From the files of Oct. 10, 1946
SIMCOE NEWS
Cullman, R. 2, Oct. 9.—We had a fine rain the 7th which everybody was glad to see as water was getting very scarce.
Every man, woman and child is very busy now from sun rise to sun down gathering up their cotton, as its opening so fast it is impossible to catch up.
Prayer services at this place every Sunday afternoon are well attended.
Elfer Jetton is fixing to move from our burg to the Oak Level community.
Mr. Wise and Mr. Miller are thinking of building a new house in our burg.
T. J. Nunnelly of Baileyton and W. C. Waldrop of this place, returned from a week’s visit out through Franklin county and through parts in Mississippi, Booneville, Marriatta and other parts visiting kindred. They report a jolly trip but said they found very sorry crops in most places. Some cotton will take 10 acres to make a bale and corn is very sorry. They came home perfectly satisfied to remain here in this county. They think this is the garden spot of the world.
Ray Baker and sister, are attending high school in Cullman.
Misses Alma Jones and Dorothy Hubbard spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Mae Brindle.
Mr. Jackson and Miss May Harper attended prayer services here Sunday.
CULLMAN R. 5 NEWS
Cullman, R. 5, Oct. 9.—There are a few cases of diphtheria in this community.
Cotton picking is the order of the day. People are nearly done now and there was not much to start with.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jordan Jr., are living in their new home.
Kenneth Johnson took dinner with Wallace Fowler Sunday.
Judge and Mrs. Tankersley made a flying trip to Cullman Saturday.
Misses Ruby Cornelius, Etta Roberts, Gertis and Flora Rooker, Myrtle Cornelius and Mrs. Oscar Cornelius and Otis Clements were seen going toward Cullman Sunday.
Miss Jewel Orr of Trafford, is visiting her cousin, Miss Bonnie Jordan at this place.
Roy Jordan and Homer Rowell made a flying trip to Birmingham Saturday.
Jim Fowler attended the singing at Friendship Sunday.
Leroy Parker filled his appointment at Mr. Morris’ Sunday.
EAST POINT NEWS
Cullman R. 2, Oct. 9.—Our Sunday school is doing fine and we are glad to say that we have a good attendance.
Our choir practice is progressing. We do not only have a nice crowd of young people present, but we get good attendance from quite a number of fathers and mothers for which we are very thankful as it is a great help to us to have these good parents with us. We had our pastor, Bro. Bright with us at our last meeting and we are certainly glad that he can be with us occasionally, it does our very soul good to hear him talk. We are thankful that we have him at East Point.
We had quite a crowd of good singers from Bolti with us on last Wednesday night and we invite you back. We are glad to have you any time and we appreciate your help very much.
Our singing Sunday was a success. We had a large crowd from other places and we want you to come back again. We sing every second Sunday afternoon. Our doors are open to all good singers and good people. We want you to come.
The singing given by Mrs. Herman Teichmiller Sunday night was enjoyed by a large crowd.
HEIDENERESCHT NEWS
Cullman, R. 1, Oct. 11.—We are having some cold rainy weather now and people are getting behind with their cotton picking.
The cotton picking given by Mrs. George McCombs was well attended and a big dinner was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Bailey in Cullman Tuesday night.
Mrs. Stansell’s daughter returned to her home in Albany Saturday.
The stork flew over the home of Rubin Stephens’ Wednesday, and left them a fine boy.
Misses Bertha Stansell, Grace Phillips, Gladys Coples and Stella Morrow were the guest of the Morrows Sunday.
Raymond Lowery called on Dollie Miller Sunday afternoon.
Misses Dollie Miller and Bertha Stansell spent Friday night in Cullman and attended the show.
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Knopp, Mr. and Mrs. Cicero Miller were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Morrow Sunday afternoon.
CROSS ROADS NEWS
Vinemont, R. 1, Oct. 9.—Everybody was glad to see the rain last week.
Picking cotton is the order of the day.
Preaching was well attended at Bethlehem with all that was present.
Reedie Roberts spent the afternoon with Rella Wisenhunt Sunday.
John Buckelew passed through our burg Sunday morning.
Lois and Elbert Rainwaters, Manlie Cornelius, Bill Davis attended the singing at Jones Chapel Sunday afternoon.
Bertha and Daisy Bullard, Elmer Cato, Maud Banks, Gilbert Buckelew passed through this burg Sunday.
Everybody remember the singing evening at Bethlehem on every third Sunday. Everybody come and bring somebody with you.
BRUSHY POND NEWS
Bremen, R. 1, Oct. 9.—Picking cotton is the order of the day at this place.
Our Sunday school is progressing nicely.
The cotton picking at Mr. McSwain’s was attended by a large crowd last Monday. They got two bales picked.
Mrs. Farley has been sick for the last few weeks and is not any better, but we all hope she will get better soon.
Verla Farley was the guest of Bessie McCorn Sunday.
Eula McCorn and Claudie Graves were the guests of Mattie Farley Sunday.
Mr. McSwain has been right sick for the past few weeks. We all hope to see him able to soon be out again.
Miss Claudie Graves spent last Saturday night with Miss Eula McCorn.
Mr. Moon and family were the guests of his son, Homer Moon, last Saturday night.
The B. Y. P. U. has gone dead at Brushy Pond.
Jim Calvert and children went to a singing at Beech Grove last Sunday.
Tom Owens spent Sunday with Dan Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Swan spent Friday and Saturday and Sunday in Birmingham.
Mrs. Farley is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs. Etta Owens.
Fred Phillips was the guest of Jim Farley last Sunday.
Everybody remember the old book singing at Brushy Pond the fourth Sunday in October and everybody come.
BEES AND BUTTERFLIES
Mrs. L. Hays has returned from a trip to Birmingham.
Have your faded Suit dyed at the V Cleaning Co. advertisement.
W. H. Beaty of Birmingham, spent Tuesday in the city on business.
Jno. Gerdes, Jr., of Russellville, spent the week end with home folks.
The best cleaning and pressing is done by V. Cleaning Co. advertisement.
Mrs. Ida Schneider of this city, will leave Sunday for a visit to relatives in Birmingham.
We will handle your laundry, service guaranteed. V. Cleaning Co. advertisement.
Mrs. M. L. Johnson of Tampa, Fla., is spending a few days in Birmingham on business.
$8,000,000 worth of Millinery to select from at D. T. Thompson’s Store. advertisement.
R. E. Martin, a good citizen of Logan, was in the city Saturday and honored our office with a call.
Men and boys fine Wool Suits going at the very bottom prices. We can please you. G. W. Johnson. advertisement.
Mrs. Emmett Grey and little daughter, Lucile left this week for their new home in Birmingham.
Miss Lillian Fowler and little Ewing Morrison have returned from a visit to relatives in Birmingham.
Have you been to D. T. Thompson’s big display of Millinery and Suits, second floor. advertisement.
Mrs. R. P. Acton returned home Sunday after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al. Glaser.
J. N. Barrett, a good citizen and farmer of Steppville route one, was in the city Saturday and paid our office a visit.
$10,000,00 worth of Suits, and Coats and Dresses to select from at D. T. Thompson’s store, first and second floor. advertisement.
Mrs. Frank A. Freund has the thanks of the Tribune force for a beautiful pot plant to brighten our office with during the winter month.
Ladies we are ready with the most remarkable values ever offered in Suits. Ladies Suits for $10.00 at G. W. Johnson’s. advertisement.
Dr. W. R. Humphries, a prominent citizen and popular physician of Vinemont route three, was in the city Monday and honored us with a visit.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kraft and son, who spent the summer in Illinois, have returned to their Cullman home where they will spend the winter months.
E. C. White, a good citizen and hustling farmer of route ten, was in the city Saturday, paid us a visit and left the cash for the Tribune to visit his home.
A master stroke in ladies Coats. One of the greatest Coat values in Cullman. Ladies big nice warm Coats for $10.00 and up at G. W. Johnson’s. advertisement.
A. T. Ridgeway, a good citizen and farmer of route three, was in the city Saturday, paid our office a visit and left the cash for his name to be added to our list.
D. T. Thompson’s Store only carries women’s and children’s goods in all lines. This is the kind of a store the women like, can always get what they need and in price. advertisement.
Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Mizell, after spending several days with relatives in and near Cullman, left Wednesday afternoon for there home in Pine Level, Fla.
If you want to see the new things in Millinery and Suits, just go to D. T. Thompson’s Store. They have them in all styles and prices. advertisement.
E. B. Pepper, a good farmer and citizen of Hanceville, route four, was in the city Monday, paid us a visit and left the cash for his name to be added to our list.
CULLMAN R. 2 NEWS
Cullman, R. 2, Oct. 9.—J. R. Cole is recovering from a severe attack of erysipelas.
Mrs. Reinstalder is very much improved after her bruises from automobile accident.
Mrs. Wm. Ryle returned to Birmingham Saturday after an extended visit to her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hardy.
Mr. L. M. Brown, Mrs. Raymond Brown and Miss Elsie Brown visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Sibley returned to her home in Birmingham Friday after attending the Boschung-Sivley wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Adams visited Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cole Sunday afternoon.
Pauline, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Price, has been real sick.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Norris went to Boaz Sunday.
Harvey Chandler has come back to Cullman after working several weeks over southern portion of the state.
Mrs. Motley and daughter, In Mae, visited Mrs. J. R. Cole Friday afternoon.
John Motley visited J. R. Cole Sunday.
