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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1956

Page

6

Whites And Rennekers Have Holiday Open House

Mr. and Mrs. David White and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Renneker hosted a Christmas open house on Saturday at the Jackson Street home of the Whites. The foyer featured pink and white glitter decorations while red and green themes appeared in the living and dining areas. The dessert table displayed green coverings and silver accents as ham, turkey and finger foods were served buffet style.

David White Joe Renneker Jackson St

Recital by Mrs Cox Pupils at First Methodist Church

Mrs John Cox presented 19 pupils in a recital at the Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church on Friday evening. After the recital guests enjoyed fruit punch party sandwiches and Christmas cookies with Mrs Joe Renneker Miss Carolyn Schaefer Mrs David White Mrs Robert Lear and Mrs J W Hinkle assisting.

John Cox First Methodist Church Joe Renneker Carolyn Schaefer David White Robert Lear J. W. Hinkle

Flint HD Club Holds Christmas Party

Members of the Flint Home Demonstration Club gathered Monday at the Adderhold home for their annual Christmas party with 23 members, two guests, and two children present. Pink decorations, carols, a Christmas program, and a gift exchange highlighted the event as fruit, candy, and nuts were voted to be sent somewhere.

Flint Home Demonstration Club Friendly Forest C. H. Adderholds I.J. Higginbotham B. K. Wiggins L. Curbon Louis Argend Mary Gore J. M. Harmen Sr J. L. Howard Howard T. V. Day Adderhold Charles Parker W. M. Little

Circles of C. M. WSCS Meet at Local Church

The Methodist WSCS circles met recently in homes of Mrs. Donald Branum and Mrs. D. L. Grizzard with 14 members. Devotions referenced Isaiah and Matthew under the theme If Christ Had Not Come. Members planned sending plants to shut ins and shared Christmas carols, readings, and prayers with short programs and refreshments.

Thal Methodist Church Donald Branum Hobson Clark J. H. Branum Christ W. W. Wright Henry van Dyke Doris Clark Cat

Clemons Circle Holds Christmas Meeting at Church Parlor

The Clemons Circle gathered in the church parlor with Mrs. Horace Clemons presiding. Rev. W. W. Lovett led prayer and carols. Mrs. Garland Roberts accompanied. Lunch for 28 members and two guests followed. New members welcomed.

Howard Belser Ruth Ashford E. M. Rowe Bruce Williams George West W. H. Jenkins

January Meeting Set at Mrs K Chunns Home

The January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs K Chunn, inviting attendees from TB sanatorium circles.

K. Chunn

Gayest holiday bridge party at Spofford Spicer home

Mrs. Ray Spofford and Mrs. Otto Spicer hosted eight tables of guests at 2107 Pennylane. Red carnations holly and candles decorated rooms. Dessert featured strawberry Christmas tree and vanilla ice cream in meringue shells. Winners included Mrs. I. B. Schmidt Mrs. J. P. Knudsen Mrs. John S. Hard and Mrs. William Crabtree traveling prize and Mrs. James Vandervort won bingo.

Ray Spofford Otto Spicer Pennylane I. B. Schmidt J. P. Knudsen John S. Hard William Crabtree James Vandervort

State Trade Auxiliary Hosts Dinner Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of the State Vocational Trade School held a Saturday dinner on campus with 54 members and guests including husbands and children. Tables decorated with frosted mini Christmas trees featured carols, readings, and a Christmas theme.

State Vocational. Trade School Earl Badgett Namon Florence Santa Claus Kirk Langford Carlton Kelley T. J. Black Odie Blevins H. M. Betterton E. N. Davidson

Personal Holiday Visits Across Towns and Families

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams and children will spend the holidays in Opelika with her parents, Yetta Samford. Mrs. A. E. Darrah and Miss Kate Darrah of Nashville visit Mrs. Darrah's son J. W. Darrah. Dr. and Mrs. T. G. Morrow host Miss Marcia Green of Corinth for Christmas. Oakley Rogers arrives from Atlanta to stay with Reed Rogers and relatives. Imogene Coriel of Topeka spends Christmas with her daughter Mrs. Howard Chamberlin. Byron Reid and Jim with Mrs. Edward Clark and Susan visit Mrs. D. L. Grizzard. grandchildren stay several days.

Richard Williams Opelika Yetta Samford A. E. Darrah Kate Darrah Nashville T. G. Morrow Marcia Green Corinth Oakley Rogers Atlanta Reed ‘Rogers Imogene Coriel Topeka, Kans Howard Chamberlin Mr. Chamberlin Byron Reid Jim Birmingham Edward Clark Susan Anniston D. L. Grizzard

Christmas Story and meeting notes from a study session

The text records a Christmas Story reading from Matt 1 10 and notes that Mrs John McBride gave the lesson from the study book. It also mentions Mrs Wiley Owen closing the meeting with a prayer.

John McBride Wiley Owen

Ruth Class Christmas Party At Austinville Baptist Church

The Ruth Class of Austinville Baptist Church held a Christmas party at Mrs. L. H. Porch home. The event featured decorations in traditional colors a Christmas story read by Mrs. M. J. Hall prayers by Mrs. J. M. Hendon and a business session led by Mrs. J. B. Lowery. Gifts from secret pals were exchanged during social hour and a buffet luncheon was served. Additional attendees included Mrs. W. C. Ryan Lillie Swan Amber Carpenter H. A. Golden Myrtle Long Myrtle Barnette W. F. Lamon Frank Vaughn Alice Teague and H. Davis.

Ruth Austinville Baptist Church L. H. Porch M. J. Hall J. M. Hendon J. B. Lowery W. C. Ryan Lillie Swan Amber Carpenter H. A. Golden Myrtle Long Myrtle Barnette W. F. Lamon Frank Vaughn Alice Teague H. @. Davis

Heart energy powers a 150 pound man up three stories

The statement notes that in one hour the heart emits enough energy to lift a 150 pound man from street level to the roof of a three story building, illustrating the body's remarkable metabolic output.

A A U W Helps Santa Claus Deliver Toys at Sanitorium

Members of the A A U W distributed Christmas toys Monday at the District One Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Toys were crafted at the annual Christmas Workshop led by Mrs. Nicholas R. Conguindi and Mrs. James H. Crow Jr, with help from several committee members.

Catur A.A.U.W District One A.A.U.W Nicholas R. Conguindi James H. Crow, Jr Margarett Barnett Charles Minton William H. Levin Paul Gann Norman Stiles

The Cranes Entertain At Dessert Bridge

Mr and Mrs Gil Crane and Dan Crane hosted a dessert bridge in their home Monday evening honoring Mr and Mrs John Eyster and Lt and Mrs Robert Tweedy III. Christmas colors featured red candles silver greenery and silver balls. Winners were Mrs Eyster Mrs A J Coleman III and Bill Levin with guests receiving Christmas tokens.

Gil Crane Dan Crane John Eyster Robert Tweedy III Eyster A. J. Coleman III Bill Levin A. J. Coleman II

Earhart’s Historic Atlantic Flight Highlighted

The article notes Amelia Earhart’s 1928 achievement as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic while listing several names including Mrs. Bill Levin Dr. and Mrs. Tom Bingham Charles Eyster Miss Gene Brown and Miss Sybil Mooty among those connected to the piece.

Bill Levin Tom Bingham Charles Eyster Gene Brown Sybil Mooty Amelia Earhart

Also Mentioned on This Page

America Eedit Jewelers—Opticiars AVERU Southside Baptist Church Edward Norman E. C. Hendon Roy Black Alvis Briscoe Sedama Lanier Bill Riker Ed Self Susie Flint HD Club Juerge Lee Circles C. M. Wscs Grizzard T. J. , Cottingham Marian Freeze Hope Smith J. W. Higdon Traynor Hodgins Alfred Hodgins Lela Carter Mrs. Spofford Mrs. Spicer State Trade Auxiliary Bob Gibson, Jr AAUW City Park 2Nd Ave. N.E Dave Anderson and His Sarong Jr Sarong, Inc Kes Lees
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