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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1946

Page

6

Central Methodist Church Plans Christmas Services

The Central Methodist church schedules pre Christmas sermons by Rev. G M Davenport on The World Waiting For Christ and Wise Men Waiting for Christ. Christmas Day features a baptism at 10 50 with a sermon, a 5 PM pageant Let Us Adore Him, and 7 45 PM music by children and choir. A 7 30 AM Christmas praise service invites all, with toy and gift donations.

Central Methodist Church G. M. Davenport Augusta Bibb Selma

Christmas party at the Blackwell home hosts exchange gifts

Herman Free and Mrs. Blackwell assisted as hostess. The artfully decorated home featured red candles red berries evergreens and a bright Christmas tree. Members exchanged gifts played games and enjoyed Christmas dainties with guest Mrs. Floyd Harris.

Herman Free

Personal notices from Decatur area readers

Mrs. Jack Rowe remains ill at Decatur General Hospital after a week’s confinement. Local residents travel to Birmingham and nearby towns for visits and plans, including trips to Panama City and Ashville. Several pairs and families announce arrivals, departures, and visits, with service members on leave and travel plans to join loved ones.

Darrah Ewke Progressive Culture Club Jackson Street J. Y. Robb Wanda Harris Wheeler Area Girl Scout Council Jack Rowe Oak Street Decatur General Hospital John W. Jones Jones Sears Tommy Billy Panama City Fla Marvin Brock Dinsmore

Christ's Love Topic At BTU Meeting

The Woodland Mills BTU met Sunday evening with Mrs. Leroy Murphy leading singing and Miss Neldeen Black conducting prayer. The topic was Christ's Love For Us, with participants listed in adult and intermediate groups and Christmas program preparations under way. The Union will reconvene Sunday at six o clock.

Southside Baptist Sunday School John Wigins Price George Wells Woodland Mills B. T. U Leroy Murphy Neldeen Black Vester Miller Clyde Miller Grady Wray Col Jsins Colene Moore Christine Henderson Carrie Olden Billy Grady Hilda Russell Elaine Miller McCoy Wray Martha—Wray Norma Bales

Robin Hood Flour Gang Touring Morgan County for 15 Days

The Robin Hood flour sales drive tours Decatur and Morgan County for two weeks led by Abe Lincoln Garland Goodwin and Owen Pharr. The team from Southern Distributing Company, headed by Harry Lowther, aims to secure full retailer distribution as the Souths fastest selling flour.

Robin Hood Decatur Morgan County Abe” Lincoln Garland Goodwin Oween Pharr South Harry Lowther Southern Distributing Company Bank Street Alabama Dairy Products Co Lowther

Hartselle Fire Damages E. O. Russell Store

A Thursday afternoon blaze at the E. O. Russell store on Main Street Hartselle damaged feed stocks in the rear. Firemen quickly controlled the fire, preventing spread to adjacent stores, and the loss was insured. No injuries were reported.

E. O. Russel Main Street Hartselle Russell

Dear Miss Dix Advice Column Upbringing and Boundaries

Dorothy Dix advises a young mother overwhelmed by a in law intrusion and a tyrannical husband. The column counsels patience and boundary setting, emphasizing grandma care for infants and reinstating a wife’s personal freedom within marriage.

Miss DIX Olothy Darling Dorothy DIX

Patent leather shoes brittle in very cold weather

Advice warns that wearing patent leather shoes in extreme cold can cause the material to become brittle and crack. Owners are urged to opt for warmer footwear in icy conditions and avoid exposing patent leather to low temperatures for extended periods.

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