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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
6
Mrs Poteet hosted a refined gathering with guests in velvet and chiffon, pink chrysanthemums, and a bridge contest with high score prizes. The day featured Miss Reager departing for Europe studies, a missionary society meeting, sewing class notices, and multiple club gatherings across Decatur.
Gilbert Speake underwent a serious operation at the Baugh Infirmary on Wednesday. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Speake and family, of Moulton, are at his bedside as he recovers. Family and friends are listed across a string of local notices.
Coaches at Central today said the Falkville versus Decatur game this Friday will start at 2 45 o clock. The early fall darkness is pushing kickoff times earlier each week. Last week's game began at 3 o'clock.
The state of Alabama derives its name from the Alibamu or Alabama tribe. The term reflects Native American roots and indicates the region's original inhabitants and linguistic heritage.
Headache relief in 30 minutes and fever and malaria checks claimed. A lady’s purse on Moulton Street held checks on Gun tersville Bank small change and Eastern Star cards. Owner may claim by calling Daily office and paying for ad.
Decatur Rotary Club and Decatur Kiwanis will meet at St John s Parish House next Tuesday evening at seven. All members are urged to attend to discuss charity problems facing Decatur during the coming winter months. The meeting starts promptly at seven and may not last long.
More than an hour into the meeting, presidents of the two clubs pressed for the attendance of its members at the session, urging strong participation.
Athens Alabama reports county engineer J H Holt completed surveys of Russell and Public Square area. Government architects will draft plans for a new building after surveys, with bids advertised and work expected to start by January 1. The authorized sum for the lot and building is 90000 dollars.
Hobbs of the Muscle Shoals commission leaves for Washington by army plane, aboard with Lieutenant Wilson, to attend a conference with President Hoover. No details were released on the conference.
New York October 15 John Raskob chairman of the Democratic National Committee donated 100000 to the party campaign fund of 1500000 for 1932. John Davis announced Davis chairs the drive and leads the Victory Fund effort.
Discover Mello Glo powder for a smooth natural look. It stays on longer, hides large pores, and never dries or pastes the skin. Government approved, giving a youthful complexion. Thompson Drug Co Alban Drug Co Alabama Drug Co distribute this beauty aid.
Miss Anita Counts rests at home in Mt Hope after returning from Florence hospital two weeks after an appendectomy operation.
A New York booklet titled Can Epilepsy Be Cured presents opinions from renowned doctors on epilepsy. Dr. Imre of Budapest contributes to the informative guide offering advice and insights. Readers may request a free copy by writing to Educational Division, 509 Fifth Avenue, Desk 503, New York City.
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