From the files of Oct. 31, 1929
Hamby’s Chapel News
Vinemont R. 2, Oct. 29.—Quite a number of young people attended the annual harp singing at Eva Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bonner, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Holmes, Mrs. Jasper Smith, Cleo Murphree, Ezell Bonner and others attended the quarterly meeting at Vinemont Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rogers of Cullman, spent the week end with John H. Holmes and family.
Clell King was the dinner guest of J. B. Holmes Sunday.
Mrs. Minnie Bonner left Friday to visit her mother in Mississippi, who is critically ill.
Clell King, Misses Oleta Griffin and Alberta Holmes attended a singing at Mr. Burks’ of Gold Ridge Sunday night.
J. B. Holmes, Pearl Harris, Ocie Morgan and Annie Harris attended preaching at Unity church Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Smith and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Johnson of North Vinemont.
Mrs. Viola Minor, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Minor and Mrs. Julia Barnett of near Bethel church, visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Evans Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith of Akron, Ohio, are visiting relatives in our burg.
Mrs. Emma Evans is on the sick list this week.
The many friends of W. A. Hale will be sorry to learn he had a stroke of paralysis Sunday morning and died Sunday night about eight o’clock. He leaves a wife and four children: Bal and Oscar Hale, Mrs. Lewis Eidson and Mrs. Lewis Moon and a host of relatives. He was laid to rest in Enon cemetery.
Pine Hill News
Cullman R. 5, Oct. 29.—Rev. J. C. Moody filled his regular appointment at this place Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Loyd, Mr. and Mrs. Gilford Cornelius and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Loyd of Gardendale, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Woods Sunday.
Mrs. D. D. Johnson visited relatives in Tarrant City last week, returning home Sunday.
Olen Whitaker will leave this week for Oklahoma, where he intends to make his future home.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Denson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Price of Jasper, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Price Sunday.
Miss Eva Bridges, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Wrank of Birmingham, visited relatives in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Lillie Woods and children were the dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Bridges Sunday.
The singing given by Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Johnson Sunday night was enjoyed by all present.
Our teacher, Mrs. McCormick, has arrived and ready to open school next Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Addison Bradford and Phil Ridgeway of Akron, Ohio, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ridgeway this week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Stanley visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ridgeway Sunday afternoon.
Earl Anderson, Wesley Thompson and Misses Elsie and Oma Blair attended the box supper at Vinemont Saturday night.
Arnold Bridges called on Miss Mamie Brown Saturday night.
Bees and Butterflies
Buell Weeks has gone to Akron, Ohio.
Men’s $1.25 Union Suits for 98c at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Rev. and Mrs. Hawkins spent Thursday in Birmingham.
Chief Estes and family motored to Birmingham Sunday.
Miss Leona Torrey has returned from a visit in Birmingham.
Ladies outing gowns, good quality, 85c at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
John Key of Birmingham, spent Sunday with friends in Cullman.
Girls and ladies all silk dresses for $5.95 at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Ben Donaldson of Fairview, was a business visitor to the city Thursday.
Flat Crepe, good quality, $1.00 per yard at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Mrs. Frank Karter spent last week end with friends and relatives in Decatur.
Good heavy blankets, large size, $1.69 pair at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Mrs. J. C. Norwood and son, Maurice, spent first of the week in Birmingham.
Ladies and misses Suede Gloves 50c to $1.00 pair at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Miss Katharine Gurley spent Sunday in Decatur as the guest of Mrs. S. J. Price.
Yard wide sheeting, good quality, 10c per yard at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Mrs. H. S. Wallace spent Sunday in Boaz and attended the Methodist conference.
Save money by buying children’s underwear at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Mrs. Agnes Morris of Birmingham, was the guest of her father, J. G. Imbusch, in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Pearson and baby daughter, Joy, of Jasper, spent Sunday in Cullman with friends.
Ladies silk hose with French and fancy heels for sale by O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Miss Louine Gibson, who has been visiting relatives in Birmingham for the past two weeks, returned home Sunday.
L. L. Thompson and Carse Biggers will open the duck hunting season with a hunt on Wilson lake the first day of the season.
All Leather Shoes, the kind that gives service, sold by O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Clarence Lotts’ daughter of Vinemont, who underwent an operation for appendicitis Tuesday is doing well in the Cullman hospital.
Little Miss Margaret Ann Wallace of Birmingham, is spending this week in Cullman as the guest of her cousin, Miss Louine Gibson.
Children’s, misses and ladies Jersey bloomers with silk rayon, 50c pair at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bland, Misses Doris and Iris Bland spent Sunday in Birmingham as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Burnham.
Louis Persall, an enterprising and genial young citizen of route one, left this week for Akron, Ohio, to work in the industrial city.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thompson and children of Steppville, spent Wednesday evening in the city as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Wallace.
Mr. and Mrs. Flemmon Weeks and family of Dayton, Ohio, have returned to their home after a weeks visit with relatives in Cullman.
Flannel Shirts, good quality, while they last at 98c at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Harold Hendrix, a student of the University of Alabama, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Hendrix near Simcoe.
W. F. Hamrick is seriously ill.
Dr. Dodson will attend the lecture of Dr. J. B. Youmans of Nashville on “Arthritis” next Thursday in Decatur.
Mrs. B. E. Thornton, son, Edward, and sister, Miss Reeder Regan, motor to Red Bay Saturday to visit their parents, returning home Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kempson and daughter, Miss Velma, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., spent Sunday in Cullman as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kempson.
Rain coats: Girls rain coats, the kind that will keep you dry at $3.75 at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hendrix, who have been making their home in Detroit, Mich., for the past several months, have returned to Simcoe to make their home.
Ladies Outing Pajamas, best quality at lowest prices at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
B. F. McLeroy, a good citizen and hustling farmer of route one, was a business visitor to our office while in the city Monday and left the cash for his name to be added to our list.
Children’s sweaters, large stock to select from, 95c and up at O. M. Fisher & Co. adv.
W. K. Bailey, a good citizen and farmer of Crane Hill, was in the city last Thursday on business, called into see us and left one fifty for his name to be added to our list.
M. M. Gregory, an excellent citizen and prosperous farmer of route two, was a business visitor to the city Friday, called in to see us and left the cash for his name to be added to our list.
H. W. Tucker, a splendid good citizen and prosperous farmer of Logan route one, was a visitor to the city Tuesday, paid our office a call and left one fifty for his name to be added to our list.
Miss Mattie Carter, Cullman county’s efficient Child Welfare superintendent, spent last week end in Tuscaloosa with Miss Nena McDuffie, Tuscaloosa county Child Welfare superintendent.
W. J. Collier, an excellent citizen and enterprising farmer of route one, was a business visitor to the city Tuesday, paid our office a visit and left one fifty for his name to be added to our list.
Joseph Humm, an excellent aged citizen and good farmer of route three, was a business visitor to our office while in town Saturday and handed us one fifty for a renewal of his subscription.
A. J. Reiehwein, a splendid citizen and hustling farmer of route one, honored us with a visit while in the city and left one fifty for the renewal of his subscription to the Tribune Saturday.
C. A. Harper, a good citizen and enterprising farmer of route nine, was a business visitor to the city Monday, paid us a visit and left the cash for the Tribune to become a weekly visitor to his home.
Walter Hogland, an enterprising farmer and excellent citizen of Hanceville route three, was a business visitor to the city Friday, called by to see us and left one fifty for a renewal of his subscription.
Farmers and merchants, store your cotton in the Cullman Warehouse, Inc., bonded under the United States Government Warehouse Act. Cheap insurance. Any bank in Cullman will loan you money on your warehouse receipts. adv.
S. H. Tucker, holding a good position in Akron, Ohio, who, with his family, are spending a few days on a visit with relatives in Cullman county, was a visitor to Cullman Tuesday, honored us with a visit and left one fifty for the Tribune to pay his home a weekly visit.
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Parker and two children of Akron, Ohio and Crawford and Ellis Burns of Nashville, Tenn., spent the week in the city with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Parker will also visit Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Harbison, at Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Mrs. Harbison is a sister of Mr. Parker.
Union Grove News
Holly Pond R. 1, Oct. 29.—Rev. Dobbs filled his regular appointment at this place Sunday and delivered an able sermon, taking for his text, this passage, “God Is Love.”
The singing Sunday afternoon was enjoyed by all who attended.
Edward Mann was the Sunday escort of Miss Minnie Shedd.
Mr. and Mrs. Almus Cox spent Saturday night with her sister, Mrs. Ora Belle Murphree.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunlap of near Cullman, were the guests of their mother, Mrs. Lula McGriff Saturday night.
Conrad Camp and little son were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Camp Sunday.
Earlis Noles, Miss Venie McGriff, Parker Martin and Miss Lois Easterwood motored to the singing Sunday afternoon.
Quite a number from this place attended the box supper at Eidson Chapel Saturday night.
Alvin Plunket, Misses Nellie Bailey and Bessie Noles attended the singing at Union Grove Sunday afternoon.
Vester John Lambert and Elvin Wade motored to the singing at this place Sunday afternoon.
Grady McGriff was the Saturday night escort of Miss Gladys Rigsby.
Mr. and Mrs. Almus Cox were the dinner guests of Mrs. M. S. Cox Sunday.
East Point News
Cullman R. 2, Oct. 29.—The preaching at this place was well attended Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Murphree and family spent the week end with friends and relatives at Eva.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Duke of near Vinemont, spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Eidson.
Mr. and Mrs. Casper Reese, Mr. and Mrs. John Nix were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Duke of Baldwin Sunday.
Mr. Norman and daughter, Gladys and Eunice Stisher of Welti, attended church here Sunday morning.
R. E. Yeager and family of Bolte, were the guests of Tom Yeager and family Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Herbert Ellis and little daughter, Zelma, are spending a few days with relatives at Fairview.
Mr. Hambrick of Boaz, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Norton Sunday.
Mrs. Lowell Weeks of Cullman, was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Easton Sparks Sunday.
Willis Sparks and daughter, Annie Belle, of Welti, attended preaching at this place Sunday.
Mrs. J. B. Yeager and Mrs. Tom Yeager were called to the bedside of their father, T. J. Willoughby, who is seriously ill at Warrior.
Mrs. Thomas Waldron and son, Carl, are visiting relatives at Bolte this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Earthel Miller and son, Dewey, were the guests of Mrs. S. B. Keller Sunday.
Mrs. T. N. Allen and sons of Cullman, were the guests of Mrs. J. B. Yeager and children Sunday afternoon.
Misses Velma and Iva Yeager, Mildred and Gladys Ruehl and Lee Yeager attended the singing at Welti Sunday evening.
Our Sunday school is improving nicely. Next Sunday is promotion day. Come and be with us in this service.
The musical entertainment given by Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Head Friday night was enjoyed by all.
Miss Jewel Yeager and Lewis Dye attended the singing at Welti Sunday afternoon.
Christian Endeavor was well attended Sunday night. Next Sunday night our subject will be: “The Body as God’s Temple.” Everyone is invited to be with us each Sunday evening at 6:30.
Lee Yeager and Lewis Keller are spending a few days at Warrior.
There will be a box supper at the church for the benefit of the church Saturday night, Nov. 2. Everyone has a special invitation. Boys come on with the money to get some good looking girl’s box. Remember the time and place.
Etha News
Cullman R. 5, Oct. 29.—Most everyone is done picking cotton and will soon be ready to begin gathering their corn.
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Veal and children were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. D. H. Phillips and Mr. Phillips Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Veal spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Panter.
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Overton and claimed for its victim, their little 5-day-old son. Its little body was laid to rest at this place Monday morning.
John A. Murphy and Miss Clara Hill surprised their many friends by getting married Sunday. We wish for them a long and happy life over the sea of matrimony.
Mr. and Mrs. Luby Veal and daughter, Mozell, spent Saturday night with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Veal.
Misses Annie Mae and Ruth Elrod, Myrtle and Carrie Johnston were out kodaking Sunday.
Our school at County Line will open at an early date with W. E. Smith as principal, Mrs. Almer Smith, assistant principal and Miss Opal Johnston.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Panter spent Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Veal and family.
Mrs. O. W. Phillips spent Sunday evening with her son, Mr. and Mrs. Dumas Phillips.
What’s the matter Welcome? Wake up and let’s hear from you.
Baldwin News
Cullman R. 4, Oct. 28.—Mrs. I. A. Moore and daughters visited Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bates and family Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shedd and son, Willard, spent Saturday night and Sunday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Kilpatrick and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kilpatrick, Herbert Kilpatrick and their mother, Mrs. A. J. Kilpatrick, spent Sunday at Trade with Mr. and Mrs. Davis and family.
Walter Weeks spent Sunday with Feltus Bates.
Mrs. I. A. Moore and daughters, Beatrice, Zella and Gertha, visited at Fairview Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Reese and Mr. and Mrs. John Nix of East Point, visited Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Duke and family Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Brady Creel are the proud parents of a baby girl.
Henry Graveman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hacker and family.
Lou Emma Moore, Tempest Bates and Garrett Grafton attended the singing at Ebenezer Sunday afternoon.
Joe Bilgere, Local Boy, Stars in Spring Hill-Mississippi Game
Joe Bilgere, Cullman boy, who is in college at Spring Hill, in Mobile this year and quarterback of the football team, was the star player in the game between Spring Hill and Mississippi college Saturday at Mobile.
Bilgere made a spectacular 64-yard run from his 36-yard line for a touch down, which was the second marker of the game for Spring Hill. The final score was Mississippi 6, Spring Hill 25.
Fairview Fair Was a Great Success This Fall
The District Fair at Fairview Surpassed All Previous Records in Attendance and Interests.
The Fairview District Fair, which was brought to a close on Saturday night, October 19th, was one of the most successful and profitable community or county fairs ever held in Cullman county.
The farm product exhibits were the equal of any displayed at any county fair in the state.
A big feature of the District Fair were community exhibits which were of special interest and highly pleasing to every one having the privilege to see the fine displays.
West Point community captured the first prize, $50.00. Holly Pond was a close second in capturing the second prize, $30.00. Mount View community captured the third prize, $20.00.
The Cullman county Jersey Calf Club Boys captured $40.00 in prizes on their fine Jersey calves.
In the contest between the Wilsonian Literary Society of Fairview won over the Irving Literary society of Fairview in the fair exhibit.
Feltus Mullins, the popular principal of Fairview school, is greatly pleased over the great success of the fair this season and especially with the hearty cooperation given by the people of the county in making the District Fair such a pleasing event as to far surpass all fairs yet held in the county.
