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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1933

Page

4

Society Violin Recital at Presbyterian Church

The First National tonal Institute of Violin students under Mrs. Marry A. Wyatt performed a recital at the Presbyterian church last night at 8 o clock. Eva Love Wyatt accompanied on piano and organ as students presented pieces by Di Capua, Offenbach, Rubinstein, Schubert, Donizetti, Chopin, Gluck, Verdi, and others.

Natonal Institute of Violin Marry A. Wyatt Presbyterian Church Eva Love Wyatt A. L. Maresh True Rogers Thomas Wiley T. B. Rogers Arden St Chopin Wray Hand

Personal note lists H E Jeffrey luncheon guests

Mr and Mrs H E Jeffrey hosted a luncheon on Thursday with M Doyle the manager of the event venue. The item records a social engagement and mentions a named guest.

H. E. Jeffrey M. Doyle

Californias Choice Cudahy Packing Co. party returns home

California's Choice Cudahy Packing Co of Memphis led a group that includes H I Hawthorn M O Donald and several local residents home by car after a week at the Century of Progress. The item notes a long list of local movements, travels, and temporary relocations with teaching posts, hospital stays, and travel to conferences across Alabama, Tennessee, and Illinois.

Cudahy Packing Co Memphis, Tenn H. I. Hawthorn M. O. Donald Sheffield

Cream Supper at Moulton Heights Church Saturday

An ice cream supper will be served at Moulton Heights Baptist church Saturday night at 7:45. A box supper and a performance by Fiddlin John and His Friendly Five will provide entertainment and a chance to pick the best looking girl and the ugliest man.

Moulton Heights Baptist Church John

Youthful Kidnapper Bowen Sentenced in Atlanta Case

Pryor Bowen, 17, convicted today of taking part in the John Ottley kidnapping was sentenced to one year on the chain gang. William Delinsky was convicted yesterday and handed 21 to 28 years in the state penitentiary. The jury urged mercy and recommended Bowen’s case be treated as a misdemeanor with possible parole soon.

Atlanta, Ga Pryor Bowen John Ottley William Delinsky State Penitentiary Bowen

Red Cross Plans Roll Call Meeting in Hartselle

Morgan County Chapter of the American Red Cross schedules a roll call planning meeting at the F. O. Keller office in Hartselle on Tuesday September 19 at 2 o clock. State organizer H. E. McFarland will attend. branch chairmen are urged to attend or send a representative.

Morgan County The American Red Cross Hartselle F. O. Keller O’cock H. E. McFarland

Mrs. Summerford Improves After Car Accident

Mrs. A. C. Summerford, injured in a Tuesday automobile crash near Cullman, was reported improved at Benevolent hospital this morning. Her daughter Mrs. J. H. Smith drove the vehicle which left the highway and struck a ditch, crushing her hip.

A. C. Summerford Cullman Benevolent Hospital

As the Devil Commands at Princess Theatre

The film features Alan Dinehart Mae Clarke and Neil Hamilton in a crime saga about a brilliant lawyer criminal who plans the perfect crime. A young doctor and a pretty girl challenge the plot as the mystery unfolds with thrills and suspense.

Princess Theatre Columbia Alan Dinehart Mae Clarke Neil Hamilton Keene Thompson Jo Swerling Dinehart Washington Capital Screen Entertainment Hamilton Charles Sellon Charles Coleman John Sheehan Roy William Neill

Laymen's League Meets September 21

The Episcopal Laymen's League holds its regular monthly meeting on Thursday September 21 at 7:30 PM in St Johns parish house. The league aims for fellowship and service to the district and all men are invited. Gilbert White is president Julian Bibb is secretary. Jervis Jones Dr John Eggleston and F D Peebles lead the program.

Episcopal Laymen’s League Sst John’s Parish House Gilbert White Julian Bibb Jervis Jones John Eggleston F. D. Peebles

Green brothers hosted in Knoxville Tennessee

John H. Green circuit court clerk visits his brother Elihu Green in Knoxville Tennessee.

John H. Green Elihu Green Knoxville, Tenn

Elkins Return From Birmingham Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Elkins have returned home after visiting friends in Birmingham this week.

Mrs. Albert Alexander Florence Doris and Vivien Louise Berry Mrs. Roy Kelley Sheffield 8S. T. Rollo Montgomery Points South Alabama Birmingham Floyd Elkins

Education Chief Woodruff Visits Birmingham on Tour

Prof. George T. Woodruff county superintendent of education is in Birmingham today on official business. He plans meetings with local educators and officials to discuss county schooling programs and future schools.

Birmingham George T. Woodruff

Fall Meeting of Red Cross Is Set

The fall meeting of the American Red Cross in this district will be held on October 4 in St. John's parish house. A national Red Cross officer is expected to speak. The annual roll call will be discussed and plans urged for the campaign's important work.

American Red Cross St. John’s Parish the Red Cross

Pleasure and Business Combined by Officers

Sheriff Bud Davis and deputies Walton and Britnell combined duties with a visit to the Madison County Fair in Huntsville while transferring a number of prisoners to the Madison county jail. They returned to Decatur last night.

Bud Davis Walton Britnell Madison County Huntsville Decatur

RESTS WELL Frances Hundley Improves After Infirmary Operation

Miss Frances Hundley of Mooresville, who had an operation at Baugh's Infirmary Thursday, was reported doing well today.

Frances Hundley Mooresville Baugh’s

Decatur Visitors at Madison County Fair Huntsville

Mr and Mrs B K Wiggins were among Decatur visitors to the Madison County Fair at Huntsville on Friday.

F. R. Hodges Chicago B K. Wiggins Decatur Madison County Huntsville

Resting after HAL operation at Baugh's Infirmary

D. R. Clemons of Athens is resting well at Baugh's Infirmary after an operation performed several days ago.

D. R. Clemons Athens

Civil Service Exams Open for Auto Motive, Blacksmith Posts

The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for auto motive mechanic and blacksmith to fill vacancies in Decatur Alabama Athens and Bristol Tennessee. Applications due by October 2 with Fifth U S civil service district in Atlanta Georgia. No written test. ratings based on experience and sworn statements. Pay 70 cents to $1 per hour with up to 15 percent economy deduction and 3 percent for retirement.

United States Civil Service Commission Decatur Ala Athens Bristol Tenn U. S. Civil Service District Atlanta

Extensive Red Cross Program in Morgan County

The Morgan County chapter of the American Red Cross ran an extensive program over the past year on a very limited budget. All work was done by volunteers with no salaries, led by Rev. Peter M. Dennis and assistants who donated their time. Morgan County residents were urged to donate when called during the roll call.

Morgan County American Red Cross Peter M. Dennis Red Cross

Guild to Meet at St. John's Episcopal Church

The Martha and Mary Guild of St. John's Episcopal church will meet Monday at the home of Mrs. H. O. Goidel on Jackson street. All members are urged to attend to begin the fall program.

Leroy McEntire Market Street Martha and Mary Guild St. John’s Episcopal Church H. O. Goidel Jackson Street

Frances Life Returns to University of Virginia

Miss Frances Life returns to Charlottesville after a summer with her parents at Trinity to resume her studies at the University of Virginia.

Frances Life Trinity Charlottesville The University of Virginia

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Aug. Labitzy Homer Tankersley Otto Fischer Herbert Ueber Homer Tankers Goidel California’s Choice Preutt Cartwright Preutt, Jr Albert Alexander E. E. Hargrove W. 8. Grice A. C. Bailey East Gordon Drive Dorothy Whaley Grant Street Johnny Caddell University of Alabama Maurice Whaley Miss Jane Todd M. H. Todd East Lafayette Street Sarah Webb E. Williams Grace Bentley Berry Aubrey Puller OC. B. Elliott EB. J. Polhill M. Gatchcoate Tennessee Nashville Russell Lynne Tuscaloosa, Ala Phil Baugh Columbia, Tenn Sara Sue Hughes Miami Fla Freddie Cann Vera Austelle Monteagle H. M. Cullom Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Ohio J. H. Calvin Ann-Clare Carlisle Athens College Watson Carlisle Margaret Humphrey State Normal Mise Florence Tillman W. B. Morrow East Walnut Street 8S. H. Malone W. M Bailey Phil Pointer Clyde Hendrix Ruby Reeder D. C. Almon Lillian Ussery Louise Ussery Clarksville, Tenn Riverside High School Lelia Grubbs Hall J. O. Cullom Shelbyville, Tenn Betty Douthitt M. L. Douthitt W.L. Holly Prof Holly Percy Newsom Greenville Amanda McCarty Willis Hitzing Memphis Bors Reneau Carrell Siloam Springs Ark Blanche McDonald Los Angeles Atlantic Cit . J Clem & Scott Beauty Parlor Robin Hood Autumn Sys Central Shoe Store Second Avenue Julia Boyd Park Avenue New York N. Y Decatur Daily Fashion Bureau Summerford the Princess Laymen’s League Nell Rose Atwood NRA Department of Agriculture Virginia Leia Myo Fay Wray Joseph Fa Heine Fay Wray, Noah Beery Raquel Torres Devil Mmands Amilton Princess Suedes Shoe Box Booterie
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