Civitan Club Plots Football Plans for October 7 Game
The Civitan club's first of 52 pre anniversary meetings discusses Florence State Teachers College versus Howard College on October 7. Rev. O E Burton urged kindness and prayer, stressing the Bible and faith. Jo Hamilton, daughter of E G Hamilton, to compete in the Maid of Cotton contest Thursday night at Somerville road school.
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Civitan
Florence State Teachers College
Howard College
Birmingham
Joe Elliott
Dix Company
O.E. Burton
Eugene Chenault
Burton
Elmer Ange
Jo Hamilton
Civitan E. G
Somerville Road School
G. A. Girls Auxiliary Holds Monthly Meeting at Home
The G. A. girls auxiliary met Sunday afternoon at Mrs. James Tomlinson's home for their monthly gathering. Present were Frances Lindsey Linda Sims Julia Ann with next week's meeting at the Lyons hotel and a joint Civitan meeting at the Country club planned in two weeks. Reverend P. D. Wilson returned after illness. Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Parks will host Civitan softball players and wives Thursday. Guests included Reverend Lester Morris and Jack Lavender.
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James Tomlinson
Frances Lindsey
Linda Sims
Julia Ann
Lyons Hotel
Civitans
Country Club
P. D. Wilson
R. H. Parks
Civitan
Lester Morris
Jack Lavender
Revival at Church of Christ Extends Through Thursday
A revival at the Church of Christ continues with a large audience present at each service, stretching into Thursday night.
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Church of Christ
Local residents host visitors and new neighbors
Mrs Dorothy Sapp of Oakville was the Sunday supper guest of Miss Betty Stephenson. Mr and Mrs William Grant and son Barney of Sumter county visited his sister Mrs J H Rew Thursday. Friends of Mr and Mrs Carl Templenton welcome them to the community. They moved from Lawrence county and occupy an apartment in the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Sims.
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Dorothy Sapp
Oakville
Betty Stephenson
William Grant
Barney
Sumter County
J. H. Rew
Carl Templenton
Lawrence County
Dan Sims
Decatur Completes Modern High School On Schedule
Decatur’s new high school costing 1 062 000 is finished and the school board will take possession Monday morning. Forcum-James Company, on the ground since July 1949, completed the work. Walter Jackson, superintendent of schools, said the final inspection found little to be unsatisfactory and a one year guarantee covers later issues. Equipment totaling 100 000 is largely installed.
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Decatur
Decatur Board of Education
J. G. Estes
Walter Jackson
Raymond Sizemore
David Mosley
Curtis Herbert
M. E. Lee
Adam P. Howell
Forcum-James Company
Jackson
Shower Honors Miss McGlathery Ahead of Vernon Oden
Mrs Sammy Bryant Mrs Coss Woodard and Mrs J O Martin hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Clovis McGlathery bride elect of Vernon Oden Eva Alabama Saturday from three to five thirty in the home of Mrs Elkin Beasley. The living room featured gladioli dahlias and marigolds. Guest of honor wore a light blue formal with gardenia corsage while others wore black aqua or blue with assorted carnations and snapdragons.
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Sammy Bryant
Coss Woodard
J. O. Martin
Elkin Beasley
Mary Clovis McGlathery
Vernon Oden
Eva
Alabama
Miss McGlathery
Elkins Beasley
L. E. Oden
J. E. McGlathery
Andrew Oden
Eunice Oden
Falkville area events and medical center changes
The article notes a wedding reception with pink dahlias and roses, a guest list of numerous Falkville residents, and a large family reunion at the Junkins home in Vinemont. It also reports Falkville Medical Center being taken over by Dr. John Paul Puckett and Dr. R. D. Foster, who will run it full time with lab, X ray, operating and delivery facilities.
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Falkville Medical Center
John Paul Puckett
R. D. Foster
Puckett
Hartselle
University of Tennessee
Navy At
Long Beach
California Naval Hospital
Oceanside
Foster
Ashland
Kentucky
University of Louisville
Naval Hospitals
Auxiliary Ladies Meet and Plan September Legion Party
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held its regular Tuesday meeting led by president Mrs. Thomas Teague. They discussed new and old business and organized a party for September 2 at the members’ home.
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Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Thomas Teague
the Legion
Barn Belongs to Robert Summerford Cited in Falkville Storm
During the electrical storm in Falkville last Tuesday a barn belonging to Robert Summerford was affected. No injuries reported.
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Falkville
Robert Summerford
Denture Powder Promises Steady Teeth and Fresh Breath
Advertorial notes many denture wearers fear plate slips and embarrassment. It touts a powder that secures false teeth, prevents sour odor, and keeps dentures comfortable, recommending purchase at drug stores.
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Moulton Street
Falkville News
Howard W. Raines
Alabama City Methodist Church
Memorial Drive
Tered
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Tors
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Walter Junkins
Route One
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J. N. Hardin
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Joe
Jerry
Donnie
Spurgeon Junkins
Hobart Junkins
Horace Junkins
Tillford Junkins
Macon
Mississippi
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Auburn
Albert Davis
Peggy
Gadsden
Forest Junkins
Atlanta
Georgia
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Rudy Junkins
Alton Garnett
Mattie Francis
Hartwell Beasley
Lynda
Johnny Denson
James Gray
Jimmy
Moulton
Price Gray
Arthur White
Becky
Verdie Louise Alvis
H. L. Alvis
Thurman Yates
Detroit
T. N. Yates
Cullman
W. O. Wittman
Cooper King
Leighton
Bobby Summerford
Glenn Greer
Valdermosa Springs
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