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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1949
Page
7
A dated list shows upcoming church meetings across Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties with times such as 1:30, 10:00, and 11:00. Names of individuals and locations like Piney Chapel and Concord appear, along with dates in December.
A compact old fashioned German apple sauce cake recipe lists ingredients like apple sauce, vanilla, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, raisins, flour, nuts, melted shortening, and sugar. Instructions mention stirring dry and wet ingredients in order and baking in a slow oven until firm.
Cream shortening and sugar. Sift flour before measuring. Add salt and baking powder to flour. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla and fold in egg whites. Bake in two layers.
Mix lemon juice with sugar and salt then add flour and beaten egg yolks. Melt butter and combine with the sugar flour mixture. Cook until thickened, then frost with your favorite icing. Use this simple lemon based glaze for cakes and pastries.
A reader asks if wool socks and a tilted hat will matter after marriage and whether she should marry a loving man with minor quirks. The Miss Dix column counsels embracing a partner as is, noting every marriage has regrets, urge to respect individual liberty, and avoid sudden reforms while valuing devotion and congeniality. The second letter questions a daughter's view on life choices. the reply argues parents bear responsibility for guiding children, urging respect for life and interlocking duties.
A reader asks about dating a married man with a semi invalid wife while the fiancé stays away on business. The answer warns to stop the friendship despite its platonic nature, citing a censorious world that suspects a woman who accepts attention from a married man.
Santa will visit the tuberculosis sanatorium patients Thursday night from seven to eight o'clock. The event is hosted by Morgan County home demonstration clubs with gifts for all and a gala Christmas program directed by Dr. J. T. Stratton Jones. Master of ceremonies Talmadge Meadows will introduce Tut Montgomery, Jean Guyse, and Ruth McCullough for musical selections. Dr Jones will play carols on the organ. Only Morgan County home demonstration county council members may attend due to space. Casto Jarvis will film the event.
Betty Clarke discusses the shift to a natural beauty standard with less makeup and a "nature girl" look. She notes cleansing creams deliver deep cleansing, helping makeup apply smoothly while skin gains a fresh, transparent glow after regular use. Some still use soap afterward to reduce greasiness.
Lacey's Spring Home Demonstration club met November 25 at Mrs Gladys Terrell's home to view a demonstration titled House Cleaning Made Easier led by Mrs Rosa Edwards and Mrs Ethelevene Parker. Officers elected included Mrs Virginia Atkinson president and Mrs Bula Bough vice president.
A beauty expert advises testing cleansing creams by cleaning one side of the face as usual and the other with a deep down clean cream. Do this on a weekend and compare which side looks better.
Alma Masterson hosted the Wolf Springs Home Demonstration Club for its December gathering. The group sang carols and heard a birth of Jesus reading, with prayers led by Mrs. Emanuel Frost. Members shared their best Christmas gift and reviewed minutes and the treasurer’s report. Demonstrator Miss Lucy Blackburn talked on making Christmas decorations and gift wrapping attractively. Holiday gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. January meeting set at Mrs. Lester Taylor’s home.
The article describes Edinburgh emerging as the hub of Britain's printing sector, detailing its key role, major printing houses, and influence on national publishing. It notes the concentration of talent, machinery, and trade networks shaping the industry in the Scottish capital.
Advice urges daily skin care to prevent early wrinkles especially around the eyes. Emphasizes keeping face and neck lubricated with fragrance cosmetics, nightly heavy cream, morning tepid rinse, and diet fat to prevent dry skin and chap. Includes warnings about neglect and inconsistent care.
The season features striking necklines in bibs chokers and noose silhouettes. Designs by Baroness Luciana de Reutern of Rome for Castlecliff New York translate high end collection pieces into popular priced jewelry for upper income shoppers.
A seasonal event titled My Home And Yours invites families to join in festive songs. Mothers and Dads with children are welcome to come and sing regardless of weather, featuring Santa Claus and community fun.
A guide to inclusive holiday planning inviting every family and youth to join. Emphasizes decorations gifts greeting guests and activities for the needy and shut-ins with caroling plays and a Santa sequence. Encourages intergenerational roles and concrete acts of kindness through a shared program.
Mrs Herma McKee presided as Southeast Hartselle Home Demonstration club elected new leaders for 1950. Foods head is Mrs William Patterson, clothing head Mrs W C Kirk, recreation head Ernest Thompson, home management Vernerd Thompson, family relations Mrs Bernard Floyd, community activities Mrs Herman McKee, marketing Mrs Willard Luker, Farm Bureau Mrs D C Price, citizenship Mrs G H McKee, rural youth Mrs Eiffel Patterson. The meeting included Christmas program, verse reading, and a luncheon with 16 members present. A Christmas charity plan and a December 15 broadcast on WMSL Decatur were announced. Meeting next month at Mrs Joe E Wright’s home.
Priceville Home Demonstration Club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Blount Robinson’s home. Miss Norton read The Littlest Angel, carols were sung, and Mr s Robinson led the group. New members Colen Andrews and J C White were welcomed, and gifts were exchanged after a refreshment service.
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