Community notices and social visits fill Decatur week
Miss Milam hosts SevGtel Christian Endeavor night with guests Polly Aus Clarice Lee Dot Austin and many others. A picnic at Lone Cedar Camp honors Don Smith of New York and Trinity Mountain hosts a Thursday event. Community Welfare Board plans Friday 9:30 a.m. meeting at Mrs. Nelson's East Church Street home. Various locals travel, visit, and relocate as Alabama College and University activity resumes. guests from Birmingham Louisville Memphis and New Orleans circulate among Decatur families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Milam
Polly Aus
Clarice Lee
Dot Austin
Mary
Mary Jo Gordon
Mary Aus
Alma Milam
Ruby Milam
Jim Wilber
Clifton Milam
Edward Austin
Wilson
Glenn Childs
Harolds. Porter
W. E Boutwell
Don Smith
New York City
Seybourne Lynne
Lone Cedar Camp
Trinity Mountain
Community Welfare Board
J. T. Nelson
East Church Street
Smith lists from New York visits Seybourne Lynne
Smith of New York City who had been visiting Seybourne Lynne this week left Thursday morning to resume studies at the University of Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Broadus
The
University of Alabama
Smith
New York City
Seybourne Lynne
New Wonderful Face Powder Promises Smooth, Lasting Wear
New powder prevents large pores and shiny noses for a youthful complexion. Advertises MELLO-GLO as suited to every complexion and long staying power. Thompson Drug Co., Albany Drug Co., ee Drug Company advertised as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Drug Co
Albany Drug Co
Ee Drug Company
Share Remainder of Mrs McCormick's Fortune
The will of Edith Rocke feller McCormick lists five twelfths to Edwin Krenn who renounced for a life income of 2000 dollars a month. Four twelfths go to Muriel McCormick Hubbard two twelfths to Mathilde McCormick Oser and one twelfth to Fowler. Signature shows the Aug. 4 will drawn during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Edwin
Krenn
Muriel McCormick Hubbard
Mathilde McCormick Oser
Fowler
Services Growing At Wheeler Church
Revival services at the Baptist church in Wheeler are progressing with increasing crowds. Rev. Dobbs of Town Creek assists the pastor Rev. J. F. Rich. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend and help make the meeting a success.
Magazine Writer Ruth Tucker Marries Oliver Leo Herbert in New York
News from New York reports the marriage of Ruth Tucker magazine writer, formerly of Birmingham, to Oliver Leo Herbert of New York. They will reside in New York. Tucker is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Tucker of Birmingham and has visited her uncle W H Driskill in Decatur, where she has many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ruth Tucker
Birmingham
Oliver Leo Herbert
Miss Tucker
Jerome Tucker
W.H. Driskill
Decatur
Wilber Returns Home From Florida Visit
Jim Wilber, who had been visiting his aunt Mrs F Milam in West Palm Beach, has returned to his home in West Palm Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wilber
Freight Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday
The Louisville and Nashville and Southern railway freight offices will be closed Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway
Hine Will Speak Saturday Night in Decatur Mayoral Campaign
Butler P A Hine candidate for mayor in the September 19 municipal election will continue his series of addresses Saturday at 8:00 pm in front of Rogers Brothers and Green garage at Bank and Church streets. His topic is the financial condition of Decatur. A good crowd heard him at Fairview school last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler P. A. Hine
Rogers Brothers
Green Garage
Church Streets
Decatur
Hine
Fairview
This Model at Home Flattering Collar Treatment
Step by step instructions and diagrams accompany pattern 2352 by Anne Adams. Describes a large shawl collar that forms graceful revers, ruffles on collar and cuffs, slender skirt lines, and fabric options like crepes and organdy trim. Pattern available in sizes 12 to 20 and 30 to 40 with yardage details and order price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Rangers Surprise Returning Leader
Members of the Decatur Bay Rangers surprised their leader Rev. E N Hart with refreshments at a weekly meeting. Hart has just returned to the troop from Chicago and greatly appreciated the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Bay Rangers
E N. Hart
Chicago
Right of Way for City Entrance Under Study
The city administration is studying the right of way for the entrance into the Decatur Tuscom highway soon to be paved. It is expected the matter will be settled to the satisfaction of all parties within a short time.
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Decatur-Tuscumbia
Play For the Cup Probably Saturday
A. C. Bailey and Henry R. Davis reached the Decatur Daily golf finals and will likely finish the tournament Saturday or Sunday afternoon. If Bailey wins, it becomes his second Decatur Daily tournament victory, with three wins granting permanent possession of the cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bailey
Henry R. Davis
Mr. Bailey
Chicks Retain Lead With 9-5 Victory Over Pebs
The Memphis Chicks extended their Southern lead by routing the Pebs 9 to 5. Memphis collection of 16 hits came off three Little Rock pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis Chicks
Little Rock
Sheffield Grid Squad Camp Prepares for Football Season
The Sheffield grid squad under Coach Brewster begins a 10 day camp at Camp Sheffield to drill daily and ready for the upcoming football season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Grid
Brewster
Service Games To Be Renewed Between Army And Navy
The Army and Navy will renew football relations this winter with the first of three games at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on December 3. They last met for charity in 1930 and 1931 without formal athletic relations resuming. Each school will follow its own eligibility rules under the new agreement.
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Army
Navy
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Lost Mare Mule Seeks Reward Near W Hill
A black mare mule weighing about 1100 pounds is lost near W. H. Hill. A reward is offered and inquiries should call phone number 1192.
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W. H. Hill
Birth of Barbara Jean Langley at 216 Jacked A Street
Mr and Mrs Roland G Langley announce the birth of a daughter named Barbara Jean on August 26 at their home 216 Jacked A street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland G. Langley
Barbara Jean
Freitas Streak Ends as Tigers Top Tribe 5 to 4
Tony Freitas saw his ten game winning streak snapped as the Tigers moved ahead 5 to 4. Whie pitched the final inning for the Tribe. The Nationals swept the series with the Browns, scoring six runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Freitas
Tigers
Whié
Tribe
Nats
Browns
Taken to home after hospital stay
Mrs. Baxter Hartung and her little son were removed to their home on 4th Avenue Wednesday night from Benevolent Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Hartung
Little Son
4Th Avenue
Benevolent Hospital
Harlan Visit Planned by Decatur Couple in Cincinnati
Mr and Mrs James Harlan of Decatur will visit their mother in Cincinnati Ohio this weekend confirming travel plans and family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
James Harlan
Decatur
CincInnati
Ohio
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SevGtel
MR. Smith
Charles Woodward
Atlanta, Ga
Rev
Howard Matheny
Montgomery
W. Matthews
E. D. Bailey, Jr
Martha Porter
Rufus Porter
Tuscumbia
Duane M. Carr
Ann Arbor, Mich
Louis A. Neill
Mrs. Vogué
W. E. Crawford
Abigail Crawford
Mrs. B. Crawford
William Watson
Pineapple
Ala
Harry Bernstein
New Orleans
M. 8. Barnett
Magmie Barnett
Martha Grayson Emens
Ity of
Alabama
Ed Redding
Louisville, Ky
Frank Emens
Dr. Emens
Trinity
Dick Lamon
Newark
N. J
Fred Simmons, Jr
Pauline Lamon
Line Street
W. W. Lamon
Basham’s Chapel
Maggie Mae Ryan
Tulsa
Okla
Paul Hardeman
F. D. Peebles
Cullman
Leroy McEntire
Mabel Cook
Columbia, Tenn
Mrs. C. M. Murdock
Ann-Clare Carlisle
Alabama College At Men
E. B. Adams
Peggy
Mr. Adams
James D. Wallace
Montreal
N. Y
T. H. Broadus
Marjorie Broadus
Atlanta
Virginia Turner
Weldon
N. C
Mary Lawrence Withers
Raleigh
Emmie Frances Polhill
Lanehart Huff
Corinth
Miss
T. A. Caddell
Johnny Caddell
Baxter Rittenberry
Arthur Howard
Ed Creel
Emory Smith
Tri-Cities
Theresa Johnson
Huntsville
H. ©. McRee
Annie McRee
Gene McRee
Mary Preutt
Eva Currie
Memphis, Tenn
J. D. Wallace
Paul Crawford, Jr
Fia
J. L. Echols
B. Crawford
Henry Cullom
Nashville
Tenn
Sarah Emens
John Banks Sewell
Louisville
Don McAuliff
Sydney Anderson
T. A. Smith
Tuscumbia, Ala
A. M. Roan
Roan
Mary Lamar
Selma
C. H. Eyster
Law, Lamar, Law, Jr
Kitty Lamar
Jessie Mae Montgomery
Alabama College
J. W. Montgomery
Katherine Weaver
Goidel
Fone
Hotel Lyons Cafe
Pickwick Cafe
Commerce St
Montgomery, Ala
B.C
Speake, Warren & Ratliff
Delby
Neme
Wheeler Church
West Palm Beach
Decatur Daily
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
Cheam
York, New
West City
Rangers
Princess
Claudette Colbert
Clive Brook
Robert Armstrong
Lila Lee
Andy Devine
E. B. “Brock” Aycock
Freitas
Gruggist
Ru-No-Ma
Second Avenue
Ligon’s
Second Ave
Moulton St
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