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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1957

Page

9

Holiday social season fills the region with gatherings

The column lists far flung holiday visits and parties from Ann and Ed Pirie in Mobile to Berthold Kennedy in Belle Mina. It notes Christmas greetings from friends in Berkshire England and Paris, New Year plans at the Country Club, dances, Cotillions, and family trips from Quincy Florida to Black Mountain North Carolina. It mentions college students at the University of the South and various local hosts, plus a belated anniversary and sympathy for Loretta Curtis.

A.B. Markhams Quincy Fla Morgan Carol Smiths Ron Willis Weatherford Edith Black Mt N.C Weatherford Charles Smith Sewanee Dick Grayson Selma Johnny Miles Elizabeth Baskerville Florence University of the South

Thanking Neighbors After Hospital Stay

Louise Davis advises acknowledging every neighbor who gave a gift after an operation. Call or write notes to express sincere thanks and consider inviting them to tea at home once recovered to foster new friendships.

Louise Davis

Salt springs near Syracuse power U.S. salt output

Local notes mention historical salt from salt springs near Syracuse New York and social gatherings at Ezells Orrs Caddells and Baileys. Readers share Christmas plans travel to Birmingham and England, plus a coffee recipe tip and a wink at Harold Coffin's joke about American presidents and secretaries of state.

Harold Coffin

Osborns Celebrate Golden Wedding in Hartselle

Mr and Mrs Frank Osborn of Hartselle marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a December 27 party at home. They have nine living children 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The couple met as Mary Ellen Dobbs of Ft Payne and a groom from Moulton recalls the long wagon trip and a $1.50 license. A wagon rider Jim Burnette provided cornbread and sausage for the wedding dinner. Present were several children and grandchildren from multiple states. three grandchildren missing, one married and stationed in Korea.

Frank Osborn Hartselle Osborn Mary Ellen Dobbs Ft. Payne Moulton Jim Burnette Elton Morgan Curtis Denton Joliet, al H. E. Russell Atlanta Palmer Osborn Doyle Osborn Leslie Clark George Osborn Birmingham William Osborn Grange Cecil Osborn Decatur Korea

Christmas Party At Trinity Baptist Church

The W M A of Trinity Baptist Church held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. H H Mays home in Trinity. Mrs. W P Reeves gave the devotion, Mrs. Tom Edgil led in prayer, and Rev Jasper Kelley directed carols with a gathering of named members and both Reverends.

W.M.A Trinity Baptist Church H.H. Mays Trinity W. P. Reeves Tom Jasper Kelley Mesdames H.K. Neville W.M.U H.S. Roberts Charles Berry Betty Gun Lile G.H. Burt Bryan McAfee Charles Neville W.A. Ellner Bob Bradford Ellis Porter Kelley Reeves Tom Edgil

Dance Club Organized by Decatur College Girls

Twelve Decatur college girls met Friday to form a dance club named Spinsters Cotillion. The aim is to create an organization for younger students since existing groups exclude those under 21. Charter members include Noel Harris Carol Stone Paula Robinson Nancy Malone Ann Morton Virginia Blythe Diana Davidson Mary Ann Russell Mary Leigh Lynne Jan Warren Susan Speake Sandra Nehr. Officers elected were Ann Morton president Mary Ann Russell vice president Susan Speake secretary Noel Harris treasurer Mary Leigh Lynne social chairman.

Decatur College Decatur Cotillion Misses Noel Harris Carol Stone Paula Robinson Nancy Malone Ann Morton Virginia Blythe Diana Davidson Mary Ann Rusheell Mary Leigh Lynne Jan Warren Susan Speake Sandra Nehr

Sub Debs Winter Formal At Decatur Country Club

The Sub Deb Club of Decatur held its annual winter formal at the Decatur Country Club with the Around the World in 80 Days theme. Scenes featured New York Paris Hawaii Siam and Greece while officers and members arrived with their dates in period attire.

Decatur Decatur Country New York Paris Hawaii Siam Greece Amanda Hunt Tommy White Margaret Wiley Jerry Saylor Ginger Ward John Key Rudy Sewell Tommy Willoughby Polly Anna Blackwell Don Chandler Jane Allen Collier Wayne Blalock Jane Coburn

Ed Wood Hosts Out of Town Guests at Evening Event

Ed Wood entertained guests including Miss Katie Allen of Thee with Milton Yarbrough and Roma Gowers of Athens. Also present were Miss Jud Parker of Huntsville, Pi Beta Sigma member in Athens, with chaperones club sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Tor White and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bowel Jr.

Katie Allen Thee Milton Yarbrough Roma Gowers Athens Jud Parker Huntsville Pi Beta Sigma Sorority O Tor White W. F. Bowell, Jr

Hot Springs of Big Hot River Flow 18 600 000 Gallons Daily

The hot springs along the Big Hot River in Wyoming currently discharge about 18 600 000 gallons of water each day. This figure highlights the river valley as a significant geothermal source in the region.

Big Hot River Wyoming

Speaking of Beauty Busy Fun Days

Holiday schedules keep many busy with parties but focus on self care through beauty baths. Bubble baths, back brushes, and lubricating creams improve skin, while pumice and a warm towel finish a glowing cleanse. A Rainey’s beauty plan promises weight and inch loss with a non disrobing method.

Rainey

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