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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1946

Page

5

Dinner Party Honors Miss Houser and Mr Strother

Social notes describe a Saturday night dinner hosted by Sidney Chenault for Miss Lillian Houser and Mr E W Strother ahead of their December 21 wedding at Central Baptist Church. Guests included family, close friends, and the couple enjoyed a buffet with a playful wedding trip tableau.

Miss Houser MR. Strother Sidney Chenault Lillian Houser E. W. Strother Central Baptist Church Chenault Erskine Chenault Sherman Street A. J., Houser SFAG Blackwell Paul Brown Jr Sidney Blackwell Arbara Hale Roy Fitch Jr Line Street Santa Mr.Brown Mr. Blackwell Messrs Bill Sears Jimmy Adcock Clifford Smith Harold Smith Oeril Jack McLaughlin Bobghlin W. J. Duncan III Earl Alverson Ed Harrson Roy Fite Jr Jack Fite Jim Fite Withers Peebles Jr Jack Rowe Ben Rowe George Harbin Fayetteville Tenn Mattie Gray Addie Crab Marion Preston Herbert Ray Beatrice Ray Huntsville Carl Harrison Barbara Ann Birmingham Jim Price Jim Hampton Sally Berryhill

First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Circles Hold December Meetings

December meetings of the First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary circles report hostesses Mrs. Loyd Lively Circle One with guest Mrs. D C Shaw, devotions by Mrs J F Graham, Survey study led by Mrs A J Coleman, and letters from Rev Cummings missionary to Korea. Circle Two at Mrs J W Clapton's with Isaiah study by Mrs Wilson Orr and Survey review by Mrs W P Dozier. Circle Three at Mrs Gardner Pride's with co-hostesses Mrs Thomas J Hendri and Mrs William Voorhies, devotional and Survey review by Mrs E W McLeod. Refreshments served after each session.

First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Loyd Lively Circle One D. C. Shaw J. F. Graham A. J. Coleman Estelle Baker Cummings Korea J. W. Clapton Circle Two Isaiah Wilson Orr W. P. Dozier Mesdames Gardner Pride Thomas J. Hendri Circle Three

Miss Mary Penn in Decatur General Hospital

Local personals note Miss Mary Penn underwent surgery last weekend at Decatur General Hospital. Other items include Miss Elizabeth Jones returning home to Murray Kentucky after visits here and plans to rejoin Red Cross overseas service.

Mary Penn Decatur General Hospital Elizabeth Jones Murray Miss Jones Joe Wheeler School Red Cross Howard W. Johnson City Park

Timing Is Everything in Households and Careers, Says Dorothy Dix

Dorothy Dix argues that timing dictates happiness and success in work and in domestic life. She highlights punctuality, seizing opportunities, finishing tasks, and choosing the right moment to speak to prevent conflict and even divorce.

Offi Cat Offi Cat A Lesson On Expensive Furnishings

A humorous tale contrasts Sam buying furniture on installment with Max who resents the cost. Lessons about starting from where you are and seizing opportunities appear as Sam brags about expenses while a salesman jokes about hotel bills and a flirtatious actress image emerges.

Sam Max

Timing of News and Truth in Everyday Life

The writer argues there is a proper moment to share bad news or unpleasant facts and a separate time to praise or protect. revealing harsh truths after softening statements can prevent harm and preserve harmony. It urges thoughtful timing in couples and daily honesty.

Padsha Orothy Sally Acman

Witty Exchange Sparks Laughs In Local Theater Sketch

The scene features a quirky exchange about judgment and experience as a rocket is launched and lands unseen. A matron flirts with the artist who candidly admits rare nudity while bathing.

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