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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1941

Page

19

HARTSELLE CLUB HOLDS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PARTY

Mrs L H Houston hosted the Thursday Afternoon Study Club with a Christmas decor theme. The program featured piano by William Robert Houston a solo by Clara Boyce Larkin and a short playlet The group sang carols and welcomed new member Mrs B E Gibson A salad course was served to twenty one members and one visitor Miss Clara Boyce Larkin Also Mary Elizabeth Holland hosted a high school group party with games music and a show followed by refreshments. attendees included June Grisham Bettye Clark Elizabeth Peck Carolyn Stewart Robbie Quinn Wanda Praytor Jean Praytor Joe Norwood and others A Louisville notice announced the marriage of Jewell Mae Newman to Joe H Sullins on December 20 at Rev R L Sleamaker's home The Christmas Day family gathering included relatives from several towns across several states. names listed include John West Clifford Alston Oscar Wade G O Johnson John Davin Arthur Dillahunty and others

L. H. Houston Luther Roberts William Robert Houston Cocal Clara Boyce Larkin Cecil Johnson T. E. Kimbrough EB. Gibson Zelda Ashcraft Mary Elizabeth Holland June Grisham Bettye Clark Elizabeth Peck Carolyn Stewart Robbie Quinn Wanda Praytor Jean Praytor Joe Norwood Gorman Grisham James Lindeey Hal Peck Smith Billy Payne Joe Speake Bush Gilchrist Bobby Gilchrist Harry Puckett Louisville, Ky Morgan County J. O. Newman South Third Street Misa Jewell Mae Newman Joe H. Sullins L. H. Sullins Norfolk R. L. Sleamaker John West Tuscumbia Clifford Alston Montecello, Ark Oscar Wade Birmingham G. O. Johnson Cullman John Davin Arthur Dillahunty G. Kimbrough Hallie Lane Maggie Dodson Nashville Arthur Holder Manchester Tenn Carolyn Sharpley Green Hal Barcliff Anniston Christman O. L. Aycock Shellman Misa Eleanor Wilson Red Bay High School Hal Jean Blair Roger Hagans The State University L. L. Hagana John Dudley Puryear University of Alabama W. M Puryear Howard Matheny Mobile Maxwell Kent Charley Quinn Lillie Mae Glasscock Alabama Polytechnic Institute Ruth Hartselle Sheffield J. A. Hartselle J. E. Aldredge Blountsville R. L. Sherrill Grace Sobotka Robert Sobotka Herbert Payne Payne Mattie Sue Oden Alabama College EB. A. Oden Elizabeth Houston John Houston Robert Quinn University of Tennessee Cilla Glasscock Anne Gatlin Howard College

Morgan County Christmas Guests and Community Notes

Morgan County residents host and visit relatives for Christmas. Local families welcome newcomers moving in from Tennessee and Alabama colleges. A Christmas program, school events, and a community bingo night are reported alongside commission news and local travel to Decatur and nearby towns.

Limestone County Caps Gone? Local Society Notes

Fragments show a Tennessee Fayetteville pair the Hardins and several families from Huntsville and area visiting relatives. Names listed include Mrs. Stanley Nelson and children, Mrs. W. E. Smith, Mrs. J. B. Cole, Josh Cole, Mik Will Worthey, Helen Balch, Mrs. Comer Cole ill last week, Leon Swanner and others with their children.

Sam Hardin Fayetteville, Tenn Stanley Nelson Huntaville W. E. Smith J. B. Cole Josh Cole Grin Mik Will Worthey He Schaffer Helen Balch Comer Cole Leon Swanner Mra Orville Smith John F. Smith

Wedding of Miss Elnora Sapp and Clarence Millsapp

Lawrence County notes a wedding on Saturday December 13 for Miss Elnora Sapp and Clarence Millsapp. Friends extend best wishes. Local residents Mrs. John Williams and Grandma Kelsee are briefly ill. Several families plan Christmas visits to Hazard Kentucky. Hoyt Watkins at Auburn College visits home. Leonard Speake in Army visits at Fort Benning GA.

Elnora Sapp Clarence Millsapp John Williams Kelsee Charlie McMillian West Dutton Laverne Dutton Robert Lewis Junior Dutton Rupert Waites Hazard Kentucky

Sunday Visits and Illness Share Local News

Balch spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. W. B. Smith. Mrs. J. N. Vaaser visited Leonard Smith, who is very ill, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Taylor. Miss Susie Sanderson spends Christmas at home with her parents. Mrs. L. Sanderson and Martina spent Thursday with Helen Balch. Mr. and Mrs. George Sanders and family visit Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Abernathey and family. Mrs. Lilly Byers spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith.

En Balch W. B. Smith J. N. Vaaser Leonard Smith J. B. Smith J. M. Taylor Susie Sanderson L. Sanderson L. T. Sanderson Martina Helen Balch George Sanders W. C. Abernathey Lilly Byers

Probers Arrive in Honolulu for Pearl Harbor Inquiry

The Roosevelt commission studying the December 7 Pearl Harbor attack has arrived in Honolulu. Chief Justice Owen J. Roberts heads the panel and will not issue statements yet. The group will return to Washington to report to the President, who will determine any action.

Honolulu Roosevelt Pearl Harbor Owen J. Roberta Supreme Court Washington

Commerce data shows defense suction lifting pay gains

Defense demand has driven wage growth, pushing pay about four percent above the 1940 level as the Commerce Department reports. The note hints at broader inflation and labor market pressures influencing earnings nationwide.

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