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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1949

Page

9

Frieda Roser Crowned Miss Alabama 1949

Frieda Roser, a 20 year old Birmingham Southern College junior majoring in voice, was named Miss Alabama 1949. The brunette mezzo soprano, five foot six and a half inches tall, will represent Alabama in the national pageant at Atlantic City. Alternate finalist is Carolyn Lowery of Tuscaloosa.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Frieda Roser Brunet Birmingham Southern College Roser Atlantic City Carolyn Lowery Tusfpaloosa, Ala

Athens News Items Highlights Local Events and People

Athens area news notes include Alabama Bar attendees George C. Johnson David A Patton Bruce Sherrill and W W Malone Sr Stee le McGrew recovering in Birmingham hospital Joe Money visits Athens Milton Johnsons new brick home nearing completion D L Rosenal and family at Monte Sano Mountain Ardmore prepares first fair Three Limestone Democrat editor R H Walker back at work Methodist Women district meeting draws hundreds Weather boosts cotton picking in ten days Miss Ehlma Miller named secretary Dr R B Lavender on vacation ongoing construction for Herman M Cole home

Athens Mobile Alabama Bar Association George C. Johnson David A. Patton Bruce Sherrill W. W. Malone Steele McGrew Alabama Courier Birmingham Joe Money Milton Johnson D. L. Rosenal, Jr Joy Jill Monte Sano Mountain Huntsville Salem Ardmore R. H. Walker Limestone Democrat Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church of North Alabama Ehlma Miller John R. Coffman Norman Puryear R. B. Lavender First Methodist Church Herman M. Cole

Hartselle News Mrs R B Puckett hosts Friday bridge party

Miss Jean Freeman and Mrs F lood Burks entertained Friday afternoon with a bridge party at Miss Freeman s home. The house glowed with summer blooms. High score stayed with Mrs Harold Parker and low with Mrs Arthur Howell. Bingo winners included Mrs M W Haisten, Mrs Jack Hoffhaus and Miss Beth Howell. An iced course followed for guests listed. The Woman s Society of Christian Service met Sunday with Center Springs Methodist ladies. about twenty members attended. The Methodist Youth Fellowship will be reorganized at a meeting Wednesday.

Jean Freeman Flood Burks Miss Freeman Harold Parker Arthur Howell M. W. Haisten Jack Hoffhaus Beth Howell Mesdames Macon Billy Don Mitchell Harold Orr Merrill Doss Roy Newman J. F. Stewart, Jr Howard Evans Carl Pattillo Russell Proctor Miss Beth Howell

Bettye McDaniel Hosts Intermediate Methodist Youth Party

The Intermediate Methodist Youth Fellowship enjoyed a Friday party with swimming at the pool followed by a roasted neihor at the McDaniel home. Attendees included Bettye McDaniel, Martha Jean Channell, Mae Frances Lyle, Anne Sample, Virginia Ann Johnson, Sarah Norwood, Louise Thrasher, Mavering Moore, Pat McDaniel, and others, plus counselor Don West and several Mrs. Pattillo, Harvell, and McDaniel family members.

Intermediate Methodist Bettye McDaniel McDaniel Martha Jean Channell Mae Frances Lyle Anne Sample Virginia Ann Johnson Sarah Norwood Louise Thrasher Maverine Moore Pat McDaniel Robert Peck Ralph Pattillo Frank Stewart Charles Ray Joe Thompson Bob Orr Don West W. V. Pattillo Jake Harvell John McDaniel

Local Heat Adds Comfort to Malone Circle Shops

Malone Circle districts Athens banks and several businesses including Max Almand's Flower Shop and Village Bar Restaurant are now air conditioned. Farm and residence property sales show little activity as buyers hesitate at high prices and sellers resist lower offers. Fall crop selling and new money are expected to revive activity. Municipal Swimming Pool will close next week before the city schools reopen on August 29. Dr J W Edmundson and James C Bennett return from vacation to Hot Springs Arkansas.

Malone Athens Max Almand J W. Edmundson James C. Bennett Hot Springs Arkansas

First Quarterly Conference Attended by Local W S C S Ladies

The women of the Women's Society of Christian Service attended the First Quarterly Conference at Gandy's Cove Methodist Church last week. Attendees included Mesdames W. V. Pattillo Cecil Johnson FE H Phillips R W Summerford Owen Lyle H M Betterton J F Stewart Sr Dan Harvey Mary Cunningham W E Proctor L H Houston M B Harrison H L Groover and Rev and Mrs J Clifton Draper.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Gandy’s Cove Methodist Church Mesdames W. V. Pattillo Cecil Johnson FE. H. Phillips R. W. Summerford Owen Lyle H. M. Betterton J. F. Stewart Dan Harvey Mary Cunningham W. E. Proctor L. H. Houston M. B. Harrison H. L. Groover J. Clifton Draper

Rotary Club Weekly Meeting Highlights Tuberculosis Talk

The Rotary Club meeting Tuesday noon featured F F Anderson on tuberculosis. He urged early case finding and noted X ray as the only positive identification. The annual picnic is set for Thursday afternoon August 25 at the high school football field, replacing next week's luncheon. guest Rev P C Scott of Lindale Texas attended.

Rotary Club Community Service F. F. Anderson P. C. Scott Lindale Texas

Wesleyan Guild Meets at Miss Phillips Home

The Wesleyan Guild gathered Monday night at Miss Sarah Phillips residence. After the ritual and business session Mrs. J. C. Draper led a mission study from the Newness of Life. Refreshments followed for members and guests Mrs. H. L. Groover Mrs. D. G. Channel Mrs. H. E. Phillips and Mrs. J. L. Miller of Bellamy.

Wesleyan Guild Sarah Phillips J. C. Draper H. L. Groover D. G. Channel H. E. Phillips J. L. Miller Bellamy

Pre School Conference Supports Morgan County Teachers

A week long pre school conference and workshop for Morgan County educators draws strong participation. Esteemed consultants aid teachers as Mrs. C K Parker chairs planning. lunch hosted by Band Mother's Club and PTA units. flowers donated for room beautification. Many local residents travel or return from visits, with births and hospital visits noted among families.

Morgan County C. K. Parker Mother’s Club P.T. A S. Flowers

Garden clubs conference includes noted consultants

Consultants aiding the conference are listed from various institutions and states. Names include Dr. Will Saunders, Dr. Hoyt Brock, Miss Fanny Schmitt, Dr. W. M. McCall, Frank Philpot, and Dr. W. L. Davis of the State Department of Education, Montgomery. Dr. R. E. Jaggers and Miss Vernice Trusedale of Florence State Teacher's College. Dr. Orville White of Peabody College. Miss Gladys Moses of Eva. and Dr. Walter Jackson of Ecatur.

Will F. Saunders Hoyt M. Brock Fanny Schmitt W. M. McCall Frank Philpot W. L. Davis State Department of Education Montgomery R. E. Jaggers Vernice Trusedale Florence State Teacher's College Orville White Peabody College Nashville, Tenn Gladys Moses Eva Walter Jackson Ecatur

Local entertainments and illnesses feature Hartselle week

A dutch barbecue at Mr and Mrs Newman’s honors Frank Philpot of Montgomery a Morgan County High School consultant. Iris Garden Club hosted by Mrs Norwood with bearded and Dutch iris talks. Scavenger hunt hosted by Misses Wasson and friends ends with refreshments. Medical and family notices list hospital stays tonsillectomy and visits across Hartselle area with multiple guests and travel notes.

Roy Newman Phil Wasson E. R. Roberts Leon Orr John Horton Ruth Thompson Evelyn Howell Newman Frank Philpot Montgomery Philpot Morgan County High School State Board of Education Jim Norwood John Grizzard Iris Garden Club Norwood Home Alton Butler Iris William Cost Stalyne Hardwick J. T. Weaver Joe Norwood E. R. Currier Martha Puckett Edwin Puckett Birmingham Hartselle Hospital Frank Walters Florence P. L. Wasson Joe McAbee Lloyd McAbee Rock Street Hartselle W. B. Booth Athens Earl P. Cook M. L. Brewer Hartselle 2 Evan Breeding Atlanta Ernest Ray Charles Cherie Chattanooga Tenn Rock City Ruby Falls Fort Payne Grady Rhinehart Bettie Seale Knathleeh Seale Lanett W. H. Lovelady Louise Roberson Somerville 2 J. W. McCall Iane McCall Decatur W. P. Roberts Y. A. McCall McCall Sarah Norwood Arthur Nixon Fanny Schmitt Lizzie Reed Penn Hugh Lovelady Rochester Minn Ollie Holder Carl Williams E. C. Williams Lottie White Rosebud Lexas Df. Stewart PP. W Barclift J. ©. Freeman, Jr Leo Barclift Haleyville Curtis Stroup Johnson's Chapel Decatur General Hospital Christine Hopper

Mrs Pearl Sheets Improves After Birmingham Operation

Friends report Mrs Pearl Sheets has recovered from a serious operation in a Birmingham hospital and is back in Hartselle. She plans four weeks at home before returning to Birmingham for a check up and will stay with her daughter Mrs Robert Jones and family once she leaves the hospital.

Pearl Sheets Birmingham Hartselle

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