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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1931

Page

4

Rag Carpet Ball Delights First Presbyterian Women

Pleasant Monday afternoon gathering at the First Presbyterian church hosted by Mrs. McRee and Mrs. H. W. Irwin featured a Rag Carpet Ball program. Women prepared rags for carpets, discussed Missions in Brazil, and heard a report on a Courtland group conference in verse. Refreshments followed and a social hour concluded.

First Presbyterian Church McRee Brazil W. M. Voorhies H. L. Thornton Courtland

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Laxative for Women

An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for women and children. It claims to aid bowel movement, relieve headaches and bilious feelings, and suit delicate constitutions with its pleasant taste. It notes the product is made from laxative herbs and pure pepsin and is stocked in drug stores.

Dr. Caldwell

Missionary Society and Circle Meetings Update

Brown for Autumn George Williamson discusses circle meetings held in homes with devotional leaders and notes on attendance. The Central Church Woman's Missionary Society met, elected Mrs. Lester Corbett as delegate for federation, and reported on ongoing illnesses travels and family news across Birmingham Dalton and Madison areas.

George Williamson Percy Newsom D. D. McGehee Lelia Hall D. W. Speake R. C. Woodall Woman's Missionary Society Central Methodist Church

Make This Model At Home Pattern 2209

A dress pattern description explains a frock with a slenderizing front, draped neckline, and a jacket-like bodice treatment. The pattern offers satin, Canton crepe, velvet, sheer woolens, and colors brown, wine red, green, rust, plus black. Sizes 16 through 44, yardage listed. no experience needed. Catalog info and ordering details included.

Personal travel and visit notes from regional residents

Sam Hollingsworth of Birmingham is visiting relatives here this week. Miss Susan Parker of Wedowee Alabama arrived for a visit with her brother A Parker and Mrs Parker. Mrs William Orton and children and her sister Miss Annie Pearson left today for Gladewater Texas to join Mr Orton. Mr. and Mrs Clare Elder and children of Fayetteville Tennessee and Mrs Rowe of Elkton Tennessee were Sunday guests of Raymond R Rowe and Mrs Rowe. Dr Layton of Sebring Florida was ...

Sam Hollingsworth Birmingham Susan Parker Wedowee, Ala A. Parker Mrs. Parker William Orton Annie Pearson Gladewater Texas Mr. Orton Clare Elder Fayetteville, Tenn Rowe Elkton, Tenn Raymond R. Rowe

Look Young With Mello-glo

Look Young With Mello-glo claims to give a youthful complexion with a French process powder. It is advertised as purest and smoothest powder that stays on longer and prevents a flaky look, grime, or grit. The ad references Albany Drug Co Kama Drug Co and promotes how Mello-Glo blends naturally with any complexion.

Oo. Drug Co Albany Drug Co Kama Drug Co Adv

Will Swope At Large After Louisville News Shooting

Officers continue to hunt Will Swope a Black man believed linked to the slaying of Dan Garth a Black L&N shop employee. Swope fled the scene after the shooting and has remained at large today as investigators report no new clues.

Will Swope Dan Garth Louisville & Nashville Swope

Transfer Prisoners To Cullman County

The remaining five prisoners in the Morgan County jail were transferred to the Cullman County jail.

Cullman County Morgan County

Honor Roll for Gordon Bibb School Names First Month

The Gordon Bibb School announces honor rolls for the first month of the new session. Grades from Junior First to Senior Sixth list students and teachers, including Brad Bibb Bailey, Dorothy Campbell, James Stanford LeVaughan Wheeler, Mildred Lively, Felton Dyer, and Mary Frances Brown among others.

Bibb Mrs. Blackwell Dorothy Campbell Betty Claire Crane Mary Halbrooks Katherine Higdon Virginia Lewis Peggy Williams Listina Moore Billy Ray Love John Cook Estle Lee Hatfield Miss Lee Frank Dulaney Frances Hodges Miss Walsh James Stanford LeVaughan Wheeler Billy Lee Miss McDaniel Dorothy Holder Nelma Dean Sheats Miss Smith Billy Chapman Jean D. McRee Wm. Reed Bobby Strother Jeanne Britain Ruby Best Jean Katherine Bussey Louise Dukes Eloise Graham Katheen Garrett Kathleen McGlathery Charlcie Mae Patterson Mrs. Clarke Mary Corley Sue Rives Gann Annie Laurie Livey Bayne South Bob Baugh Frank Chenault Miss Blackwell Mary Frances Brown Virginia Graham Mabel Green Warner Sartor Edith Mae Schimmel Fannie Mae Street Marjorie Wilder Miss Jolly Mildred Lively Odzelle Terry Mrs. Bloodworth Felton Dyer Ted ‘Huie Charles Murphy Elizabeth Davidson Marjorie Hannigan Lillie Flo Pickens Miss Briscoe

Layman Addresses Y P S Leaguers at St John’s Church

Maynard Layman spoke to the Y P S L at St John’s church Sunday evening delivering a forceful message to the young people. At the close the president thanked Mr Layman for his kindness in addressing the league and Mrs Layman attended as a visitor.

Maynard Layman St. John’s Church Mr. Layman League Mrs. Layman

Prisoners Transferred to Cullman Jail for Safekeeping

On Monday all white prisoners are moved to the Cullman jail at varying intervals after the Morgan jail was deemed unsafe for inmates.

Cullman Morgan

Baptist Program for Morgan County Session Set

The Morgan County Baptist Association announces its 12th annual session to be held October 21 to 23 at Union Grove Baptist Church. The agenda covers prayers, officer elections, reports on orphans home and missions, women's work, religious literature, evangelism, stewardship and youth programs with services led by Rev. J A Blankenship Rev W E Prichard Rev J E Roan and others.

Morgan County Baptist Association Union Grove Baptist Church J. A. Blankenship John A. Thomason B. P. Collier J. T. Blankenship J. T. Nelson J. C. Tidwell W. E. Prichard Baptist Young People’s Union E. E. Speer, Jr

Promoted pupils at St. John's church school

The St. John's church school promoted a large group including Noel Carpenter Charles Kendall William Eyster Julian Bibb George Bloodworth Stanley Jones Charles Eyster Jimmy Tillery William Dennis Billy Jones Billy Nelson Warner Sartor Maurice Jones Julia Hildreth Lallie Mae Sewell Alice Kendall Frank Ragan King Louis George Hoff Robert Jones Mar jorie Phinizy Atlee Henke Hoff Gilbert Sewell James M. Whaley Gus Hildreth Joseph Guyton Jervis Jones Jr. Also listed are kindergarten helpers and staff led by superintendent Atlee H. Hoff and secretary Gus Hildreth with organist Mrs. E E Graves and teachers including Rev Peter M. Dennis.

St. John's Church School Noel Carpenter Charles Kendall William Eyster Julian Bibb George Bloodworth Stanley Jones Charles Eyster Jimmy Tillery William Dennis Billy Jones Billy Nelson Warner Sartor Maurice Jones Julia Hildreth Lallie Mae Sewell Alice Kendall Frank Ragan King Louis George Hoff Robert Jones Marjorie Phinizy Atlee Henke] Hoff Gilbert Sewell James M. Whaley Gus Hildreth Joseph Guyton Jervis Jones Tommy Bingham Alfred Bingham Ann Bingham Ruby Dunnavant Billy Hunter Ann Hunter Jack Hunter Ann Journey Billy Journey Wanda Harris Patricia Ann Maynard Frank Nelson Jerry Nelson Quimby Sewell Mary Elizabeth Simmons Mary Ford Tillery James Terry Larry Norton Betty Wyatt Alda Goidel

Revenue Board Regular Meeting in Morgan County

The Morgan county board of revenue met at the courthouse on Monday for a routine session. Various county affairs were discussed at length before adjournment.

Revenue Board Morgan County Board of Revenue Court House

Schedule of church programs and sermons

Rev. B. P. Collier leads a 45 minute sermon with Rev. Frank T. Smith. third day services begin at 9:30 a.m. with prayer and praise. Reports follow on temperance, Sunday school work, Christian education, and obituaries. Afternoon sessions include prayer, fifth Sunday meetings, executive committee reports, business, and a doctrinal sermon by Rev. C. L. Cobbs.

L. F. Campbell B. P. Collier I. W. Myers F. T. Smith J. A. Howle L. E. Barton J. E. Roan C. L. Dobbs J. J. Milford D. W. Griffin Buck Merriman Frank T. Smith M. W. Stedham S. E. Berry Will Spanabel J. E. Berkstresser L. Smallwood L. E. Town J. R. Culver

Cascarets Promote Bowels to Fight a Cold

An advertisement claims a cold is best treated through the bowels with cascara laxatives. It states pores close and waste cannot escape via skin, and that cascara strengthens bowels. The candy Cas carets are touted as pleasant and mild, a dime cost.

Ady

Pick Cotton For Stricken Man In A Hospital Here

Friends of M G Livingston of Eva route gathered to pick cotton grown on the Livingston farm to aid the stricken man. Livingston underwent an operation weeks ago and Mrs Livingston has stayed at his bedside. Many neighbors joined in the effort and the community thanks them for their kindness during his illness.

A. Parker The Benevolent Hospital Louis A. Neill Birmingham H. L. Peterson M. O. Lanion Trinity M. G. Livingston Eva Route Ove Livingston Mr. Livingston Mrs. Livingston Carmen Cleo Elma Cecil Lois Tanner Jess Velma Albert King W. C. Martin Martha Reba Martin Vista Self Wanda Pack Self A. C. Oden Lucy Mae Oden Lillie Mae Ruchel Livingston E. L. Julian H. C. McKee Levy Theo McKee Theo Mason D. M. McKee Joe Auburn McKee Ard McKee

Bayer Aspirin Promises Quick Relief for Nagging Pain

Fatigue signals rest and Bayer Aspirin is framed as a trusted aid for comfort during times of stress. The ad claims one tablet blocks early headaches and two or three end a bout, advising travel and office use and promising relief from toothache, rheumatic pains, neuralgia, and neuritis with proven directions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Zelia Jones Beason First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society F. R. Benson Methodist Circles Woman'sart Society First Methodist Arch Africa Duncan Circle W. T. Lowe Russell Green J. H. Johnson E E. Hargrove L. J. Ramage R. T. Tyler Clem Clyde Hendrix R. E. Coffee S. A. Lynne A. J. Harris Patsy Ann Patterson S. E. Patterson East Vine Street Jesus A. Z. Bailey Lester Corbett Federation of ‘Missionary Societies Westminister Presbyterian Church Selma Joe Brown Lether Smith Ben Hill George Clem Mrs. Crane Margaret Speake Neal Speake Seventh Avenue West M. K. Bitting, Sr Dalton, Ga Sweetwater Tenn Mrs. H. Carpenter W. R. Rogers H. D. Greer Alan Wallace John Bragg F. J. Patterson W. C. Depoister Baptist Hospital J. B. Hollingsworth Baugh’s Infirmary E. D. Bailey, Jr Baby Tuscumbia Glenn McKelvey Mobile H. E. McKelvey Tom Willingham Tuccumbia William Kimbrough Sally Cecil Timberlake Stevenson Mrs Bunn Heckworth A. W. Chapman Woodrow Billy Murray Robert Eakes Chattanooga Grady Hanks Peggy Joyce Delrose, Tenn Dorothy Compton E. M. Chapman W. P. Chapman Pulaski, Tenn Joan Hobart Decatur Daily Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City da. W. B Doctors Family H. A. Goff Sherman Dr. Layton Sebring Garrison Dry Cleaning CO Gordon and Miss Graves Brad Bibb Bailey James Caudill Anne Gray Julia Hart Marguerite Jernigan Homer Lewis Jones Juanita Kilgore George E. Lum, Jr Esther Morris Rex Rankin Avery Roan Geraldine Teague Claud Wilson Layman Y. P. S. Leaguers Union Grove ST. John's Dean’s
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