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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
6
Mrs Zahad Gouve and traf cake were served to ten club members present and two visitors Mrs V D Halbrooks and Mrs James Bogue.
Neel and Basham Women’s Society Christian Service held their second joint meeting at the home of Mrs. Hollis Long with 16 members present. Mrs. Virgil Wallace presided, and Mrs. Tolan read the second chapter of Matthew 1 12 on the story of Christ Sheen. Edwin Pike, secretary, called the roll and read the min-
In a four bid bridge hand, South opens and North over bids inviting slam. East doubles and leads clubs, East ducks, declarer plays hearts then diamonds to a finish, revealing the strategic clash between conventional bids and practical play.
The regional library system reports headquarters at 228 Grant Street serving Morgan and Limestone Counties with four open days a week. Bookmobile routes expand to neglected communities led by Lucy Grisham and James Gray, who joins from West Limestone High School.
Chapel Hill WSCS met with Mrs Guy Jones presiding over the business session. Mrs Newton Shirley offered prayer as plans were made to complete church curtains and Mrs Richard of Austinville Methodist Church led the study. The gathering closed with the Mizpah benediction.
Mrs. Ferguson hosted a gathering at Oak Grove to discuss family mental health featuring Mrs. Ella Majors of Auburn. Ruby Looney shared Christmas decoration ideas and carols were sung. A collection for the TB Sanatorium was handed to Mrs. Wade. Gifts were exchanged and a covered dish lunch served to attendees including Mrs. Bernard Mizell and Mrs. Esther Mizell. Mrs. Wade will be January hostess.
The Culture Club held a Christmas luncheon in the English Room of the Lyons Hotel with hostesses Mrs. T. R. Peach and program chairman Mrs. J. L. Rankin. President Mrs. B. P. Cartwright Jr. introduced three new members and welcomed several guests including Mrs. John McGehee and others from Hartselle.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Nebrig travel to Auburn for their son Tommy Nebrig to receive his degree this weekend. Harold Ramsey of Denver, Colorado visits daughter Mrs W P Rhodes and Mr Rhodes.
Trinity Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs George Collins home. President Mrs G S Parker opened the meeting with a monthly thought and the group sang with Mrs G O Maner as accompanist. Mrs John Robinson gave the devotion and Mrs J B Sheats led the pledge to the flag. Mrs J O Parker presented the treasurer's report and mentioned purchasing pajamas for TB Sanatorium patients.
Mrs. I. V. Timberlake reported on Thanksgiving basket funds and collected for the Christmas basket fund. Mrs. E. J. Phillips introduced Ed Roberts, Westminster Presbyterian Church minister of music, who sang two solos with Mrs. W. E. Curry accompanying. Rev. Frank Dawson from First Methodist Church narrated the Story of Christmas.
The Brookmeade Garden Club held its December meeting at Mrs. John Chenault's home with president Mrs. Huland Ryan presiding. Members received conservation tips and discussed club matters.
A Christmas event featured a fruit basket gift for a family. Hostesses for the coming year were named and secret pal names drawn. The hostess with Mrs. Royce Sims and Mrs. Maner served refreshments to 13 members present.
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