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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1963

Page

6

Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets at First Methodist

The general meeting convened in the First Methodist Church parlor with prayer led by president Mrs. Leroy McEntire Jr. Minutes were read by Mrs. James King and a baby certificates report by Mrs. William Spink. Circle counts: Carrell nine, Crafton seven, Stewart seven, Peach six. Carrell Circle organized the program and presented the Bethlehem pageant. church choir offered several carols.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Leroy McEntire Jr James King William Spink Carrell Crafton Stewart Peach Bethlehem

Personalities share brief holiday visits across towns

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Abernathy of Nashville visited Mrs. James Tolley in Belle Mina on route to Birmingham. Tolley recently returned from Chicago, while Jon Moores and wife spent a few days in Fayetteville with his parents. T. E. Drinkard of Falkville is hospitalized in Hartselle after a fall caused a broken shoulder and hip. The Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Smith and family of Falkville spent Thanksgiving with Birmingham relatives. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Gordon and others were also noted in town gatherings.

A. B. Abernathy Nashville James Tolley Belle Mina Birmingham Mrs Jon Moores Fayetteville, Tenn T. E. Drinkard Falkville Hartselle Hospital J. W. Smith

Goren on Bridge Dec 5 Lessons from a 4 Hearts Turn

In this Bridge column by Charles H. Goren a four heart bid leads to a costing risk when a trump finesse fails. The analysis shows South should have trusted the heart finesse to avoid dangerous crossruff and preserve declarer control, with clubs running once trumps are managed.

North East South West Squth South North West East Declarer

Hundred Year Old Ornaments To Decorate Christmas Tree

Cullman plans a Christmas show at the American Legion Home December 7 and 8. A centenarian tree from Cullman’s first holiday display will be decorated with old ornaments. The event features a Col John Cullmann sofa, German heritage items, and rooms honoring students from Sacre Heart College. Tickets at the door 1 to 9 30 p m Saturday and 1 to 6 30 p m Sunday with guests from nearby cities.

Cullman Gladys Bright American Legion Business and Professional Women’s Club of Col John Cullmann Business and Professional Women’s Club Children’s Sacre Heart American Legion Home Birmingham Huntsville Jasper Moulton Decatur Montgomery

Fruit Cake Baking Tips From Auburn Extension

Fruit cake long a holiday staple, with tips on planning ahead preparing fruits and nuts lining pans using various pan sizes, baking slowly to avoid a dry crust and aging. The article outlines paper lining methods water trays for moisture and wrapping after cooling, plus moisture checks.

Altrusa Club Holds Meeting With Mrs Auline McEntire

The Altrusa Club met with Mrs Auline McEntire and adjourned a brief business session led by president Mrs Edna Johnson. Members donated Salvation Army Christmas dolls and discussed a December 17 party at Mrs Ruby Nash home. Dr John G Kramer from University Center Huntsville spoke aided by color slides. he and Mrs Kramer have traveled Europe two summers totaling about six months. Refreshments followed for 13 members and three guests.

Altrusa Club Auline McEntire Edna Johnson Salvation Army Ruby Nash John G. Kramer University Center Huntsville Kramer Europe M. F. Hodges E. D. Berry

Belle of Louisville Collides With Car at Wharf

The Belle of Louisville, a sternwheeler used for Ohio River excursions, brushed a new car as its gangplank touched the vehicle while a woman hurrying to board the boat. The vessel is owned by Louisville and Jefferson County.

Louisville Jefferson County

Glazing Methods for Aged Cake with Fruit and Nuts

The article describes glaze preparation using equal parts corn syrup and water boiled five minutes, with oven setting of ten minutes to set the glaze. It notes aging and decor options, plus an alternative glaze using sugar and milk, brushing at intervals, and optional fruit and nut decorations. It also mentions honey as a glaze option and decorating ideas after aging.

City Beautification Program Boosts Civic Pride

Mr. Greenway explains HANDS, Homes and Neighborhood Development Sponsors, started in 1923 with Sears Foundation aims. HANDS supports education and community improvement with no strings, inviting civic groups and schools to join in beautification of entrances, downtown areas, and public buildings.

Greenway HANDS Sears Foundation Raleigh N.C Sears

Decatur to Join Sears HANDS Program

W C Greenway Sears public relations director and B R Chambers Sears manager met Decatur city officials and garden club representatives at Crescent Motel for a luncheon and discussed joining Sears HANDS program.

B. R. Chambers Sears W. C. Greenway Sears-Roebuck & Co Atlanta Robert E. Harris City Federation of Garden Clubs John Collier Garden Clubs of Alabama Central Garden Club Sears-Roebuck and Co Representa The Federated Garden Clubs Crescent Motel

Luncheon Hosted at Decatur Country Club by Mrs Coleman

Mrs J Lawson Eblen of Louisville Ky was hostess of a Tuesday luncheon in the Red Room at Decatur Country Club. Seven four seat tables featured red and silver Christmas trees, holly and tapers in silver holders. Place cards showed miniature Santa figures.

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F. P Goren Charles H. Goren le the Chicese Tribune Dorothy Over Auburn University Extension Service Auburn England Georgia Pennsylvania the Pipe and Tobacco 6Th Ave S.E Carrell Supply Lus Castello Pipes Italy Loewe Pipes Hilson Belgium Turkey Holland France Cash & Carry Belle OF Elberta Hale Haven J. H. Hale Arab Nursery Co., Inc Arab, Ala G.E T.V General Electric Buschs 2Nd Avenue S.E
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