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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1939

Page

7

Missionary Society Holds Annual Meeting at First Methodist

The Hartselle First Methodist Church hosted the annual Missionary Society meeting with Mrs. W. V. Pattillo presiding. Officers elected include Mrs. L. H. Houston president and Mrs. W. T. Stewart vice president. other posts filled by local members as reports from Cecil Johnson J.E. Peck and S. M. Nelson outlined committee work and church activities.

The Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church W. V. Pattillo W._T. Stewart H. Houston Mattie Fe Cecil Johnson S. M. Nelson W. T. Stewart L.H. Houston E. A. Elliott J. F. T. Brown J. E. Peck William Cost B. F. Drake Luther Roberts World Outlook Modle McCutcheon J. F. Stewart John T. Cooper Irene ~ Doss L. H. Houston Mary Cunningham H. K. Payne First Methodist Church Carl Pattillo R. T. Puckett J. F Stewart W. L. Groover F. A Bennett W. J. Terry Cecil Johnson E. R. Cughier J. E. Stone, Jr M. G. West M Nelson H. E. Orr W. E. Gibson John T. Brown

Culture Club hosts luncheon at Morgan County High School

The Culture Club held a luncheon in the home economics department of Morgan County High School with Miss Willie B. Pettit and her class preparing and serving the meal. Bible Day was observed and Rev. Ed Boyd V. Rammage of Decatur was not a guest speaker.

Morgan County High School Willie B. Pettit Ed“oyd V. Rammage Decatur

Forrest Chapel services feature two helpful messages

Rev O B Lansbury delivered two useful sermons at Forrest Chapel Morgan County. Attendance was strong. Visitors included Homer Long of Johnson Chapel Addie Wallace of Rocky Ford Pervin Wallace and baby visited Lewis Sandlin Virginia Sharrott of Oak Ridge stayed with Willodene Roberts Dorthy Ann Cox visited grandparents J Ly West L M Reid and Henry Bullard of Bellview called on W D Bullard Therril Wallace and children of Rocky Ford visited Sunday afternoon.

O. B. Lansbury Homer Long Johnson Chapel Addie Wallace Rocky Ford Pervin Wallace Lewis Sandlin Virginia Sharrott Oak Ridge Willodene Roberts Little Dorthy Ann Cox J. Ly West L. M. Reid Henry Bullard Bellview W. D. Bullard Therril Wallace

Rocky Ford social notes from Organ County list local visits

Mrs Addie Wallace was guest of Mrs Pervin Wallace Thursday. Several families including the Wallace and Stephenson households shared visits and weekends with relatives in Danville Ardmore and Birmingham. R W Wallace preached at Neel Sunday as Edith West stayed with Flora Leeman Friday night.

Addie Wallace Pervin Wallace Ralph Roan Oscar Roan William Betterton Edna Singlenton Luke Key Edward Singlenton John. Edwards Andrew Edwards Junior Taylor Fred Stephenson Harman Vest Henry Taylor Andrew Taylor Verna Roan Paulinetes Mr. Thompson Roy Higdon Solon Butler Ardmore Tenn Conner Henderson T. C. Higdon Cecil Belew Theo Owens Floyd Halbrook Silous Leeman Birmingham Leeman R. W. Wallace Neel Edith West Flora Leeman

Junior Red Cross appeal for children clothes drive

The Junior Red Cross through schools continues its drive to collect old clothing and shoes before cold weather. Many city children miss school due to lack of proper clothing, and volunteers aim to deliver outfits by Friday to aid the neediest cases. A fifth grade Fairview student appeals for a boy named John Doe, who misses classes for warmth and shoe needs, hoping a box of clothes will let him attend school and receive education.

Junior Red Cross Red Cross Fairview John Doe

W. O. W. Supper and Community Notes at Organ County

The W. O. W. held a Friday supper at the school lunch room with many members and families present including C. E. Day W. T. Oakes Jessie Green Clyde Morris Western Neil 8H Moore Woodrow Wright WwW C. Day A. S. McCutcheon James Oakes Odell Dean and guests Mrs. R. Le Moore Mrs. Augusta Winfrey and Hilton Mason. Habits of daily life noted included home sales and moves. The community also sent Thanksgiving funds to the Flint Sanatorium and several locals attended a Cotaco ball game and a stork shower event at Mrs. James Oakes’ home.

W. O. W. Order C. E. Day W. T. Oakes Jessie Green Clyde. Morris Western Neil 8H Moore Woodrow Wright C. Day S. McCutcheon James Oakes Odell Dean R. le Moore Augusta Winfrey Hilton Mason Ida Dunn Karl Hough Flint Robert Mason Cotaco Western Nell Grack Hough Decatur

Navy recruitment near Hellcott finds no eligible men

The Navy reports the defense position at Hellcott Oregon as there are no men aged 18 to 31 available. The postmaster said no eligible locals exist and only two recently qualified men have joined the Navy.

Hellcott Ore Navy Naval

Church and Local Social Guests Report Weekend Visits

Mrs. Tom Speakman and Rev and Mrs O B Lansbury hosted dinner guests. The Slaten family and Ben spent the weekend with relatives in Lawrence County. Ozelle West and Othello Rodgers dined with the Templetons in Decatur Vertie DePriest visited friends. Margie Crowe and Jessie Crow of Fairview visited the Whittens. James Bolan and L J Curtis hosted dinners. Adele Sims hosted weekend guests Crane and Dil from Eva. Howard Speakman and Bobby visited Cullman relatives. Rachel Ward visited Ora Mae Speakman. Bolans returned from Addisonville after a week. Ben Roberts and family visited the Erwin Story home Sunday.

Tom. Speakman O. B. Lansbury Pervis Cox Tennis Slaten Lawrence County Ozelle’ West Othello Rodgers R B. Templeton Decatur Vertie DePriest Doris Willodene Roberts Margie Crowe Jessie Crow Fairview Mrn Mose Whitten James Bolan J. Curtis Edward Jones Adele Sims Misses Crane Dil Eva Howard Speakman Bobby Cullman Rachel Ward Ora Mae Speakman Addisonville Ala Ben Roberts Erwin Story

Christmas Program at Central Methodist Church

The Athens College glee clubs present a Christmas program Wednesday evening December 13 at 7 15 featuring readings by Miss Esther Faust and a Hallelujah Chorus finale. Mrs Mary Emma Peck directs the fifty voice choir with Mr Frank M Church at the piano. A free will offering supports the glee club.

Central Methodist Central Methodist Church Athens College Mary Emma _ Peck Frank M. Church Willson Esther Faust Hallelujah Chorus Glee Club aimee—Schuett Edwina Powers Old Judea Geibel Henerietta Caldwell Cavatina — Raff Frances Cojean Beethoven-Aslanoff Frances Roberts Dixie Willson Schubert Liszt Handel Athens ‘College Glee Club

Morgan County Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Dolphus Arrington of Guntersville hosted in law Mrs Charley Vice and others while Mr and Mrs Allison Lemons of Union visited Andie Collins family. Andie Collins returned from Benevolent Hospital in a Drinkard Howell ambulance. Russell Peck and Lonnie Clemons hosted on Sunday in Blue Springs. Community members attended Cotaco games Friday and Saturday. Robert Orr and Victor Glasscock from Madison joined Sunday. Josephine Hardage and Marie Atkinson of Waldenmore were Friday guests.

Dolphus Arrington Guntersville Charley Vice Allison Lemons Union Andie Collins Drinkard-Howell Benevolent Hospital Russell Peck Lonnie Clemons Blue Springs

Monthly Singing Day Draws Morgan County Residents

Morgan County notes recall the third Sunday afternoon as the regular singing day with locals inviting participation. Farris Reynolds remains ill but slowly improves. Inez Beavers stayed with Frances Taylor, and Marlean Kimly visited Lorene Lewis. Chester Molland and family from Cullman County visited Elbert Julian and family. Lee Woodall’s illness improves. W. O. Martin stayed with Tom Lewis. Cleveland Mathews and family are mentioned in the community roundup.

Farris Reynolds Inez Beavers Frances Taylor Marlean Kimly Lorene Lewis Chester Molland Cullman County Elbert Julian Lee. Woodall W._O. Martin Tom Lewis Cleveland Mathews

Anne Adams Pattern 4258 Frock with Detachable Peplum

Victorian inspired at home pattern 4258 by Anne Adams features a detachable peplum with front sash, curved front edges, back fullness, darts at back waist, high waistline, and optional high collar or trim revers. Sleeves bracelet or short with fullness. fabric advised as sheer wool or crepe. Sizes 10 12 14 18 18 20. fabric yardage 4 yards 39 inch for size 16. Order fifteen cents plus size and address to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Okiste Decatur Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Local social notes from Hartselle and nearby towns

Vera Nell Vice. Paul Smallwood and John Smith were in Hartselle Saturday on business. Mrs. M. G. Peck and Mrs. Russell Peck attended the shower at Mrs. Covey's Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Tee Shrader was in this community Wednesday afternoon. Arrison was in Decatur Monday on business.

Vera Nell Paul Smallwood John Smith Hartselle M. G. Peck Russell Peck

Local social visits noted around Morgan County

Mrs Erby Betterton spent Tuesday with her daughter Mrs Omer Morris of Decatur. Miss Vera Morris was in Decatur Tuesday. Erby Betterton and son Pred spent Tuesday night with sister Mrs John Edwards of Rocky Ford. Ralph Roan and family hosted visitors Wednesday evening including Mrs Clark Morris and Vera. Mrs Omer Morris of Decatur visiting relatives here.

Erby Betterton Omer Morris Decatur Vera Morris John Edwards Rocky Ford Ralph Roan Clark Morris Vera Decdcut Birmingham Oscar Roan William Betterton J. W Edna Singleton Lascille Roberts Doris McAbee John

Local Family Notes Move Near Center Grove

And son James moved from here last week to near Center Grove. Mrs. Mattie Woodall spent all Thursday with Mrs. Carrie Beavers.

James Center Grove Mattie Woodall Carrie Beavers

Fairview Yale party invites parents for Christmas program

The Fairview school PTA invites all Fairview community parents to a Friday Christmas program with decorated classrooms and Junior Red Cross Christmas boxes sent abroad. The event includes songs, Bible readings, a Christmas dialogue, and a short PTA meeting led by president Mrs. T. R. Harrison.

Parent-Teacher Association Fairview School Fairview Red Cross Herald Angels Bill Johnson Santa Mra

Purdue professor praises Patsy the living dog

Prof. B H Petty of Purdue University recalls Patsy a fox terrier spitz mix who lived to eleven on a diet of raw hamburger fruit and vegetables Patsy died after serving as a model of canine vitality in Lafayette Indiana December 13.

Lafayette Ind B. H. Petty Purdue. University Patsy

Huey Ellis and O K Holt Visit Betterton Family

Huey Ellis and O K Holt spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Erby Betterton and family. The gathering included fellowship and friendly conversation at the Betterton home.

Huey Ellis O. K. Holt Mrs. Erby Betterton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rachel Patillo John Paul Puckett Gregory Glasscock Macon Hardwick W. H. Block Narcissi Phil Orr J. F. Stewart, Jr Block Mesdames Eric Howell Arthur Howell J. R. Stone Harold Parker Coy Summerford Sammage J. T. Jones E. H. Barnett Defeatur Helen Oliver West Palm Beach Fla C. P. Jehnings Falkville J. L. Day L. #. Houston Jack Doss Annie Ruth Waldsmith T. Powell Sharp John F. T. Brown Howard McClanan Florence City Light and Power Company Alabama Polytechnic Institute Een Auburn W. & Rountree J. L. Rountree W.call A Waldman William Carl O'bar Leon Orr Danville Grace Hogan Marcis Howls J. A. Howle Sim Lovelady Rochester Minn WH. Lovelady J. B. Orr Tutay Jacksonville Eugene Orr William Huie Atlanta Hugh Pattillo Carey Chitwood Charlotte Orr Bethel Holmes Pittspurgh Penn John O’bar David Worth Fort McClellan Fred Bennett Anniston Federal Court C. S. Lee Frances Jessie Nelle Lee Fred Sherrill Athens College Glee Club Henrietta Caldwell Winston-Salem N. C Kathryn-Wail Clarksville Fenn Eawina- Powers Athens Betsy ‘Mooreland Owensboro Mary Elmna Peck Margaret Tucker Gausden Long Island Martha Phillips Fayetteville Jane Hampton Betty Zue-Roper Mary Dean French Wanda Bowman Centre Marjorie Crowson Calera Katherine Moon Holly Othy Waddell Rogersville Betty Hampton Kewanee Dorothy Crockarell Grace Rogen Dorothy Roberts Helen Hart Middletown N.Y Quelle Tumylin Joe Henry Hardin Lexington Elizabeth Bonner Mary Frances Allen Columbia, Tenn Betty Brown Thompson Station Helen Cosper Trafford Martha Hunter Ecell Head Huntsville Edna Cox Cloversville Hilda Smith Clanton Morgan County Forrest Chapel Organ Cou Gwendolyn Wallace T Shop Diamond Rings Compacts Watches Rogers White Jewelry Shop Second Avenue David Field Organ County Lacey’s Spring Universal Electric Appliances SAM Frank & Moore Morgan County Pines Morgan County Rock Creek Sherwin Williams Gift Shop Johnston St Yale Party Heveretele Goidei’'S Initivn Warren William Rochelle Hudson Ned Sparks Henry Armetta Alan Hale Louise Beavers Larry Clinton Davis TNA Elizabeth Essex IN Silvia DE Havilland Donald Crisp Vincent Price Henry Stephenson
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