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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1947

Page

6

Central Baptist Class Parties and Christmas Programs

Two Central Baptist Sunday School classes held a joint party at Mrs. A B Pickens home with poinsettias and a Christmas tree drawing. The Sewanee University Choir will perform at The Church of the Nativity in Huntsville. Miss Ethel Southard hosted a party for Miss Mildred Rudolph in Athens with a formal table arrangement. A Juvenile Music Club meeting featured carols and readings. Memorial Drive Methodist W S C S held a Christmas party with prayer and hymns.

Central Baptist A. B. Pickens Tom Willingham Central Baptist Church Leon Christ Jeanette Martin Lois Gray Margaret Talley Evelyn Sivley Mary Thornhill Mesdames George Devine Grady Harger Harold Hull James Norton Frank Richards Price Wright Dudley True Covell Kennum Aaron Jones R. J. Thompson Fred Scarbrough Jack Bartlett Billy Garnett Harry Bell Thalcolm Bolton Ray Garnett Ben Holley Kathleen Malone Louie Aldridge Rebecca Wright Church of the Nativity Huntsville Randolph Claiborne the Nativity Decatur Nativity Rudolph Athens Ethel Southard Mildred Rudolph Atlanta Gabride-elect K. L. Rudolph Lawrence Beadle Newport Rhode Island N. R. Naylor Emile Chandler Eloise Pence Aldena. Chapman Joy Hale Constance Peerson Melba Jean Langford Juvenile Music Club Ed Price Charolette Pace Anne Wheat Betty Hazel Hamilton Ann Mitchell Joe Allen Price Price Memorial Drive Methodist Zettie Sheats Fred Schlosser L. L. McCulloch Sherman Street Marian Chandler Wesleyan Service Guild Ninth Street Methodist Church Willard Matthews Questers Club Wallace Meadows Questers

New Nail Polish Shades and Tips for a Fresh Look

Beauty shoppers can discover delicate blue reds mauve and a new pinky red that evoke geranium blooms. Try multiple tints to form a coordinated color family and use a crystal fixative after the top coat to extend wear.

Scout Meeting Report at St John's Episcopal Church

Troop 89 held a Monday night meeting at St. John's Episcopal church. Four members answered roll call while six were on roll. Joe Crain led the Scout Oath. Dale Blankenship and Joe Crain completed their tenderfoot requirements. Eddie Journey supervised the recreation and drilling with notable improvement.

St. John's Episcopal Church Joe Crain Dale Blankenship Eddie Journey

Christmas Visits and Twin Births Highlight Personal News

Mrs J A Brown of Norfolk Virginia arrived Monday to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs G W Portwood at 918 Jackson Street. Mr and Mrs Ira B Jones of Galveston Texas announce the birth of twin girls on December 15. The Joneses are former Decatur residents. Oscar Vaughn a student at Cal Aero Tech in Glendale California is spending Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs M A Vaughn.

C. P. Parker Oscar Mames Harry Porter D. S. Hurst Sheats J. M., Philpot R. P. Thompson J. D. Sheats G A. Rice Harry Nth W.S.C.S Ninth Street John Butler A. Kizziah Mesdames R. D. Compton L. A. Owen Hodie Lawrence S. E. Mc Dowra R. L. Johnson Guy. Jones J. A. Brown Norfolk Virginia G. W. Portwood Jackson Street Ira B. Jones Galveston Texas Jones Decatur Oscar Vaughn Cal- Aero Tech Glendale California Mrs M. A. Vaughn

Refresh courses sweep nation urging change and vitality

Dor othy Dix argues a broad refresh course can lift people from rut s and restore youth by reliving memories and adopting new habits. The piece urges elderly embrace youth, couples renew romance, and individuals shed old resentments to pursue happiness and progress.

Grandma Jasper Dorothy DIX

Trading ban on Italian securities lifted in U S

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the end of the seven year ban on trading Italian securities in the United States. Italy and two agencies registered new bonds totaling 131 million dollars with the SEC, allowing trading on or about December 22.

Philadelphia United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Toll rises after Curacao tanker collision in 1940s

Eight dead and twelve missing after a tanker collision off Curacao, Dutch West Indies. The report notes deep affection between couples and reflects on lifelong loyalty despite the accident. The piece ends with a reflection on courtship and marital needs.

New York Curacao Dutch West Indies

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