Mrs. Eyster Hosts Bridal Tea for New Daughter
Mrs. Charles Eyster entertained at her Decatur home welcoming her new daughter in law Mrs. John Eyster to about 300 guests from Jasper Florence Huntsville Athens Scottsboro and Decatur. The event featured yellow chrysanthemums white bridal decor and elaborately set tea service as part of Decatur's wedding celebrations.
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Charles Eyster
John Eyster
Jasper
Florence
Huntsville
Athens
Scottsboro
Decatur
William Eyster
Buffet Supper In Courtland
Mr and Mrs Dan Gilchrist and Mr and Mrs James Blythe hosted a buffet supper at the Gilchrist home in Courtland on Thursday evening. Guests from Courtland Florence and Decatur attended. Bronze and yellow chrysanthemum decorations colored the event with many local residents among the attendees.
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Dan Gilchrist
James Blythe
Gilchrist
Courtland
Florence
Decatur
W. G. Gilchrist, Jr
Robert T. McWhorter
Tom Bowles Jr
R. W. Orr
Hill Ferguson Jr
B. M. Cornell
Yancey Hughes
New Zealand Papers and Population Figures
New Zealand has 33 daily newspapers with five exceeding 50 000 in circulation. The population of New Zealand is slightly over two million.
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New Zealand
Sunbeam Band Hosts Japanese Tea Party at Church
The Sunbeam Band of 16th Ave Church completed their mission study The Lantern and the Song with a Japanese tea party at the church this week. Mrs. Mitchell Williams presented a gift to Miss Melba Call on behalf of the children. Twenty seven children and four visitors enjoyed songs games.
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Sunbeam Band
16Th Ave
Mitchell Williams
Melba Call
Stella Smith
Ollie Street
Merle Hughes
Lamon Fuller
Williams
Miss Tommie Ann Eaton to Wed Bobby Russell
Announcement of the approaching marriage between Miss Tommie Ann Eaton and Bobby Russell of Nile Michigan. The ceremony is planned for December 15 with parents Mr and Mrs Tommy Eaton of 218 11th Ave NW and Mr and Mrs Leon Russell of 422 11th Ave SW named as families.
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Tommie Ann Eaton
Bobby Russell
Nile, Michy
Tommy Eaton
11Th Ave
Russell
Leon Russell
Hatton Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report
The Hatton Home Demonstration Club held its regular meeting Wednesday with president Mrs. H. L. Tipton presiding. A do it yourself demonstration was given by Mrs. Tipton in the absence of home agent Mrs. Ruby Looney who was in Chicago. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs. Jeffreys and Mrs. R. M. Landers.
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Hatton Home Demonstration Club
H. L. Tipton
Tipton
Ruby Looney
Chicago
Billy Green
Malcom Hurst
Jeffreys
William Thrasher
Hayes Boyd
R. M. Landers
Kalupian Class Christmas Party Hosted at Home
The Kalupian Class of First Baptist Church held a Christmas party last week at Mrs. Walter Sherrard's home. Gifts were exchanged with Mrs. D. E. Thomas assisting as Santa. Mrs. Sam McClure led the devotion and Mrs. S. E. Caudill directed the social program. Mrs. John Marcontell played piano as the group enjoyed games and carols.
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First Baptist Church
Walter Sherrard
D. E. Thomas
Santa
Sam McClure
S. E. Caudill
John Marcontell
Sherrard
First Baptist
WMS
Addie Cox
Carver Teague
Kathleen Manley
W. P. Reeves
Roberta Ryan
Benson Carrell
Bess Cartwright
B. P. Cartwright
Martha Gilliland
BWC
J. H. Lee
Centennial Circle
Cornelian Hotel
Central Methodist Wscs
Edwards
Raymond Parks
Jackson St. Clemens
Grizzard
D. L. Grizzard
5Th Ave
Hodgins
Alfred Hodgins
Brookmead Rd
Doris Clark
L. A. Neil
Central Methodist Guild
Decatur Music Club
C. J. Stedman
Woodland Ave
Westminster Presbyterian Guild
First Presbyterian Church
R. W. Orr
Hickory Hill Road
Ray Thomas
Jackson St
John Caddell
Somerville Rd
Lutie P. Shaw
Clifford Vaughan
14Th Ave
Tobacco Market in Richmond Sainted as World Leader
The article notes Richmond Virginia hosts the only sun cured tobacco market globally, highlighting its unique status and prominence in the industry.
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Richmond, Va
North Dakota Lignite Mines Produce Massive Coal Output
About 3 million tons of coal are produced annually from lignite mines in North Dakota, highlighting the region's role in fuel supply and energy production.
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North Dakota
Frances Miller to Wed Pvt Frank K Moorehead at Huntsville Church
Frances Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Miller of Huntsville will wed Pvt Frank K Moorehead son of Mr and Mrs Frank P Moorehead at Huntsville Park Church of Christ January 13. Miss Miller a Hazlewood High School graduate works at Redstone Arsenal while Moorehead a Butler High School graduate serves in the Marine Corps at Quantico Virginia.
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A. J. Miller
Huntsville
Town Creek
Frances Miller
Frank K. Moorehead
Frank P. Moorehead
Miss Miller
Hazlewood High School
Redstone Arsenal
Moorehead
Butler High School
Marine Corps
Quantico
Calendar for church groups lists Christmas events
The Young Homemakers Class of First Baptist meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Mrs. Sam Hall's home for a Christmas Carol exchange gifts. The W C T U Christmas party follows at Mrs. J T Nelson's Church Street home at 7 p.m. Co-hostesses are Miss Carrie Alexander and Mrs. A B Markham.
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First Baptist Church
Sam Hall
W.C.T.U
J. T. Nelson
Church Street
Carrie Alexander
A. B. Markham
Local Moves and Military Promotion Notices
Mr and Mrs W R Wallace moved to 711 2nd Ave SW. Their son James Kenneth Roan, promoted to Airman First Class, has served on Okinawa with the 313th Air Division for 20 months and will return to the States in March. Mr and Mrs B C Shelton and Mr and Mrs Maynard Layman visit Chattanooga with Barrett C Shelton Jr. Mrs J W Wyker Jr visited Birmingham on Friday, followed by Everett Pettey visitors to Birmingham.
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W. R. Wallace
2Nd Ave
Milford Roan
James Kenneth
Okinawa
313Th Air Division
States
B. C. Shelton
Maynard Layman
Chattanooga
Barrett C. Shelton Jr
Mrs. Everett Pettey
Birmingham
Raisin Production in 1955 Rises 30 Percent
United States raisin output increased by thirty percent in 1955, reflecting stronger orchard yields and demand. Production gains were noted across major growing states with higher processing rates and market activity.
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United States
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Ecatur
Seiak
Elgin
Hamilton
Bulova
Wadsworth
Nelson
Bank ST
Cherub
Shirey
2Nd Ave. S.E
Miss Ann Eaton
Bobby
Hatton HD Club
First Methodist Church
West Decatur
Sunshine Club
Martin A. Fleming
6Th Ave
N.W. Brockmeade
Lee Damsky
Martha Haygood
Raymord Lee
Zetomen Club
Rutledge Thomas
Seekers Bible Club
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Culture Club
Milton Norris
Gordon Drive
Mothers’ Study Club
Lyons Hotel
First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
F. P. Moorehead
Huntsville Park Church
Mattie Cox
Decatur General Hospital
Louis Argend
Houston
Tex
Andrew S. Jones
Mr. Jones
Andrew Jr
Danny
J. W. Wyker Jr
Hallmark
Ira
East Moulton St
China
Crystal Household Appliances
Pickens & Wright Hardware
Grant St
Gates
Ony
Vanity Fair
Artemis
Nelton Batiste
Berkshire and Hanes
Tommie
Tommiesets
Joxxon OY
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