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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1962

Page

7

Gleaners Hold Christmas Party At Wright Home

The Gleaners Sunday School Class of Central Baptist Church held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Price Wright’s home, 2603 Highway 315S. A blue and red silver tree, candles, and Santa decor set the scene while members shared dishes and exchanged gifts.

Gleaners Central Baptist Church Price Wright Highway 315S John Chenault Isaiah L. A. Patterson Woodrow Chapman Burl McLemore Earl Patton J. R. Sandy

Miss Leeth Weds Bobby Nelson at Shoal Creek Baptist Church

Jeanice Leeth daughter of Mr and Mrs Houston Leeth married Bobby Lynn Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Nelson this morning at 10 oclock at Shoal Creek Baptist Church Rev Bunyan Wallace officiated Nuptial music was provided by Miss Betty Clements Pamela Nelson sister of the bridegroom served as the couple's only attendant.

Jeanice Leeth Houston Leeth Bobby Lynn Nelson Leroy Nelson Shoal Creek Baptist Church Bunyan Wallace Betty Clements Pamela Nelson

Decala Meets Decala Toastmistress Club hosts meeting

The Decala Toastmistress Club gathered at East Acres community center with Mrs. Jack Jones presiding. Guests included Mrs. A P Fawcett and daughter Suzanne and Terry Hennessee.

Decala East Acres Jack Jones A. P. Fawcett Suzanne Terry Hennessee William Kennah Albert Sander Robert Denham Jack Coley Jack Higginbotham Floyd Hennessee Chattanooga Coley Education Denham R. W. Duke Billie Gates Robert Harris Kennah Claire Flynn

Origins of the Spud Nickname in English Lore

A group of Englishmen formed the Society for Prevention of Unwholesome Diet to mock potatoes, a move that led to the nickname spud for the vegetable. The initials of the society inspired the term.

Society For Prevention Spud

Couple to be at home in Hartselle after wedding trip

After their wedding trip the couple will reside at 541 East Main Street in Hartselle.

East Main St Hartselle

GOP Women Plan Spring Convention in Washington

Mrs. Tom Abernethy Alabama Republican national committeewoman announces the 1963 Republican Women’s Conference to be held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington on April 25 26 and 27. The event aims to mobilize a large Alabama delegation and build for victory in 1964.

Tom Abernethy Talladega Ala Alabama Washington Sheraton Park Hotel

Revenue's First Commissioner Served by One Clerk

One hundred years ago George Boutwell as the first internal revenue commissioner ran a lean office with a single clerk and personally read every taxpayer letter. A cordless electric glass clipper uses five flashlight batteries for edge trimming.

George Boutwell Internal Revenue

Urgent Call for More School Art Teachers in Alabama

Mrs. Jessie Jones, chair of the Art Clubs of Alabama, says colleges do not produce enough trained art educators. At the University of Alabama conference she notes rising interest and 140 art teachers in Alabama schools, up from 62 in 1948, with many elementary posts now requiring teachers to lead art education. Canada plans Douglas Point nuclear plant to start in 1965 with 200000 kilowatts.

Jones Canada Douglas Point Ont Lake Huron

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