Meetings Announced by Local Groups
The Lydia Bible Class of Central Baptist Church hosts its annual Christmas party tonight at 7 30 in the home of Mrs James N Belew Sr 1901 Enolam Blvd Members bring a gift for a secret pal and canned food for a Christmas basket WCTU meets Tuesday at 7 pm at Mrs Julia Levin 625 E Moulton St Trinity PTA meets at the school tonight at 7 pm
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Lydia Bible Class
Central Baptist Church
James N. Belew
Enolam Blvd
WCTU
Julia Levin
E. Moulton St
Cadet Lt James Kelly Jr to spend holidays with family
Marion Military Institute cadet Lt James Kelly Jr arrives Wednesday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs James B Kelly. Mr and Mrs J E Wilder return from Pensacola to Bainbridge Ga for a visit with Mr and Mrs Byron Carrell. Mrs Walker visits her parents in Decatur after arriving from Atlanta. James McGaughey returns from Atlanta and will be back in Decatur Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelly Jr
Marion Military Institute
James B. Kelly
J. E. Wilder
Paul Crawford
Pensacola
Bainbridge, Ga
Byron Carrell
Marshall Walker
Atlanta
W. G. Gilchrist Jr
James McGaughey
Barrett Sheltons
Decatur
Foldable Color Globe as Student Gift
A plastic world globe folds into a compact package suitable for a student. It features bright colors and sharp type, protected by a laminated sheet for durability.
Make Them A Toybag To Teach Neatness
Dorothy Roe suggests a gay Noahs Ark toybag to organize toys after Christmas. The pattern includes six stuffed animals, fabric requirements, and embroidery tips using zig zag or fashion stitch. The tote hangs on a closet door with a zipper and snaps, and includes a story about Noahs Ark to teach order.
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Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
Mom
Open House at Hindles Highlights Christmas Decor
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hindle hosted an open house on Beech Street with white magnolia arrangements, red camellias, and glittering accents. The living room featured pale green Acrilan cloth, blue ornaments, a mirror reflecting balsams, and an antique leather May Day strap with mini brass cards. Refreshments included sausage rolls, cheese dips, lobster dips, cakes, punches, and relishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hindle
Beech St
Martin Luther and the Christmas Hymn Legacy
The article recalls Martin Luther as a hymns pioneer from a poor family who published the first hymn book by forty. It narrates his family Christmas Eve in 1535 and the creation of Away in a Manger, later sung by Washington Gridiron Club members on December 17 1938 ending their dinner with a hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther
Joseph
Mary
Christ
Hans
Washington Gridiron Club
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York Times
Girdiron Club
Jesus
Glistening polyethylene Christmas tree apron
A polyethylene tree apron helps catch spilled water and falling needles. The 72 inch square cover can be gathered around the base to conceal the tree holder and provide a festive background for gifts.
Good Gift Idea for a Youngster Dinner Ware Set
A suggested present for a youngster is a decorated child’s dinnerware set made from unbreakable plastic. This durable option combines practicality with a playful design for safe everyday use.
Parties Mark Weekend Ahead of Layman Bailey Nuptials
Miss Anne Layman and Allison Bailey Jr. will be married at St Johns Episcopal Church tonight. Weekend festivities included a Country Club dinner for the couple with many guests, a brunch at Dr and Mrs John Miles home, and a rehearsal dinner hosted by A C Bailey.
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Anne Layman
Allison Bailey Jr
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Country Club
Chuck Averitt
Tech
Jackie Williamson
Les Frazier
Greenville
Miss
Larry Dantzler
Inverness
Robert Cole
Meridian
Tommy Shapard
Griffin
Charles Smith
Mike Jonas
Burnley Miles
James McGaughey
Atlanta
Mary Frances Sewell
Nancy Malone
Sydney Finnell
Tuscaloosa
Ava Caldwell
Gay, Ga
Suzanne Shelton
John Miles
Mooresville
Barrett Shelton Jr
Frank Richardson
Gene Brown
A. C. Bailey
Gordon Drive
Bailey
Daily Records of Local Marriages and Transfers
Daily Records list multiple pairs with ages and towns linking service or employment, including Billy Joe James 17 Hartselle to Edna Earl Lee 17 Danville, Robert James Short 43 Decatur to Elsie Myrle Harville 39 Moulton, Gurnie Houston 40 Decatur produce to Nellie Pearl Mason 20 Decatur nurse, Kenneth Ray Lott 23 Hartselle in service to Frances Lena Hill Danville, James H. McGaughey 25 Atlanta Sears Roebuck employee to Suzanne Jones Shelton 21 Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Joe James
Hartselle
Air Force
Edna Earl Lee
Danville
Robert James Short
Decatur
Ingall'’s
Elsie Myrle Harville
Moulton
Gurnie Houston
8Th Ave. S.E
Nellie Pearl Mason
4Th Ave. N.W
Kenneth Ray Lott
Frances Lena Hill
Alabama
James H. McGaughey
Atlanta, Ga
Sears Roebuck Co
Suzanne Jones Shelton
Christmas Spirit Focuses Family Love And Sharing
Dorothy V Whipple urges maintaining Christmas spirit in family life. Emphasizes involving children in preparations, decorations, and gift giving to foster joy, generosity, and shared duties over mere presents. Warns sentimentality fades without action and stresses the season as work with meaningful warmth.
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Dorothy V. Whipple
M.D
AP News
Susie
Christ
Gifts For Homes Hit The Spot This Christmas
Holiday home gift ideas emphasize accessories and edible treats. Consider French salad baskets with olives and pate, jars of chutney, canned sardine sets, cheeses, caviar, and liver pâté. Include kitchenware such as spice sets, pepper mills, herb jars, dish towels, and novelties for hostess or outdoor cooks.
West Decatur Sunshine Club Holds Regular Meeting
The West Decatur Sunshine Club met at Mrs. M. A. Fleming's home with Mrs. Thomas Bennett presiding. Net reports included the treasurer's balance and a roll call. Members planned a Christmas dinner and a Santa Claus gift for a four child family.
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West Decatur
West Decatur Sunshine Club
M. A. Fleming
Thomas Bennett
Fleming
Sam Montgomery
Gene Zahnd
Dan Sandlin
Bill Cook
Mrs. Sandlin
Vic Armstrong
Sidney Shackelford
Elbert Lee Jolly
Robert Taylor
Billy Watterson
Howard Goodlett
Buffet Dinner At Halas Home Sparks Christmas Cheer
Mr and Mrs Joe Halas hosted a Sunday informal dinner at their home with about twelve couples. Copper magnolia leaves multicolor balls and festive angels decorated the living room while a white cotton Christmas tree glowed with multicolored lights. A reindeer merry go round sat on the dining table as a buffet dinner was served.
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Joe Halas
Miss Gore Leads Massey Program
Massey Fourth grade girls of the 4 H Club presented the meditation at a December meeting at Massey School on December 15. Members joined in Christmas carols after roll call and minutes. Miss Mary Gore 4 H leader spoke on Good Grooming and showed a fashion film.
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Massey
Massey School
Mary Gore
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ELTA
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Emens-Bradford
Miss Layman
Mr. Bailey
Jon Moores
Nashville
Lyons Hotel
Vivian Brown
UP News
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Second Ave
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