Society notes showcase Mrs Early Phinizy tea party
East Gordon Drive hosted a multi hour society gathering for Mrs Early Phinizy with two tea sessions from 3 to 5:30 PM. Guests included Mrs F D Peek Mrs Joe Hagler and others in a red and white decor with roses and crystal candelabras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early Phinizy
East Gordon Drive
F. D. Peek
Joe Hagler
M. S. Workman
R. Tweet
John Peach Mira Rex
le McEntire
James Ranin
Charles Eyster
J. W. Darrah
Bennie Malone
Robert McWhorter
M. E. Edwards
William Hockensmith
A. C. Bailey
Billy Boswell
Kitty Ivy
F. D. Peebles
John White
Julian Bibb
Johnnie Giles
Donald Branum
Homer Hutchinson
Jack McLaughtin
Early Phinizy, Jr
Prince Nicolas Comments On Royal Marriage Impasse
In Lausanne on December 19 Prince Nicolas, uncle of King Mihai, says Romania’s communist government stalls approving the 26 year old king’s marriage to Princess Anne of Bourbon Parma for mysterious reasons. He believes the delay targets no individual and would apply to any suitable bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lausanne
Switzerland
Mihai
Prince Nicolas
Anne of
Bourbon-Parma
Anne
High School Without Stadium Faces Challenge
A local high school struggles with lacking a stadium, impacting sports programs and community events. Administrators seek funding options and community support to build facilities and restore athletic opportunities.
Peace Plate Recipe and Timely Food Tips for Saturday
The conservation spotlight features Sausage and Apple Patties with steamed vegetables and a cabbage salad with sour cream dressing. Mocha Cream uses packaged pudding and coffee for a quick dessert. Timely tips advise storing fruit halves, grated cheese, and stale bread for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer Service Section
Citizens Food Committee
Peace Plate
Lonely Widower Seeks Mate in Dorothy Dix Advice
A 53 year old widower seeks help finding a new wife amid opposition from his children. Dorothy Dix notes widowers face loneliness and a lack of social support, discourages using a matrimonial bureau, warns against gold diggers, and suggests a family hotel as a safer living option for companionship.
Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club Christmas Meeting
The Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs Elbert Julians home for December. Members brought three wrapped gifts two for shut in boxes and one to exchange. Mrs Vista Self presided and led singing Silent Night. Mrs Cecil Tanner gave the devotional reading Matthew 9 1 6. A discussion followed on packing and sending used clothes overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek Home
Elbert Julian
Vista Self
Cecil Tanner
Mary Roan
Happiness Now before It Is Too Late Motto
The text urges seizing happiness while possible with a wary, uncertain tone. It contrasts living for fun with the inevitability of death and the need to stay prepared, both materially and emotionally, for any outcome.
Dear Dorothy Dix On Acceptable Marriages In Family Lines
The column questions if a mother and daughter can marry and a father and son. The reply notes age compatibility matters, saying it would be odd for the mother to marry the younger man and the daughter the older, but otherwise sees no objection within age group bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy DIX
Morgan County Rock Creek Tanner Local Notices
Orlando Blackwood was rushed to Decatur General hospital Friday morning after a hemorrhage from his tonsillectomy. He received a blood transfusion with blood from Cleve Blackwood of Lawrence County. Mrs. Will Mason’s family from Fairview and Huntsville visited. Robert Woodall, with the telephone company, spent the weekend with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Blackwood
Decatur General Hospital
Cleve Blackwood
Lawrence County
Will Mason
Mr. Linn
Fairview
Huntsville
Robert Woodall
Telephone Company
Jim Woodall
Local Club Completes Christmas Lesson and Exchange
Members gathered for a Christmas decorations lesson led by Miss Norton. Some brought gifts to the meeting and others were to hand items to Mrs Roan later. After the lesson gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by the hostess. The group adjourned to meet Mrs Florence Tanner in January.
Local Family Notes From Alabama Visitations
Transferred to Mississippi. Spent weekend in Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Louis Turiner visited their daughter Mrs Numan Turner near Gadsden. Arlin Blackwood carried them Sunday. Judy Garrett of Decatur spent last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Aaron Oden. Cleve Blackwood of Lawrence County spent Friday night with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Lewis
Birmingham
Louis Turiner
Numan Turner
Gadsden
Arlin Blackwood
Judy Garrett
Decatur
Aaron
Oden
Cleve’ Blackwood
Lawrence County
Local People Mention Family Visits and Care
Brother Arlin Blackwood and Mrs. Bill Jennings of Cole visited. Mr. and Mrs. Cluster Puckett hosted. Mrs. Puckett remains under doctor care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlin Blackwood
Bill Jennings
Cole
Cluster Puckett
Puckett
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Ruth
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Edith Teague
Mrs. Teague
Colleen George
Betty, Boland
Edna Fuller
Eldora Roberts
Rosa Bolan
Virginia Gulley
Clara Burgess
Betty Jean Case
Bob Powell
Pauline Smith
Brel
VU Department Store
Prince
Caddell Drug CO
Elizabeth Arden
Lucien Selong
Yardley
Marcelle
Tabu
Norge
Dinsmore Bros. Furniture CO
Second Ave
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Miss DIX
Morgan County
Rock Creek
Lees
Aallmark
CITY
SUD Sud
George
Merle A. Yarbrough and
Jimmy G. Yarbrough
Decatur, Ala
Vieagnuvox
Magnavox Belvedere
EE Forbes & Sons
Piano Company
Second Avenue
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