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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1950

Page

6

Hi Y Hi Christmas Banquet With Reverend W W Glass

Dec 18 Hi Y of Decatur High School held a Christmas banquet in the Cornelian Court Hotel private dining room. Reverend W W Glass spoke. Miss Mary Louis Garrett led as chaperon amid gold and black attire among numerous couples.

Decatur High School Cornelian Court Hotel W. W. Glass First Presbyterian Church Mary Louis Garrett Darwin Davis James Biles Shirley Ange Max Patterson Sardra Davis Noel McInnis Linda Breeding Kenneth McCulloch Elizabeth Pirie Fred Garnett Billee Kimbrough Bob Bell Jackye Mills

Christmas party notices from multiple church groups

Several church groups hold December 18 gatherings at homes and parsonages. The Lutheran Missionary League at St Pauls meets for a Christmas party with gifts and refreshments. Wil loughby Presbyterian Ladies Aid hosts a party with a program and Santa gifts. Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Circle shares devotion and baskets. Austinville Home Demonstration Club decorates with silver and blue and features a Christmas demonstration. Ninth Street Methodist Circle hosts a Christmas party with music and devotion.

Lutheran Women's Missionary League of Willoughby Presbyterian Ladies Aid Little Home George Little Somerville Road Ladies Aid Willoughby Presbyterian Church Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Baptist Church C. E. Malone Kizziah TOONE Woman’s Society of Christian Service Ninth Street Methodist Church M. L. Turner Colleen Lawrence

Christmas Holiday Guests and Injuries Noted in Auburn

Wyman Gibson of Alabama Polytechnic Institute will spend Christmas with relatives in Auburn after recovering from injuries sustained in the Auburn Georgia game. David Wiley of Tuscaloosa arrives to spend holidays at home. Mrs. George Gibson’s father Kenneth Smith died in Tennessee. funeral held in Lexington Tennessee. Other visitors include Lloyd Lively Jr from Greensboro and the Dent family of Columbus Georgia visiting for Christmas. Mrs. Harold Garner attends Decatur Women’s Chamber luncheon.

Hartselle Jane Billy Don Linda Gail O’barr Santa Claus Dottie Hartselle Deanna Hartselle Jimmy Arms Linda Breeding Carrol Jane Hutson Mike Stephenson June Walling Joan Walling Connie Walling Eddie Walling Glennie Miller Danny Puckett Ranny Lott Eileene Chew Linda Martin Nancy Stroupe Marcia Rea Paul Summerford Edna Carrol Roberts Cherrie Ray Ronda Waller Robbie Waller Susan Drinkard Wyman Gibson Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn W. A. Montgomery George Gibson Wyman David Wiley University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Ana McKenzie Tennessee Lloyd L. Lively, Jr Greensboro North Carolina Joe Dement Columbus Georgia Cabe Smith Danville Road Harold Garner Athens Breck Reeves Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce

New Bavarian Hutschenreuther BRIGHTON China Arrives

Local shop announces a limited shipment of Hutschenreuther Bavarian BRIGHTON pattern gold-banded china. Also highlights Theodore Haviland lines made in America and France, Heinrich's Bavarian, Schuman Bavarian, Spade, Syracuse and Warwick, plus Lotus crystal and other brands. Perfect for last minute gifts.

Hutschenreuther Brighton China Theodore Haviland America France Heinrich’s Bavarian Schuman Bavarian Spade Syracuse Warwick

Toone Circle Christmas Meeting At Church Parlor

The Toone Circle held its December meeting in the church parlor with a Christmas program. Mrs James Standridge sang There's A Song In The Air and a crepe paper fashion parade entertained members. Twenty six members attended, including new member Mrs Bill Lakey.

Austinville R. K. Craig R. L. Hamilton R. D. Clark Brandon Crafton Blythe Isley W. A. Thompson Lucille Hawkins Santa Claus Turner Colleen Lawence C. L. Ellis Toone Toone Circle Joe Toone James Standridge Cecil Julian Otto Reeder E. I. Hartselle Marvin Yarbrough George Powell Bill Horn Blue Bird Friends Bill Lakey

Marine Writes About Retreat From Hamhung in Korea

A Marine private wrote to his wife after his unit reached Hamhung in Northeast Korea, describing being cut off behind front lines, fighting with infantry, and retreating 16 miles to Hagaru with about 40 percent casualties. He noted they had only what they wore and expected ship transport and reequipping.

Birmingham Chosin Reservoir M. Beachhead Korea Barbara Wilson Neal Wilson Hamhung Cpl. Wilson Wilson 11Th Artillery Regiment Hagaru

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Cornelian Court Billy Joe Aycock Suzanne Shelton Allen Hamilton Anne Layman Clark Rountree Sara Redding Sewell Floyd Vaughn Linda Smith Tommy Phillips Sallye Bryan Mack Graham Charlotte Orr Jack Buchanan Harriet Higdon Paul Jones Sarah Jane Wyatt Bobby Halbrooks Marjorie Cain Charles Smith Eleanor Hamilton Bob Freeman Carolyn Holloman Rex Mason Battle King Billy Lovin Marian Bloodworth Arthur Morris Anne Coleman Bobby Neil Betty Carl ‘Hendon Nelson Bradford Betty Faye Halbrooks Johnny Cain Juanita Goforth Elaine Reed Ronnie Les Margaret Ann Emens Jack Scott Carolyn Gregg Dan Nebrig Carolyn Bibb Frank Hagger Edna Jackson Zack Perry Frances Brooks Allen Counts Beverly Nebrig Allan Moody Anne Tuck John Thomas Mullican Jane’ McClanahan R. H. McClanahan Lutheran Missionary League Melvin S. Wells Genie Little N. D. Crawford Sr George Evans Malone Circle Meeting A. L. Frazier Walter Jackson Circle Nigeria Webb Hunter Mary Waters Foster Pointer Oak Ridge Judie P. Carey Carolyn E. B. Garner Austinville H. D Robert Straub Bobby, Montgomery E. A. Tillery Santa Lotus Heisey Duncan and Miller Cambridge Bank ST Nelson Lee Tommie Fostoria Sam Frank & Moore Ultra Violet Decatur White Swan Diaper Service Angel Devil's Food SHOP Marine Mary Jo Reeves Sara W. Banks Memphis Allie M. Banks Haviland Mosalinde Annette Clinton Apple Blossom Gainsborough Gloria Gotham Rose Varenne Wilton Mansion House Mother Bad NTE Gece Poealne Co Safork Mog Nog
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