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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
1
Mr and Mrs 8 A Tomp son and daughters attended the annual singing at Beth sada church in Franklin county last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles E Bragg and their little son from Town Creek visited Monday for the Jones Alexander wedding. Mrs Bragg is an aunt of the bride.
Mrs Graves visits her sister Mrs Jackson Windham this week staying at the Windham home as a guest.
Mr and Mrs J Bohan formerly of Moulton now in Double Springs were guests here for the weekend. Mr William Vaughan of Birmingham, a popular young man who has stayed with relatives for ten days, has returned home.
Pascal Holdridge, working in Albany, spent Sunday with his parents Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Holdridge in town, sharing a brief family visit during the weekend.
Mitts Ophelia Sherril, a charming young lady, spent Saturday with friends in Decatur enjoying a social outing and time with companions in the city.
Ernest Shelton arrived from Albany on Saturday to spend a few days with relatives, enjoying time at home and reconnecting with family.
Miss Woods of South Alabama visits Mrs. Lary this week. Miss Audrey Ennis of Hillsboro is staying with her aunt Mrs. Eva Farley.
Messrs. Jack and Ab Smith, prominent Mt. Hope citizens, were in town on business Monday.
Miss Louise Almon widely regarded as a social favorite spends the week as top friend and relative at Mt Hope, drawing attention from local circles and leaving a lasting impression on residents.
R. M. Byars resided here for the past two weeks and left Tuesday for their home in Birmingham.
Miss Etta Lee, a popular member of the younger set, spent last week as a guest of relatives at Town Creek.
Mr and Mrs Dick Martin of Mt Hope spent several days last week with Mrs Martins father J W Previtt a few miles east of Moulton in a family visit brief local society note.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wade of Sheffield were guests of relatives this week. Mr. E. A. Farley traveled to New Orleans on business for ten days. Mrs. Clara Stewart Mrs. J. M. Sandlin and Misses Clara and Ruth Stewart spent several days in Birmingham during the past week.
Mr. Jack Montgomery of Leighton is visiting relatives here this week.
S. J. Stewart, an old Confederate soldier from Danville Route 1, spent the past week with relatives here. Hort W. T. Lowe of Beecatur was here on official business Tuesday and Wednesday.
The W. M. A. of Mosels Show's Association will hold its quarterly meeting at Moulton on July 18. Every Baptist Church is urged to send as many of its women as possible.
Rev John M Roberts to preach at Moulton Baptist Church next Sunday at eleven. Rev Williams from Athens to preach Sunday night. Protracted meeting begins Sunday morning and runs through the week. All are urged to attend the morning service.
Sugar costs rise encourage producers to adjust cranberry flavoring and reduce waste. Industry notes shifting tastes and costs impact product quality and supply strategies.
Miss Vera Alexander married M. Doland Jones of Thomasville at her home Monday night. Rev. W. L. Holdridge officiated. The couple, after a brief ceremony, left for Decatur to honeymoon and will reside in Thomasville, N C. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Alexander and the groom a local druggist in Thomasville.
At the close of public schools in the rural district and towns, pupils ready for the county seventh grade exam received promotion certificates. Fifty three rural pupils and thirty seven town pupils earned them, including nineteen from the county high school. Five non-county pupils passed. Next year all entrants must present a home project record such as corn or pig club work, canning, dairy care for three months, fruit orchard, or farm artifact.
Uncle James Ponder of Union City Tennessee visits relatives and friends. A Civil War veteran who joined the Confederate army at Courtland, he later married Jou West Concord and settled in West Tennessee. Now 85, he recalls the Night Riders in the Reelfoot Lake region and his late brother Samuel H. Pender’s funeral in Albany.
A sharp quip on a boastful youth who lacks small stakes yet bets a huge amount, highlighting the irony of overconfidence without sufficient means. The remark underscores how some individuals demand grand wagers while avoiding modest risks.
W R Jackson announces that he has collected and aided the state two thousand seven hundred seventy nine dollars? 3329.00 in Yog Tax up to June 26. He states the figure for the period ending June 26 and notes the ongoing effort to support state finances.
The School Improvement Association hosted a weekly Japanese Tea on the Court House lawn last Saturday afternoon. A Tom Thumb wedding featured prominently and was a great success. Miss Anne Forney led the event with Mrs. Forney, Mrs. Lula Nelson, and Mrs. John White overseeing the tea. Another tea is planned for next Friday afternoon.
The Moulton team visited Double Springs and lost 4 2 in a pitching duel by Thomas Corum and Previtt. Herman Cowan then shut out Double Springs 4 3 as Moulton turned three double plays in a 40 minute contest. The teams plan rematches at Mt Hope and later in Moulton with praise for hospitable hosts and a call for good sportsmanship.
The people of Moulton and the surrounding community extend sympathy to Mr and Mrs Frank Vaughan of Albany in the death of their young son. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with burial at Shoemaker cemetery one mile north of town.
At a regular meeting of Moulton Lodge AF and AM on June 23 the following officers were elected for the ensuing year W A Moses W M O L Judy W H E Goodwin J W J R Vaughan Tress W St Jackson Sec J E Wright S D J W Burgess J J T Y Vaughan Tyler
Seven passenger Hudson touring car offered for sale in good shape. One of the county’s key second hand cars. Contact Robt. White in Moulton, Ala.
Mrs O L Judy hosted a Leap Year party Monday night on East street to honor Miss Woods from South Alabama. The lawn gathering featured games and a reading by Miss Woods, followed by an ice course. Guests left with regrets the evening passed quickly.
A speaker argues that a fashion magazine presents only slender models, noting a contrast with expectations of a "fat woman" reacting with anger. The remark reflects frustrations with body image representations and prevailing beauty standards.
A light look at changing fashion in cups and hats with a jab at men abandoning Mustache Cups while women begin to adopt the quirky kitchen accessory, reflecting society’s evolving domestic routines.
A remark suggesting married women feed a tramp is circulating in town, drawing comment on domestic charity and social manners. The remark notes the appeal of quiet meals without complaint, prompting discussion about hospitality and propriety in private homes.
Dr and Mrs Sanders entertained last Wednesday at their North Market Street residence with a rock party to honor Mrs Sanders brother and his wife, Mr and Mrs George Duncan of Birmingham. Rook was played at nine tables and a salad course served after the games.
The Methodist church held its quarterly conference last Sunday with Rev. EK Morris presiding over the Decatur district. Morning preaching at 11 o clock and evening services at 8 o clock concluded a satisfactory day as church officers reported favorable outcomes and full participation.
Ev erybody invited to an ice cream supper at Midway School House on Saturday night July 8. Miss Laconia Darnell, Adv, Secretary, urges attendance with a friendly community appeal.
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