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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1948

Page

8

Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Social Evening In Mooreville

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority entertained members and guests with a stew supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Ned Anderson in Mooreville on Friday at seven thirty. Guests included Betty Simmons and Gerald Field and other area residents. The First Division Highway Department held a barbecue for 135 employees at the Joe Wheeler Highway office with talks on Civil Rights by Senator Noble Russell and Judge T C Almon.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ned Anderson Mooresville Brunswick Mary Jean Sittason Maurice Meadows Marguerite South John Hamilton Libby Motes Howard Johnson E. W. Strother, III Virginia Gilliam Butler Hine Ruth McCulloch James Holliman Katherine Thompson Warren Draper Louise Kelley Jack Inman Deland Florida Betty Lile Bobby Ellis Betty Hunter Bob Newsome Mary Williams Billy Steed Betty Simmons Gerald Field Margaret Ann Yarbrough David Wiley D. H. Easter Geraldine Burleson Billy Hine Betty Jane First Division Highway Department Joe Wheeler G. H. Grisham George Phillips Bureau of Maintenance and Equipment Montgomery Grady Singleton T. C. Almon Noble Russell Norman Harris Roy Fite, Jr Jimmy Fite Jack Fite H. D. Barnum Representative Harris O. J. Shepard

Visiting families listed in Alabama and Florida personals

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Majors, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Jacoway, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Edmondson of Fort Payne Alabama and H Clay Jacoway with daughters of Petersburg Florida visit relatives in Florence Alabama and Mr. and Mrs. O S White and daughter Linda Lee of Florence.

Charles. Majors John A. Jacoway Tom Edmondson Fort Payne Alabama H. Clay Jacoway Petersburg Floriia Hicks Jacoway Tallahassee Florida T. H. Jacoway Gainesville O. S. White Linda Lee Florence

Friction and Ice Cube Tips for a Clear Complexion

Beauticians favor cold water finishes after face washing as a skin tonic and pore tamer. Ice cube friction may improve circulation, reduce oil, and help prevent acne by keeping pores tight. Use soaps and meals sparingly, apply witch hazel after washing, and maintain a diet rich in vegetables and water for better skin.

Beauticians

Local residents share visits and travels across states

The community notes numerous trips and greetings including Mrs Riethmaier recovering from tonsillectomy, J B Boggs at Church Street, and visits by Miss Mary Evelyn Yarbrough and Miss Jean Alexander. Families from Decatur, Florence, Evansville, Houston, Dallas, Detroit, Birmingham, and Memphis are mentioned with summer getaways and stays at relatives’ homes.

Wilcox County Frank Roberson Cliff Terrix Mary Jackson Beck Hatton Moulton Sue K. Irwin J. C Irwin Birmingham Chas Bragg O. R. Harris Memphis John Hardin

Rainbow Garden Club Chartered In Hartselle

The Rainbow Garden Club is chartered with 25 members. Officers for the coming year are Merrill W. Doss, president. Leeman Gibson, vice president. R. J. Rae, secretary. M. W. Haisten, treasurer. Regular meetings are the second Tuesday monthly, next at Mrs. Rae’s home on September 14. The club federates with the Garden Club of Alabama.

Rainbow Garden Club Robert Perry Merrill W. Doss Leeman Gibson R. J. Rae M. W. Haisten Garden Club Alaama

Officers Elected By Moulton Baptist Circle

The Business Women's Circle of the Baptist church elected officers for the coming year at a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. Dana Bailey. New roles include Parker as president and Clarence as vice president, with Phil Wasson as program chairman. Members were urged to donate clothing for Foreign Baptist Relief and hear reports on Latin American missionary work.

Business Women’s Circle of the Baptist Church Dana Bailey S. L. Sherrill C. K. Parker Clarence Phil Wasson Dana Bailey See-Treas Latin America Clarence Pettey Sam Minor Blunt Landers H. B. Thornhill J. P. Simpson

Crops Excellent Across Routes During Texas New Mexico Trip

The McWhorters and Hendricks report crops wonderful everywhere on returning from a Texas and New Mexico trip via Memphis Little Rock and Hot Springs. They visited Waxahatche and Carlsbad Caverns describing the scene as indescribable. Willis B Boyles is en route home for burial after dying in France in 1944.

W. H. McWhorter Harvey Hendricks Texas New Mexico J. E. McWhorter Waxahatche Carlsbad Memphis Little Rock Hot Springs Wert Willis B. Boyles France Margaret M. Boyles Annie Margaret Mount Hope Henry

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Beta Sigma Phi Screws Opelika Billy Lyle Paul Blackwell Paul Yarbrough Billy Bowden Fred Sittason Caddell: Drug CO SEARS Imperior America E. E. Forbes « Sons Piano Company Second Avenue Helen-Foleett Frances Denney J. B. Boggs Church Street W. M. Riethmaier E. L. Thompson, Jr The Smoky Mountains Clarence David Lalmon Clarence Ey. Id. Jr Decatur H. J. Wenzell Pontiac Michigan A. J. Hartwig Roy C. Black Houston R. L. Johnson Mary Evelyn Yarbrough State National Bank Jean Alexander Miss Alexander L. G. Thompson Evansville Indiana Prospect Tennessee L. C. Fogg Fogg Clark Galey Eva Daley Fuller Dallas J. H. Branum Miss Joy Bolin Mrs Sam Bolin Auburndale Hubert Sandusky Gilbert Ford Daytona Beach, Florida H. A. Golden Woodrow Golden Detroit Buck Landers Carol George Vinson Daytona Beach Corinne Joe Brown Decatur Clinic Annex Brown Deane Glass Eugene Fry Pat John W. Sandlin Albert Schrickel Arlington Elmer Bradley Chicago Ilinois Gordon Jones W. K. Littlefield Gordon Drive Nona Gene Morrow William Morrow Anniston Miss Nona Morrow Ferry Street R. T. Harris McMasters Finley Island Country Club Road Allen Acher Tuscaloosa Frndy Harvey Pride Atlanta Georgia W. J. Duncan, III Molly Jackson Charles H. Eyster Washington, D. C New York City A. J. Coleman O. K. Hackley Miami Bessie Speake Richard Parr Comer Ezell Shelbyville Skeggs Crawford Mrs. R. Harris McMasters Cabin Hartselle Opal C. Stewart Dorothy Susan Bill Myrtle Beach S. C H. D. Cannon Columbus L. S. Echols Lee Garrett Lula Lindsey Geo. Randolph Glenn Mitchell Hewlett Roan Billie Hartselle ARIES Taurus Gemini Leto VIRGO Air Mi Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Betl Syndicate, Inc Aquarius Walter F. McCleskey John F. McCleskey Moulton 2 Highsmith Funeral Home of Miss Hurst Jean Hurst Felton Dutton J. I. Gibson Neal Montgomery Thrasher Terry's Mrs. Mont Gomery Terry’s Vernon Persall Oklahoma J-D Byars Lawrence County Moulton News Don’s Floor Service Don Williams Moore’s Beauty Shop Dillehay Grant Taylor’s Beauty Shop Grant ST. and Second Ave Emporium Goidel John W. Sandlin & Son CO 2Nd Avenue Walther Imperium
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