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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1949

Page

6

WOMAN SOCIETY MEETING NOTES AT CENTRAL METHODIST

Several church groups are reported meeting across Huntsville. The Madonna Circle of Central Methodist met Monday night for prayer and a program on child importance, while the Presbyterian Women of the Church held a brief business session at First Presbyterian. Additional items include upcoming events at Trinity Baptist and Memorial Drive WSC S meetings, with announcements of youth activities and postponements.

Madonna Circle Central Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Central Methodist Church SiéeVen Jesus G. M. Davenport John Stewart Holmes Turner Orman Anderson Matthew Robert Hutson China Mary Smith Charles Clark Church of First Presbyterian Church Lloyd Lively Clifford Vaughan E. W. Fisher Stillman Training School Tuscaloosa Labor Day Helen Bynum Memorial Drive Womans Society of Christian Service M. H. Pettus G. ©. Maner John Woodruff L. H. Turney E. B. Hames C. H. Edwards D. S. Hurst C. H

Edwards Leads Inspiring Devotional At Meeting

More Eyebrows Now the Style Edwards brought an inspiring devotional based on portions of scripture from Luke 15. Mrs Thompson led in prayer after which the Watch word was repeated in unison to close the meeting. Hostesses served salad and iced drinks during the social period.

W I C s Central Methodist and Mizpah Chapter Notes

The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a meeting at Central Methodist with prayers, meditation on Burma, and reports on 1949 goals. Mizpah Chapter 19 of the Order of Eastern Star meets tonight at seven thirty in the Masonic Temple. Nearby social notes list a string of weekend visits and travels of local residents to Clearwater, Gatlinburg, Highlands, and other destinations, plus family news and illnesses.

Emblem Club Elks Club O.E.S Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Road to Fortune Quilt Pattern Ad by Laura Wheeler

Advertisement notes pattern "Road to Fortune" by Laura Wheeler with simple five piece pattern and charted directions. Encourages sending twenty cents to a Brooklyn NY address for pattern parts and details, plus a separate notice for a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book at fifteen cents.

Laura Wheeler Decatur Daily Flatbush Station Brooklyn N.Y

Dear Miss Dix on boys and keeping company

Dorothy Dix discusses why boys seem conceited, blaming male vanity and the way girls chase dates. She urges independence and standards for women, notes the impact of keeping company on equality, and warns about the harm of continual quarrels in marriages for children’s welfare. The piece ends with a note that Dorothy Dix cannot reply personally.

Miss Dix Sadie Dorothy DIX Dorothy Cox

Eyebrows as a Fashion Map of Feminine Beauty

A historical look at eyebrow styles shows long, narrow brows gave way to more robust shapes with curves matching facial features. The piece notes the shift from straight tweezing to gracefully arched lines, referencing past beauty norms and Webster’s definition of beauty while praising current fashions.

Personal notices from Florence and Daytona Beach travels

Mrs Lottie Stevenson and daughter Linda Lee and Mrs Elva Howell spent the weekend in Florence with Miss Pauline Darmer. Miss Judy Burleson vacationing at Daytona Beach. Linda Lee visiting relatives in Lawrenceburg Tennessee. Wanda and Jean Prater Ann Barrett Mrs Ethel Barrett Carl Prince Mahlon Hartselle Jr vacationing at Daytona Beach. Bonnie Park of Nashville spent weekend here. Clarice Lee returned to work after illness. Mr and Mrs Nagy and son Allan were mentioned in the notices.

Lottie Stevenson Linda Lee Elva Howell Florence Pauline Darmer Mr. and Mrs. Boster Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Wanda Jean Prater von Ann Barrett Ethel Barrett Carl Prince Mahlon Hartselle, Jr Daytona Beach, Florida Bonnie Park Nashville

Ministers Conference Draws Attendees From County and Huntsville

The Church of God hosted a two day ministers conference with solid turnout from nearby counties and Huntsville. Local families visited nearby services and a W M A meeting was planned for Aug 9 with a Korea relief bag to be packed. A Bible school starts Aug 5 for all children. Ira Arnold is constructing a new home on his lot.

Church of God Huntsville Karl Hough Decatur Sallie Hornbuckle Mountain Hardie Thomas Red Boiling Springs Minnie Stidger West Point Walter Vann Hough Mia Bell Seoul Korea Ira Arnold

Dear Miss Dix Advice Column About a 17 Year Old Marriage

A reader asks if she should leave her husband of ten years to end a loveless marriage and better raise their child. The reply notes many young brides lose interest by 25, warns that leaving often leads to regret, and says she lacks training for self support and would struggle financially with a child.

Dorothy Dix The Bell Syndicate, Inc Miss Dix

Anne Adams De Luxe Pattern 4858 Jr Miss Jumper Frock

Advertises pattern 4858 for Jr Miss sizes 11 13 15 17 18 with yardage details and contrast fabrics. Describes ease of use, fit testing, illustrated instructions, and 30 cents handling. includes address 23 West 17th St New York NY and promotion of Summer Pattern Book with travel wardrobe and a free shampoo smock pattern in the book. mentions 15 cents for ins book.

Anne Pattern Dept West 17Th St York Anne Adams

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