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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1931

Page

5

Ladies Aid Society Meeting and Community Notices

The Ladies Aid Society of Willoughby Presbyterian met at the church on Tuesday afternoon with prayer by R C Gillam and a reading on tithing. A Measuring Party was planned for Friday October 2 at Mrs Rufus Holly 405 Fifth Avenue West. New member Mrs Jacobs welcomed. Also noted is First Baptist W M B observing State Mission Day of Prayer Thursday September 24 with goal of 6000 dollars, 3000 to Judson College and 3000 to other state needs. Austinville Cotton Picking event hosted by the Methodist church with cotton bale from church fields. Southside Baptists to observe Day of Prayer with 11 am program, luncheon, 3 pm radio program by girls auxiliary and Royal Ambassadors. D A R Stephens Chapter to begin October first in Cullman at Mrs W J Cottingham’s. Virginia Calvin’s Alabama the Beautiful production praised. copies offered to chapters and schools. The all-day State Mission Day of Prayer at Central Baptist Church on September 24 was indefinitely postponed.

AID Society Ladies Aid Society Willoughby Presbyterian Church R. C. Gillam Frank Sprat Ird Malachi Rufus Holly Fifth Avenue West Jacobs First Baptist W. M State Mission Paul Dix E. P. Cartwright Judson College Southside Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Baptist State Missions of Prayer J. D. L. Burns Girl’s Auxiliary Royal Ambassadors Stephens Daughters of the American Revolution Cullman W. J. Cottingham Calvin Alabama Virginia Calvin Riverside Auditorium Central Baptist Church

Weekend Guests and Local Personal Notices

PERSONALS is the expected weekend guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. O King Mrs Emma Woodard and Mr and Mrs Walter Moore have returned from a motor trip to Chattanooga Knoxville and Johnson City Tenn Miss Christine Hines left Monday for Huntsville where she has accepted a position with Life and Casualty Insurance Co Mr and Mrs J M Sears will be at home after this week on Sixth avenue South moving from East Moulton Street Mrs Don Beauchamp has returned from a short visit to Birmingham Mr and Mrs R Johnson and son will leave soon for Nashville Tenn where they will make their future home Mr and Mrs B B Morris and son Don of Birmingham will probably arrive here Friday to be the weekend guests of Misses Mary and Jennie Lovelady Don Beauchamp has accepted a position with R G Cortner Co Mr and Mrs A D Mathis have returned from Cedar Bluff Ala Miss Bernice McClure has resumed her duties in Birmingham after a brief visit to her parents Mrs and Mrs R G McClure Mrs W R Johnson and little son L W will leave Thursday for a visit in Monteagle Tenn Mr and Mrs E R Wolfe will leave this week to spend a while in Cincinnati Ohio and Huntington W Va They will be away about ten days.

Emma Woodard Walter Moore Chattanooga Knoxville Johnson City Tenn J. M. Sears Sixth Avenue South East Moulton Stret Bernice. McClure Birmingham Mrs R. G. McClure E. R. Wolfe Cincinnati Ohio Huntington W. Va

Velvet Dominates Autumn Hats and Velvet Accents

A midcentury fashion column notes velvet returns as the favored hat and trim, with velvet brims and ostrich plume accents. It highlights velvet hats, woolens, fur-lined coats, and sporty daytime wear, praising velvet and satin for evening looks and stressing a modern blend of past inspiration with current style.

Britnells Have Tonsils Removed Amid Quiet Week

Margaret and William Edward Britnell had their tonsils removed this week and rest well at home. The item notes several local visitors and travelers, including Hal Mullen heading to Kentucky and Mrs H E Dryden Jr visiting Fayetteville, Tenn. The piece advertises The Daily Classified Ads and mentions Franklin Moore, Herman Papenberg, and others visiting or traveling, with a funeral in Pittsburgh and Frank Dulaney in Birmingham for a Dixie series game.

Margaret William Edward Britnell

Mrs Eaton Roberts Hosts Mission Unit Meeting

Mrs Eaton Roberts hosts the First Methodist church mission circle at her Hart selle mét home with 13 members and 5 visitors present. President Mrs Coy Stephenson opened. visitor Mrs W S Poole spoke on Self-Denial Week and fund gathering. Mrs Doyle Lacker led discussion of The Caribbean Islands as the group enjoyed a salad course. Next meeting at Miss Mary Paul Barclift’s home next Monday at 3 30.

First Methodist Church Hartselle Eaton Roberts Coy Stephenson Poole Doyle Lacker Carribean Islands Mary Paul

Lauderdale trio bitten by suspected mad dog treated

Winsie and John Ham and Floyd Hefston of Killen in Lauderdale county were receiving rabies treatment after a dog bite. The incident involved a dog described as mad and occurred in Lauderdale areas.

Lauderdale Winsie John Ham Floyd Hefston Killen Lauderdale County

Community Sing At Fairview Promises Large Crowd

President Bill Willoughby extends a cordial invitation to all local singers to attend Thursday’s community sing at Fairview. A splendid program is being arranged, and officials expect an unusually large turnout for the event.

Fairview Bill Willoughby

Revival Campaign Gains Steam at West Church

Interest remains high in Rev. E. N. Hart revival efforts at the West church. Sermons by the visiting pastor drew crowds and several new members have joined the congregation.

E. N. Hart the West

Automobile Tax Due October 1st

Court officials prepare for October 1 tag purchases as plates arrive and will be issued that day. The automobile tax becomes delinquent November 15, after which a penalty is added.

Believes Gift For Health Aid Coming

Dr J N Baker state health officer said Alabama has bright chances for a 50000 dollar Rockefeller Foundation gift to fund a rural tubercular survey statewide. Speaking after Montreal trip he indicated the gift would greatly widen the existing program if received soon.

J. N. Baker Rockefeller Foundation Alabama Montgomery Baker

Stunning multi fabric dress pattern 2186 offered

Pattern 2186 provides a dress with a black velvet skirt and black and white crepe bodice, or alternative color combos like brown and gold satin. Available in sizes 14 through 42, with yardage details and no dressmaking experience needed. Catalog includes spring summer patterns and accessory patterns, 15 cents for Ride of Catalog. Send orders to Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.

Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Pension Lists In The State Southeast Reduced Disbursements

Pension checks for the period ending September 30 total 346 200, a decline of 11 880 since July 31. Wednesday mail includes 862 veterans at 150 dollars each, 3 896 widows with 1 737 over 80 or blind at 75 dollars, 1 457 aged 70–80 at 50 dollars, and 702 under 70 at 30 dollars. Jefferson county leads with 34 110, Mobile 12 735, Montgomery 12 165.

Jefferson County Mobile County Montgomery County

Thrift Rules and Regulations Noted in Classifieds

A brief note outlines thrift rules and regulations appearing in the classified section. It highlights expectations for budget minded buyers and sellers, and references standard practices used in local marketplace exchanges.

Three Children Bitten by Rabid Dog in Gurley Alabama

Anti rabies treatment dispatched today in Madison County for three children thought to be bitten by a rabid dog. One animal fled after the incident leaving the area. the injured youngsters were Rice Shephard Bentley and Curtis Shephard.

Gurley Ala Madison County Rice Bentley Curtis Shephard

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Austinville Methodist Church of Baptists Southside Baptists Decatur Central Baptist Women Attention O. King Christine Hines Huntsville The Life and Casualty Insurance Co Don Beauchamp R. G. Cortner Co Neee A. D. Mathis Cedar Bluff W. R. Johnson L. W Monteagle Aliow Empress Eugenie Queen Victoria Dolmans Paris New York America Irene Purcell Hal Mullen Kentucky H. E. Dryden, Jr Fayetteville, Tenn J. R. Daniels Franklin Moore Herman Papenberg Auburn Robert Nebrig Henry Nebrig Prospect Drive Leon Robinson Mr. Robinson Louisville Herbert Odom Sam Byars E. L. Thompson Pittsburgh George C. McPeake Frank Dulaney Princess Theatre Marion Davies Comedienne Europe Missies H Wood Decatur Daily Anne Adams Story For All America American ‘Legion A x J. C. Penney Falkest Young Lightner
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