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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
12
Decatur hosts homecoming for former residents from Tuskee Institute Fisk Alabama A&M and more. Names include Lloyd Milton Harris Leo Gray and Catherine Dabney among others. Churches plan services with Reverend Moore and Reverend White delivering sermons and groups hosting gatherings and societal meetings.
Mr Wert L Russell and wife of Parkin Ark visit Mrs Alishia Reed at 306 West Walnut St. Mrs Bertha M Scott left Monday night to spend the holiday with Mr and Mrs Pete Stewart.
Mrs. Lucy R. Stanley reports a festive December 20 dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ashford at Wells Cottage honoring the Trinity High School faculty. The scene featured tinkling lights, glittering arrangements, and silver and crystal table settings.
Mr R S Leslie spends Christmas holidays in Chicago visiting wife and children. Mrs Hazel Caldwell travels to Nashville to be with son William Pincham and family. Tillman W Payne II visits his wife Jeanetta Mosely Payne while pursuing a doctorate at the University of Minnesota. Sgt Johnnie Lockett stationed at Summa Base Tenn visits wife Dorothy J Fletcher Lockett and children. Mrs Edna M Townsend Jenkins and sons return to Chicago after three weeks with her parents Ellis Townsend. Redus Mitchell of Indianapolis visits for the holidays.
Eva High School hosted an annual Christmas gathering for 83 members of the Eva FFA and FHA with the FFA String Band performing carols and old favorites. Four honorary members attended, and a long list of sponsors and members complemented the event.
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