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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1922

Page

3

Hartselle News Highlights Local Trade And Roadwork

Old cotton markets brisk with prices around 20 cents and many bales sold. Cedar mill output rises as cedar from eastern county ends ships abroad. Epworth League to stage The Busy Liar June 2 at the grammar school for fundraising. Carson Taylor performs for the Parent-Teacher Association. Hartselle baseball to face Albany M A team. Local farming thrives. cotton stands strong. hay, oats, and corn planting continue. Anglers report good bass catches in Flint creek. crawfish price high due to demand. East Pike progress praised as roadways near completion improving travel time.

Albany Tax Sale Notice Nears June 1 Deadline

City tax sale for Albany property set for June 1 at noon. Property owners have today May 30 and tomorrow May 31 to pay taxes and avoid additional costs. City Clerk Henry Hartung notes the final opportunity.

City of Albany Henry Hartung

Dr Pettey to Move Office to Johnson Building

Dr F P Pettey will relocate his office to the Johnson Building during the first week of June 1961. The move reflects a planned restructuring of his practice and aims to serve clients from a central downtown location.

Johnson Building W. R. Smith

Social Calendar for Decatur Society Figures

Margaret C. Shelton-Phone Decatur 852 lists events this week including Silver Tea Tuesday at 4 6 pm and Bridge Club Tuesday Afternoon. Wednesday Card Club and Thursday receptions for Mrs Bunn and daughter Miss Phyllie at Mrs Malone. Included are notices for Mrs T V Harrison Mrs C L Saunders Mrs Gardner Pride and others.

Birthday Celebration for Auxilliary Plait Began Ten Years Ago

A party at Mrs. J. D. Wyker’s home honored the Auxilliary plat’s tenth anniversary. Members spoke on a year’s work, gifts were exchanged, Marie Ballas and Jane Irwin sang and read. A large cake, ten candles, and pan sie desserts marked the celebration. Proceeds benefit rebuilding a girls school in Japan. A separate reception is planned at Mrs. Malone’s home for Mrs. Bunn and Miss Phyllis of Laredo, Texas hosted by Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Pointer, and Mrs. Malone.

J. D. Wyker General Assembly Marie Ballas Jane Irwin Japan of. H., Malone Bunn Phyllis Laredo Texas W. M. Bailey Foster Pointer S. H. Malone

Courtland News and Socials Highlight Busy Schedule

Courland social notes report Missionary Society gathering at G. P. Williamson home with songs piano solos and a humorous reading. Residents and visitors from Dallas Athens Trinity and Nashville noted in upcoming visits. Courtland ramps up pike road work two miles toward the mountain and a packed baseball week against Town Creek Decatur and Hillsboro capped by a dramatic 9 to 8 eleven-inning win and Trade Day plans with leaders from Tuscaloosa and Eufaula.

Courtland Pike Road Moulton Town Creek Decatur McDuff Albarry-Decatur

Thanks for kindness during baby's illness and death Dorise

The Puckett and related families express gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and passing of baby Dorise. They acknowledge friends, floral tributes, and assistance extended by numerous relatives including Evelyn and several Puckett and Taylor family members.

Dorise Evelyn G. Puckett R.puckett Mys G. W. Puckett Neely Taylor Karl. Taylor Mace Barnes Curt. Taylor

Personal mentions from Courtland to Gulfport

Hector D. Lane of Courtland visited here today. Orrick Davis of Albertville spent the weekend with homefolks. John L. Hitekins returned to Denver Gel after visiting relatives in the Twin Cities. Sot J. H. Gardner of Auburn visited in Decatur Monday. Albert Frahn and William Hardage are spending a few days at Gulfport Mississippi.

Hector D. Lane Courtland Orrick Davis Albertville John L. Hitekins Denver,Gel Twin Cities J. H. Gardner Auburn Decatur Albert Frahn William Hardage Gulfport, Miss

Swartz Resigns as President of Woman's College of Alabama

Montgomery May 30 Special Doctor M W Swartz president of the Woman's College of Alabama tendered his resignation to the board of trustees at the annual meeting Monday It has been known for weeks he would not remain another year He will not sever his connection until his successor is elected

Montgomery Ala M. W. Swartz Woman's College of Alabama Swartz

Pen portrait of William Penn's Prudence and Pride

A reflective excerpt notes human flaws and blind spots. The writer warns against sharp sighted criticism of others while neglecting personal faults, invoking the persona of William Penn to illustrate caution and virtue.

William Penn

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