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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
3
A festive roundup highlights practical gift ideas including garters sewing bags and tie racks with shoes noted as highly useful. The piece underscores shoes as the most practical Xmas present and also mentions furs as a luxury option.
De Molay commandery number 14 K T meets tonight to confer the Red Cross degree on Sam M. Bowen of Athens. Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis of 7th Avenue West a daughter Mildred Inez.
Poem reflecting on awareness and care for others words on kindness and forgiveness. An ending note lists church notices and local social events with times and hosts at the Westminster S. S. Turkey Dinner and various club meetings.
A birthday party for Mrs. Geo Lester and daughter Doathy was held at Dr and Mrs H Weinberg home with a five o'clock dinner. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs J Block Mr and Mrs M Weber and daughter Mr and Mrs Chas Diamond and daughter Mr and Mrs M Diamond of Decatur Mrs Lester and Mr Miskin of TusCumbia Ala Many presents were received Elizabeth Town Ky visitor Miss Pearl Woodward of Miss Katherine Parsons weekend guest.
The Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church held its regular meeting on Monday afternoon. Officers elected were President Mrs S F Johnson First Vice Mrs W A Brown Second Vice Mrs GA Rogers Corresponding Secretary Mrs James A Duncan Recording Secretary Mrs Wilbur Green Treasurer Mrs W E Roper Superintendent of Publicity and Mission Study Mrs D D McGehee Superintendent of Supplies Mrs Z Trimble Local Treasurer Mrs Clyde Hendrix Agent for Missionary Voice Mrs Rufus Pearson.
The West Side Social Club met Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Camp. Four tables played progressive Rook won by Joseph Petty as Jervis Jones took the cut. A delightful repast followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jervis Jones and numerous local residents.
Rev JF Cornish suffers severe grippe attack. Dr D C Whitman of Mt Hope visits Decatur yesterday as guest of his brother E D Whitman. The American En voys slogan led by Henry Ford proclaims Peace at any Price, a concept the piece questions.
Christmas edition invites readers to share the special issue with friends and family. The front highlights seasonal features, local events, and holiday sales across town.
Turkey and birthday dinner to be hosted by Bible classes Miss Groenendyke and Mrs. Payne at Westminster Presbyterian Wassault building on Thursday December 9 from 5 30 to 9 p m. 35 cents a plate. Fancy holiday articles and fancy work sale begin at 2 o'clock.
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