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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1961
Page
5
The December Entre Meres meeting was hosted by Mrs. Ainslie Wyle on Stratford Road with co hosts Mrs. Cecil McMillan and Mrs. Virginia Nichols. Mrs. J O Colvard presided as president as members enjoyed decorations and refreshments after the business session.
Mrs. W. M. Dinsmore and Mrs. Elmer Bussy hosted the Zetomen Bible Club Christmas gathering at Dinsmore’s home. Gussie Bell led the group in the collect and hymn. Nina Hodges offered prayer. Joe Elliott presented the program. L. L. McCulloch recounted the hymn history. J. R. Huie gave a meditation and Mrs. Elliott read Marshall’s "Let's Keep Christmas."
A table dressed in red with accents of white milk glass blooms carries camellias in white milk glass containers. The scene highlights vintage centerpiece styling with bold color and delicate glassware.
Mrs Forney Steenson hosted a covered dish dinner for Central Baptist Sunday School class members at her home. Mrs Homer Montgomery led introductions as Mrs W G Hall read My Son by Currie. Eighteen members and associates attended with games and gift exchange.
Mrs S C Gordon president hosted the Cotace Culture Club at her home. Members collected funds for CARE during the meeting. The Christmas ideas program featured Mrs Joe Roberts of Hartselle who presented about 30 decorating and gift ideas. Refreshments were served to 13 members including Shirley and Kathy Gordon.
Twenty three members and guests exchanged gifts and each donated a cake of soap to be given patients at the TB Sanatorium.
The Chicago Tribune analyzes a 1961 bridge hand where South plans a six spade slam after North overcalls with three spades. The article details the cautious play, the squeeze theory, and the diamond heart club sequence required to make the contract despite unfavorable distributions.
Mrs C L Shelby hosted a pupil recital with parents and friends in attendance. Performers included Patricia George Tommy Milner Kay Letson Brenda Letson Gail Thrasher Wanda Thrasher Debbie Ward Neva Holmes Shirley Holmes Mary Jo Smithey Roger Smith Carol Smith Viven Lee Smith Patricia Baggett Dianne Black Gail McGee Gayland Slick Mary Helen Glasscock Diana Shaneyfelt Bob Clark Jane Books Howell Black. Miss Miriam Shelby sang One Fine Day from Puccini Madame Butterfly.
The Massey Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. Ray Buckelew. During the morning meeting Mrs. Arvin Laney was elected 1962 president. Holiday decorations adorned the home and buffet tables as gifts were distributed and Secret Pal names revealed.
The banana plant arrived in Africa with migrants from Melanesia and Indonesia in the first millennium B C. It was given the name banana.
Mount Vernon hosted George Washington’s brick manufacturing plant among his many ventures. The brief reference highlights his diversified industry at the estate without detailing production.
Mrs. Collier was chosen as chapter representative to the DAR state convention by Col. John Robins chapter at a recent meeting. Mrs. Sam Wheat and Mrs. William Stewart were elected delegate and alternate to the Continental Congress in Washington in the spring.
Joye Posey a student at Howard College and secretary to the Special Collections librarian will arrive home Wednesday for a holiday visit. Mrs. Tom Chandler is a patient in St Thomas Hospital room 33 in Nashville. Her mother Mrs W J Keith staying at the Allen Hotel West End accompanied her to Nashville. Mrs Quince Eddens and Mrs Richard Watkins have returned from Birmingham and were joined by Mrs Watkins mother Mrs G D Crawford who will stay through Saturday.
During the Civil War Meramec Caverns in Stanton Missouri housed thousands of enslaved people fleeing slavery. The cave complex served as a link in the North underground railroad network and faced heavy attacks from Confederate troops seeking to recapture runaways.
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