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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1961

Page

7

Mrs Sandlin Hosts West Decatur Sunshine Club Meeting

Mrs. Dan Sandlin, president, hosted the West Decatur Sunshine Club meeting and led the business session. Mrs. Billy Watterson gave the devotion, and Mrs. Sidney Shackleford reported on a November basket delivery to a needy family. Secret pal gifts were exchanged. dessert and coffee were served to 12 members.

Dan Sandlin West Decatur Sunshine Club Billy Watterson Sidney Shackleford

Coffee Party Hosts Spread Holiday Cheer at Home

Miss Josephine Frazier and Miss Lucille Emens led a Sunday coffee gathering as the first in a series for neighbors. Pink and silver decor brightened the dining room while red roses camellias and gladioli enriched other rooms. Mrs. Ware Foster welcomed guests and assistants included Mrs. Melvin Hutson Mrs. M. K. Vickery and Miss Jewell Vaughn.

Josephine Frazier Lucille Emens Ware Foster Melvin Hutson M. K. Vickery Jewell Vaughn

Lebanon WSCS Christmas Program Featured Candles

The Lebanon Methodist Church WSCS met Sunday evening at 5:30. Mrs. George Nancarrow presided and Mrs. Marcus Long led the candlelight service. A Madonna and Child centerpiece graced a white cloth table as seven members presented a program titled A Christmas Card with glittering cards depicting scenes from other lands.

WSCS Lebanon Methodist Church George Nancarrow Marcus Long Kong Long Nancarrow Harold Speake Oswald Owens C. J. Johnson Brady Walker

Retiree Plants Flowers in Richmond Alleys

Charles P Ford, former oil company office manager, has spent retirement beautifying alleys around his Richmond area by planting flowers to replace unsightly gaps.

Richmond Charles P Ford

Decatur Topic Studied At UDC Christmas Meeting

Mary Lou Dancy Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held a Christmas dinner at Mrs. J. P. Garnett home with 24 members and guests. The program focused on the topic Decatur and included exchanges of gifts after the meal.

Decatur Mary Lou

Britain plans volunteer army of 165000 to 180000

With conscription ending Britain eyes a volunteer force of 165000 to 180000 personnel. Officials outline recruitment targets and structure for the post war national defense.

Britain

Bruce Dodd Meeting Report

Bruce Dodd presided as twelve members and one visitor attended the session.

Bruce Dodd

Fun lace pajamas and nightgowns patterns for children

Printed pattern 4763 offers children's sizes 2 to 10 for gingham or Dacron lace wear. Instructions note yardage for size 6 top and 35 inch pants, plus mailing costs and address for Anne Adams in The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. Catalog highlights fall fashion separates and catalogs priced 35 cents.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York 11 N. Y

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