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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1956

Page

6

Gum Pond Club Elects Officers

The Gum Pond Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. E. J. Mills home and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. W. M. Puckett vice president Mrs. Earl Dobbs secretary Mrs. W. D. Shaddix treasurer Mrs. A. A. Vincent reporter Mrs. Winona Hill. Miss Gore assistant home agent spoke on Christmas Ideas. Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to 14 members and five children. The group will meet in January at Mrs. Willie Smiths home.

Gum Pond Home E. J. Mills W. M. Puckett Earl Dobbs

Birthday Party for Beth Ann and Garry Johnson

Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson hosted a Saturday birthday party at their Prospect Drive home for their children Beth Ann age four and Garry age one. Sixteen guests attended with party favors and games including a pins in the bottle contest won by Larry Parks.

Ed Johnson Prospect Drive Beth Ann Garry Larry Parks Beth Ann Johnson

Frying Right Keeps Fried Foods Safe for Children

Dr Dorothy V Whipple explains that frying is safe when using fresh fat and proper heat. Avoid rancid grease and smoking oil, keep fat in clean containers, and start with hot fat to achieve crisp digestible foods for kids and adults alike.

Trinity Home Demonstration Club Christmas Meeting

The Trinity Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Bessie Sims home for its annual Christmas gathering. President Mrs. W L Greenwell opened the session with readings, prayers, and a song led by Mrs. Sam Lile.

Hearty vegetable dish with sea food Friday fare

A recipe for baked stuffed eggplant shells with onion butter mushrooms shrimp parsley and cracker crumbs. Parboiled eggplant filled and baked in 375 degree oven for about 30 minutes serves four.

Shower for Miss Helen Dawson Bride-to-be at pink themed party

Mrs B J Hoppenjans and Mrs B J Hoppenjans Jr hosted a kitchen shower for Helen Dawson at the former's home on Saturday. The event featured pink Christmas trees pink ornaments and candles with white Stadioli and pompons in the dining room. Gifts tied in pink rested beneath the tree as guests enjoyed travel cooking and wedding themed contests with 22 guests.

B. J. Hoppenjans B. J. Hoppenjans Jr Helen Dawson Robert Chenault Young

Personal notice of visits and illness in town

James D. Cardin remains ill at his home on 403 Line Street. Miss Eleanor Chenault plans to arrive Thursday from API to spend holidays with her parents Dr and Mrs Erskine Chenault. Mrs Frank Richardson Jr and Mrs J H Green are visiting Nashville today and will attend events.

AP News Tommy James D. Cardin Line St Eleanor Chenault API Mrs Erskine Chenault Frank Richardson Jr J. H. Green Nashville

Christmas Luncheon at Centennial Club Noted

The Christmas luncheon at the Centennial Club is mentioned. Joe David Burns and Julian Jervis will arrive Thursday from Georgia Tech to spend the holidays with their respective parents. Mrs. Chester L. Sartor has returned from a visit to Huntsville.

Centennial Club Joe David Burns Julian Jervis Georgia Tech Chester L. Sartor Huntsville

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Gum Pond Club Husband Shopsmith Amencas Garry Johnson Beth’s Larry and Burt Parks Adele Handley Gregory Speake Dale Johnson Cindy Higginbotham Marilyn McBride Mack McMurtrie Don Chapman Carol Jo Cook Carol Chase David Pearson Phyllis Hutson Steve Britnell Suzanne Tucker Jeffie Bailey Dorothy V. Whipple, M.D Hallmark Cards City Park Danville Rd Lesser‘s Pfeiffers House Vanity Fair Orlon Wing Bates Liberty E& Ww Orion Duster W. L. Douglas Bank Sr Trinity HD Club Trinity Home Demonstration Club Bessie Sims Clarence Sims W. L. Greenwell Sam Lile West Wm. J. Tarpley Jr Silas Cross Owens Palestine Lucille Hawkins Leo Henry Jeff Bank Street Bank St Miss Dawson Educational Toys Wyatt Earp Boy Rogers Wild Bill Hickok Revson Guire Variety Store Chrome Tricycles Ee Bai Wood Housekeeping
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