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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1933

Page

4

Russell George wedding announced for Lola Irene George

Mr and Mrs N W George announce the marriage of their daughter Lola Irene to Joseph William Russell. The ceremony was officiated by R L Kirby at Kirby's Studio on Monday September 4th. Circle and club notices follow with meetings and social gatherings among local church groups and residents.

N. W. George Lola Irene Joseph William Russell R. L. Kirby Kirby First Christian Church Guy Sullivan

Personal notices from the region mention visits and births

Miss Esther Goode travels to Chicago to visit brothers Richard and Johnny Goode. Mrs. G. R. Allen of Coxey Alabama and Robert Allen of Cassco Arkansas visit Mrs. Allen’s daughter Mrs. J. O. Goode and Mrs. Z. R. Goode. Leonard Traywick and son to join in New Orleans where he works in the Federal Land Bank. Billy Boswell resumes studies at the University of Virginia after summer with his father W. F. Boswell. James N. Norwood announces birth of a daughter on September 17 at Seventh Avenue West. Mrs. T. J. Burt returns from Nashville and the Tennessee State Fair. Ellen Edwards resumes work at the telephone office after illness. Dr. and Mrs. McClure return to the University of Alabama after weekend with Dr. and Mrs. J. Yamil. Hilda Carpenter returns home from the University of Alabama. Captain and Mrs. Malcolm Adams of Annapolis, Maryland are noted.

Leonard Traywick Leonard, III Traywick New Orleans The Federal Land Bank James N. Norwood Seventh Avenue West

Elmo Thombs Promoted to Production Manager at Mobile Plant

Elmo Thombs son of Mrs Jessie Thombs has been promoted by Southern Dairies Company of Birmingham to production manager of the Mobile plant and has moved to the Gulf city. He graduated with honors from Alabama Polytechnic Institute in May and joined the Birmingham firm soon after leaving school.

Elmo Thombs Jessie Thombs Southern Dairies Company of Birmingham Thombs Dairies Company Mobile Gulf City Alabama Polytechnic Institute Birmingham Company

Plans Court Test For Prohibition Repeal

Canon William Sheafe Chase said a court test would challenge the validity of repeal votes already cast as campaigning winds down. Twenty-nine states had voted with New Mexico and Idaho set to ballot. Chase leads the International Reform Federation and urged legal scrutiny of the ballots.

Washington William Sheafe Chase New Mexico Idaho Canon Chase International Reform Federation

Church Dinners Resumed at Ninth Street Methodist

The Ninth Street Methodist church will resume fellowship dinners on the first Friday night in October. Circle No 1 will be in charge with Mrs B R Ross serving as reader of the circle.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Circle No. 1 B. R. Ross

Advisory Board Reviews Wide Range Of Projects For Study

The advisory board reports numerous proposed city county and regional projects including waterworks sewerage and street paving across Alabama. Hearings in Birmingham with Col H M Waite will hear applications from Bessemer Gadsden Florence and other towns and counties for school centers bridges and other public works projects.

Greenville Enterprise Hanceville City of Talladega City of Russellville County of Talladega Town of Thorsby Tuskegee Jefferson County Board of Education Escambia County Alabama College Tuscaloosa City of Childersburg City of Heflin Atlanta Col. H. M. Waite Washington Public Works Birmingham Alabama Bessemer Board of Education Gadsden Florence Tenessee River Sheffield Tuscumbia Walker County School Board County Commission

Opening Sermon in Revival at Ninth Street Methodist

Rev L E Price of Tuscaloosa opened revival at Ninth Street Methodist with Preparing the Way of the Lord. He urged two essentials: prayer and Holy Spirit leadership. Tonight's subject is Christ as a Personal Savior. services run 10 am and 7 30 pm with choir music by Bev Howell and A G Jones.

L. E. Price Tuscaloosa Ninth Street Methodist Church Mr. Price God Jesus Christ Bev Howell A. G. Jones

Pilot Club Inter-City Meet Planned With Banquet

Decatur Pilot Club to host an inter-city meet Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce hall Second avenue. Florence Sheffield and Tuscumbia clubs join Decatur with guests Mrs. Margaret Ormond and Miss Harriett McSwean to speak on club activities and progress. visitors from Montgomery expected. event billed as highly interesting.

Pilot Club Tri- Cities Chamber of Commerce Second Avenue Decatur Club Decatur Pilot Club Florence Sheffield Tuscumbia Decatur Margaret Ormond Harriett McSwean Selma Montgomery

Mrs J E Mathews Treated After Ambulance Ride

Mrs J E Mathews of Somerville road was taken to Baugh's Infirmary on Monday for treatment after an ambulance transport by Priest's Service.

J. E. Mathews Somerville Road Baugh’s Infirmary Priest’s Ambulance

No Rainfall Report for 24 Hour Period

There was no rainfall during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.

River Gauge Holds Steady At 3.6 Feet This Morning

The Tennessee river remained stationary today with a gauge reading of 3.6 feet at seven o clock.

Tennessee

Melody Cruise Opens Wednesday at Princess Theatre

The musical comedy Melody Cruise opens Wednesday at the Princess Theatre with Phil Harris and Helen Mack leading a cast that includes Greta Nissen and Charlie Ruggles. The film features innovative visual effects and song and dialogue that reportedly break conventional musical norms.

Melody Cruise Princess Theatre Phil Harris Helen Mack Charlie Ruggles Harris New York California Cocoanut Grove Los Angeles Greta Nissen Lionel Barrymore Shirley Chambers June Brewster Chick Chandler Marjorie Gateson Florence Roperts

Veterans In Rush For Ford's Jobs

In Detroit a large crowd of veterans filled streets to apply for 5,000 Ford Motor Co jobs. Rex Humphrey of the Wayne County Legion said 800 were interviewed Monday and 300 will be hired daily until the 5,000 quota is met.

Detroit Ford Motor Co American Legion Council Rex Humphrey Wayne County Ford

Revival urged in Decatur churches at First Baptist

Dr. William L. Pettingill urged a church revival focusing on self reform to reach the unsaved. He analyzed Jesus turning water into wine and urged a life of separation to gain divine blessing. Meetings run nightly at First Baptist and daily at First Presbyterian with Romans studied in morning sessions.

Decatur William L. Pettingill First Baptist Church Jesus Cana Galilee Dr. Pettingill First Presbyterian Church

Tom Thumb Wedding to Be Repeated at Ninth Street Church

The Tom Thumb wedding, staged successfully several nights ago at Ninth Street Methodist Church, will be repeated by request Friday night. A cordial invitation has been extended to the public.

Ninth Street Methodist Church

Weather report notes high of nine and low of sixty seven

The weather bureau today reported a maximum temperature of 9 and a minimum of 67 to seven o'clock this morning.

The weather bureau _today

Malone Campaign Tour Aims to Boost Limestone County Support

Jackson voters cheered Judge Malone in Scottsboro as he outlined a two day Limestone County swing with stops from Mooresville to Holland’s Gin and Athens to Elkmont. He forecasts strong Limestone backing in the runoff and cites Senator Walker’s support in Athens.

Jackson Malone Scottsboro Limestone County Athens Sevral Hundred Court House Mooresville Belle Mina Harris Stewart's Cross Judge Malone Walker Morgan County R. H. Walker Caddo Lauderdale County Anderson Rogersville Lexington Lauderdale

Virginia visitors to stay with Mrs Tidwell in Covington area

Mrs. Virginia Lee of Covington and Miss Louise Lile of Lynchburg arrive today as guests of their aunt Mrs. F. F. Tidwell at her home 246 Jackson Street.

Virginia Lee Covington, Va Louise Lile Lynchburg, Va F. F. Tidwell Jackson Street

County 10 plan annual roll call in Morgan County

C H McFarland Amman Red Cross field representative will preside at a Hartselle meeting at two o clock to discuss plans for the annual roll call. F O Keller is chairman in Morgan County. The need is urgent this year and every effort will be made to increase membership.

C. H. McFarland Alabama Amman Red Cross Hartselle F. O. Keller Morgan County

Heltman Attends Board Meeting in New Orleans

A J Heltman left for New Orleans to attend a meeting of the board of directors of the Lutheran church. He plans to return home Wednesday night.

A. J.heltman New Orleans The Lutheran Church

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Russell George Methodist J. B. Collum L. G. Smith Rook Club Canal Street Book Club John Ballas Prayer Service Chain Central Baptist Church Presbyterian Auxiliary First Presbyterian Auxiliary Flower Hill Farm E. C. Shaw White Cross H. E. Jeffrey North Alabama Mission China F. H. Kirby R. T. Liston Shaw Miss Polhill Emmie Frances Polhill East Vine Street Malcolm Adams Annapolis Tri-Cities Club Mrs. H. N. Binford Mrs. D. C. Adams Charles Tweedy, Jr Jasper, Ala Georgie Miller Catlett Eddyville, Ky R. E. Catlett Canal Street Neal Speake Denver Colo Hunt Billy Wyker Walter D. Sanders Baby Newnan W. W. Puesell Tommy Carson Asheville N. C Carolyn Fussell Mary Wallace Smiley Mrs. Braston Casper Malcolm Austelle Monteagle Tenn Vera Austelle Hudnut Goidel Princess Grete Nissen Merjoerie Helen Mach Chick Chandier Shiertey Sincemhore Wil Jason Vat Gurtan Esther Goode Chicago Brothers Richard and Johnny Goode G. R. Allen Coxey, Ala Robert Allen Cassco, Ark Allen J. O. Goode Z. R. Goode Billy Boswell University of Virginia W. F. Boswell T. J. Burt Nashville Ellen Edwards Mrs. McClure University of Alabama Mrs. J. Yamil Hilda Carpenter Annapolis, Maryland Lionel Barry Owe Inir Nevel Franchot Tone Stuart Erwin Universal News Julia Boyd Park Avenue N. Y Decatur Daily Fashion Bureau Tri-Cities Pettingill Tom Thumb Virginia Heltman Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Lahleen Kinney Line Street Morgan, Lawrence Limestone Counties Thomas Furniture Co Corner Bank &Church Sts Decatur, Ala Sterchi’s
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