Poppy Drill Song Farewell Featuring Epicas Wiris
A quirky program titled Poppy Drill bids farewell with a stylized sendoff. The piece includes references to epicas Wiris and a chorus about saying goodbye.
27 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1921
Page
1
A quirky program titled Poppy Drill bids farewell with a stylized sendoff. The piece includes references to epicas Wiris and a chorus about saying goodbye.
A varied program lists Irene and Gladys Burch duet chatter and several piano solos by performers like Tommie Lee Goodlett Mary Forest Sims Louise Pickens and Bettie Stephenson. It notes readings Farces and choruses with numerous named participants and a 25 cent admission.
A four act school play presented in the Lawrence County High School Auditorium on a May evening. Zeberiah Hickerson stars with Rose Hickerson and Richard Layton among the cast with Joe Wilson and Aunt Mandy also featured. Admission 25 and 35 cents with reserved seating available at Sands 2 West Bayne Pascal Holdridge and others listed.
A youth group report recounts a week from Monday to Sunday within the B Y P U scene. It describes mood shifts from fine to blue, a rainstorm, a picnic with about thirty two participants, and a Mt Hope program that ends with a plea for nonmembers to join and trust in Jesus.
The State Board of Missions assigns Rev. J. H. Longerier to conduct evangelistic and enlistment work across the Muscle Shoals Association. An executive committee meeting on the 19th urged churches to schedule dates within 80 days, favoring old fashion rallies with two sermons and dinner on the ground. Suggested dates span April 26 to May 29 across numerous churches, with Sunday meetings as fallback.
Harmony hosts Home Coming Day at five miles north of Moulton on the pike on the first Sunday in May. Public invited and welcome. All former pastors members and Sunday School workers urged to attend. Committee
A Mothers Day service is announced at Town Creek Church for the second Sunday in May. The event invites attendees to come and participate in the observance.
Sunday school is at 9 45 and plans are made to raise enrollment to eighty next Sunday. The pastor was disappointed not to meet a special Morris Chapel appointment but notes good talks by brethren. The 3rd Quarity Conference is set for Morris Chapel next Saturday with Bro Me Glown preaching. Dinner on the ground and three conference sessions follow. Bro Me Glown will also preach at Moulton Methodist Church next Sunday.
John W Blankenship born March 1874 in Alabama moved to Tippah Mississippi in 1900 later to Tipton Tennessee where he died March 15 1921 at age 46 he married Miss Marshda Ann Appleton in Alabama and they had nine children two predeceased him on his dying bed he requested his baby be laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Baptist cemetery near Ripley and funeral services were held March 18 conducted by Tho Spight he was a Baptist and well regarded May 21 1921 Ripley Miss. also Letters of Administration for Clarence E Thompson deceased issued April 19 1921 to G W Thompson Probate Court estate claims must be presented within the law period.
Josephus Danis former secretary of the navy camps Birmingham Alabama urging support for a campaign to raise 33 million dollars for Southern Methodist Church demonstrational schools across the South. He met leaders at a Birmingham luncheon and addressed local workers on improving and expanding church schools.
The Lawrence County High School Ball Club defeated Sheffield High 6 to 4 on the Shef field last Saturday. Corum pitched well for LCHS allowing few hits as both teams played strongly. This is the third win over Sheffield this season as LCHS continues a 7 game stretch with only one loss.
Messrs. Monroe Sands and Lynch MeKelvey were in Decatur Sunday and Monday.
Mr W O Watson, a good friend, was in town for a visit on Monday. Rev C P Mc Corkle of Leighton spent time in Moulton last week and called a round to see us.
Lawyer O W Chenault of Alban is attending court in the area this week, continuing ongoing proceedings and consultations with clients and local attorneys.
Mr. C. P. Watterson a prominent farmer of the eastern part of the county was in town Monday. Mr. Wm. Buller of Albany was in town Monday. Messrs. M. A. Hardin and J. O. Hardin Jr. of Hillsboro visited their sister Mrs. Kobt White here a day or two last week.
Mr. E. Sandrsen of Town Creek paid a pleasant visit to the office Monday, greeting staff and sharing a friendly chat about local matters.
Miss Blanche Beal of Birmingham visited Moulton last week to see Mr. S. Ro Sareters. Mr. R. E. Corburn, Courtland Board of Education member, spent one day in the city. Melba Holdridge of this place was in Albany Decatur shopping Saturday.
Ay W. L. Holdridge and Prof. A B. Murphree traveled to Albany last week on business, visiting local officials and discussing ongoing projects with area leaders. The brief trip highlighted collaboration between academic and civic groups.
Mr. J M Houston of Ton Creek visited Moulton last week. Messrs Dee Almon Robi White and E B Williams traveled to Sheffield on Saturday to witness the bail game between Sheffield and Moulton.
Sheriff James T. Masterson announces a public auction of Andrew Felton's interests in one cow two mules one wagon and about 40 bushels of corn. The sale, under an execution from Lauderdale County Circuit Court, will occur Thursday April 28 1921 at the Court House door in Moulton Alabama during legal hours. Proceeds go to satisfy the judgment against Andrew Felton.
Messrs Pascal Holdridge and John Murphree visited Decatur Friday. Mt Hope members attended B Y P U services in Moulton Sunday. W A Moses spent a day in Decatur last week. D McCulloch of this place attended court in Decatur last week. R M Bubose of Courtland attended court here Monday.
Messrs. Jack and Howerd Smith, leading Mt Hope merchants, were seen in Moulton on Monday as they conducted business and discussed local trades.
Mr Sid Grant of Hillsboro was in Moulton on Monday for business.
Mt Hope business leader Mr Clark Jackson visits Moulton while Messrs Gichrist and Courtland men attend court. Leighton resident Mr Hesov calls on business. Potato plants for sale include Dooly Yam Nancy Halli and Porto Rico varieties at 500 for 1.25 or 1000+ for 2.25 delivered with cash. Cullman Produce Co. Cullman Alabama Dept. Adv.
Florence resident Mr L T Farrar will preach at the Church of Christ next Sunday at eleven o clock. All are cordially invited to attend the services.
Lawrence County High School Moulton Alabama presents a May schedule of events. May 6 Friday 8 p.m. recital by the Music Department. May 8 Sunday 11 a.m. sermon by Dr. G W Reed of Athens at the high school auditorium. May 9 Monday 8 p.m. annual play Uncle Zeberiah by the high school pupils. May 10 Tuesday 8 p.m. class exercise by the Senior Class and Alumni program. May 11 Wednesday 8:30 p.m. graduating exercises by the Senior Class with address by Dr. C B Wilts of Howard College. A B Murphree, Principal.
The Mount Horeb School conducts a May program with a Sunday commencement by Evan A Reid of Moulton Baptist Church. May 2 features a Baby Show and multiple grade acts including Uncle Si and the Sunbeam club. May 3 presents fablean, drills, readings, dialogues, a senior play, and diploma presentations by Cunningham Prizes.
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