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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1929

Page

2

Elegant Belle Mina guests host lively afternoon bridge

Misiner’s popular house guest was feted with a delightful bridge party at The Cedars hosted by Mrs. E R Garrett. Attendees included Mesdames R L James Hill Frank Rich on H B Zeitler Withers Peebles G G White and others with refreshments and social exchanges noted.

Misiner E. R. Garrett the Cedars Mesdames R. L James Hill Frank Richon H. B. Zeitler Withers Peebles G. G. White Ellen Irvine Katherine Ivy Ann Zeitler Kathleen Rush Peebles Annie P. Richardson Net Athens Dorothy Hiden Mobile Miss Hiden G. J. Nethery Jack Martin Martin Miami Okla Will Hayes A. K. Bartlet Elizabeth Bradley B. N. Bibb Bibb’s Spring Spidie Nolan Stewart Alvis Henderson E. H. Clark Claude Baugher Maple Grove Henry Zeitler Penelope Allen B. A. Bibb Green Tea Room R. P. Riddle Emmett Stockton Mr. Stockton Decatur Lucile Riddle D. C. Drake Grover Bradley Drake Mamie Rice Lacey Ethel Gamble Lacey's Namie Bernice Roger Nashville Elmira Bradley B. D. Lincodsay Annie Peebles Richardson

Woodland Mill News Highlights Local Visits and Cotton Outlook

Cotton may begin lifting this week as picking looms in the area. Local residents report a steady stream of visitors and guests from Decatur, Hartselle, Lacey Springs, and other nearby towns. Church events, baptisms, and revival services drew attendees, with several families hosting relatives over the weekend.

Relatives visit McCaig family and revival attendances noted

Missouri visitors stayed with Mr. and Mrs. R. D. McCaig and relatives. Revival services at McKendrie draw several locals. Roads being repaired should soon be in excellent condition. Mrs. B. M. Goff returns to Chicago after visiting. Miss Gladys Coleman and Miss Myrtis Powell enjoy a week together. Local residents plan to start school at Falkville.

Missouri R. D. McCaig McKendrie B. M. Goff Chicago Gladys Coleman Myrtis Powell Falkville Lucy and Frances Fitzgerald Evelyn Hardwick Leonard McCaig J. T. Wood

Decatur Family Featured in Somerville News Item

Mrs Ed Isley and her children Katherine Jean and Blythe are from Decatur, highlighted in Somerville news coverage. The item notes their family connection and local ties within the community.

Ed Isley Katherine, Jean and Blythe Decatur

Holiday Period Quiet In Decatur

The holiday period was quiet in Decatur with no formal Labor Day celebration. The post office banks shops and many retail establishments closed for a time during the holiday.

Decatur

Highway Dept Extends Bee Line Shoulder Work

The state highway department continues shaping the Bee Line highway shoulders south of town. The old asphalt edges are rebuilt while shoulders for the later concrete links are completed.

State Highway Department Bee Line Highway

English swimmer seeks Dover Channel Cup in first English Channel swim

Harry Luscombe of England aims to win the Dover Cup this season as he prepares for his first English Channel swim. The Associated Press notes his hopes and training leading up to the crossing.

Associated Press Harry Luscombe England

Windrower Proves Fastest Harvest Method For Small Grains

A two year study led by E M Mervine at Iowa State College finds windrower combined with loader threshing offers a faster cheaper method for small grain harvests in challenging terrains. Windrowed grain dries in rows improving air circulation and reducing shattering loss versus shocked grain.

Ames Iowa E. M. Mervine Iowa State College Ohio Indiana

Cook Conducts Jail Services With Temperance Leaders

Evangelist W H Cook assisted by Rev Jewell Howard led services at Morgan county jail Sunday afternoon under the local WCTU chapter. Miss Ellen Greendyke, president of the Decatur temperance union, attended as inmates showed much interest in the program.

Omer Chunn Decatur W. J. Day Kate Winton Glover Carrell Somerville Dewitt Maxwell Antioch Herbert Maxwell Union W. H. Cook Jewell Howard Morgan County Ellen Greendyke Decatur Temperance Union

IS TAKEN HOME ALBERT Jervis

Albert Jervis who recently underwent an operation at Benevolent hospital has been removed to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A D Jervis on Sherman street

Albert Jervis Benevolent Hospital A. D. Jervis Sherman Street

Revival Services to Continue After Tent Fire

The Southside Baptist revival campaign will persist in the auditorium of Ninth Street Methodist Church after fire destroyed the tent. Dr. T. Crume will preach nightly at 7 15 during the week, with the subject The Christ Mastered Mind. The campaign has added 60 new members and interest remains high.

Southside Baptist Church Ninth Street Methodist Church Southside Baptist T. ©. Crume

Thompsons Plan U.S. and Canada Trip to Vancouver

Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Thompson will depart Friday for a month long journey across the United States and into parts of Canada with Vancouver, B. C., as the initial stop.

S. M. Thompson Vancouver B. C United States Canada

No Morgan County Baptist Meeting This Month

Rev. J. D. Pickens, chairman of the arrangements committee, said it is unlikely that a meeting of the workers council of the Morgan County Baptist Association will be convened this month. He added monthly sessions likely will not resume before October.

J. D. Pickens Workers Council Morgan County Baptist Association

Italian aviator Maddalena plans November Cuba flight

Plans by Major Maddalena to undertake a long reconnaissance flight from Italy to Cuba in November as part of a pioneering aviation effort. The noted pilot aims to demonstrate endurance and cross Atlantic navigation under challenging conditions.

Maddalena Italy Cuba

Rev J T Anderson Returns From Texas Visit

Rev J T Anderson has returned to Decatur after visiting relatives in Texas for three weeks. He will announce regular services at Fairview church during the coming week and was accompanied by Mrs Anderson on the trip.

Lee Pike Steve Pike Las Crusis New Mexico R. E. Landers Horton Ala Elmer Williams Orville Day Decatur Elbert Greer Hartselle John L. Greer John McCutcheon Union Hill Sallie McCutcheon Novel Miller Lawrence County N. E. Hough Ethel Lacey Springs Glen Ransom N. E. Winton Robert McCaulie Felton Lyle Mary Helen Kittie Johnston E. Winton Chattanooga Tenn Audrey Garrison Baby Texas J. A. Garrison W. H. Winton J. O. Guyer J. T. Anderson Fairview Church Rev. Anderson Mrs. Anderson

Decatur Visitor From Hillsboro Stops In

Captain Joe Gibson of Hillsboro visited Decatur on Tuesday, drawing attention from locals as he toured the city during a brief stopover.

Joe Gibson Hillsboro Decatur

Two Stars At Princess Theater In Week of Films

Johnny Mack Brown and Richard Dix star in a Pathe feature "Annapolis" showing Wednesday at the Princess. Brown, born in Alabama, is an All American football icon and former Alabama captain. Richard Dix headlines "Redskin," a color epic of the West with Indian country scenery. "Redskin" runs Thursday and Friday.

Johnny Mack Brown Richard Dix Princess Alabama John Mack Brown Annapolis Princess Theatre Soutar Hollywood Redskin

Gordon's stomach antiseptic advert promises relief

An old advertisement claims Gordon's stomach and bowel antiseptic quickly relieves sour stomach indigestion dyspepsia gas bloating heartburn and other discomforts after eating. It soothes irritated stomach lining and costs less than three cents per dose with money back if not satisfied.

Gordon

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