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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1948

Page

19

Society Saturday Culture Club Holds December Meeting

The Saturday Culture Club met December 1 at Mrs. Floyd Smith home. President E. M. Morrow welcomed two visitors. Members shared family Christmas traditions and heard reports on Thanksgiving and Christmas offerings to the Tuberculosis Sanitarium. Violin solo by Mrs. Bruce Byars and vocal selections by Miss Ruth Graham preceded a Christmas salad service. Westminster Auxiliary program planned for Monday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Floyd Smith E. M. Morrow Walter Johnson Omaha Nebraska R. E. Rogers E. J. Chenault Flint Bruce Byars Pietro Yon WE. Curry Byar Perry Orr Ruth Graham Central Methodist Church Jesus

White Christmas appeal aids Selma Methodist Children Home

The annual White Christmas drive by Methodist Churches in Alabama and West Florida supports the Selma home. Funds go directly to the home as three cottages rise to meet growing demand, with the campaign ending Sunday December 19. Max E. Livingston directs the effort as superintendent.

Selma North Alabama West Florida Kenneth E. Cooper Methodist Max E. Livingston

W M S Central Baptist Meets Monday

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Baptist church will meet Monday afternoon at three o'clock for its regular missionary program at the church.

W. M. S. Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Baptist Church

Business Women's Circle to Host Lottie Moon Program

The Business Women's Circle of Central Baptist church will meet Monday at 6 30 PM at the church for its Lottie Moon program. All members are urged to attend.

First Baptist Business First Baptist Church Paul Wolfer Business Women's Circle Central Baptist Lottie Business Women's Circle of the Central Baptist Church Lottie Moon

Local News Briefs From Sithens

Dr J H Maples recovers at home after months ill health. Mrs J E Beasley Sr returns from Birmingham hospital improving. Harry Leonard back from Detroit trip. Mrs J H Fitts and Mrs Mary McGee of Tuscaloosa visit relatives. County schools close Dec 23 for Christmas break Jan 3 reopens. City schools close Dec 1 ahead of holidays. Christmas lights on now through Jan 1. Fifty one draft registrants go to examination at Gadsden. Local enforcement drive reports many hailed visitors in Nashville. Nay Baker of University of Alabama home for weekend.

J. H. Maples J. E Beasley Sr Birmingham Harry Leonard Detroit J H. Fitts Mary McGee Tuscaloosa R. M. McConnell Gadsden

Personal notices update from Huntsville area society page

Mrs. B. Waite shows improvement at home 1410 4th Avenue South after two weeks of eye infection. Mrs. J. B. Pitt, who had surgery in Huntsville Thursday, is recovering well. she is mother of Mrs. C. B. Waite of Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Davidson visited Florence Saturday. Others, including Mrs. E. S. Thompson Jr and several companions, spent Saturday in Huntsville. The Gholsons and daughter Carol enjoy weekend in Montgomery. the Bakers and young Elizabeth Ann also noted.

B. Waite 4Th Avenue South J. B. Pitt Huntsville Hospital Pitt C. B. Waite Decatur Helen Johnson Marion Burke Edward Pulley Huntsville Sam Gholson Carol Montgomery

Limestone county hospital funding moves ahead in state session

A county committee led by J. M. Holt plus State Senator David W. Patton and Rep Bunyan Broadwater traveled to Montgomery with Hospital Committee members Carl Martin and Mack Maples to seek funds for Limestone county’s proposed hospital as local taxes were recently approved. Meanwhile, Joe Stacey and his father Jm L Stacey of Athens are in Birmingham with the latter seriously ill. G D Bond improves at home after a lengthy illness. Merchants report quiet business with early price cuts anticipated. Sheriff Sandlin visits Mobile on business. c I Batley recovers from illness. Hen Fowler remains seriously ill near Athens.

J. M. Holt County Board of Revenue David W. Patton Bunyan DL. Broadwater Carl Martin Mack Maples Montgomery State Building Commission Limestone County Joe Stacey Miami Florida Birmingham Jm. L. Stacey Athens G D. Bond Carl Edgeman State Highway Patrol J. A. Cor

Mayor's Court charges speeding at Loua Mufflers

In Mayor's Court a case notes speeding allegations near Loua Mufflers. The defendant faces traffic offense charges and related costs in a municipal proceeding.

Richard the Lion Hearted auctions offices for crusade

Richard the Lion Hearted king of England raised funds for his first crusade by auctioning national offices and honors. The plan sought to mobilize resources by selling titles and privileges once held by the realm. Public reaction and stakes surrounding these sells were debated by observers.

Richard the Lion-Hearted England

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