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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
7
Excerpted verses invite angels to praise the birth of the Messiah The hymn references shepherds watching over their flocks by night and proclaims God with man now dwelling in the newborn king
Century Magazine quotes reflect evolving Christmas meaning as belief broadens beyond strict superstition. Local notes cover a club meeting on science topics including Radium, Aluminum, and Monel Metal with music, a social contest, and a Christmas party planned with the Fifth Avenue Rock Club.
Charming hostess Mrs. 8S. P. Pryor presided at Thursday’s Inter Se Club gathering. One guest, Mrs. E. A. Edwards, attended in the president’s absence with vice president Mrs. Vi. E. McCluskey taking the chair and roll call noting names and sketches of metals.
Miss Helen Rauschenberg a University of Alabama freshman, elected to the Chi Delta Phi national literary sorority for writing ability. She has held Freshman R. W. C. A. cabinet and served on the League of Women Voters executive board. Nebraska Sweetheart Lucille Carothers of Falls City chosen by male students at the University of Nebraska.
Helen Turner of Decatur tabbed most popular at Woman's College Montgomery in the annual Who's Who contest. Frances Davis of Charleston and Miss Eugenia Carter of Guntersville win several other honors among seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen.
Mrs Clyde Hendrix and Mrs F H Pointer motored to Birmingham and spent Thursday. Mrs H D Greer and Mrs John Bragg motored to Birmingham to visit relatives. Mrs Charles Blackard nee Mary Frances Blair of Nashville is the house guest of her sister Mrs E M Chenault and Mrs E E Dickerson and children leave for Birmingham to make their future home. SE is a Mr and Mrs Ross Malone of Roswell New Mexico visiting their mother Mrs P S Malone. Mrs Pryor MecRee spent Thursday with her parents Dr and Mrs Russell in Florette. Mr and Mrs S H Malone Mrs W M Bailey and Mrs Robert R Banks are in Huntsville for the day. Mrs Harry Malone is in Huntsville spending a day with her mother Mrs W Bean.
St. John's Lutheran Bloomfield observed the 25th anniversary of Rev. F W Weidmann and the 50th anniversary of his father Rev F C Weidmann with a devotional service. Newark District ministers led the ceremony with guests from New York and Yonkers. Messages from former congregations and special music accompanied a social hour as the clergy and friends expressed congratulations.
Children Marjory Thomas and Baby Joe joined Mr. and Mrs. Solomon of Birmingham to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with their sister and brother Mr. and Mrs. Carter of Pulaski. They were joined by niece Mrs. Shelton and her son Billy Jr. Little Marjory Guschke is improving after a short illness. Mrs. Chenault and son Sydney returned from a visit to relatives in Nashville. Ann Claire Carlisle remains ill with malarial flu at Canal Street home.
Citizens of Decatur and Morgan County show strong interest in completing the highway from Decatur to Athens Limestone County capital. Col Woolsey Finnell state highway director has been petitioned by A M McConnell Limestone probate judge to use federal highway funds to pave the remaining 8 61 miles between Decatur and Athens. The petition is under consideration and favorable action is expected. When finished a paved route will extend from Chicago to Montgomery.
Physicals for students at Fiat White School and Cedar Lake Negro School conducted today by County Health Officer Dr H C McRee and Mrs G L Corbett. Officials expect exams to wrap in all schools by next week.
A marriage license was issued to Elbert Beasley Cobb and Miss Cissie Virginia Lawrence of Falkville Route 1.
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