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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1933

Page

6

Solomon Malone Wedding Surprises Decatur Friends

A wedding in Athens October 4th united Miss Ruby Solomon and Mr. William Robert Malone of Pulaski. Attendants were Miss Leda Carter and Miss Lillian Smith of Pulaski. A quiet, elegant reception followed at the McCluskey home with a twelve-seat dinner and floral decorations.

Decatur Ruby Solomon William Robert Malone Pulaski Athens Leda Murray Carter Lillian Smith Malone M. E. McCluskey Sivde

Simply Work Out Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound

An ad or short feature promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health tonic. It urges readers to try the remedy for general female wellness and vitality, framing it as a trusted, longstanding aid.

Local Personal Notices Highlight Weekend Visits

Maryville student Chappell Price plans a weekend visit with his mother Mrs C E Price in Maryville Tennessee. Helen Bynum returns home to Courtland after a sister’s visit. Mrs John W Smith and daughter Bee of Ardmore visit their daughter Mrs Kimbrough. Mary Wallace Smiley departs for Birmingham to spend days with relatives. Mrs J H Carpenter visits Chicago relatives en route to Pensacola Florida to her home. Bloodworth family and Mrs Shepard accompany Mayor Nelson on Birmingham day trip. LeRoy Porter from Birmingham guests of city friends. Mrs Law Lamar returns to Selma after visiting sister Mrs Charles Eyster. Mrs Charles Tweedy Jr leaves for Jasper with Georgia Miller and Susan Bibb as weekend guests. Marie Ballas leaves for Memphis for several days. Vernon Blankenship recovering from illness. Dorothy Whaley back out after illness. Piourney Patterson and Miss.

J. H. Carpenter Chicago W. R. Rogers Pensacola Pia Charles Tweedy

Local residents attend events across regions

Riggs of Pulaski Tennessee attended the circus on Wednesday. H R Davis plans to attend the Alabama Ole Miss football game in Birmingham on Saturday. Mr and Mrs C B Elliott have returned from a visit to friends in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Riggs Pulaski, Tenn H. R Davis Birmingham

Mrs. Elizabeth Dinsmore Dies at 70 in Decatur

Elizabeth N. Dinsmore 70, widow of Dr. W L Dinsmore, died Wednesday at her daughter’s home 11 Line Street. Funeral at 3 pm at 811 Line Street with Rev W F Price. interment Decatur Cemetery. Pallbearers named. survivors include daughter Mrs L J Ramage and two sons, one brother, and other relatives.

Elizabeth N. Dinsmore Decature W. L. Dinsmore L. J. Ramage Line Street Decatur Cemetery Brown W. W. Callahan W. T. Lowe Gene Collier Rufus Peerson J. H. Johnson D. D. McGehee Decatur W. W. Dinsmore Hartford

Alabama Miners Strike Expands Across Coal Fields

About 460 Alabama coal miners are on strike despite new wage scales and shorter hours under the coal code. Aldrich miners who walked out yesterday were joined by 100 workers at the Lubaco mine, while 100 Hull miners in Walton County remain on strike after seven weeks. The Lubaco dispute centers on weighman elections.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Aldrich Walter County Hull

Governor Miller Urges Strict Enforcement of Prohibition

Alabama Governor Miller addresses law enforcement officials urging vigilant enforcement of prohibition laws. He emphasizes forfeiture of conveyances carrying prohibited liquor, condemning and selling them, and warns against local ordinances legalizing 3.2 beer. He calls executive officers to uphold statutes with firmness and public support.

B. M. Miller Alabama Ima Miller State of

Riverside High School Seeks Encyclopedia Donation

Superintendent Prof. W. W. Benson says consolidation of Riverside senior high schools created an encyclopedia shortage. He notes a fine International encyclopedia and others in the library are worn and need replacement, urging local benefactors to donate. The principal and librarian concur.

W. W. Benson Riverside Benson

Auxiliary Postpones Meeting for Tonight

The American Legion Auxiliary meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to a later date. Time of the next meeting will be announced by Auxiliary officials within the next few days.

American Legion

Grant Stores Celebrate 27th Anniversary of W. T. Grant

The W. T. Grant Company marks its twenty seventh anniversary with 455 stores in the United States. The first shop opened in Lynn Massachusetts in 1906 by William T Grant. The company joined the NRA Blanket Code, supporting the Recovery Plan and adding over 1500 jobs and more than 2 million dollars to annual payrolls.

W. T. Grant Company Second Avenue Grant United States Lynn Mass William T. Grant Waterbury Necticut

Goona-Goon a Bali film at Princess Friday

Bali legend drives Goona Goona, a First Division feature shown at Princess Theatre Friday. Andre Roosevelt and Armando Denis produced the native made drama with outdoor camera work and white investors. Bali’s climate, landscapes, and native dancers shape the story of a prince and alluring dasneée.

Bali Banniza The Princess Theatre Andre Roosevelt Armando Denis Theodore Roosevelt

Regional Red Cross Conference Signals Strong Support

The Regional Conference of the Red Cross, led by J. Curley of the Jewish Theological Seminary, urged participation in the Annual Roll Call. Colbert county chair Col. L. E. Willson presided, with Rev. Marion offering the blessing and a Birmingham junior delegate highlighting Junior Red Cross work in 58 countries.

J. Curley Jewish Theological Seminary of America American Red Cross Col. L. E. Willson Colbert County Marion of Cullman Birmingham Red Cross America Thad Holt Montgomery Community Board Charity Council Claudine Leonard Morgan County Woman's Auxiliary St. John's Episcopal Church

Sin to Be Topic of Sermon Tonight

Rev. Ross G. Ninness acting pastor at Decatur Gospel Tabernacle will preach on Sin at 7 p.m. Special musical attractions feature saxophone by Ninness. the public is invited to attend the service.

Ross G. Ninness Decatur Gospel Tabernacle Ninness

Visitors Expected For Sing Tonight At Church Of God

Out of town visitors are anticipated for the community sing at the Church of God this evening. The program starts at 7 30 and organizers expect one of the largest crowds in the history of the local organization. The public is invited.

Church of God

Ringling Plays to Great Crowd at Decatur Tivalegd

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey played to what may have been the largest Decatur crowd ever, with about 19 000 attendees across matinee and evening shows. The afternoon draw ranged 6 000 to 7 000 and the night show near 12 000, exceeding the big top capacity of 17 000. Officials called it the greatest on earth with every performer a star and hopes for a return next year.

Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Deca Roosevelt Keller Memorial Bridge Decatur Ringling

Huntsville couple among Madison visitors at Decatur circus

Sheriff and Mrs. Ben Giles of Huntsville were part of Madison County attendees in Decatur on Wednesday for a circus event.

Wright Huntsville E. D. Wright Elgie Collins Hartzelle Madison County Morgan County Ben Giles Decatur

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Canal Street Rook Club W. R. Norton C. E. Uptain Memphis M. E. Russell Dallas Texas H. E. McKelvey H. R. Davis Marjorie Lydia E. Pinkham Chappell Price Maryville, Tenn C. E. Price Helen Bynum Courtland B. P. Wallace John W. Smith Miss Bee Ardmore Kimbrough Mary Wallace Smiley B. M. Bloodworth Marian R. T. Sheppard James A. Nelson LeRoy Porter City Law Lamar Charles Eyster Selma Miss Marie Ballas Vernon Blankenship Dorothy Whaley Piourney Patterson Colgate’s Goidel Tuscumbia Congress A. H. Carmichael Sterch IS Sterchi Eleanor Boardman Vidor King Vidor Harry D’arrast Grant Stores Princess Friday Java OHL Department Sheriff Giles Princess Mickey Mouse Mickey Dasnee Bergen Prince Cote Armand Oent
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