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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1934

Page

4

Society Notes Highlight Local School and Club Events

The Senior sixth grades plan a Riverside commencement with Miss Mary Turley presiding. Julia Bingham and Mrs Nunn present a joint recital Thursday at 4 pm in the Cotillion Club plans for a June dance are discussed. Mrs Norman Harris to be honored at a Friday bridge party hosted by Mrs John Bragg. Ferry Street Rook Club hosts Friday meeting. Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club notes first and second prizes for Mrs Gill and Mrs Jones Jr.

Riverside Au Mary Turley LaFayette Grem- Mar Riverside Ator Tur Miss Bingham Nunn Julia Bingham R. A. Nunn Decatur Norman Harris John OC. Bragg Harris Mise Ruth Pressley Dallas Texas BE. N. Penick H. T. Gill T. M. Jones, Jr Gill

Personal Contacts From Opelika Visit Birmingham Trips

Mrs. W. B. Whatley and her son Woods of Opelika Ala arrived Tuesday night to visit sister Mrs. W. P. Dozier. Mrs. P. Liston suffers arthritis at Line Street home. Phillip Pointer traveled to Birmingham on a business visit Wednesday. Mrs. H. E. Dryden Jr and son Horace TIT and Mrs. F. Crow of Birmingham will arrive Monday.

B. Crawford W. B. Whatley Woods Opelika, Ala W. P. Dozier Phillip Pointer Birmingham R. T. Liston Line Street H. E. Dryden, Jr Horace, Tit F. Crow

Annual Singing at Eva on June 3

The Eva annual singing will be held in the high school auditorium the first Sunday in June. Principal H Floyd Sherrod announced huge crowds since the event began five years ago. Last year over 2 500 attended as locals and visitors expect a larger turnout with singers from Marshall Cullman Madison Morgan counties. Eva hospitality draws a wide audience and local residents anticipate a strong showing.

Eva H. Floyd Sherrod Marshall Cullman Madison Morgan Counties

Ruth Chatterton delivers masterly murder role in new film

Ruth Chatterton stars as a refined woman driven to murder to protect a dark romance in a powerful performance. Adolphe Menjou, Claire Dodd, Noel Madison, and Douglas Drumbrille support with strong turns in a drama set around the theatre world and a doomed love triangle.

Ruth Chatterton Cess Theatre Bernhardt Miss Chatterton Adolphe Menjou Claire Dodd Paris Noel Madison Douglas Drumbrille George Barbier Journal Firet Nationel

Accidental Shot Victim Recovering Near Hartselle

Mrs. Raymond More is recovering at her home on the Bee Line highway between Hartselle and Decatur from an accidental pistol discharge Friday night. The bullet struck her right side. she was treated by a Decatur physician and released. She is not regarded as seriously hurt.

Raymond More Bee Line Highway Hartselle Decatur Moore

Mary Ann to Return Home After Visit in City

Mary Ann will return to her home in Hartselle today after visiting here with her sister Mrs. E. E. Hargrove. Eugene Polytinsky was a business visitor in Florence over Tuesday.

Nettie Louise Murphy Birmingham Joe Sarver Athens Mary Ann Hartselle E. E. Hargrove Eugene Polytinsky Florence

Forcing Bidding and Hands in Contract Bridge

Central Press teaches that combinatorial counts of four hands are vast and that forcing bids can be used to keep partnership open. It argues partners must respond to a forcing bid and details how to structure bids to show two suits, force, and keep bidding when needed.

Austinville Junior High to Close After Notable Year

Austinville Junior High will close on June 8 after a highly successful year despite measles and whooping cough. The elementary graduation and theater program conclude with a May 31 event. Commencement sermon by George W. Emptage at 2 30 p m Sunday June 3. Path Across the Hill is a highlighted prom.

Austinville Schoors Siena George W. Emptage Church of Christ Decatur Floyd Cunning

Senior Banquet Elaborate Affair at Decatur High

The Decatur High School senior banquet honored 83 students with school board and guests enjoing pink and white decor. Mrs. Mack Brown and Mrs. J. M. Brown organized food with performances by Miss Margaret King and students including Donald Branum and Miss Eleanor Harley. Speakers and toasts honored faculty, board members, mothers, and the senior class cast while musical selections and readings enhanced the ceremonial program.

Mack Brown J. M. Brown Margaret King Donald Branum Senior High W. W. Benson Board of Education D. D. McGehee H. L. Ogle W. J. Brown Catherine Haynes Eleanor Harley W. T Jordan Flora Durham Homer Tankersley Estelle Hendrix Billy Dukes Thos. Bowen Mary Edith Doss W. T. Jordan Gwendolyn Reams Cc. W. Matthews Atlee H. Hoff Mr. Hoff Decatur High

Junior High Diploma Recipients Named for Friday

On Friday June 8 the following students will receive Junior High diplomas Wilma Braswell Edith Milan Doris Franklin Francis Justice Ruby Looney Hazel McElvana William Rice Luthrea Hendon James Roberts Billie Roy Smith Pruitt Waite

Ham Wilma Braswell Edith Milan Doris Franklin Francis Justice Ruby Looney Hazel McElvana William Rice Luthrea Hendon James Roberts Billie Roy Smith Pruitt Waite

Senior Class Program Includes Speeches Gifts

Piera Durham sang a number with Miss Hendrix at the piano as both words and music were by Hendrix. Mrs. W. J. Brown sponsored the senior class talk followed by Donald Branum’s closing remarks. Seniors received a Gladstone bag and Mrs Brown a silver toilet set. Pattern information for Anne Adams patterns is offered with instructions and ordering details.

Piera Durham Miss Hendrix

Wheat Visits Here for City Visit from Kentucky

Max Wheat, a former Central High School teacher, arrived Monday night from Kentucky for a several days visit to friends in the city. He has spent the past year teaching in his home state.

Max Wheat Central High School Kentucky Mr. Wheat

Wanted to Buy Used Bathroom Fixtures

Classified notice seeking used bathroom fixtures for purchase. Respond at Address Box S6-10 c-o Daily.

C-O

Chevrolet People To Gather For State Meeting

Chevrolet dealers sales managers and salesmen from across the state will meet in Birmingham Friday for a sales promotional meeting. Factory experts will discuss features of the new Chevrolet.

Chevrolet Birmingham

About a Child's Laxative Guidance Card

A brief note emphasizes safe use of a child's laxative. It warns to prioritize age appropriate dosing and consult a clinician before giving laxatives to a child. It warns against using strong laxatives without medical advice.

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