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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
6
Westminster Presbyterian Church presents its Story of Christmas in tableau form Sunday at 5. Mrs Norman Stiles directs with Karl D Klein as narrator. Cast includes George Hubbard Jr Mary Margaret Wiley Joseph Tim Taylor angel Judy Tuck and others. A social hour follows.
Cullman B and P Women host Christmas party at American Legion Home on December 13 1955 with five nominees for Woman of Achievement. Nominees include Lula Mae Taylor Edna Earl Arnold Mabel Apel Nelle Jordan and Beulah Howle. Festivities feature games a lantern play The Littlest Angel piano numbers and gifts from the tree.
At the December gathering the Newcomers Club welcomed eight new members including Mrs. John Jackson Jr of Mobile and Mrs. James Waite of Pittsburgh. Hostesses were Mesdames Klein Knudsen Lear and Sherrard with blue angel decorations. canasta winner was Mrs. Marlin Freeman and beginners bridge winner was Mrs. Charles McGill.
John Waller could not attend as Mrs Whitaker paid tribute to five outstanding women chosen from their clubs. After thorough consideration of all nominees, Mrs Edna Earl Arnold was named Cullman’s Woman of Achievement. Russian Tea, nuts, cookies.
Mr and Mrs J Clark Rountree announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Anne Rountree Sloan to John Roberts Hunter Jr son of Mrs J R Hunter and the late Mr Hunter. The ceremony was held at Eleventh Street Methodist Church in Birmingham on December 10.
Mrs. J. W. Darrah travels to Nashville for several days and plans to return Saturday. Mrs. Charles Kortrecht of Memphis will visit her sister Mrs. Arthur Jones and niece Mrs. Barrett Shelton early next week. Miss Mary Robertson will spend the holidays with friends and relatives in Birmingham.
A banquet table showcased cheese sticks and olives served beside a large candle surrounded by a wreath of greenery, creating a festive centerpiece.
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