Garden Clubs Complete Annual Christmas Scene
The Decatur Federated Garden Clubs finished their Christmas display in Delano Park front of the Girl Scout Little House. The lights for peace, first lit Christmas 1948, total 300 bulbs symbolizing prayers for peace. The Nativity scene gained camels and three wise men this year with Mrs. John Collier as federation president and Mrs. T. Z. Bailey Jr. as project chairman.
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Decatur Federated Garden Clubs
Delano Park
John Collier
Federation
T. Z. Bailey Jr
W. B. Crafton
Verne Quattlebaum
W. W. Wright
John D. Wyker
Dan. Lawrence
Dock Hurst
Cloyce Frost
Robert Jackson
Collier
Navy’s birth and eight ships with 110 guns noted
The statement recalls the start of the U S Navy 182 years ago with eight ships and a total of 110 guns. It highlights the early naval force and its armament in concise historical framing.
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U. S. Navy
Self Circle Meets in Home of Mrs Speake
The Self Circle of the Central Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday at Mrs John Speake with Mrs E B Rainey as cohost. Mrs Self gave a devotion from a Christmas story and led prayers. Hostesses served hot tea fruit cake and mints for 15 members. Next meeting January 13 at Mrs A M Roan.
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Self Circle
Mrs. Speake
Central Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
John Speake
E. B. Rainey
Goren on Goren on Bridge Analysis in No Trump Play
East West vulnerability. South deals. After opening 1 club 1 heart 1 spade and 1 no trump, South reaches 3 no trump. A club finesse leads to the loss of the ninth trick as spades establish and hearts must be developed immediately to avoid defeat. North criticizes declarer for the club finesse while South defends that overcalls could have changed the hand.
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South West North East
Declarer
West
South
East
North
Outstanding Pianist To Play In Huntsville
Theodore Ullmann, a veteran pianist with Juilliard and Juilliard teaching credits, will perform with the Huntsville Civic Orchestra at the high school auditorium Sunday at 3 p.m. The program features Mendelssohn G minor Piano Concerto with Orchestra, Purcell Dido and Aeneas Suite for Strings, Dittersdorf Symphony in F, and Dvorak Slavonic Dances. Season tickets and single admissions available at the box office.
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Theodore Ullmann
Pe Tg
America
Gradue
Celantis University
Juilliard School of Music
Ullmann
Juilliard School
New York
Biarritz
Europe
France
Huntsville
Dittersdorf
Dvorak
Visitors and patients tied to Decatur area arrangements
Last week at Decatur General Hospital John Pennell remains a patient at Black Chandler Hospital in Hart selle. Mrs Ray Pepper and Mrs Tom Guyton of Hartselle spend today in Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Joe Worthy travel to Little Rock Arkansas to attend Shrine convention. They will then visit Dallas Texas with her sister. Their son Jimmy will fly out Friday to join them for the weekend. Mrs William D Lanning and Mrs Rufus Adams of the former Decatur resident section were guests Wednesday of Mrs T J Cottingham.
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Ray Pepper
Tom Guyton
Hartselle
Birmingham
Joe Worthy
Little Rock
Ark
Shrine
Dallas
Tex
Jimmy
William D. Lanning
Rufus Adams
Decatur
T. J. Cottingham
Old Ironsides Built From St Simons Live Oak
The hull of the frigate Constitution also called Old Ironsides was constructed from a live oak felled on St Simons Island Georgia.
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St. Simon's Island
Salem Methodist WSCS Meets for Mission Study and Plans
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Salem Methodist Church met Tuesday with Mrs. Ruel Foote presiding. Officers included Mrs. Marvin Edmondson who led opening prayer and Mrs. Leonard Roberson who reported the treasury. The program featured "The March of Missions in Evangelism" with Mrs. Anders, Roberson, and Roper participating. The Kingdom Beyond Caste study, led by Mrs. Hubert Segers and Mrs. W. E. Brown Jr., concluded. Plans were made for a Christmas party December 19 at 7 p.m.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service of
Salem Methodist Church
Ruel Foote
Marvin Edmondson
Leonard Roberson
E. E. Stevens
Robert Anders
Roberson
D. R. Roper
Edmond
Flame retardant spray for drapes and decorations
A 13 ounce aerosol spray push button can is described for protecting drapes upholstery rugs Christmas trees and party decorations with flame retardant properties. The product emphasizes household use and portability for various fabric items.
Mary Baldwin College Debuts New Choir
Carol Stone of Decatur Alabama is among 45 Mary Baldwin College Choir members making its debut December 16 with a Christmas program of contemporary carols. The newly formed choir replaces the former Glee Club and Chapel Choir and serves as Mary Baldwin’s sole singing group.
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Carol Stone
Mary Baldwin
Stainson
Frank Jennings Stone
Stratford Road
Decatur
Ala
Mary Baldwin College
College Glee Club
Chapel Choir
Caution on wall mounting TV units urges expert advice
Engineers warn wall mounted television installations can pose a fire risk without proper air circulation. Seek professional guidance to avoid heat hazards and ensure safe ventilation.
Presbyterian Liberal Arts College Founded in 1842
A Presbyterian affiliated liberal arts college established in 1842 remains a notable historic institution. The school emphasizes core humanities and sciences within a faith-based undergraduate program, maintaining its educational mission through long-standing traditions.
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Byterian Related
Liberal Arts College
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Delta Theta Chi Sorority
Hazel Hodgins
Brookmead Road
Carol DeWitt
Nancy Gilliam
Carolyn Clement
Jean Thompson
Mary Frances Shaw
Robbie Hines
Martha Hiscrodt
Jean Pressley
Yvonne Evans
Pat Lee
Hallmark
Ira’s Book and
E. Moulton St
Kyle-Sullivan
2Nd Ave. S.E
Tennessee Valley State Trade School Auxiliary
Gibson’s
Highway 31
E. J. Gernt
This
Give
Brassaliere
Brassaliére
Leeg
Goren On
The
Chicago Tribune
Fabian Bachrach
Decatur General Hospital
John Pennell
Black Chandler Hospital
Salem Methodist
WSCS
Lee
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