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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1931

Page

4

Reception for Rev Manly marks 85th birthday at Westside

Rev A H Manly pastor emeritus of Westside Presbyterian was honored on his 85th birthday with a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Syd Robertson 601 Seventh avenue West where he resides. Guests included many church members and friends. tributes followed at Sunday services praising his influence in the community.

Manly A. H. Manly Westside Will Tarpley O. J. Thomas Elizabeth Renegar F. Busch Mervin McCluskey W. E. Hyde D. Hopper Ila Milla McCarver Hallon Cox Mary Joe Gordon Tillman Gordon Geraldine Lambert J. E. Blair H. Robertson Vance Gordon J. FE. Blair Rev

Philathea Class Plans Surprise at Central Baptist

Miss Virginia Jones presides over the Philathea Class at Central Baptist Sunday school with a planned surprise reveal at Sunday morning meeting. The event promises interest for all members and invites new attendees to join. A Decatur Garden Club invitation to Birmingham Chrysanthemum Show hints at local exhibits and judging by Mrs. J W Cunningham.

Virginia Jones Central Baptist Sunday School Decatur Garden Club Birmingham Federation of Garden Clubs Birmingham J. W. Cunningham Decatur

Vincl Promises Strength After Birth, Ad Claims

Mrs M Gunstone says Vincl rebuilt her thin nervous frame after childbirth. The ad claims Vincl supplies iron lime and cod liver peptone to strengthen weak people, improve appetite and sleep. Thompson's Drug Store and Albany Drug Co. distribute.

Personal News From Tuscaloosa Visit

Mrs. M. N. Pride of Tuscaloosa Alabama is visiting her sister Mrs. D. W. Speake on Ferry Street. J. H. Jones, Billy Wyker and Wil-

Helen Bynum Courtland B. P. Wallace M. N. Pride Tuscaloosa, Ala Mrs D. W. Speake Ferry Street J. H. Jones, Billy Wyker and Wil

Postoffice Plans 176000 Temporary Workers for Christmas Mail

Postmaster General Brown authorized temporary employment starting December 13 for 176,205 workers to handle Christmas mail. About 171,000 temporary clerks, carriers and laborers will be hired for around ten days along with 3,200 extra railway mail clerks and 1,000 helpers in motor vehicle service and nearly 900 carriers.

Washington Brown Postoffice Department

Benson Favours Postseason Battle if Decatur Prevails

Superintendent W. W. Benson indicated support for a postseason contest if Decatur finishes the football season without a defeat. He said school backing would boost the squad as they approach the last five games of the season.

Decatur W. W. Benson

Dyke Echols Ill At Home With Influenza

Dyke Echols, a popular gunner and sportsman, remains ill at his home with influenza. Friends in the city and Valley report his condition improved today after being confined since last Saturday.

Capone's Guard Is Sentenced to Six Months

Phil B. Andrews, Capone's gun-toting bodyguard, was sentenced by Judge James Wilkerson to six months in county jail for entering federal court with a loaded pistol. The judge ruled the armed presence during Capone's income tax trial a direct menace to the court and held him in contempt. A two week stay of execution was granted and he was paroled to Capone lawyer Michael Ahern.

Chicago Phil B. Andrews Scarface al Capone James Wilkerson Wilkerson Capone Michael Ahern

Speake Funeral Set For Thursday

Funeral services for Albert Speake are announced to be held Thursday afternoon at two o clock at the residence in Danville route two. Local authorities listed the event as a private family service.

Albert Danville Route Two

Annual Conference Auxiliary Is Set

The annual conference of the Women's Auxiliary of the Alabama diocese will convene in Anniston on November 4 5 and 6. Miss Grace Lindsey general secretary of the Auxiliary from New York will be the principal speaker and outline the national program for the ensuing period.

the Legion Auxiliary Morgan County Post No. 15 American Legion Lem Jones Ruby Jones Decatur Women’s Auxiliary of Alabama Diocese Anniston Grace Lindsey New York

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