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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1931

Page

4

Five Room Apartment for Rent and Social Notices

Five room apartment with modern conveniences for rent at a bargain. Mrs A E Humphries 228 Jackson St. Social items include piano performances by Miss Jean Draper and Miss Prances Kelley, a Rag Carpet Ball planned by Woman's Auxiliary, Methodist and Baptist society meetings, rock club gatherings, a weiner roast, and a children's birthday party for Martha Nash with games and cake.

A. E. Humphries Jackson St H. C. McRee S. W. Irwin Woman’s Auxiliary The First Presbyterian Church

Miss Mary Elizabeth Adcock elected Glee Club VP

Florence Miss Mary Elizabeth Adcock was elected vice president of the Girls Glee Club at Florence State Teachers College. More personals note travels and visits of locals including trips to Chattanooga and Selma for events and family visits across nearby states.

Mary Elizabeth Adcock Girls’ Glee Club Florence State Teachers College

Teachers Urge Tax Payments To Save Nine Month Decatur Schools

A Decatur Alabama teachers committee appeals for immediate payment of 1931 taxes to avert school term reduction. They explain current funding gaps despite a city gasoline tax and urge citizens to act now. The resolution calls for decisive action and requests publication to inform the community and officials.

Decatur Ala Decatur Daily Decatur City Council City Board of Education

Children’s Clothes Needed By Council

A call from the Charity Council asks the public to donate children’s clothing so that youngsters can attend school. People should contact Miss Wheel at 579 or 894, or call 24, to arrange donations.

Charity Council

Officers Elected By the Y P S L of St John’s

At the recent election of officers in the Y P S L of St John’s Episcopal church the following were elected Gus Hildreth president Louis Hoff vice president Lalla Mai Sewell secretary Atlee H Hoff treasurer Marion Bingham pianist Julia Hildreth cheer leader Counsellors Mesdames A H Hoff Julian Bibb H E Hildreth Herman Whaley Thomas Hodson T H Mattocks Georgia Miller J D Garren and James Kendall.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Gus Hildreth Louis Hoff Lalla Mai Sewell Atlee H. Hoff Marion Bingham Julia Hildreth A. H. Hoff Julian Bibb H. E. Hildreth Herman Whaley Thomas Hodson

Baptismal Service at Southside Baptist Church

A baptismal service will follow the regular service at the Southside Baptist church Sunday evening. The Wallace quartet will perform several musical numbers during the hour of worship.

Southside Baptist Church Wallace Quartette

First Baptist Church Hosts Golden Key Campaign

The Golden Key Campaign will be conducted by the First Baptist church next week with services each evening from 7:30 to 8:30. All are invited to attend each service.

Golden Key First Baptist Church

Entertainment At The Y Tonight

Plans were completed for Buck Seibert's all star vaudeville show at the Y M C A tonight at 7 30 under the Community Entertainment Committee. The public is invited to attend.

Buck Seibert Community Entertainment Committee

New Membership Cards Issued by American Legion

The American Legion post here begins issuing new membership cards to members. All dues are payable by October 20, with a number of 1932 cards already issued.

American Legion Post

Church Leaders To Have Parley In Alabama Diocese

Episcopal church clergy and laymen of the Alabama diocese will meet in Montgomery next week for a conference on The Great Commission of the Church. Missions are planned in every church during the fall and winter months.

Episcopal Church Diocese of Alabama Montgomery Great Commission of the Church

Vestry Conference at St. John's Episcopal Church

The vestry of St. John's Episcopal church met in committee Wednesday evening to discuss matters of importance. Present were H. B. Beard Atlee H Hoff H E Hildreth and Thomas Hodson with the rector presiding.

St. John’s Episcopal Church H. B. Beard Atlee H. Hoff H. E. Hildreth Thomas Hodson

Grand Jury Adjourns Then Schedules Monday Session

The Morgan County Grand Jury adjourned today and will reconvene Monday with the possibility of continuing investigations into Tuesday. A report may be issued on Monday if proceedings permit.

Grand Jury Morgan County Grand Jury

Miss Alma Morgan Weds Euclid Gray in Athens Alabama

Athens notes a wedding of Alma Morgan of Birmingham to Euclid Gray son of J. E. Gray Limestone County Bank vice president. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home after a romance that began in Athens where she studied at Athens College. They plan to reside in Athens.

Athens Ala Euclid Gray J. E. Gray Limestone County Bank Alma Morgan Birmingham Athens College

Mrs A E Jackson Not Theatre Manager in Hartselle

A statement was made here today denying rumors that Mrs A E Jackson of Hartselle manages the Pearl Vaughn Theatre. It is clarified she is not with the theatre.

A. E. Jackson Hartselle Pearl Vaughn Theatre

Rev Peter M Dennis to Teach Bible Class at St John’s Church

The Rev. Peter M. Dennis will teach the Bible classes at St. John’s church on Sunday October 11. All are cordially invited to attend with the session scheduled for 9:45 a.m.

Peter M. Dennis St. John's Church

Westminster Special Music Leads Sunday Vesper Service

A Sunday evening vesper program at Westminster Presbyterian Church begins at five under the direction of Mrs. George Jackson. The lineup includes Serenade by Schubert, Be Still and Know by Pierson, Nearer Still Nearer, Abide With Me, The King of Love My Shepherd, A Little While, Evening Shadows, and I Come to Thee, with soloists Mrs. Jack Day and Mrs. Geo. Perrine among others.

Westminster Presby George Jackson Schubert Jack Pierson Geo. Perrine Messrs Johnson Howell Shelton Elam Metcalfe Eldon Jones King of Love Shepherd Shelly Mesdames McGlathery Perrine Messrs Shelton and Jones Rolfe C. C. Ferrell Weber Mrs. Jackson Caro Roma

Behold The Master Passeth By And Other Selections

A compact program listing readings and chorale items led by Dr. Cox and Mrs. Ferrell with Mr. Jones and Rev. Hart. It includes Behold the Master Passeth By, Now The Day Is Over, Benediction and Three Fold Amen, with choir and festival march by Feilman and Mrs. Jackson.

Dr. C Cox Bertrand Brown Mrs. Ferrell Mr. Jones Hammond Shelton Ashford Dr. Cox Mesdams Ferrell and Perrine Oley R. M. McGlathery BE. N. Hart Feilman Jackson

Promotion Day Plans at St Johns Church

Promotion Day at St. Johns Church on Sunday October 1 will award certificates to promoted students in all departments. Certificates will be presented by superintendent Atlee H Hoff. Rector Rev Peter M Dennis will deliver a short address to the church school.

St. John’s Church Atlee H. Hoff Peter M. Dennis

Mrs J W Roberts Dies After Pneumonia Attack

Mrs John Walter Roberts aged 46 died at her Hillsboro home at 10 this morning after pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Sunday in Bessemer, with Brown directing. Survived by husband, parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Roberts of Boaz, daughters Mrs FE A Bogle Easter Alma Annie Lee Ruby Jean of Hillsboro and Mrs R L Lindley of Bessemer, son James Roberts of Hillsboro, sisters Mrs W T Gilbreath of DeKalb County, Mrs J F Beaumont of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs J D Bonduris and Miss Hazel Denton of Bessemer, brothers Homer C Denton of Atlanta, J P Denton, N A Denton, O P Denton of Birmingham, Ralph Denton of Boaz.

John Walter Roberts Hillsboro Bessemer Brown Benjamin F. Roberts Boaz FE. A. Bogle Easter Alma Annie Lee Ruby Jean O. P. Denton Birmingham Ralph Denton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Wheeler Anow U. D AV. D. C Joe Wheeler United Daughters of the Confederacy George Williamson Annie Wheeler Joseph Wheeler Tennessee Valley Roy Hendrix Jean Draper Prances Kelley Mary D. Simpson Williamson J. T. Jones First Methodist W. M First Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Voice L. J. Ramage Percy Newsom R. E. Coffee James Duncan W. T. Lowe Matthews Matthews Bible Class First Methodist Sunday School Church Auditorium First Baptist First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Canal Street Rook Club E. W. F. Himes R. R. Banks Himes Bertha Timberlake Danville Road Weiner West Decatur Mrs. Williamson Ferry Street Rock Club M. J. Knight Miss Riddle Vivien Louise Riddle Adele Springs Lawrene Thrasher Doris Roper Dorothy Norris Mildred Ash Mary Jane Olinger Ruby Owens Opal Jewell Manor Ruby Roberts Odelle Hargrove Pauline Smith Ozelle Lawrence Vivian Louise Riddle Clifford Mrs. Burnum Jemima McCalla H. D. Burnum Ferry Street Westminster Circle Westminster Presbyterian E. N. Hart Zetomen Club Mesdames Gardner and Dinsmore Decatur Mothers Club W. W. Dinsmore W. G. Gardner Gardner Eva Love Wyatt Albert Alexander Elizabeth Malone W. E. Curry PARTY Martha Nash L. R. Nash East Walnut Street Sammy Stephenson Babye Bess Beatty Louise Ussery Evelyn Martin Toirmingham W. M. Sanders Tommie Fudge Douglas Mitchell Chattanooga Tenn Atlanta Florida Ellen Gronendyke Morgan County Selma James T. Stewart Nashville, Tenn D. C. Almon Tommy Grubbs Jasper Frank Thom Corinth Miss Nashville 8. E. Arvidson Geneva Hough Penney Columbia, Tenn Hilda Carpenter University of Alabama Harry Carpenter Henry Hale Calvin Hale Constance Couch Mrs. Ryan Wilbur Bailey, Jr Mrs W. M. Bailey Edith Fussell Alabama College At Montevallo Mrs. W. W. Fussell Arthur Vaughn J. D. Garren Vaughn Alabama College Johnny Caddell Billy McQueen Law T. A. Caddell Mrs. Lewis Speake Charlotte, N. C D. W. Speake John Laughlin Huntsville J. M. Connor Lillie Mae Tidwell Paul. Murphy M. Game Cornelian Court Alvin 8. Keys Springfield, Til Julia Lewis W.A. Rickles Amanda McCarty J. R. Nicholson Blountsville Washington, D. C E. 8. Johnson H. M. McDougald Johnson R. N. Harris Dick, Jr A. Z. Bailey Brad Bibb Bailey Lizzie Humphrey Charlie and Dora Cain Apperson Madison Limestone County C. W. Abel W. Abel Seal Harris Abel Gorgeous Fair Grounds Circus Thinket Union Warehouse and Compress Company State Bonded Warehouse & Storage Co Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association H. C. Pluckett N.S. Stewart Dist Farm Bureau Cotton Association W. T. Jordan H. E. Williams Hagerman Mary Turley L. P. Troup Y. P S. S. Church St. John’s Mr. Gray Westminster Terian Albany Lodge A. F A. M J. C. Colvard, W. M Princess George O’brien Something New Big Thrills Heroes Marx Ben Lyon Richard Bennett William Boyd Lilyan Tashman Regis Toomey Sally Oneas Buck Jones Lamb Brunswick Green Gables Moulton Heights J. W. Roberts Tennessee Valley Bank State Banking Department
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