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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1931

Page

4

Seventeenth Annual Convention of First District A F W C

Mrs. J. W. Rutland presided at the Athens Methodist church meeting for the seventeenth annual convention of the First District A F W C with reports from department chairs, speeches by state president Mrs. I. T. Quinn and others, and awards including the Russellville Library Club and Cullman Study Club trophies. The event featured a lunch, toasts, and an afternoon session highlighting club work across the district.

First District Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs Athens L. P. Troup J. T. Nelson E. Hargrove M. Murdock Hal Mullen W. M. Winton E. M. Chenault Tuscumbia Charles C. Carmichael Louis A. Neill Decatur George Bledsoe Cullman John T. Cooper Hartselle Louie Houston Adlai Patterson Falkville Nabors A. F W. C J. W. Rutland Rutland I. T. Quinn Montgomery Quinn Loving Russellville Library Club van Briggle Pottery Inclusive Study Club Sheffield Lourie Jones Cullman Study Club Rodgers Sam Chapman John Kimbrough Wilbur Green James Jordan Huntsville

Local society and arts notes from Birmingham area

Miss Mary Broadus visits home from the University of Alabama. Frank Lide returns to Cleveland Ohio after visiting his mother and sister. Miss McCann violin recital with Miss Elizabeth Gussen impresses Riverside High School audience. Junior Music Study Club ushers attenders. stage decor features ferns and chrysanthemums. Women’s Music Study Club sponsors praise the event. Socials include Birmingham visits by Mrs. W. S. Irwin and daughter Jane and other local club members. Central High PTA to meet with tea after program. Dorothy Holmes ill at home. Dr. W. A. Rickles returns from Memphis dental convention. Sewanee pair Taylor and Frank Fortune weekend with Pointer family. Local families attend Sewanee Alabama game and birthday observance of Miss Nora Gillespie. Various Madison Birmingham visits noted. Mrs. E. J. Polhill and daughter mentioned.

W. A. Abercrombie Birmingham Joanna Hil Roses Josephine Ford Gadsden Killaray Sydney Stewart Enlsley Marguerite Jones Joseph M. Pettey Florida McLaughlin Ensley Avenue Ensley Alabama Central High School Alabama College Decatur James McLaughlin Ensey University of Alabama Lamada Chi Alpha Fraternity Oscar Jones W. C. Farrar Frances Farrar Gresham Farrar Edna Dinsmore Morris Nashville Greye Tate Carolyn Perry McLaughlin Chil Stewart W. B. Inman James Dupuy Ruth Stewart Dupuy Morris Ford Riverside High School McCann Elizabeth Gussen Miss McCann Miss Gussen Woman's

Ruth Nichols Narrow Escape Sparks Monoplane Fire

Louisville reports Ruth Nichols escaped a midair fire when warming up for a New York flight she leaped from the cockpit window just in time. The day’s notes include social visits and ill health among local residents and a birth announcement for Mary Paul Bussey on October 9.

Louisville Ruth Nichols New York Mrs Paul Bussey Mary Paul

Four Hundred Figures by Ethelda Bedford

Debutante Mary Willets Pell, daughter of Emmett Pell and Howland Pell, is hailed as an American princess of Manhattan social life. She married Walter Gillette Bird, son of Harrison Bird, in a historic Fort Ticonderoga Pavilion ceremony with rose point veil and prayer book. The piece notes her charm, salons, travels, and famous connections including William Averell Harriman.

Ethelda Bedford New York Walter Gillette Bird Park Avenue Fifth Avenue Sherry’s Debbie Mary Willets Pell Emmett Buel Howland H. Pell Manhattan Harrison Kerr Bird Mary Fort Ticonderoga Stephen H. P. Pell King’s Garden

Docket for this week in Morgan County criminal hearings

Morgan County circuit court lists a weekly docket of criminal hearings. The schedule covers Monday October 26 through Friday October 30 with cases against defendants including William Puckett Ed McNutt Lewis Bowing Roy Bow Ross Kirksey Otto Haygood Mike Mitchell Jim Smith Norman Lovelady George Lewis William Skeggs Jack Barnett Sylvester Engle David Hogan Scott McDaniel Jim Whisenant Bill Lemley J Y Gustin James Jeffries Allen Logan Lester Lang Lawrence Norton Monroe West Robert Morrow Maxie Green Amy Sandlh Raymond Wells Floyce Berkin Lackey and Arther/Art? Dridge. Sureties and deputies are named for several cases.

Morgan County Circuit Court State of Alabama William Puckett Mike Mitchell Walter Mitchell S. W. Irwin Jim Smith W. Irwin Norman Lovelady George Lewis Alias Geo. Mathews William F. Skeggs Jack Barnett Sylvester Engle David Florence Hogan Scott Mc Daniel Dave Graham J. H. Black Jennings A. L. Doyle Emory Doyle

Veterans Elect New Officers At Meeting

At a court house gathering of the Veterans of Foreign Wars new officers were elected Robt B Nelson as senior vice commander E L Lovelace as junior vice commander J R Sneed sergeant at arms A B Rhea quartermaster sergeant W E Curry trustee and Jack Coolidge publicity agent The next veterans meeting will be with the Spanish American War Veterans at the courthouse on Sunday November 8 at two oclock All ex service men invited The V F W offered cooperation to the American Legion for Armistice Day events on November 11.

Robt. B. Nelson E. L. Lovelace J. R. Sneed A. B. Rhea W. E. Curry Jack Coolidge Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion

Plane wreck ends in total loss during taxiing

A monoplane accident occurred as the aircraft was being taxied over turf to warm up. The pilot or occupant was grabbed to safety by a bystander, and the plane sustained total damage.

Moves Near Here A Bolton Changes Somerville Address

A Bolton, formerly living on route three in Somerville, has moved to Wilder Place.

A. Bolton Route Three Somerville Wilder Place

Mrs. Lewis Winfrey Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Lewis Winfrey went back to her Birmingham home Sunday following a week with her parents Mr and Mrs John Winton of Hart Selle.

Lewis Winfrey Birmingham John Winton Hartselle

Opposed Independence for Philippines by Hurley

Secretary Hurley, returning from studies in the Philippines, expressed opposition to immediate independence until economic reforms are accomplished. He did not yet submit his full report, but indicated independence is expected to feature prominently in it.

Hoover Hurley Islands

White House Declared World’s Most Valuable Residence

The White House in Washington is identified as the most valuable residence property globally in this report, highlighting its iconic status and estimated value as a point of national significance.

White House Washington

Creomulsion Combines Seven Helps Against Coughs and Colds

The ad claims Creomulsion offers the utmost treatment for lingering coughs and colds by combining seven top remedies in one prescription. It warns against lesser helpers, promises soothing of membranes and germs, and asserts a three day danger signal to seek doctor care if needed.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beois George Duncan Harts Chenault Charles EF. Carmichael O. P. Jackson June Oldacre J. T. Reeder M. L. Robertson L. E. Creel American Homes Quest Club Study Club Athenian Club Limestone County Council Home Demonstration Club Central Methodist Church of William McLaughlin W. M. Dinsmore Thei Welch Dinsmore Mary Broadus Frank Lide Cleveland Ohio C. K. Lide John W. Jones W. J. Duncan George Clem Lester Corbett Frank Dulaney Cecil Timberlake Mrs. E. S. Loyd Central Parent-Teachers’ Association Central High School Library Dorothy Holmes Mrs. B. F. Holmes W. A. Rickles Memphis Taylor Prank Fortune Sewanee Foster H. Pointer Frank Miller Billy Caroline Wm. Voorhies H. L. Thornton Madison Nora Gillespie S. H. Malone E. J. Polhill Emmie Frances John Grayson Near Madison Mrs. C. B. Elliott Dick Harris Jr C. M. A., Columbia R. N. Harris Irving Reilly Chattanooga Lewis Bradley Miss Fannie Ward Mrs. Lewis Bradley Price 9Th Avenue West Jeff D. Minor John M. Minor Capudine Simplex J. S. Patterson Bank St Jeks Oid Y. On Qascert Wainst Mooresville Coleanor Red Ash Cahaba Hill's Creek Cahaba—Empire—Sunlight Jellico Semet Solvay Coke Ice & Coal Co Nation Decature Daily Alter Gillette Bird William Averell Harriman W. H. Drinkard Addie West Emory Doyle W. B W. S. Doyle J. A. Murphree Ed. McNutt Lewis Roy Ross Kirksey J. A. Baber Geo. W. Neville H. T. Cook Otto Haygood J. E. Hammond J. W. Haygood Gilbert G. White Jim Dave Whisenant Bill Lemley William Z. Butler J. Y. Gustin James Jeffries Allen Logan Lester Lang William Lang Lawrence Norton Monroe West Robert Morrow Maxie Green Amy Sand Raymond Wells Floyce Berkin Lackey James A. Dridge Athos A. Dridge Namie Philippines Atwater Kent Hunter Furniture Co Morgan County Motor CO Ala Vol Pat H. L. Peterson The Decatur Charity Council FORD J. M. Clark & Sons 1St Avenue Happy Feed Store
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