver Cross Circle of the Woman's Auxiliary met at the church with Mrs. Ruby Carswell as hostess. After opening with Trust and Obey, Mrs. W P Baugh led, and E C Price read minutes. Bertha Conde guided a spiritual adventure themed on a more spacious life and sacrifice. Light refreshments followed.
An AP photo notes a new portrait of Mrs. William D. Mitchell. Activities include Union plans to deliver fruit baskets to inmates, but postponed due to rains. Reports cover various church circles and meetings at Westminster and First Methodist, guest visits, devotionals, mission studies, and a joint Southside church meeting with Horace Layman.
For rent a four room apartment with private bath options furnished or unfurnished. Phone 614 W. 228 Jackson Street.
Mrs Ella Scarborough of Dothan Alabama credits Cardul with restoring her health after a period of weakness and unsteady movement. She says repeated remedies failed until Cardul helped her regain strength and mobility and she has since recommended it to others.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 p m for Charles Sparkman of Austinville who died suddenly at home yesterday. Pallbearers were A M Looney J A King Campbell and Asberry Aniston. The Austinville Methodist church hosted the service with Rev Blythe officiating and burial at Forest Chapel graveyard with the Junior Order in charge.
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 4 30 by Rev Newton of Ninth Street Methodist Church at her residence. Interment follows at Roselawn Cemetery with Priest directing. Active pallbearers are J H Berryhill C M Rigsby C A Fodders W W Lynne J G Hodges and Lyde Yarbrough.
Mrs. A. M. Ryan Mrs. Della Higdon Mrs. L. Ryan and Mrs. C. R. Lanier went to the John Entrikin home in the east end of the county today to attend a shower for Miss Elizabeth Crawford the bride elect.
Mrs. Richard Atchley recuperates after appendix surgery at Benevolent Hospital. Mrs. H. E. Chandler and baby return from Philadelphia and New York to stay with her parents the Bernardi couple. Wives and daughters of Decatur Kiwanis members form the reception committee led by Mrs. W. W. Fussell to greet visiting Kiwanians at Hotel Lyons Thursday morning.
A Thursday night dance at Valley Country club on May 30 features Tom Jones eight piece orchestra from Birmingham. From 9 30 to 2 30, admission will be by card only with many out of town visitors expected.
Several local residents and relatives are noted across a series of visits and arrivals. Miss Mildred Martin of Birmingham will stay with her aunt Mrs. F. R. Benson. Emmie Frances Polhill travels home from Marion Judson college, while Miss Laura Davis visits Hartwell Davis for two weeks. Other trips include Birmingham arrivals, Huntsville business, and Berea Kentucky visits by local families.
In Morgan Limestone and Madison counties dairy interests gathered at the Kildare Huntsville estate to form the Cow Test Association aimed at purchasing fine dairy cattle and testing cows on member farms. Attendees from Decatur included W. E. Steed C. C. Glenn Paul Green Dr. Heath and J. W. Clapton with about 35 participants overall. A dairy specialist L. H. Stinnett of Auburn spoke about expanding profitable dairying in the region.
Police drives to improve traffic rule observance have led to considerable improvement says Bill Moore. Motorists now pay more attention to stop signs and other safety regulations for drivers and pedestrians.
Recent work at the gas plant includes extensive grounds beautification. Passersby praise the improvements which enhance the attractiveness of the growing Lee street section.
A children's day program will be held at Neel Baptist Church on Sunday June 2 beginning at 10 a m. Dinner will be served at noon on the grounds followed by afternoon singing. Everyone is invited to attend.
Eighteen sellers offered farm produce today at the Decatur curb market. Listed participants include Mrs. G. L. Woodruff and Mrs. D. H. McClellan of Decatur, Mrs. J. O. Parker and Mrs. Bertha Fuller of Trinity, and others from Falkville Hartselle Courtland Pike and nearby areas.
William D. Alfred, a well known Courtland road resident three miles west of town, died this morning after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 o'clock by Rev. A. B. Nix. Interment in Cramer Graveyard, Lawrence County. Survived by widow and son William Allred Jr. Brown Funeral Home in charge.
City notes good progress in preparing western city property for a bumper crop of food stuffs. The city farm grows hay to reduce stock feed costs each year, helping save money on the feed bill.
A severe electrical storm struck Hartselle around 7 PM Monday with two and a half hours of heavy rain. Flooding occurred on streets near College Street and Hickory Street Bee Line Highway, with underpasses overwhelmed and homes such as Anderson Jones’ reported flooded to about a foot or more. No lightning damage reported.
Miss Beth Tyler daughter of Rev and Mrs R T Tyler is in the college cast for last night's high school auditorium play presented by Athens College students in Phillips.
Good progress on construction of the Southern Bell Telephone submarine cable under the river. Favorable weather aided work, a ditch was completed to Vine Street, and placing wires in conduits will start soon.
Reverend R. T. Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district is due back this afternoon after a brief visit to Birmingham.
John E. Peck, long time Decatur piano tuner, is visiting here today.
Sheriff B E Davis arrived in Cullman on an official mission to discuss local law enforcement matters with county officials and inspect ongoing operations.
Dr. L. C. Havens, director of laboratories of Alabama, is expected here Monday to visit the facility and discuss ongoing research efforts.
Bearded iris should be divided soon after flowering to maintain vigor and prevent crowding. Large clumps require two workers to separate rhizomes, trim foliage, and replant with top just at soil surface in well drained soil. Use fresh soil, avoid pests, and apply light mulch to conserve moisture.
Beach wear returns demure after extensive elimination with ankle length belt trousers and triangular panels creating exaggerated flares. Chantal debuts rose beige tussare pajama suits. Mary Nowitsky offers silk bell trouser blends with matching vests and coats. outfits feature short flared peplums, floppy hats, wooden sandals, and quilted tussore beach ensembles with panel coats in green rose and violet tones.
The Tom Rainey barber shop on Second avenue is being repainted and renovated. Miss Davis from the state prison inspection department completed an inspection of the Morgan county jail and will report in writing to the department. Cullman county farmers are welcome in Decatur.
Dr H C McRee visits Hartselle and Parkville today to inspect food handlers. The team recently completed visits in Decatur.
The Y W A of the Southside Baptist church meets at Miss Frances Eaves home on Seventh avenue south at 1 30 for the regular mon program meeting. Miss Annie Dement is leader of the meeting. All members are urged to be present.
Abingdon Virginia May 2 three officers of Washington county McReynolds Abingdon policeman James Crowe and J H Worley Washington county deputy sheriffs are to go on trial next Monday charged with the murder of J W Kendrick 17 Emery and Henry college student
The Louisville and Nashville shops are expected to shut down on Thursday in observance of Memorial Day. The move will affect operations across the railway system and reflect the national holiday intent.
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