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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1947

Page

6

Brownies Investiture Marks New Member In Troop

The Brownies led by Mrs Flake Farley and Mrs Ben LeDuke held a Christmas program at the original apple candleholders venue. Patti Harris spoke on What It Means To Be A Brownie before Vicki LeDuke became a Brownie and all members renewed their promises. Mothers received luncheon sets as gifts and punch and cookies were served. Joe Wheeler PTA Christmas meeting featured sixth graders with scripture readings songs and stories and a gift exchange.

Flake Farley Ben LeDuke Pattye Harris Vicki LeDuke

W. M. S. Fairview Baptist Church Holds All Day Meeting

The W. M. S. of Fairview Baptist Church gathered December 18 at Mrs. Dolphug Price’s home for an all day session titled Lottie Mooney of Prayer. President Mrs. Lester Compton led devotion and singing, with Mrs. Gladys Berry directing the program and prayers for dedication. Mrs. J. E. Millis shared a story on Lottie Man and the group adjourned after prayers.

W. M.S Fairview Baptist Dolphug Price Lottie Mooney Lester Compton Voice of Jesus Gladys Berry J. E. Millis Lottie Man Price Berry I. M. Murphree Woman's Missionary Union Minnie Fields Cowan

Questers Club Christmas Party At Meadowcrest

Meadowcrest home of Mr and Mrs Wallace Meadows hosts the Questers Club Christmas party with Christmas trees decorations and games led by Mrs Cecil McMillan. Guests include husbands and Otto Nebrig. Members receive keepsakes. festive red and white refreshments served.

Meadowcrest Wallace Meadows Questers Club Cecil McMillan Meadowtrest Questers

Business and Professional Women's Club Dinner in Decatur

Members of the Decatur Business and Professional Women's club held a dinner at Greystone cafe with Dorothy Woodall in charge and Edna Holland presiding. The table featured red carnations and holly canes. Each member brought a clothing gift for a family the club assists at Christmas. Story Hour at the Public Library will not meet this Saturday.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club Greystone Cafe Dorothy Woodall Edna Holland Public Library

Local Personal News Includes Christmas Week Travels

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin N. Davidson travel to Cartersville and Atlanta to visit son Robert Riddle and daughter in law with grandson Robert Newton joining them for the holidays. Raymond Baker’s Alabama trip brings education diploma news, while James Davis plans to rejoin the University of Alabama band for Sugar Bowl prep.

Edwin N. Davidson Cartersville Atlanta Georgia Robert Riddle Robert Newton Mrs. Riddle Raymond Baker University of Alabama S. R. Russell T. E. Baker James Davis Paul C. Davis New Orleans

Woman Accused of Bigamy Cites Law in Boston

Frances Gali mother of five admitted to marrying Walter Jones last September without divorce from her first husband. Jones testified to aid her defense in Municipal Court before Judge Jennie Loitman Barron. She argued her first husband was deported seven years ago as an undesirable alien and that she had not heard from him since.

Boston Frances Gali Innocent Solyaany Jennie Loitman Barron Walter Jones Clarksville Jones

Mrs H R Summer Suffering In New York Hospital

Mrs H R Summer remains in a critical condition in New York with Mayor Summer at her bedside. The note mentions Mrs Ernie Blackwell returning from Auburn after her niece Catherine Reynolds graduation in Tony, and visits by Albert Johnson and Gerald Whisler among others.

H. R. Summer New York Summer Ernie Blackwell Auburn Catherine Reynolds Tony J.C. Barry Birmingham Edward Johnson Albert Johnson Gerald Whisler Webster City Town

Remarriage under Question as Spouse Remains Unlocated

Judge Barron continued the case hearing regarding remarriage after the spouse had continually remained beyond the seas and could not be located, delaying the court action and pending further search or filing.

Barron

Veterans urge White House to hear cost of living plea

A committee of student veterans asked President Truman for a personal briefing today to describe how the rising cost of living is squeezing veterans. The effort highlights veteran concerns amid postwar costs and policies.

Washington White House Truman

Veteran Trainee Delegates Elected At College Meetings

Veterans groups on campuses elect delegates to the National Conference of Veteran Trainees. Tucker Irvin of Washington, Georgia says the situation is one subversive groups on campuses had prayed for. Committee members note veterans cannot live on current payments.

Tucker Irvin Washington, Ga National Conference of Irvin

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