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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1929

Page

5

McGwier Wilson Wedding Celebrated in Chattanooga Tenn

Miss Lois Wilson and Mr Vernon McGwier wed in Chattanooga on Sept 2. The couple, popular locals, honeymoon briefly with the groom's parents on East Walnut street before returning home amid well wishes. Afternoon bridge party planned by Mrs T M Jones Jr and Mrs E N Penick. C C Club hosted by Mrs J W Frahn with prizes awarded to Mrs O J O Bryant and Mrs Otto Moebes. consolation to Mrs John Arantz. ice course served. next meeting hosted by Mrs John Arantz.

McGwier-Wilson Lois Wilson Mr. Vernon -McGwier Chattanooga Tenn Angus McGwier East Walnut Street T. M. Jones, Jr E. N. Penick C. C. Club C. C J. W. Frahn O. J. O’bryant Otto Moebes John Arantz

Girls prepare for schooling at Alabama colleges this year

A wave of local students heads to universities and colleges across the South. Carolyn Fus sell Marjory Fussell Frances Dins more Susan Beech Garren and others depart for Montevallo Florence Normal Mary Baldwin College and the University of Alabama. Several relatives join them including Julia Lynne Beth Tyler and Mary Pitts Taylor while some remain for studies at Ward Belmont and Lipscomb. Local families hosted guests and travelers before departures.

Montevallo Alabama College Missus Carolyn Fussell Marjory Fussell Frances Dinsmore Susan Beech Garren Mary Vernon Dix Jessie Mae Montgomery

Eliza Scidmore Ashes Sent to Yokohama Japan Honors American Writer

Eliza R. Scidmore, noted American author who depicted Japan, had her ashes escorted by Japanese officials from Geneva to Yokohama. The ceremony included Dr. Kusama, a League of Nations delegate, and she is laid to rest in the same cemetery as her mother and brother George H. Scidmore.

Geneva Switzerland Japan Eliza R. Scidmore Yokohama Kusama League of Nations Miss Scidmore George H. Scidmore

Clear Skin Promise From 8.8.8 Vitamin Tonic Ad

An old advertisement claims 8.8.8. tonic clears skin blemishes by increasing red blood cells. It describes skin health as linked to vitality and resistance to disease, touts 100 years of use, and urges readers to buy at drug stores in two sizes.

Nature Toe Bay Bradfield Regulator Co_Nesk Atlante

Local guests to visit over weekend and winter plans

Springfield Tenn guests Mr and Mrs Will Smith Jr and Mr and Mrs Lynn Bomar arrive Saturday to stay with Mr and Mrs A E Humphrey. Mrs Fred Wilcox of Dallas expects the twentieth to join Mr Wilcox and live in Decatur this winter. Mrs James A Duncan returns to Greenwood Miss after visiting Mr and Mrs E A Tillery. Miss Bernice Whitworth of Mobile Ala to visit aunt Miss Nona Morrow before heading to Florence to attend the Normal.

H. D. Barnum Florence A. E. Humphrey O. E. Bomar Springfield Tenn Birmingham Will Smith, Jr Lynn Bomar Springfield, Tenn Fred Wilcox Dallas Tex Mr. Wilcox Decatur James A. Duncan Greenwood Miss E. A. Tillery Bernice Whitworth Mobile Ala

Boxes Burn Near Hosiery Plants

A pile of boxes and crates behind Cadet Mills on Second Avenue caught fire from a burning trash pile. Fire units from Johnston Street and Railroad Street responded quickly and extinguished the blaze. No damage occurred to the hosiery plants, as the fire was across the alley.

Cadet Mills Second Avenue Johnston Street Railroad Street

Aunt Lucia Ticket Sales Strong for Reserve Seats

The annex Auxiliary reports unusually good reserve seat sales for Aunt Lucia. Tickets are on reserve at Alabama Drug Store and still available for Thursday or Friday night. Miss McHugh says best seats should be secured at the drug store.

Annex Auxiliary Alabama Ar Tuc.s Miss McHugh

Health officer to finish school child examinations before Christmas

Morgan county health officer Dr. H. McRee announced he will complete the task of examining county school children before Christmas. Examinations have already been completed in 39 rural schools.

H. ©. McRee Morgan County

Tennessee Valley Lab Sees Two in State Rankings

For four months the Tennessee Valley laboratory here remains the second largest state lab in Alabama by specimens handled. Montgomery leads, but the gap narrows, suggesting a possible leadership change in coming months.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Alabama Montgomery

Billy Martin Joins Black and White Bowling Parlor

Billy Martin accepts assistant manager post at Black and White Bowling Parlors on Moulton Street. The new local parlor is part of a national Black and White Bowling Co chain.

Billy Martin Bowling Co W. Y Billy) Martin Moulton Street Black and White Bo Co

Reverend Crume Speaks on The Human Play at Ninth Street

Evangelist Rev. T. C. Crume will deliver a sermon at Ninth Street Methodist Church this evening on the theme The Human Play. Service begins at 7 35.

T. C. Crume Ninth Street Methodist Church

Funeral Today for Slain Man in Ardmore

Breaks under questions of the officers continues as Poff admits flight then confesses to the killing. He told his family of the act and left for Athens. Funeral services were held this morning at Ardmore around 10 o'clock before the body was moved to Decatur.

Poff Athens Ardmore Decatur

Barton Resigns From Farm Bureau Post in Alabama

W. D. Barton, longtime field service executive and assistant secretary of the Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton Association, resigns effective September 1 from his Farm Bureau Federation role to join Synthetic Ni Products Corporation of New Turn. Barton served with the bureau for five years.

W. D. Barton Farm Bureau Federation Andsistant Ala Farm Bureau Cotton Association Synthetic Ni Products Corporation of New Tne Frésignatio Mr. Barton The Farm Bureau

Entriken Family Visitors to Louisiana Travel

F. S. Entriken and family visit relatives and friends in Louisiana for several days, sharing time with kin and local acquaintances during the trip.

F. S Louisiana

Burial Procession to Decatur After Service

A cortege was to leave the city near noon and travel by land to Decatur for burial services. The delayed details indicate a funeral proceeding following a local service at the city.

Decatur

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Claude Aycocke John. Arantz Pointer Florence Normal Julia Leigh Lynne University of Alabama Harvey Pride Lexington Washington and Lee University Billy Wyker John Henry Jones Ernest Lynne Bell Buckle School Tennessee Mary Broadus Mary Baldwin College Staunton Joe Broadus M. S. Broadus Beth Tyler Huntsville Gladys Garnett Mrs. W. J. Garnett W. N. Cowden Frances Monteagle, Tenn Frank Richardson, Jr Mooreville Auburn Paul Wade Anniston A. M. I. Near Katherine Rush Peebles Mooresville Helen Moore Nashville, Tenn M. S.S. Broadus S. W. Irwin Harriett Cincinnati Ohio Conservatory of Music Athens College Mary Pitts Taylor Riverside High School David Lipscomb College Jane Irwin Ward Belmont G. L. Campbell Nellie G Nashville Mr. Campbell Chas. A. Campbell Chas. U. Campbell F. A. Cory Memphis Mr. Cory Campbell R. H Abe) Martin Cornice & Roofing Company Mrs. Martin Mrs. R. T. Poole Mrs R. H. Martin Peebles Apartments L. A. Cole Los Angeles Calif Albert Hindman H. M. Johnson Bernice Counts Mt. Hope South Alabama Headland Fanny Wallace Lois Taylor Katherine Judge Dyal King Mildred Byars Jessie Hogan Charlotte Lynchburg, Va R. B. Mangrum Ernest Branum Lucille Sherrill C. A. Hitch Eighth Avenue J. H. Branum Donald Tom Sheats Berea J. E. Morrow Carolyn Marjory Edith Frank Lide Harry Carpenter J. Y. Hamil Frank McGregor W. B. Smith R. G. Cortner C. B. Elliott E. J. Bryant Boaz Mr. Bryant J. M. Lay Gadsden, Margaret Lucy Haywood Binford Athens, Ala Lillian Moore B. N. Stammer Acorn Department BAYON Stepins Second Ave Grant 81 Chas. Broadway Rous New York City Associated Press American Palestine Jewish Legion Palestine New York Abratbuete Capes Med Sailor Decatur Kiwanis Club Mrs. Lahleen Kenney Barton Berincess Fule Ate Eus Paramount Picture Dynamite Gus Sonnenberg ED Strangler Lewis W. O. Horn and Brother Crane
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