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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1941

Page

15

HARTSELLE Club Programs and Church Stewardship Meetings Recap

The Thursday Afternoon Study Club met at Mrs. Orr's home with assistant hostess Mrs. Puckett. Luther Roberts presided as president and D D Marshall was elected vice president. Members heard Alabama Day programs on state emblems and the state bird and flower. Traveling Alabama and a Christmas reading were shared by several members. Hostesses served salad plates in club colors to members and three visitors. The First Methodist Church Board Stewards met at John Cooper's home with W J Groover hosting dinner followed by a business session. A campaign to pay off church indebtedness was launched with John Cooper and other stewards in charge. Three new stewards were welcomed: Pilis Darby, Ernest Ray, Guin Puckett. Officers named: J F Stewart Jr chairman, J K Haynes vice chairman, Ernest Ray recording secretary, E R Currier financial secretary, W V Pattillo treasurer. Attendees included S M Nelson, R T Puckett, W L Groover, W V Pattillo, Fred Bennett, W J Terry, Cecil Johnson, Euclid Johnson, A M White, E R Currier, Luther Roberts, John Gooper, H E B Orr, J B Peck, Coy Stephenson, Malcolm Roberts, J K Haynes, Fillis Darby, Ernest Ray, Guin Puckett.

S. F. Orr R. T. Puckett Luther Roberts D. D. Marshall Alabama Robert—Perry, Jr First Methodist Church John Cooper Guintt Board of Stewards J. F. Stewart J. K. Haynes Ernest Ray E. R. Currier W. V. Pattillo S. M. Nelson W. L. Groover Fred Bennett W. J. Terry Cecil Johnson Euclid Johnson A. M. White John Gooper H. E B. Orr J. B. Peck Coy Stephenson Malcolm Roberts Fillis Darby Guin

Deacons Meet at First Baptist Church and Red Cross Drive

The First Baptist Deacons held their monthly meeting after a church buffet. The treasurer reported six hundred dollars remaining after obligations, to seed a building fund. Red Cross enrollment continues amid wartime needs with 185 memberships in Hartselle and 100 more hoped for. Rotary Club meeting at First Methodist announced two new members and class changes.

First Baptist Church B.S. Stover B. G. Hall Fred Speake BE. Gibson R. L. Sherrill J. P. Simpson Charlie Quinn J. L. Roberts R. A. Payne J. A. Howle Lee Palmer Leonard Cost Hugh Penn Guy Roberts Leonard Wallace Arthur Smith Simon Praytor M. H. Broom J. E. Stone, Jr

Community Service survey plans and local meetings summarized

The Community Service committee will survey Morgan County to count less fortunate families for Christmas remembrance. The Christmas highlight features a Citizenship talk by Prof. W. R. at Decatur High School with Ro tarian Boyd Puryear introducing the Danville High principal. A December 12 Morgan County High School pageant Stars of Liberty will be staged at the First Baptist church with F. E. Burleson giving a patriotic address and the Glee Club performing. The pageant includes an American History exhibit and a Culture Club display. admission is free.

Chub Community Service Committee W. R Decatur High School Riley Boyd Puryear Danville High School First Christian Church Stars of Liberty Morgan County High School Lizzie Reed Penn Jenny Lind Gatlin E. P. Lloyd F. E. Burleson Hartselle Glee Club Culture Club Current Review Club L. N. Whitman J. B. Stone, Jr Mary Cunningham Review Club W. V. Pattie Fred Bailey Charlie’ Quinn Dorothy Jean, Owens Willie Ruth Groover Frances Morgan Marie Lynch Lavelle Childers Blaine Slate Morgan County Anne Adams Anne Adame Peter Pon Oelar Anne Adama Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Local social notes from Morgan County and surrounding towns

Community events fill the week with a pie supper at Science Mill school and visits among families. Residents attend a Cotaco High ball game as Ralph Cobb seeks Army examination while others host relatives and enjoy local gatherings.

P.T. A Science Mill School W. B. Lemley J. P. Tinsley East Huntsville J. R. Brown Wheeler Pritchett Cotaco High School Brigad Jack Pisnant Morgan City Edd Merritt Margaret Dean Berford Cobb Helen Lemley Grace Chunn Valdermosa Ralph Cobb Hartselle Hassle Mausserson Owen's Cross Roads Katheryn Owens Rescue Buddy Couch Joe Boyd Havel Green Luther Pritchett

Fire destroys home of Athens plasterer Dick Boyd

Fire of unknown origin damaged a two story Athens home early Wednesday, leaving plasterer Dick Boyd severely burned while escaping from the top floor. Boyd was found on the ground and is reported resting comfortably at a local hospital with expected recovery.

Athens Ala Dee Boyd Idea Hospital

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