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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1929
Page
5
Betty Rainey of Athens and W H Cagle Jr of Tutwiler announce the marriage of their daughter Hazel Mary Rainey to Mr. W H Cagle Jr past week. The couple will reside at Tutwiler and the bride was educated in Athens.
A North Carolina druggist introduces a five ingredient combination sold as B C promising immediate relief for any headache neuralgic or rheumatic pains. The preparation allegedly quiets nerves and leaves the user buoyant with no after effects. Available at all druggists in 10c and 25c packages.
The Annex Auxiliary of the First Methodist church staged Aunt Lucia in the Riverside high school auditorium last night to a large, enthusiastic crowd. Lamar Lee led the cast as the impersonator while Miss Wakefield’s telegram arrival climaxes the comedy. The glee club and Flappers chorus entertained with songs and dances.
Members of the congregation and friends of Rev. J. D. Pickens plan a pounding Saturday evening at his home per an announcement by Dr. T. C. Crume. The note says all friends of the pounding. Mrs. Jessie Thombs has returned from a visit to Montgomery friends. Rosa Watson of Cullman visits Mrs. Ed Gunn. Clyde Nichols and Edgar Nichols move to 232 Sixth Ave West and Grant Street respectively. Myrtle Graves returns Friday from Greenville. Howard Garnett sails to Norfolk after visiting his parents. Mrs. A J Morris of Slidell visits Courtland before returning home.
Central High football standout Howard Stapp, who spent the summer in Mississippi, is expected back Saturday or Sunday for the start of the school week and has written friends here.
Monday morning Falkville began its 29th school term with many students and parents present. Superintendent E L Hays introduced new principal Prof. C R Johnson who outlined plans for the year. Hays gave a history of the Falkville school and stressed its community importance. Prof. Floyd of Ensley high school followed with remarks.
Considerable interest is shown in revival services at the First Baptist Church of Hartselle this week. A large congregation attends each service as the meeting continues through this week and next.
Born to Mr and Mrs Donald Humphrey an eight pound son Robert Louis on September Sth. Born to Mr and Mrs W C Taylor of Memphis Tenn a girl on September 3rd weighing 9 pounds. Mr Taylor is a former popular resident of this city.
A speaker saluted Falkville residents for their education interest and the fine school building. Judge Edward B. Almon, the eighth district congressman and final speaker, described education progress over the past generation amid strong interest and enthusiasm.
Residents praise the effort by the town as teachers and pupils work with determination to complete the job well. The applause reflects shared pride in the project and local cooperation.
B. C. Shelton and W. M. Pepper Jr. traveled to Columbia to spend the day on business tasks and meetings.
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