Gay Holiday Parties Brighten City Festivities
Saturday evening opened the holiday season with several parties around town. J H Greene Jr F S Hunt Jr hosted an elegant Lyons Hotel banquet with an antique cutglass epergne and pink glass decorations. Tidwell Semmes staged a buffet at Morningside Court with a Santa Claus centerpiece. Newcomers’ Christmas dinner dance at Decatur Country Club showcased blue and white decor, gifts, snowman trim and Santa sleigh themes. Music and games followed the dinner, with dancing and group singing concluding the evening.
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Fannie Richardson
J. H. Greene Jr
F. S. Hunt Jr
Lyons Hotel
Santa
Decatur Country Club
Christmas on the organ memories in a family
A reminiscence about Christmas gatherings where relatives sang carols around the old organ. The tale recalls how the organ was replaced by a piano, then radio and television, yet the family spirit remained strong and tied to hymn singing.
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Zion
Personal greetings and visits across Huntsville region
Mrs. Gilbert White and Mrs. Ray Pepper visit Huntsville today. Mrs. S. J. Nethery Sr. of Belle Mina travels to Washington DC for an extended visit with daughter Mrs. Jack Martin and family. Miss Elizabeth Bradley of Birmingham stays with Mrs. Watt Bradley in Belle Mina. The two visit Nashville. Mrs. Dale Lawler and her Kentucky children Chuckie and Stevie visit Obe Collins and family in Greenbrier. The Collins host their other daughter Mrs. Weldell and E. Banks with son Ronnie while Mr. Banks serves overseas. Miss Patty Barry of Birmingham weekends with Miss Pollyanna Blackwell.
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S. J. Nethery Sr
Belle Mina
Washington, D. C
Jack Martin
Elizabeth Bradley
Birmingham
Watt Bradley
Nashville
Dale Lawler
Chuckie and
Stevie
Kentucky
Obe Collins
Greenbrier
Collins
Weldell. E. Banks
Ronnie
Mr. Banks
Revival of Family Singing Brings Joy to Modern Homes
The article reflects on how family singing revives childhood memories and strengthens family bonds during Christmas and Thanksgiving. It notes that while professional music can inspire, producing one’s own songs offers personal joy and lasting satisfaction beyond radio and television performances.
Collier White Vows In Priceville Church Ceremony
Miss Frances Anne Collier and Edgar Van White wed at Cave Springs Baptist Church in Priceville on November 26. The ceremony featured ivy background, June Bells, gladioli, and white pompons, with music by Mrs. Cecil Timberlake and Mrs. Fred Schlosser. The bride wore white satin and carried white orchids. maid of honor and bridesmaids wore pastel gowns. A reception followed in the church parlor with an aqua satin table and tiered bridal cake. The couple left for their wedding trip in a brown tweed suit.
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Edgar van White
Cave Springs Baptist Church
Priceville
Benny Ray Flack
Frances Anne Collier
Francis Alex Collier
Joseph Christopher White
Pricevile
Hafford Sharpe
Oregon
Cecil Timberlake
Fred Schlosser
Martha Collier
Jane
Norma Collier
Mable Houser
Lee Tucker
G. D. Sims
Falkville
C. K. Timberlake
Shower Honors Bride-Elect Jo Anne Collier at Tea
Mrs Charles Davidson Mrs Henry Davidson and Mrs Bennett Cox hosted a tea shower for Miss Jo Anne Collier bride elect Theron Drake at the home of Mrs H R Collier on Friday. White chrysanthemums and silver tableware set a formal tone with brick ice cream and themed cakes. Winners of contests were Miss Marilyn Pettit and Mrs J E Bartley. The honoree selected a chartreuse and white princess style dress with white carnations for a corsage.
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Charles Davidson
Henry Davidson
Huntsville
Bennett
Cox
H. R. Collier
Jo Anne Collier
Theron Drake
Marilyn Pettit
J. E. Bartley
Christmas party notices from local churches
The Rose Class of Central Baptist Church will host its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Lois Steenson’s home on 8th St Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Gifts will be exchanged. The Truth Seekers Bible Class at First Baptist will meet at Mrs. Roy Wymbs Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. with a Lottie Moon offering instead of gifts. Belle Mina Methodist WSCS plans an annual bazaar Thursday Dec 8 starting 11 a.m. Lunch, baked goods, crafts, and handmade items will be sold.
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Central Baptist Church
Lois Steenson
8Th St
Truth Seekers Bible
First Baptist Church
Roy Wymbs
Lottie Moon
WSCS
Belle Mina Methodist Church
Stephens DAR club meets for film and social at city dept
The Stephens Chapter of the DAR met Thursday at the Electric Department to view a film on Alabama Day. After the film the group gathered at Mrs. F. S. Hunt's home for a business and social session hosted by Mrs. Hunt and others. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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Stephens
DAR
Electric Department
Alabama
F. S. ‘Hunt
Charles C. Johnson
Hunt
A. J. Coleman
Henry Sigman
I. B. Schmidt
Wedding Preparations and Rehearsal Party Details
The article describes a forthcoming wedding with plans for travel to Oak St Decatur and attire including blouse, hat and gloves. It recounts a rehearsal party hosted November 25 by Mrs. David White on Jackson St with green and white decor and pale green candles. A bride’s luncheon at Lyons Hotel featured a white satin pathway and miniature bride and groom along with lilies of the valley and rice favors.
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Oak St
Decatur
David White
Jackson St
Alex Collier
J. C. White
Mollie
Ginger Sharpe
Joan Renneker
Jane
Norma Collier
Mable Houser
Lyons Hotel
Jim Guire
Indiana
Marriage on Staten Island Heirloom Ties
Lora accompanies Wade Tyler to his Staten Island home after nursing him from a Union soldier wound. She faces Wade’s mother Amanda and Jemmy while uncovering Wade’s past with Virginia and Morgan Channing. Amanda hints at Wade’s lingering love for Virginia and reveals family secrets as Lora contemplates a Christmas gown and a hopeful future.
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Lora
Wade Tyler
Staten Island
Wade
Amanda Tyler
Jemmy
Virginia
Amanda
Lorie
Morgan Channing
Tylers
Mrs. Channing
Serena’s
Mrs. Tyler
Martin
Morgan Ambrose
Morgan
Copper Heritage of Michigan's Upper Peninsula Dwindles
Michigan's Upper Peninsula once supplied half the world's copper now accounts for about four percent of U S domestic copper production. The article traces the decline from mining booms to current recovery efforts and regional economic impact.
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Michigan
Upper Peninsula
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