First Methodist pastor named in Who's Who
The First Methodist church celebrates Rev J C Draper being selected for Who's Who In Methodism of Today with a biography in the 1950 volume. Church members note his outstanding leadership and honor his achievements. The Women's Society of Christian Service held its monthly meeting in Mrs L Houston's home with plans for Christmas gift baskets and Kids Day toy donations. A local Christian Social Relations fund was started, and remarks honored Rev Aldridge's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
J. Cheton Draper
Rev. Draper
Woman's Society of Christian Service
L. Houston
W. Groover
Wietces
F. K. Alldridge
Hev. Alldridge
J. Clifton Draper
Travis Lee Mayes Receives Autographed Photo From General Kennedy
Mas ter Travis Lee Mayes of Town Creek, age 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Mayes, is cheered by receiving an autographed photograph from General George C. Kennedy, WW II air hero and Maxwell Field commander, greeting him at Courtland air base last month during a monument unveiling. Mayes, disabled at six from a hip injury, attends Courtland junior high and dreams of singing and playing guitar like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Travis Lee Mayes
Ollie Mayes
Town Creek 2
Travis Lee
George C. Kennedy
Maxwell Field
Air University
Courtland Air ‘Base
Kenney
Courtland
Decatur
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Birmingham
St. Vincent's
Gene Autry
Roy Rogers
Church Night Brings MYF Fellowship and Games
Monday night the Methodist Youth Fellowship hosted Church Night in the church basement. J C Draper Jr led recreation while WSCS ladies provided hot chocolate and cookies. A collection was taken for the MYF project to build a bulletin board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
J. C. Draper Jr
WSCS
MYF
Mayor Reports City Progress At Rotary Luncheon
Mayor John O. Burleson spoke at the Rotary Club noon meeting, detailing the city’s gains over the past year including water supply, electric equipment, street care, and a police patrol car. Attendee prize went to Cecil J. Johnson. visitors included Frank Yancy A M Smith and S A Griggs of Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Burleson
Rotary Club
Burleson
Wand
Cecil J. Johnson
Meet at Hodges Home Woman's Missionary Society
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. J. P. Hodges's home. Mrs. F. L. Crow led a devotional, with President Mrs. C. R. Hood and helpers presenting the lesson from the study book. Mrs. E. A. Oden attended, and a social hour with refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
J. P. Hodges
F. L. Crow
C. R. Hood
A. C. McClanahan
W. A. McClanahan
E. A. Oden
Plans for Baptist Church Christmas Party Held
The Baptist church held its monthly business meeting Monday afternoon with Mrs. L. R. Palmer presiding. Officers reported, and Mrs. S. L. Sherrill noted that all young people's organizations completed their week of prayer for foreign missions. A Christmas party was planned for Mrs. R. A. Payne's home on Monday, December 19. Annie Young led a devotional on Faith from Hebrews. the meeting closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
L. R. Palmer
S. L. Sherrill
R. A. Payne
Annie
Personal Notices Highlight Local Weekend Visits and Illnesses
Fort Payne and Nashville visitors share weekends with relatives across towns including Birmingham and Cullman. Notables include Mr and Mrs C E Cook with daughters, Mr and Mrs J A Campbell, Mrs L C Pattillo and Nancy, Miss Josephine Puckett, Dr Paul Gook, Rev J Clifton Draper, Rev F L Alldridge’s improving health, Mrs F L Brannon, Mrs J E Stone Jr to Lindale Texas, Mrs Meeda Tinsley recuperating, and Miss Bertha Lee’s partial recovery after illness. A hospital admission for Kk E Slate is noted with upcoming surgery at St Vincent's in Birmingham.
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C.E. Cook
Fort Payne
Cook
J. E. Freeman
J. A. Campbell
Madison
Paul Campbell
Campbell
L. C. Pattillo
Nancy
Birmingham
Josephine Puckett
Nashville
Tenn
Josie Puckett
Paul Gook
Fayette
J. Clifton Draper
F. L. Alldridge
F. L. Brannon
Richard City
J. O Stephenson
J. H. Harvey
Cullman
Rev
P. C. Scott
Meeda Tinsley
Highland Baptist Hospital
James Howell Stephenson
C. R. Hood
John T. Cooper
Frank Bean
Becky
Millard
Bar
Bertha Lee
Kk. E. Slate
St Vincent's Hospital
Great Smoky Park Rich in Native Trees Along Border
The Great Smoky mining National Park on the North Carolina Tennessee border hosts more species of native trees than all of Europe, highlighting its exceptional botanical diversity and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Smoky Mining National Park
North Carolina- Tennessee
Europe
Americans Use About A Dozen Light Bulbs Per Capita
The statement notes that Americans consume roughly twelve electric light bulbs per person each year. It highlights consumer usage patterns and potential implications for energy efficiency and waste, without detailing sources or regional variations.
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Hartselle
Puckett
Draper Fen
L. Cain
Mansion House
Lus
Olcaturs
Fienline Co
Courtland Junior High School
Coy Breedlove
Billy Joe Ward
Ruby Owens
Betty Burnett
Frank T. Smith
Marrella Matkin
Ira Puckett
H. A. Byford
Route 1
Somerville
Virginia Wing
Sarah Wright
Foreign Missions
June Long
Kid's Day Committee
John D. Tolleson
Ray Howell
Margaret Stephenson
Joette Drake
Parent Teacher Association of the Grammar School
Guy Roberts
Beth Howell
D. D. Lindsey
Lindsey
Claude Lavender
R. J. Rea
Guy Pgabo
E. L. Drinkard
Wallace Sims
E. R. Roberts
Lockwood
Morgan County High School Glee Club
J. C. Harding
H. E. Orr
R. J
Rea
Edd Summers
Hartselle Hospital
Billy Stephenson
Margaret Elizabeth
A.G. Owens
Vinemont
Brennan Wade
Monte Lazelle
Calvin Winten
A.son
N. C. Thrasher
T. A. Price
Robert Brewer
J. W. Reynolds
Soronte
W.T. Grant CO
Second Ave
Hodges
North Alabama
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