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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
3
White and pink choice carnations advertised as finest ever brought to Decaturs. Wreaths made to order for cemetery use at moderate prices. Call City Park Greenhouse, phone 202.
A description of a cretonne pattern with a red rose and green foliage on a black and white striped ground. It outlines making a scarf border, a square pincushion cover with two sides, and a candle shade built on a wire frame with a hemmed edge strip.
Julia Neely Pinch presents a devotional poem about a mother’s sleep and her divine watch over a child while in Decatur a Miss Fannie Johnson pupils recital at New Decatur High School draws praise for Miss Reese’s gong piece and Miss Margaret Clarkson’s music pupils. Social notices cover Married Ladies Bridge Club, wedding announcements in West Martin, district marriages, club invitations, and local greetings with names of residents and events.
Henry Malone of Athens and J Jackson Edwards from Auburn arrive for the holidays. J M Irwin of Moulton and Lamar Eyster plus Willian Nix join from the University. JL Walker returns from Fackler after attending the Acker-Fields wedding. James Duncan and Neal Johnson from Sheffield visit with family. Neal Almon from the University of Alabama plans a holiday visit. M S Jones returns from Columbia to attend a brother's funeral. Maurice R Thomas of L N RR shops leaves Jan 2 for Auburn Polytechnic Institute. Sidney Patterson and Leroy McIntyre return from the University of Alabama for Christmas.
In Germany gifts come from Kris Kringle or the Infant Christ placed on the table not the tree to honor the Savior. The tree remains on display in a main room from Christmas to New Year's Eve before older family members privately take it away. Misses Alice Crane and Leta Besar Harrison plan to return from Maryville for the holidays. Roy Murphree comes home from the state university for Christmas.
A humorous poem praising advertising as a surefire money maker. The author contrasts many failed schemes with one successful example where advertising itself created profit without spending money, calling that instance a mint.
White and pink wreaths offered for cemetery use at moderate prices. Call City Park Greenhouse at phone 202 for orders.
Early orders invited for holiday flowers and pot plants from The Owl Drug Co. Summary highlights availability of festive arrangements and greenery for gifting with a focus on prompt service.
Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts a 7 16 p m Christmas program featuring songs recitations and exercises ending with Santa Claus arrival. Highlights include Welcome recital by Charles Arnold Why Jesus Came exercise and O Little Town of Bethlehem song with offering for the San Juan Hospital children’s ward. All Sabbath school members parents and friends invited Friday night.
The First Presbyterian Church of Decatur will host its annual Christmas tree celebration tonight at 7 o clock. A short program by the children will precede the distribution of Christmas remembrances. Members of the Sunday school, parents, and friends are invited. W N Sholl, Pastor.
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