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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

5

Society Saturday Culture Club hostess to welcome guests

Mrs Bertha Timberlake will host the Saturday Culture Club at her East Cain Street home. The Philathes class of Central Baptist Sun School met Tuesday evening at Nye Louise Nelson's home with Miss Virginia Jones giving a keynote talk. Miss Nelson led a Scripture reading, a poem by Miss Nelson, and prayers, as plans to recruit new members and improve the classroom were discussed. Miss Nelson served refreshments at the close. First Ward P T A meeting drew about thirty mothers and many teachers on Tuesday afternoon at the school with plans for activities.

Bertha Timberlake East Cain Street Philathes Central Baptist Sun School Louise Nelson Sue Masterson Missirginia Jones Miss Nelson Nelson Central Parent Teachers Association B. E. Preuit A. W. Reams Ruth Briscoe B. M. Bloodworth Henry Cullom O. E. Hagerman W. R. Nelson P. M. Dennis George Lum Ethel Rhinehart Janie Elkins P. O. Buettner

Trial of Dr. Shelton Trails Church Voices and Marys

Testimony from more than 50 witnesses was heard in Alexandria Va as Dr William A Shelton pastor of Mount Vernon Church Washington DC faced church trial on misconduct charges brought by his former secretary Carrie A Williams for the 1931 32 period. In other items the PTA state association actions included electing new vice presidents Mrs Wardlow and Mrs Thornton and plans for a Huntsville convention October 28 29 30. A Colonial Exhibit opened at First Ward school with Open Night featuring living poses and works of masters. BRIDGE CLUB hosted visitors and prizes awarded Mrs W R Smith won first prize. Virginia Cullom celebrated with her daughter Virginia at a party.

William A. Shelton Mount Vernon, Methodist Church South Washington, D. C Alexandria Carrie A. Williams W. A. Pryor Guschke Pryor R. E. Wardlow M. B. Thornton E. C. Barker R. A. Nunn Huntsville First Ward

Make This Model At Home Pattern 20384 Girls Dress

Pattern notes list sizes 2 4 6 8 with fabric needs for size 2 two yards of 39 inch material and a contrasting yardage. Pattern 1936 describes a Boy's sailor suit in sizes 2 4 6 8 requiring thirteen eighths to yards of 54 inch material. The passage then lists names including Mrs Cullom and her daughter and a group of attendees at a club meeting hosted by Mrs Hodson on Johnston street with prayer, program notes, and social refreshments.

Slain or Kidnapped? Diamond associate tied to fear

A Roxbury mother claims Miss Marion Roberts, linked to NY racketeer Jack Legs Diamond, is slain or captive amid fear she may talk. The item blends local social notices from Huntsville and surrounding towns with family visits and small community updates, noting names such as Mrs. Strasmick and Mrs. Spight along East LaFayette street and mentions of extended travels and visits in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

Marion Roberts Jack Legs) Diamond New York Grace Strasmick Roxbury Conn Diamond

Birthday Party Details Mention Fourth Birthday

A brief notice notes a birthday party scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to celebrate her fourth birthday.

The Qower Parade by Dr Karl Kellerman Weed Control Advice

Garden bulletin urges early weed control to protect 1933 crops. Destroy seedlings and ripe seeds, burn weeds and trash, and clean up beds to reduce weed seed banks and insect overwintering threats. Emphasizes sanitation for future yields and pest prevention.

Bureau of Plant Industry

Birthday Party Anniversary With Cake and Games

Children enjoyed a birthday anniversary featuring a peanut hunt won by Billstone for most peanuts while Rex Rankin earned the booby prize. The guests gathered around a decorated table with a four candle birthday cake, ice cream, and mints. Mrs Cullom hosted with aides Mrs Jeddy Ryan and Mrs Roy Mendrix assisting.

Ler Billstone Rex Rankin Cullom Jeddy Ryan Roy Mendrix

Personal notices of local residents and visitors

Mr and Mrs F B Hunt returned Sunday night from a visit to relatives in Atlanta and Newman Ga Bruce McCann a student at the University of Alabama was a weekend visitor here Mrs H L Huff will leave next week for a visit to relatives in Gulfport Miss after spending the summer with her daughter Mrs T A Caddell here Mrs L B Brewster of Meridian Miss is visiting here for a few days en route to Nashville Tenn

A. McLendon J. E. McLendon Birmingham Roy Brown Cullman C. E. Layman Boyles Station Hunt Atlanta Newman, Ga Bruce McCann The University of Alabama H. L. Huff Gulfport Miss T. A. Caddell L. B. Brewster Meridian, Miss Nashville Tenn

Territorial area figures for the States

The gross area of the States is 3 026 789 square miles. Land area totals 2 973 778 square miles. Water area exclusive of the Great Lakes Atlantic Pacific and Gulf within the three mile limit is 53 013 square miles.

Great Lakes Atlantic Pacific Gulf of Mexico Three Mile

Visibility of a Light Depends on Height and Intensity

Under normal atmospheric conditions the visibility of a light depends upon its height and intensity.

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