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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1956

Page

5

Engaged Couple Feted at Pink Decor Party

Miss Betty Hazel Hamilton and Oscar Underwood III of Huntsville were honored at a Saturday evening party hosted by Jackie Williamson Martha Williams and Ann Wheaten at the Wheaton home on Jackson Street. Pink decorations dominated the decor as guests enjoyed cheese straws rum balls and assorted bites for about 175 attendees.

Betty Hazel Hamilton Oscar Underwood III Huntsville Jackie Williamson Martha Williams Florence Ann Wheat Wheat Home Jackson St Tom Hamilton Carey Walker Billy Don Weaver Dora Clark Eleanor Chenault Needham Long Gene Horton Hartselle Miss Hamilton Hamilton Sam Wheat

Ladies Prayer Band Christmas Party at Northside Baptist

The Ladies Prayer Band of Northside Baptist Church held a Christmas party in the recreation hall with husbands and friends. Mrs. Ollie Linkous delivered the devotion from Luke 2 and Mrs. Ethel Garnett led the program. Mrs. Howard Moore directed carols with Mamie Lee on piano. Mrs. Robert Winton offered prayer. The president thanked members for the year and gifts were exchanged followed by a barbecue supper.

Ladies Prayer Band Northside Baptist Church Recreation Hall Ollie Linkous Ethel Garnett Howard Moore Mamie Lee Robert Winton Linkous

Huntsville and Elkmont couples host Mooresville visit

Mr. and Mrs. Will T. Hay of Huntsville and Mrs. Margaret Hagan of Elkmont were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hagan in Mooresville. Milton Yarbrough visits Fred Bonner of Aurora, N C. he will go on a bear and deer hunt. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Burns and son Sherman of Savannah, Ga. were guests.

Will T. Hay Huntsville Margaret Hagan Elkmont Douglas Hagan Mooresville Milton Yarbrough Fred Bonner Aurora N. C T. S. Burns and Son Sherman Savannah, Ga

Holiday Guests and Family Visits Across Towns

Christmas visitors include Miss Cora Williams of Gadsden with Mr and Mrs J D Bush. Dr and Mrs Frank Soday return from Columbus Ohio. Cullman residents visit F D Peebles Jr in Decatur General Hospital for back injury treatment. The piece lists multiple households hosting relatives and students traveling for holidays.

Cora Williams of Gadsden J. D. Bush Mrs Frank Soday Mrs. Soday Columbus, Ohio F. D. Peebles Jr Decatur General Hospital

Coronarp Pioneer Laxative Promises Overnight Relief

An ad touts Coronarp as a new bulk laxative that remoistens dry waste and stimulates the urge to purge. It claims it is gentle, safe in early pregnancy, and superior to older laxatives, offering 60 tablets for 98 cents.

Wheeler Home Demonstration Club Christmas Meeting

The Wheeler Home Demonstration Club held a Christmas meeting in the club room with Mrs. Olin Looney presiding. Mrs. Ana McBay recited the creed, led the flag pledge and the group in Away in a Manger. Hostesses served lunch and gifts were exchanged as secret friends were revealed.

Wheeler Home Demonstration Club Olin Looney Ana McBay R. E. Phillips W. S. Lamon Eddie Pressnell Lindsey Tanner Don Robb Emanuel Mahion Jones Lucy Smith

Midway Club Hosts Christmas Meeting at Shelton Home

Mrs Dorothy Shelton hosted the Midway Home Demonstration Club Christmas meeting with president Mrs Suggs presiding. Eva Shelton led the song of the month and Ruby Looney spoke on Christmas ideas. Gifts were exchanged and sunshine friends revealed. fruit cake and cocoa were served to attendees including J O McWhorter Roy Mayfield Roy Thomas Will Draper Alton McWhorter Brenda Hollis Bowling Steve Jimmie Parker Ernest Shelton Rita Lewis Suggs and Mrs Looney at Mrs Will Draper's home.

Dorothy Shelton Midway Home Demonstration Club Suggs Eva Shelton Ruby Looney Sunshine Friends J. O. McWhorter Roy Mayfield Roy Thomas Will Draper Alton McWhorter Brenda Hollis Bowling Steve Leon Bryant Jimmie Parker Ernest Shelton Rita Lewis Suggs Looney

Evelyn Blankenship Named Miss FHA at Priceville High

Evelyn Blankenship of Hartselle 3 was selected Miss Future Homemaker for December at Priceville High School. She will compete with other contestants later this year for Miss FHA of the year. Judges assess attitude disposition integrity scholarship and interest in home economics.

Priceville Evelyn Blankenship Hartselle 3 Priceville High School

Homecoming Planned For Harmony Church

COURTLAND Harm ony Methodist Church will host a homecoming on December 30. Rev Ralph E Graham says the new church sits five miles south of courtland. Services are set for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m with a noon lunch. Everyone is invited. The second paragraph describes Hong Kong as a major British port on China’s southeast coast with two entrances.

Courtland Harmony Methodist Church Ralph E. Graham Hong Kong China

Man and children to visit from Ft. Sackson on December 28

A man and his children will arrive from Ft. Sackson South Carolina on December 28 for a visit.

Man and Children Ft. Sackson, S. C

Beasley Reed Vows at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church

Miss Mary Catherine Reed and Percy Welles Beasley wed at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church Birmingham on December 15. The Rev Dr Edgar M Arendall performed the ceremony with Reed in a blue peau de soie gown embroidered in lace and beads. Best man Ferrel Beasley and matron of honor Mrs James Reed attended. The couple plans a Florida trip and home at 905 Columbiana Road Birmingham where Beasley serves as general traffic agent.

Mary Catherine Reed Albert Otis Reed Portersville Ala Percy Welles Beasley William Beasley Falkville Dawson Memorial Baptist Church Birmingham Edgar M. Arendall James Calvin Reed Ferrel T. Beasley

Aldridge Grove Home Demonstration Club Christmas Meeting

The Aldridge Grove Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Y L Logan's home for a Christmas gathering led by Mrs. Floyd Hill. Officers elected for the new year were Mrs. Lawrence Simms president, Mrs. J G Sparks vice president, Tass Jacobs secretary, and J H Preuit reporter. Eloise Tanner gave a Christmas decorating demonstration. Nine members attended with one guest hosted by Mrs. Travis Parker.

Aldridge Grove Y. L. Logan Floyd Hill Lawrence Simms J. G. Sparks Tass Jacobs J. H. Preuit Eloise Tanner Travis Parker

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