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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1952

Page

6

Spinsters Club Meeting and Engagement Luncheons Noted

Society notes report the Spinsters Club meeting at 7 30 tonight hosted by Miss Kathryn Wiley on Dacksor Street with a lavender gray two piece outfit as the honoree’s attire. Earlier gatherings at Finley Island and Lyons Hotel honored Miss Annie Sue Cain and Miss Marian Watson with luncheon tributes and gifts amid floral decor and pink candle centerpieces.

Miss Cain Barrett Shelton Maynard /Layman Lyons Hotel Maryleen Duncan Annie Sue Cain Mary Kay Schmidt Gene Brown Joyce Lee Billee Kimbrough Betty Ware Wyatt Margaret Ann Emens Charlotte Orr Suzanne Shelton Ann Layman Mimi Jones Rex Rankin W. J. Duncan III Marvin Penney Miss Duncan Martha Higdon Cornelian Hotel Marian Watson Fred M. Sittason Jr

Legion Auxiliary Supper Meeting Planned at Miss Ruby Dones

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday at 6 30 PM at Miss Ruby Dones home for a covered dish supper. All members are urged to attend and participate in the event.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Ruby Dones

Modest Maidens Meet at Neel Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Neel Methodist Church met Thursday at 1 30 pm with president Mrs Hollis Long in charge. Nine members answered roll call with three visitors present. Next meeting is set for September 4 at the church.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of Neel Methodist Church Hollis Long Jesus Jim Maddox Laddie McDonald Christian Resources Dessie Puckett Roy Roberts J. M. Copeland Clara Lemmonds J. H. Roberts

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Sivley At Home on Johnston Street

Miss Anne Sivley, popular bride elect, received two showers on August 22 at homes on Johnston Street. Mrs Candler Cain and Miss Marjorie Cain hosted a china shower with summer flowers, contests, and a prize presentation by Miss Maude Odom. A second miscellaneous shower at the O’Donnell home featured a miniature bridal mantel display and gifts from Central Methodist Church choir members.

Anne Sivley Candler Cain Marjorie Cain Johnston Street Maude Odom Edna Louise Jackson Sallye Bryan Central Methodist Church Arthur Nan Oscar Napps Leonard Moody Roy Hendrix James H. O'Donnell Sivley O'Donnell Arthur Nunn Lynn O'Donnell Barbara Napps

Personal notes from Decatur area residents spread across travels

Mrs. Frank Stevens returns to Birmingham after visiting Mrs. Cottingham who accompanies her home. Families from Decatur to Florence and Huntsville share visits, surgeries, graduations, and travel plans. Several relatives plan returns from Miami, Ponotoc Mississippi, and Corinth Mississippi. Miss Maryleen Duncan prepares for a Washington North Carolina trip.

Frank Stevens Birmingham C. D. Cottingham Cottingham Decatur

Watchtower Jehovahs Witnesses to Hold Birmingham Assembly

The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society will sponsor a three day Jehovahs Witnesses assembly in Birmingham at the Alabama State Fairgrounds from August 29 to 31. A public address by H E Miller of New York on World Unity is set for August 31 at 3 00 PM.

Watchtower Bible ,and Tract Society Jehovah's Witnesses Birmingham Alabama State Fairgrounds H. E. Miller New York Watchtower 2Nd Ave. North

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Spinsters Club Kathryn Wiley Dacksor Street D. Cottingham Carol Smith Redding Emens Finley Island Duncan Cain Miss Watson T. T. Buchanan F. M. Sittason Elect Ned Anderson Ed Uptain Gerald Feild Jean Gregg Carolyn Wade Higdon Flint Gregory Retha Gray Tapscott Nashville Reese Tapscott James A. Tapscott Yitea Tre Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Woodall’s Livley Demark R Egistere Ben Britnell Pontotoc Mississippi Mr. Britnell J. A. Walker Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital Florence Charles Hargrove Bobby Mrs Lee Deal Prospect Drive Gence J. J. McGuigan Huntsville Billy Walker Eliza Coffee Hspital P. H. Sandling Sr Miami Florida Tullahoma Tennessee Patrick Sandlin Sarah Scott Mrs. Judson Hawthorne Seventh Avenue Southeast Bill Green Jackson Alice Smith Camp McDowell Walker County Helen Poole Ted Poole Bridgeport Alabama Marcus Long Ellea Terry Bennie Stovall O. M. Roberts Pat Roberts Athens Laura Roberts Kate Oakes Auburn P.I Verna Roberts Miss Roberts Osmond Harrison U. S. Naval Base Norfolk Virginia Tuscumbia Nathan Graham B. H. McBride Sr Buena Vista Circle Shirey McBride E. C.kinney of Cullman R. F. South H. L. Ogle James M. McDaniel Janice and Lynn Franklin, West Virginia Paul Sprayberry Mr. Sprayberry Washington North Carolina Don's Floor Service Don Williams H. Leon Reeves 8Th Ave M. Uebelacker Mt. Vernon, N. Y Soae Lydia Pinkham Pinkham MAN Capitol Eighth “Avenue Tenn R.F.D Mid-South Cahaba Thomason Coal Co Railroad and Cherry Sts THE Radio Shack Hwy Lafayette St George Perry RADIO SHACK Youngstown Wesleyan Service Guild Austinville Methodist Church Methodist School of Missions W. E. Duncan Webster McLeod New York City E. W. McLeod Cecil Gray Juanita and Vida Pensacola, Florida E. L. Thompson Sr Ruby Sandlin the Daily John W. Sandlin Miss Sandlin Tom Willingham Tommy Ray D. P. Cartwright Ferry Street Montgomery Mr. Willingham L and N Railroad Ray Baker Hartselle Cleopatra Mark Antony BANK Francis West Point Princess UMP Neal Stephenson Austinville Percon James L. Rankin Insurance—Bonds State National Ranor Jean .M. Snow Gor St. Selma Mynelle Fall Mynette
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