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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
7
Babson outlines 1957 trends across bonds real estate and stocks. He cautions lower prices for corporation bonds, notes rising mortgage rates, and uneven real estate demand while urging cautious investing and tax exempt gifts. He predicts stock market volatility and emphasizes practical guidance for investors.
The Central Garden Club met last Thursday at Mrs. W. L. Deese home with cohostess Mrs. Richard Dewey. President Mrs. John Collier presided after minutes were read. The program featured a Christmas Story theme and reading of Peter Marshall sermon to the Senate by Mrs. J. S. Elliott. Guest speaker Rev. W. W. Lovett spoke about Charles.
The Berean Sunday School class at Grace Baptist Church held a Christmas party last Friday at teacher Mrs. Jim Barrett's home on 6th Ave SE. Mrs. Monroe Parker narrated Bethlehem and spoke on the season's true meaning. Prizes were won by Mesdames Willard Wheeler Arthur Stanford and Harold Cockrell. gifts were exchanged as twelve members and six guests enjoyed snacks and holiday treats.
Mrs. Fletcher Eddens entertained during the holidays with a bridge luncheon at her home for five tables of guests. Winners were Mrs. Howard Chamberlin, Mrs. Bobby Ellis, Mrs. Jac Fite, and Mrs. Bayne Vaughan. Included guest Mrs. James Ronald Eddens of Auburn. Hardwoods account for about 30 percent of U S lumber output.
After the program refreshments were served in the dining room. The month’s arrangement by Mrs Horace Levin featured Christmas greenery and a Madonna.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Grantland of Trinity welcomed holiday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Leon Grantland of Trinity and other relatives. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Erman Grantland of Decatur and families from Chapel Hill Somerville Brunswick.
Questers Club held its December meeting at Mrs. C. B. Kenton home with Mrs. W. H. Briscoe as cohostess. The room featured a large white lighted tree and Christmas greenery. Mrs. E. F. Mixon led a brief business session. Bryce Hospital sent a gift box. Mrs. Yancey Vaughn distributed a large order for Blind Made Goods. Mrs. R. L. Penn led an Alabama Day program with imaginary visits to sites. Santa, played by Mr. Hugh Terry, gave gifts. Guests included Mrs. A. F. Harris, Mrs. J. E. Thrasher and Mrs. Brewer Kenton.
The giant sequoias are the largest living trees on earth with weights that can reach about 2,000 tons. This mass is compared to the size of a small steamship to convey their immense bulk.
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