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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1941

Page

7

Hunts Ridge Hostess Event Includes Club Bridge and Parties

Mrs. F. Hunt Sr hosted a multi club gathering with the Wednesday Easy Ace and Thursday clubs. Prizes went to Mrs. Perry Orr and Mrs. A A Jones. other winners included Mrs. H P Still and Mrs. J Y Hamil. Additional guests joined the wrap up tea and bridge.

E. H. Barnett R. R. Banks Ellis D. 8. Echols Wilson Orr Malcolm Link C.bartee Hunt Louisa Barnett J. F. Graham A. J. Coleman Jackson Calvin S. H. Wilds John William Wyker Bartee Link Miss Barnett Graham

Christmas events fill Fort Benning and Decatur area clubs

Local churches in Fort Benning Georgia and Decatur Alabama host meetings and programs. The Woman's Auxiliary of St John Episcopal Church meets Monday at 3 p m. at the parish house with Unit One as hostess. Joe Wheeler School P T A plans a Christmas program Tuesday at 2 46 p m. Teachers and patrons are invited. Le Club Entre Meres hosts a Christmas party Friday at Mrs William Stones on Jackson Street with Mes dames Waller and Nichols assisting. Coterie Club president Miss Mary Louise Garrett hosts a Christmas party Tuesday at her Fourth Avenue West home. Progressive Culture Club meets Tuesday afternoon for Alabama Day with Mrs James Johnson at East Walnut Street. Mary Lou Dancy Chapter U D C hosts a Thursday meeting at Mrs Edwards Memorial Drive with program on Alabama history and Christmas topics followed by a social hour. Westminster Presbyterian Guild plans a Christmas gift exchange Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Maude Gambles 715 5th Avenue West. Alabama Day designated December 14 observed statewide by clubs civic groups and schools as part of Alabama heritage appreciation.

Alabama Decatur Pierian Club East Lake le Club Entre Meres William Stone Jackson Street Mary Louise Garrett Coterie Club Fourth Avenue West Progressive Culture Club James Johnson East Walnut Street BE. A. Edwards Tracy Knight Mary Lou Dancy Edwards Memorial Drive EB. L. Foster Foster Phil Vaughan J. M. Pearce Westminster Presbyterian Guild Marilyn Hotchkiss Westminster Guild Maude Gamble 5Th Avenue West Guild

Personal News Briefs From Newnan and Nearby

Mr. and Mrs. F B Hunt of Sry visit son Walter Sanders and family in Newnan. Mrs. W A Eilner and Mrs. H A Nungester go to Birmingham to visit daughters at Birmingham Southern College. Mrs. J M Cowden travels to Oakdale La to be with Lt and Mrs Cowden for about a month. A group of local women spend Friday in Birmingham. Granddaughter Mary Virginia Roan visits Cullman. Coleman family to spend holidays in Jonesboro Ark. Evelyn Wilkes visits Eva as weekend guest of Ray Smith.

F. 8. Hunt, Sry Newnan Walter Sanders W. A. Eilner H. A. Nungester Birmingham Sarah Eilner Mary Kate Nungester Birmingham Southern College J. M. Cowden Oakdale W. J. Coleman Gregg Jeanne Jeanette Jonesboro Ark Evelyn Wilkes Eva Ray Smith

Postoffice Plan To Get Car Tax

A Senate House committee approved a plan to collect the $5 annual car use tax by post office sale of stamps. The tax, included in the recent tax bill, has faced debate over collection method and some calls for repeal.

Washington Senate House

Beef cuts for family meals listed in economy portions

The text outlines beef quantities for economy meals. It specifies 1 pound ground beef, 1 1 4 pounds top round with small bone, 1 1 2 pounds flank steak needing long cooking, and 1 1 2 pounds stew meat from shank, flank, or neck to serve about 1.4 persons per pound.

Winter's Bride Wears Blié Wool in Blue for 1941

The Christmas bride of 1941 wears a winter ice blue wool gown with heart-shaped neckline and three quarter sleeves. Her bouquet features a pale lavender purple orchid fan, and she plans travel wear including an American Beauty rayon frock under a fur coat with Belge accents.

Athens College Dean's List Announced for Fall Quarter

The Athens College fall quarter honors list includes first honor roll recipients Xumpha Allen Selma Mary Lillyan Landreth and Paul Wayman Lindler with three quality points per term hour. Second honor roll features June White Aycock Anita Byers Emily Gibson Chandler John Richie Christopher Wilma Gray Counts Edna Cox Iva Dobbins Ruby Edmondson Eleanor Faulkner and others. The campus also hosted visitor J B Kernachan who spoke at chapel and urged loyalty to American ideals amid wartime. The boys basketball team lost 41-14 to St Bernard College Cullman Friday night.

Athens College Xumpha Allen Selma Mary Lillyan Landreth West Point Paul Wayman Lindler Eva June White Aycock Athens Anita Byers Tracy City Tenn Emily Gibson Chandler John Richie Christopher Wilma Gray Counts Huntland Edna Laura Cox Gloversville N. Y Iva Irlene Dobbins Ruby Mae Edmondson Sylacauga Eleanor Ruth Faulkner Elkmont Glenn Lamon Henderson Louise Huddleston

Athens College beauty parade crowns top campus beauties

Martha Yarbrough, Athens class of 43, won first place in the Crow's Nest beauty parade held on campus. Faye McLe more of Rogersville and Martha Phillips of Fayetteville, Tenn. finished second and third. Campus beauties were sponsored by various organizations, including Martha Yarbrough, Phi Sig.

Athens College Crow’s Nestt Martha Yar Athens Faye McLemore Rogersville Martha Phillips Fayetteville Tenn Martha Yarbrough Phi Sig

Making A Little Look A Lot

Helen Forrist Hall advises transforming a simple little black evening gown into multiple stylish outfits. Add blouses, aprons, flowers, hats, and jeweled accessories to vary the look, using jackets, scarves, gloves, bags, and peplums to elevate the dress.

Christmas holidays in 1942 era campa history

Readable fragments describe Christmas holidays during 1942 era campaigns. The item notes holiday timing and public sentiment, with references to locations and organizations involved in wartime homefront life.

Ham and Peanut Spread Recipe Improves Flavor

A homemade spread blends equal parts chopped ham and roasted peanuts with chopped celery and onions. The mix is moistened with pataup chili sauce or mayonnaise to create a savory sandwich topping.

Ireland and Britain face Atlantic crisis over naval routes

The article argues Ireland's strategic role in supporting Britain and the United States amid a looming Atlantic crisis. It discusses the loss of British ships, the potential need for British and American patrols, and the value of Irish bases for refueling and rest to bolster sea power against a Nazi winter-spring attack.

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Leaves Cancelled at Fort McClellan

Brig. Gen. Ralph E. Pennell announced at Fort McClellan that all furloughs and leaves at the Army training center are cancelled as the United States enters wartime. War Department order includes Christmas leaves and emphasizes rapid completion of unit training.

Anniston Ala Ralph E. Pennell Fort McClellan United States War Department

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Cotaco Literary Club Mesdames BE. ER. Hargrove J. T. Nelson Central Baptist W. M W. D. Free Quester’s Club Wallace Meadows Trinity Mountain William Edgar Denton Statesville North Carolina Edna Eloise John Howard Weaver Betty Foster Pointer Decatur Ai Montevallo Auburn Kappa Alpha Fraternity Sam Nettles Tunnel Springs SAM Frank & Moore Pemnele Ilyt Yuk Yanisti Fort Benning Georgia Episcopal Auxiliary Woman's Auxiliary St. John’s Episcopal Church Dames Waller and Nichols Idyl King ‘Sorsby B. J. Smith Florence BE. H. Barnett W. C. Gardner C. H. Buster H. R. Davis J. T. Jones EB. W. McLeod Bluette Wallace Loyd Lively B. A. Turner M. A. ‘Andrews Mary Virginia Roan Cullman Postoffice By Margaret Kernodle New York Trousseau J. 8. Kernachan Mr. Kernachan Ma Literary Society Martha Philips Mary Francis Allen Jeanne Bussey Frances Belue Mary Lowry Mary Il Brown Mystice Turney Beta Mu Kappa Katherine Yarbrough Sienna Delta Literary Society Robbie Nelle Christopher Opal Whitten Phi Theta Kappa Beta Alpha Frances Aycock Flora’ Belle Standfield R. Naylor Wee Japan Manchuria China America St. Bernard College Helen Forrist Hall This Banta Rainey’s Beauty Shop Radio General Electric
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