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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

11

Antioch HDC Enjoys Christmas Party

Members of the Antioch Home Demonstration Club in Limestone County enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Leslie Black. Mrs. J O Marsh led a meditation on the birth of Christ and Mrs. Sherman Marsh directed hymn singing.

Antioch Home Demonstration Club Limestone County Leslie Black J. O. Marsh Christ Sherman Marsh James Argend Santa Claus Santa Gordon Marsh Roy Black Earl Legg Billie Sandy Nannie Lewis Emma Jo Lindsey Joe Marsh

Salem W S C S Holds Annual Yale Program

Salem Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Salem Methodist Church held its annual Christmas program with 27 attendees. Mrs. Ruel Foote led, prayers were offered by Mrs. Thomas Simmons and Mrs. Tom Powell, and Nina Roberson gave the meditation. A Christmas story “Byrd's Christmas Carol” was read by Mrs. Melvin Blackwood.

Woman's Society of Christian Salem Methodist Church Ruel Foote Thomas Simmons Nina Roberson Byrd Melvin Blackwood Tom Powell Grady Chasteen Eva Bodley Lorene Moore Nina Brown Elma Chenault

The Mademoiselle of Armentieres a forgotten tale

In Armentieres France locals shrug at the famed Mademoiselle from Armentieres legend. An American asks villagers and a shopkeeper about the song and its origin finding most have no knowledge. The innkeeper notes no monument exists and doubts she ever lived there.

Armentieres France Mademoiselle Lille St. Omer Mademoiselle Rom Guy Grandjean Monsieur Grandjean Monsieur Pinkey Clermont-Ferrand Toulouse

Wealth for Today Venereal Disease In Teen-Agers

A Public Health Report summary notes that venereal diseases affect many teens with sharp rises at ages 15 to 19 and 20 to 24. It links infections to juvenile delinquency, income, and living conditions, and argues for preventive social measures alongside medical control.

Public Health Service United States

Delta Offers First To Stamp Collectors

Delta Air Lines announced first-flight cadets will be available to stamp collectors when service begins early next year from Charlotte Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Collectors must send self addressed envelopes to Delta’s Atlanta office before Jan 15 for proper postmarks. Delta holds 66 certificated cities and a 10 756 mile route system.

Atlanta Delta Air Lines Delta Charlotte Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Civil Aeronautics Board C. E.woolman Office of Information Services

Democrats Hit The Field In Fight For Presidential Nomination

Democrats scramble toward the 1960 nomination as Stevenson and Kefauver lead with rivals Harriman Lausche Williams signaling candidacy. The piece notes a wide field, cautious moves, and broad prosperity narrowing the choice between parties.

Adlai Stevenson Sen. Estes Kefauver Tennessee New York Averell Harriman Williams Harriman Stevenson

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