Pretty Hard To Deny a Brother Memoir Excerpt
A long excerpt blends a humorous narrative about a country observer and a dancing squirrel with reflections on belief and a past era. The text then shifts to a church meeting scene describing devotional activities and interlaced notices from the West Decatur Methodist Woman's Missionary Society and local auxiliaries.
Ninth Street Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Meeting
A regular meeting of the Missionary Society of Ninth Street Church was held this week at the church building. The session covered ongoing projects, missionary reports, and plans for future outreach. Members discussed fundraising and community service activities.
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Missionary Society of
Ninth Street
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Ses
Personal notices from area residents
Mr. and Mrs. Will Wyker and family will motor to Pulaski Tennessee to spend Thursday with her mother Mrs E R Sumpter. Miss Mary Louise Reed is ill at her home on East Moulton Street. Mr and Mrs John Moore of Campbells Station Tennessee have returned home after visiting their daughter Mrs J E Chappell. Mr and Mrs Alton Williams and Mr and Mrs Charles Woodward were in Florence this week for a short visit. Mrs John Chappell of Mt Pleasant Tennessee underwent a serious operation at Baughs infirmary but is now recovering at the home of her son and daughter Mr and Mrs J E Chappell on Prospect Drive. Mrs Robert Lee and son Jack of Birmingham are visiting her sister Mrs P H Sandlin.
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Will Wyker
Pulaski, Tenn
E. R. Sumpter
Mary Louise Reed
East Moulton Street
Alton Williams
Charles Woodward
Florence
John Chappell
Mt. Pleasant
Tenn
Baugh’s Infirmary
J. E. Chappell
Prospect Drive
Robert Lee
Jack
Birmingham
P. H. Sandlin
Mahlon Long
E. W. McLeod
Huntsville
Elizabeth McKenzie
W. E. Howe
Mrs. Howe
M. D. Newton
Merle Robert
Robert Barron Newton
M. M. Newton
T. T. Tidwell
W. L. Padgett
Oak Street
Mrs. M. Mobs
Atlanta, Ga
The Marry Go Round Wives Exchange Mirthful Musings
A witty column on wives exchange fantasies argues people choose partners for faults rather than virtues. It notes that living with all flaws is essential for happiness and includes numerous society notices of local residents visiting, traveling, and hosting guests in Ardmore Tennessee and Birmingham during the week.
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Paris
Reno
Lingerie collar and cuff finish highlights late Summer styles
The pattern 1998 frock features a square neckline and flare skirt in light fabrics such as plain voile, dimity, pique, canton crepe or rayon. Cushions of organdy or lawn trim the white to rose collars and cuffs. Sizes 14 to 40 offered with yardage details and simple instructions. Send fifteen cents for pattern and include name address number and size.
Advice to Girls From Nancy Lee on Education and Ambition
A sixteen year old asks whether to return to high school or attend night school to pursue stenography or bookkeeping. The guidance urges completing school, considers business college, and notes night study as a path after securing work. It emphasizes practical study and continued learning after entering the workforce.
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Nancy Lee
Business
Decatur Resident Verne Mae Scroggings Taken For Operation
A former Decatur resident identified as Verne Mae Scroggings was taken to Baugh's infirmary this morning for an operation. The report notes she will be remembered here as Verne Mae Scroggings.
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Decatur
Verne Mae Scroggings
Baugh’s Infirmary
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Legion’s Auxiliary Business Meeting
American Legion Auxiliary
Tennessee Valley Bank
Ruby Jones
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First Presbyterian Church
John W. Jones
Owen Watson
Winifred Black
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Morgan Pearson
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R. M. Buchanan
A. E. Stone
B. J. Owen
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C. W. Matheny
John Burke
New Orleans
Rutledge Thomas
Mrs. W. M. Voorhies
Baugh, Tenn
M. L. Patterson
A. Bernstein
M.S. Barnett
Fanny Cagle
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Marie and
Corinne Cagle
Paul Young and Nephew
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B. B. Cavnar
G. L. Dawkins
Z. K. Goode
Addie Goode
Mary Gargus
Eva Gargus
Box Cove
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H. K. Wiggins
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Edward Norwood
Robert George
Rela
Annie Grave Burden
Fort Valley, Ga
Rev. Newton
Nell Brindley
Hartselle
Miss Marveleen Brindley
Sonny Powell
Mrs
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Murray Dodd
Fourth Avenue West
Fred Stutz
Coral Gables, Fla
James H. Johnson
H. E. Dryden, Jr
Fayetteville, Tenn
Lucille Giles
Mrs. Bordeaux
Tat Oak Street
Lester Ryan
Hillsboro
Louise Anderson
W. J. Keith
Nashville, Tenn
T. C. Chandler
J. C. White
Hamilton
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B. B. Pickens
Tampa, Fla
Angus McGwier
Chattanooga
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Lewis C. Brown
Billy Wyker
Bailey Springs
Mgr
Edward Spurlock
Hazel Rickenbacker
Orangeburg
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C. E. Spurlock
Malcolm Beckham
A. C. Simmons
Louisville
Columbia, Tenn
Tom. Snodgrass
Charlotte, N. C
John Snodgrass
E. T. Rushing
Decatursville
Mr. Rushing
Jemima McCalla
Mrs. Nelley Pride
Tuscaloosa, Ala
Mrs. Davis Rox
Decatur Daily
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Our Book of Patterns
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