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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1933

Page

4

Missionary Society Meets on Job and Prayer

The Central Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society held a Tuesday afternoon business meeting led by President Mrs. A. Z. Bailey who delivered an impressive address titled Job and Prayer. The Alathean class of Central Baptist plans a social and business gathering Thursday at 4 p.m. at Hortense Kirby Endem Oaks with important business and officer elections. a ride is available via 904-1. Wheeler Memorial Association to meet at Wheeler on Sunday.

Missionary Society Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Methodist Church A. Z. Bailey Central Baptist Sunday School Hortense Kirby Endem Oaks A. B. Rhea 8. M. Thompson First Christian Sunday School Rea

Sleeping sickness mystery linked to kidney virus findings

Dr Margaret G Smith assistant pathologist at Washington University St Louis reports that the virus behind sleeping sickness may reside in the kidneys. The study could offer a method to check the mysterious epidemic affecting St Laws and other communities. Various social items follow in the community column.

Margaret G. Smith Washington University St. Louis St. Laws

Personal greetings and trips dominate area notices

Mrs W B Bean of Hartselle visits daughter Mrs Harry Malone. L M Huff plans a Tennessee motor trip visiting Cleveland Knoxville and Johnson City. Dr and Mrs Redding Emens and Ben Britnell motor through Carolina Virginia New York and Canada en route to Fair in Chicago. Laverne Thrasher and Ruby Callahan return from Birmingham. W J Blair back in Nashville after weekend with daughter Mrs M Chenault. Walton Hill leaves for Tuscaloosa after vacation with the Steeds on Courtland road. Anna DeLaney of Leighton, Alabama College student, named on YWA committee. Elizabeth Sullivan home after Century of Progress in Chicago. Mair Murphy to Tupelo Military Institute. Webster McLeod resting at home after a shoulder injury. Rev and Mrs J B Berkstreaser return from Chicago and World’s Fair. Neal Speake ill and moves to his mother’s home. T G Counts announces birth of 8 1/2 pound son Allen Boyce on September 3. Mrs W B Morrow slightly improved after illness. Annie McRee of Opelika visiting Hart selle guests. Mrs Claude McMillen and daughter Elizabeth visit Dayton Ohio. Wanda Harris spending weeks with Ken and Ken Harris in Old Hickory Tenn. she to return soon. Kenneth Harris and wife name daughter Sarah Hannah born August 16. J S Mitchell and Thelma Lee Mitchell return from Nashville visit. Miss Hocking and Miss Louise Hocking plan Montgomery trip. Misses Jean Draper and Jean Humphrey return from Hart selle visit and will attend University of Alabama. Miss Chenault pursuing M A degree. Beer Billy Day to Cleveland Tenn to resume Bob Jones College studies. College moved from College Point Fla to Cleveland. Mrs Robert Blackwell and children return from visit.

Local Socials Highlight Village Rook Party and Rock Event

A two hour session featured seasonal flowers and various games. Hostesses served cream and cake with help from Miss Betty Rhea and Miss Annetle McCulloch. Master Denson Barnum hosted an informal rock party on Ferry Street with neighbor guests and a round of games followed by refreshments.

Betty Rhea Annetle McCulloch Denson Barnum Ferry Street

Loretta Young Stars In Midnight Mary At Princess

Loretta Young stars as Mary in Midnight Mary at the Princess today and Thursday with Una Markle as her friend. The plot follows two New York street girls drawn into gang life, a lover Teaser Tom Mannering, and a murder set during a trial. Franchot Tone and Ricardo Cortez deliver strong supporting turns as Tom and Leo.

Loretta Loretta Young Warner Brothers Fox Loretta Young Metro Crawford Midnight Mary Princess Today Loretta Out Crawfords Jean Joan Anita Loos Loretta Una Markle New York Mary Tom Mannering Mannering Leo Tom Jduge Franchot Ricardo Cortez William Wellman

Local Notes On Visits Births And Travels

Relatives in Memphis Tennessee visit the Blackwells. Jane and Anne Blackwell plan a trip to Memphis to see grandparents the Ellises. A Lanier announces a nine pound girl born September 5 at Eva with mother and child well. Lara Turley of Pine Bluff visits Decatur then Bir Johnny. Giles attends the World's Fair in Chicago. Phyllis Giles returns to the University of Alabama after summer with her parents. A J Houser returns from Montgomery. Mahlon Stovall and family visit from Earlington. W W Callahan is in Cullman holding court. Martha Frances Kilgore is mentioned.

Lara Turley Pine Bluff Ark Decatur Bir

Eva P T A Holds Initial Meeting at High School

Eva P T A held its first meeting of the year last Friday night at the high school. New officers were elected: Mrs M M Hipps president, Mrs V P Hughes secretary, L E Oden treasurer. Committees were named including Program Membership Welfare Hospitality School Attendance with plans for an active year and bright prospects for Eva PTA.

Eva P.T. A M. M. Hipps V. P. Hughes L. E. Oden H. E. Williams J. F. Morgan Madeline Hoffin Catherine Miller H. G. Self A. E. Williams McKinley Cash L. H. Mer- Tell J. F. Tanner W. P. Hughes J. F. Bryant J. W. Lynne Walter Stephens C. N. Ryan B. F. Turrentine HM. F. Sherrod Eva Parent-Teacher Association

All Day Mission Study Planned at Morgan County Camp

All women and young people of the Morgan County Baptist Association are asked to plan for an all day mission study at the campgrounds near Hartselle on Tuesday September 12. The session starts at 9 30 in the morning and ends mid afternoon. Attendees should bring lunch and a large turnout is expected led by an appointed leader.

Morgan County Baptist Association Hartselle

Homecoming Day at Cambridge Methodist Church

Cambridge Methodist Church near Athens plans Homecoming Day with a large turnout of present and former members. Dr. John O. Chadwick of the Nashville Christian Advocate will be the principal speaker.

Cambridge Cambridge Methodist Church Athens John 8. Chadwick The Nashville Christian Advocate

Mrs Burle McCary Visiting Sister in Mt Hope

Mrs Burle McCary of Mt Hope is visiting her sister Miss Orlean Morrison for a few days.

Burle McCary Mt. Hope Orlean Morrison

Three Men Depart for University of Alabama

Amos Levin A M Smith and Burks Huie left Tuesday for Tuscaloosa where they will enter the University of Alabama.

Amos Levin A. M. Smith Burks Huie Tuscaloose University of Alabama

Local Society Notes Highlight Visits and Travel

Recuperating nicely following an illness at her home on Church street. Miss Evelyn Giles is in Huntsville for a visit to relatives this week. Miss Annie Wheeler of Wheeler Ala is here for a short visit to friends. Miss Allene Martin and nephew and niece Sonny Boy and Lila Louise Dale have returned from Memphis Tenn where they spent Labor Day weekend. Miss Mary Kate Troup will leave Saturday to resume her studies at Alabama College at Montevallo.

Phyllis Giles University of Alabama Mr. and Will Giles Church Street Evelyn Giles Huntsville Annie Wheeler Wheeler, Ala Allene Martin Sonny Boy Lila Louise Dale Memphis Tenn Mary Kate Troup Alabama College At Montevallo

Pumpkin Pie Recipes And Techniques From Sister Mary Kitchen

A kitchen instruction piece explains pumpkin pie season and methods. It covers canned versus fresh pumpkin preparation, including drying, stewing times, and a detailed Everyday Pumpkin Pie recipe with ingredients and steps. Also provided is a Special Pumpkin Pie variation with spiced filling and meringue-like egg whites folded in.

Obituary: Otay Henderson Dies at 64 in Falkville

Otay Henderson longtime Falkville resident died Tuesday at 4 35 pm at Baughs infirmary age 64 survived by wife two sons W O Henderson of Wilson NC and Comer Henderson of Falkville two daughters Elizabeth and Opal Henderson of Falkville eight grandchildren three half brothers Tom Earl and Claude Blankenship of near Somerville Funeral services set for Friday at 2 30 pm at Piney Grove conducted by Rev Speegle with interment there Priest directing

Otay Henderson Falkville Baugh’s Infirmary W- O. Henderson Wilson, N. C Comer Henderson Elizabeth Opal Henderson Tom Earl Claude Blankenship Somerville Piney Grove Speegle

Prayer Services At First Methodist Church

Special prayers will be held this evening at Qu Pits First Methodist Church led by the Woman's Adult Bible Class. The public is invited to attend.

Qu Pits First Methodist Church

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast Offerings

The schedule lists breakfast items including cantaloupe cereal cream corned beef hash cornmeal muffins milk sweet potatoes beets in lemon sauce stuffed tomato salad pumpkin pie milk and coffee.

Eva Citizens at Auburn Farm Meeting Report

Eva Citizens M M Hipps C M Arrington and H G Self attended the Auburn farmers meeting. They returned Friday night with an interesting report. Due to illness of Agent H G Gibbons the Eva committee were the sole representatives from Morgan County.

Eva Auburn Farm M. M. Hipps C. M. Arrington H. G. Self Auburn 8. H. Gibbons Morgan County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilson-Owen Alathean Sunday Association ‘the Wheeler Memorial Aassociatom Wheeler A. m Wheeler Place Elizabeth McMillan Alabama College Miss Davis Jane Davis H. R. Davis Johnston Street Legion Auxiliary Meeting American Legion Auxiliary Tennessee Valley Bank Hull Murphy Cecil Edwards Hail Murphy Tupelo Miss Military Institute Mr. Edwards Eleanor Frances Martha Vines Doris Ash Katherine Stinson Helen Abel Lucille Freeman Ruth Mary Louise Wells Dorothy Strickland Frances Morgan Eleanor Walker Evelyn Thompson Ellen Edwards Messrs. Hul Lynn Murphy Woodrow Chapman Roy Goslin Frank Brown Edwin McCulloch Buck Rogera Elwood Tarpley C. A. Edwards Eilen Edwards W. B. Bean Harry Malone Mrs. L. M. Huff Tennessee Cleveland Knoxville Johnson City Redding Emens Ben Britnell Carolinas Virginia Canada Chicago Laverne Thrasher Ruby Callahan Birmingham Young People’s Daily of the Christian Alliance Birmingham Gospel Tabernacle J. G. McGehee W. J. Blair Nashville M.chenault Walton Hill Tuscaloosa William E. Steed Courtland Road Anna DeLaney Leighton Elizabeth Sullivan Century of Progress Mair Murphy Tupelo, Miss Tupelo Military Institute Webster McLeod Sherman Street J. B. Berkstreaser Neal Speake D. W. Speake T. G. Counts Allen Boyce W. B. Morrow East Walnut Street Annie McRee Opelika Ala Mary Preuit Claude McMillen Dayton Ohio Wanda Harris Kenneth Harris Old Hickory Old Hickory, Tenn Sarah Hannah J. S. Mitchell Thelma Lee Mitchell Frank Rosa Belle Meade Claude McMillan Louise Hocking Montgomery Professor Hocking Jean Draper Jean Humphrey Harteelle Miss Chenault Beer Billy Day Cleveland, Tenn Bob Jones College College Point Fla Robert Blackwell Moye’s Beauty Shop Goidel Deug Store Decatur Daily Commercial Print Department Underworld Eugene Crockett Jane Anne Blackwell Mrs R. H. Ellis Charles Lanier Mrs Lanier D. A. Roan Johnny Giles Chicago, MI A. J. Houser J. J. Farley Mahlon Stovall and Earlington, Ky Homer Stovall W. W. Callahan Cullman Martha Frances Kilgore T.A Julia Boyd Park Avenue N. Y Decatur Daily Fashion Bureau Sister Mary's Sister Mary NBA Fairfax Hall Shenandoah Valley Blue Ridge Mountains Munc Art John Noble Maxwell Bex X Park Station Waynesbere Var Bee Line Highway Paul Pucket Ezell Actee Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Pal Princess Old King Cole
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