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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

5

Reading List of Classic Literature and Biographies

A compiled reading selection listing Housman poetry, Hawthorne novels, Fielding to Smollett English fiction, Sterne and Goldsmith classics, Nelson and Darwin biographies, Newman Autobiography, Mill, Strachey on Queen Victoria, plus art books on Norman Rockwell and Picasso. Includes price notes for some items.

Alfred E. Housman Alfred E. Housmann Post Lawrence Housman Man Behind Maude M. Hawkins University of South Carolina Brook Farm Joseph Andrews Henry Fielding Pamela Parson Adams Clarissa Harlowe Samuel Richardson Nelson Robert Southey England Charles Darwin John Henry Newman Cardinal Newman John Stuart Mill Lytton Strachey

Urban HDC Sees Officers Installed At December Meeting

Urban Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. C. H. Adderhold’s home with cohosts Mrs. Dud ley Rich Mrs. Bryan McAfee and Mrs. Price Bryant decorations featured a holiday theme. Officers for 1962 were installed led by Mrs. R. L. McCulloch president.

Urban Home Demonstration Club C. H. Adderhold Dudley Rich Bryan McAfee Price Bryant Jack Higginbotham L. L. McCulloch R. L. McCullough Adderhold Higginbotham McCulloch

Goren on Bridge 1961 East West Vulnerable Play

The Chicago Tribune reports East West vulnerable bridge play with North Q8 and South KJ105 and West 97632. After a sequence including North two hearts and South three diamonds, declarer avoids disaster by cautious play. a heart finesse saves the hand, while avoiding a risky third club ruff.

The Chicago Tribune East South West North Declarer Rocks North South West East

Focus On Food For Holiday Meals In Auburn

Seasonal shopping tips for Christmas meals list meats and poultry as main courses with turkey and pork. plan ahead for sizes and frozen options. Vegetables emphasize russet potatoes and onions. fruits highlight cranberries apples citrus to balance rich holiday dishes.

Auburn Ala

Bride-Elect Evelyn Penn Honored at Tea Shower

Miss Evelyn Penn, bride-elect of Mack Bramlett, was feted at a bridal tea in the McKendree Methodist Church recreation room. Hostesses were the Women's Society of Christian Service with guests including Mrs. Eugene Burand and Mrs. Alvie Penn, mother of the bride.

Massey Evelyn Penn Mack Bramlett McKendree Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service Eugene Burand Alvie Penn Glenn Bramlett Judy Tanner Shirley Warren Diane Thomason Rufus Penn Miss Penn

Oakdale Club Luncheon Plans Christmas Social

The Oakdale Home Demonstration Club held a December meeting with a devotional, readings, and a Christmas program. The group discussed forming a Limestone County club and planned Dec 18 packing and distributing Golden Agers boxes, followed by a covered dish luncheon for 36 members and 10 visitors.

John Todd Oakdale Home Demonstration Club Morris Legg Grady Patterson W. E. McGill Todd W. C. Wainscott R. C. Smith DuPew Philip Kraus

Falkville Visitors Return From Magee Visit

Falkville residents completed a trip to Magee Mississippi visiting Mrs. Ural Everett and returning home with reports of a cordial stay and fellowship.

Falkville Ural Everett Magee Miss

Local residents named in Limestone County homemaker notices

Williams, Mrs. Marvin Doring, ma Joe Lindsey, Limestone Coun- Mrs. Richard Potter and Mrs. Em ty home agent.

Falkville Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Holidays

The Falkville Methodist Church volunteers held their annual Christmas party with 14 attendees. Joe Rowe of Birmingham returned home after visiting relatives in Falkville. Tom Dorsey of Modale Iowa wintering with his niece and husband in Falkville. Mr and Mrs U S Brown hosted visitors Billy Brown and twin sons from Laverne Tennessee and Sgt and Mrs Bill Coard of Biloxi Mississippi. Mrs Doc West of Falkville is improving after surgery at Hartselle Hospital. Mr and Mrs Louis Murphy of Falkville leading to further updates.

Falkville Methodist Church Joe Rowe Birmingham Falkville Tom Dorsey Modale Iowa Mrs Pete Bussey Mr. Bussey U. S. Brown Billy Brown Laverne, Tenn Bill Coard Biloxi Doc West Hartselle Hospital

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Robert D. Bass Department of English Furman University Housman Nathaniel Hawthorne Moses New England Roderick Random Tobias Smollett Trestram Shandy Gent Laurence Sterne Wakefield Oliver Goldsmith Norman Rockel Saturday Evening Post Picasso David Douglas Ira’s Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton St Eddie Sandlin Somerville Rd Flint Creek 2Nd Avenues Greece Urban Hdc Beethoven Emily Anderson David Greene Richmond Lattimore Aeschylus Sophocles Euripides Europe Sacheverel Sitwell Pickens Howe., Inc Grant ST Young Land Goren Dorothy Overbey Auburn University Extension Service Oakdale Club Rockers Mother Dad Hunter Furniture Company Second Ave. N.E Hotpoint Appliances Garry-Hames Decatur Hartselle Mrs. Louis Murphy
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