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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1949

Page

8

Memorial Drive Methodist Women Spotlight Burma World Outlook

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Memorial Drive Methodist Church met to present the World Outlook program with theme Spreading His Light In Burma. Members discussed The Story Of The Sixth Of August, 1945 and shared a devotional, business, and a social hour with a farewell handkerchief shower for Mrs. A. L. Craig before circle two met at Mrs. McCulloch's home for another World Outlook program and similar activities.

Memorial Drive Woman's Society of Christian Service Memorial Drive Methodist Church J. B. Sheats B. E. Sheats R.L. Baker Burma M. H. Pettus 9Th Avenue West Circle Two Louis Turney Fred Schlosser Philpot A. L. Craig

Modest Maidens and Alathean Club Meet in Garden Socials

The article notes a Modest Maids event with Mrs E L Morgan speaking on Puerto Rico, displaying maps and crafts, and a new Auxiliary president Mrs W S Hunter. It then covers the Alathean Bible Class gathering at Mrs Charles Norwood’s home with prayers, a nominating committee, games, and a social hour. It ends with notices of upcoming Rose Garden and Apes Club picnics and a WSCS Zone Three meeting at Gandy's Cove Methodist church with reports on membership and the four point program Advance For Christ And His Church.

Ruth’ Rorex Frances Norton Evelyn Hagler Jimmie Davis James H. Crow, Jr Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial District Judge Crow D. J. Cordray Columbus Georgia Opal Eaton Hartselle Rachel Holladay Jonetta Dunnavant Lynnville Tennessee Ruth Flowers Pilot Club Decatur Bank Street E. L. Morgan Puerto Rico Morgan Erskine Chenault Walter Jackson Henry Davidson Elton Reeves James Tatum Grady Golden Golden Cedartown Decatur District Woman's Society of Christian Service Gandy's Cove Methodist Church Grace Hogan Christ L. L. McCulloch J. C. Draper Dinsmore Advance Christ and His Church Pattilo E. W. Corley

Marriage Advice From Dorothy Dix on Wives and Husbands

Dorothy Dix argues true marriage rests on fair play and teamwork. She advocates domestic arts for women to ensure self sufficiency and stable households, noting cooking and sewing as essential even for the wealthy or poor. She warns against marrying for money or status without love, stressing mutual duties and practical training for couples.

Miss Dix Dorothy DIX Johnny Aurst Sally

Personal notices from Hartselle amid leadership training

Mrs. Coleman Lott and Mrs. Pruitt Waites attend a leadership training school of the Home Demonstration represent the Austinville club in Hartselle. Mr. and Mrs. N W Birdsong and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith visit California to view son and brother Charles, a painter in Oakland.

Andrew Jones Sonny Danny Houston Texas Louis Argend Coleman Lott Pruitt Waites Hartselle Austinville N. W. Birdsong Bill Smith California Charles Oakland

Not Half Safe Arrid Deodorant Ad in 1949 Miami

Leona Fredericks of Miami promotes Arrid cream deodorant with Creamogen claiming 48 hour protection and skin safe formula. The ad assures no crystallization and offers a full refund if not satisfied, price 39 cents plus tax.

Miami Fla Leona Fredericks

Mrs Upshaw Dies in Eufaula Ala

Mrs H L Upshaw wife of The Eufaula Tribune editor and member of the state board of education died in Eufaula Alabama yesterday. She leaves a daughter Mrs Robert Kennedy of Eufaula and a sister Mrs N D Eubank of Atlanta. Funeral services were set for this afternoon.

Eufaula, Ala H. L. Upshaw Eufaula Tribune State Board of Education Upshaw Robert Kennedy Eufaula N. D. Eubank Atlanta

Lovoptix Eye Comfort Solution Ad

An advertisement touts Lovoptix for inflamed eyes and granulated eyelids offering quick relief. It claims to soothe tired itchy burning irritated eyes and includes an eye cup with purchase, citing 30 years of success and praise from thousands.

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