PTA Meeting At Junior High School Sees Room Banner Winner
Mrs Frank Perkins presided over the regular PTA meeting held Tuesday at three fifteen in the school library. Miss Mary Augusta Bibb read minutes while Mrs C Pettey’s room won the room count banner. Reverend E Burton led devotion and carols as S Hagerman spoke on foundations for a lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perkins
Parent Teacher Association of Junior High School
Mary Augusta Bibb
C. Pettey
Turner Hosch
PTA
Miss Bibb
Christmas party of Trinity Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
The annual gathering at Mrs H H May home featured a brief business session led by president Mrs H K Neville. Reports from officers and committees were presented and the society noted a donation to Thanksgiving programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H.may
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
Trinity Baptist Church
H. K. Neville
John Lile
Flint Home
Clyde Grantland
Christmas Party Notes From Local Clubs And Schools
Several church and civic groups held Christmas gatherings across the area. Joins of note include Sigma Tau Delta inductee Joann Harrison of Florence State Teachers College, a marriage announcement for Lila Mae McWhorter and James Peppers in Iuka, and numerous circle meetings at Westminster Presbyterian and Central Baptist. Community Christmas events featured meals, decorations, gift exchanges, and student programs at Joe Wheeler School and Decatur High School bands, with church groups from Austinville and Alathean Bible Class sharing holidays themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Harrison
Sigma Tau Delta
Florence State Teachers College
Florence
Alabama
Miss Harrison
Thomas K. Harrison
Country Club Road
J. O. McWhorter
Moulton
Lila Mae
James Peppers
Nola Peppers
Iuka
Mississippi
Mrs. Peppers
Bible Learners
Central Baptist
Central Baptist Church
Elton Reeves
6Th Avenue West
Personal items from Auburn students to visit homefolks
Mr and Mrs Horace Dryden students at Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn will arrive soon to spend Christmas with family. Mrs J A Walker 1208 8th Ave East was taken to Jefferson Hospital by Brown's Ambulance after a fall and will have her cast removed. she will remain hospitalized several days. Mr and Mrs W T Giles and John Harlan Giles traveled to Lincoln Alabama Tuesday for the funeral of Mrs Giles brother H H Grimwood who died suddenly Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Garden Club
T. J. Cottingham
S. N. Propst
A. L. Johnson
Somerville Road
John Collier
Horace Dryden
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
J. A. Walker
8Th Avenue East
Brown
Jefferson Hospital
Walker
Willemite Named for King of the Netherlands
The mineral Willemite, largely zinc silicate, derives its name from Wilhelm I, ruler of the Netherlands, reflecting a royal naming origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemite
Wilhelm I
King
The
Netherlands
Courtland News Highlights Mission Society Week
The Baptist Women's Missionary Society met at the church for the Week of Prayer for Foreign Missions with programs led by Mrs. W B Fergerson on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Attendees included Mrs. Marion Norton Mrs. Austin Burden and others with offerings taken Friday. Local visits note Hubert Hester and residents traveling between Courtland Decatur Huntsville and Memphis. The column also mentions farm activity at Courtland Downs and moves by several local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society
W .B. Fergerson
W. B. Fergerson
Marion Norton
Austin Burden
Hattie Southern
Marshall Reding
W. E. DuVall
Emmett Blaxton
Fred
Methodist Ladies Discuss Japan On Our Doorstep Study
The Woman's Society for Christian Service met with Mrs. Riley B. Moore Sr. last week to begin a study of the book Japan On Our Doorstep conducted by Mrs. R. B. Moore Sr. Attendees included Mrs. Price Terry, Mrs. Melvin Terry, Mrs. John C. Terry, and Mrs. Clifford Clayborn. The group decided to meet weekly for the continuation of the study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society For Christian Service
Riley B. Moore
Japan
R. B. Moore
Price Terry
Melvin Terry
John C. Terry
Clifford Clayborn
Baptist Ladies Meet For Missionary Program
The Baptist ladies gathered Monday for their regular missionary program from Royal Service. Mrs. W. E. DuVall led the devotional. The WMS welcomed former member Mrs. Dee Norwood. Business was postponed to the second Monday in January due to holiday observances. Attendees included President Mrs. Fred Crow and secretary Mrs. W. E. DuVall along with several other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Austinville Methodist Church
Cullman
W. A. Maner
Austinville
R. D. Clark
Emma Sparkman
W. E. DuVall
WMS
Dee Norwood
Wheeler Woman's Missionary Society Week of Prayer
The Wheeler Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Bert Zills home Friday for the Week of Prayer for Foreign Missions. Each member and assistant presented their day’s highlights and a prayer, concluding with an offering for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Attendees included Mrs. Ray Coffey, Mrs. Hubert Coffey, Mrs. B. H. Green, Mrs. Dudley Reding, Mrs. Jack King, Annie Lou Zills, Mrs. Cecil Coffey, Mrs. Howard Zills, and Brown Parker. one member was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler Woman's Missionary Society
Bert Zills
Lottie Moone
Ray Coffey
Hubert Coffey
B. H. Green
Dudley Reding
Jack King
Annie Lou Zills
Cecil Coffey
Howard Zills
Brown Parker
Reverend Berry Announces Christmas Pageant at Methodist Church
Reverend Sam Berry invites all to attend the 7:00 worship hour Sunday for a Christmas pageant titled The True Spirit of Christmas conducted by Mrs. Edwin Carpenter. The pageant involved extensive preparation by Carpenter and others, promising a rewarding viewing experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Berry
Methodist Church
Edwin Carpenter
Brother Berry
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Guests
Mrs Wallace Murphree and family recently. Miss Melba Vines was a business visitor in Decatur Thursday. Mr. and Mrs Sidesmith of Hatton were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs A H Vines and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Wallace Murphree and family spent Sunday in Lacon as guests of Mr. and Mrs Ed Johnston and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Lindsey
Hubert Hester
Tuscumbia
Marvin Bendall
Decatur
Price Terry
Buford Givens
Clifford Clayborn
Huntsville
Edwin Carpenter
Linda
Courtland
Ralph Griffin
Essaline
Camel
Tennessee
Bobby Ann Jacobs
Courtland 1
Irwin- Dyar Infirmary
Moulton
Carl Coffey
Monroe Street
Irwin- Dyer Infirmary
Marie Hill
Roy Coffey
Nathanial Smith
The
Hughes Drug Company
Memphis
Sarah Ellen Hunnicut
Lanett
Ala
Elbert Crow
Howard Smith and Sons
Howard Brandon
Roger
T. N. Goree
Curtis Maer
Somerville
Dick Goree
W. S. Praytor
Bessemer
L. N. Goree
Percy Morris
Courtland Downs
Redding Sherri
Jimmie Cottingham
Wheeler
Grady Terry
Clifford Norwood
Sandy
Sandra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carpenter
Buckle
Penney S
Trinity W. M
Ing
Thomas Terry
Mrs. Neville
Lewis Bagwell
Florence State Teachers
Circle One
Westminster Auxiliary
Blackwell Home
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Robert Blackwell
Johnston Street
Tennis Tidwell
Seneca Springs
Decatur High School
Carl Schwachow
Santa Claus
E. N. Price
Theo Putnam
H. E. Davis
Quince -Eddins
W. L. Pate
Paul Glenn
W. A. Wise
A. J. Coleman
Walter
W.S.C
Elmer Bussey
I.H. Estes
Myrtle Long
C. E. McRight
W. O. Allen
H. W. Stewart
Chester King
Paul Woodall
L. Clare
Nise
A. 0. Stroup
R. L. Hamilton
Joe Wheeler
P.T.A. Meeting
Joe Wheeler School
T. P. Cunningham
Cunningham
Christ
T. B. Thompson
Raymond Norris
Maner
Ed Self
James Francis
J. Hammon
R. H.jervis
Self
Mrs. Francis
Katherine Hoppers
Chenault
Erskine Chenault
Gilbert Fowler
Clarence Strother
Sadie Hicks
Miss Hicks
Homer Smith
Arthur Matthews
Zelma Parker
Mason Crow
Strother
Troy Ross
Nahville
Tom Stewart
Hartselle
Maisie Bethany
Sam Frank & Moors
Courtland News
Ronnie and
Fred Crow
Emmitt Blaxton
Pricett
Edmund Todd
E. M. Edward
Howard Terry
Wiley Letson
Elmer Terry
Edwin. Carpenter
Robert Waldrop
Marie
Eas Dillehay’s
Sunbeam
Hamilton Beach
Manning
Bowman Sandwich Grill
J. W. Williams
Sixth Avenue N
South America
St.joseph
Textron
Daniel
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