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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1948

Page

6

Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce Meeting Report

The Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce met at the Lyons Hotel annex for a noon luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs. T. J Cottingham and Mrs. J. R. Nash. Guests included Mrs. Margaret Miller, Mrs. S. N. Prost, Mrs. A. E. Humphrey, Mrs. B. A. Turner, Mrs. Bradford, Birmingham, Mrs. Coleman, Birmingham, and Miss Priscilla Johnson, Montgomery. Mrs. Julia Levin was welcomed as a new member. several absentees were noted. Discussions covered Christmas programs at Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanitarium, a letter from patient Miss Glendora Grisham, a Community House Girl Scouts financial report, and an attendance prize won by Mrs. Tom Edgil. A food-conservation appeal urged bread conservation. $10 was voted to the March of Dimes campaign. Mrs. Tom Russell of Waldermose Springs shared her Europe trip.

Women’s OF Commerce Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce Lyons Hotel T. J Cottingham J. R. Nash America W. R. Rogers Frank Whisenant Margaret Miller A. E. Humphrey B. A. Turner Bradford Birmingham Coleman Priscilla Johnson Montgomery Julia Levin Rogers Morgan County Tuberculosis Sanitarium Glendora Grisham Community House Girl Scouts Wanda Harris Charles Hardwick Tom J. W. Darrah Morgan County Citizens Food Committee William Eyster Clio Levin Tom Russell Waldermose Springs Europe

Melba Long Chosen Good Citizenship Girl

Melba Long is named Good Citizenship Girl by the Decatur Senior High School Senior Class and faculty. Her selection, sponsored by the Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution, advances to state level for a chance at a national trip to Washington DC.

Melba Long Decatur Senior High School Daughters of the American Revolution of Alabama Miss Long State Department of Alabama Decatur Alabama Washington, D. C

A Peace Plate for Today Chicken on Sunday

A national custom of eating chicken on Sunday is discussed with advice to culled mature hens from flocks to reduce grain use. A recipe for Southern Baked Hen with cornbread stuffing is provided including directions for preparation, stuffing components, and oven-braising techniques.

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Cullman Coterie Meeting At Mrs Daves Home

Mrs J G Daves hosted the Coterie club meeting with roses and plants as members gathered Friday evening. Mrs T D Beatty led the business session and the group voted to donate 25 to the Cullman Library and offer a 250 prize in the A F C Writers contest for best amateur short story.

Daves J. G. Daves Coterie Club T. D. Beatty Cullman Library A. F. C. Writers J. C. Martin Carl Arnold Frank Stitt Joe C. Sapp Bess Morrow W. P. Gibbs R. J. Johnston T. G. Price O. B. Hodges J. A. Dunlap Fagan Thompson

Card Club Enjoyed At Mrs O P Jackson Home

Mrs O P Jackson hosted her card club with decorative flowers and a salad plate. Mrs E C Kinney and Mrs W R Major won high scores and gifts, while Mrs Luther Morris received the guest prize. Guests included Mesdames Barney Bland George W Bledsoe C Kinney W R Griffin Ruth Griffin Luther Morris Robert Rosson James Major of Conn C P Jennings and Miss Freda Hartung.

O. P. Jackson E. C. Kinney W. R. Major Luther Morris Barney Bland George W. Bledsoe C. Kinney Ruth

Entertains Friends at Home with Bridge Social

Mrs. Oscar Dunlap hosted a Thursday evening bridge gathering for eight guests. Dessert plates were served to Mesdames Joel Yates Art Reid Jimmy Call S Gibson Claud Wood Clyde Hudson Luther Morris and Carroll Eddins.

Oscar Dunlap Joel Yates Art Reid Jimmy Call

Miller and Rhodes announce two new daughters

Mr and Mrs Charles Miller announce the birth of a daughter January 13 named Mary Claude after grandmothers. Mr and Mrs Leonard Rhodes of Medford Oregon announce a daughter born Wednesday January 7 in Medford with grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs John T Christian of Cullman.

Charles Miller Jackie Wells Mary Claude Leonard Rhodes Medford Oregon John T. Christian Cullman

Alabama visitors and local notes from the region

Mrs James Major and her child from Williamantic Conn visit Mr and Mrs W R Major. Barney Bland and Miss Freda Hartung travel to Birmingham. John Leigeber, who had surgery at Highland Baptist Hospital in Birmingham, shows good improvement.

Versity Alabama James Major Little Son Williamantic Conn W. R. Major Barney Bland Freda Hartung Birmingham John Leigeber Highland Baptist Hospital

Entre Amies Club Host Shares Book Theme Evening

Mrs. Edgar Zeigler hosted Entre Amies Club at her home with a Our Roving Bible review by Rev. A A Susott. Prayer by Mrs. D O McKay and roll call with A Book I Should Like To Read. Several members and guests attended and many traveled or visited relatives in Florida Texas Illinois and Arizona.

Edgar Zeigler Entre Amies Club D. O. McKay Roll Call A. A. Susott Lawrence Nelson Mesdames Ellis Burns J. H. Call Oscar Dunlap Carol Eddins Harry Fuller, Jr Blair Hays Conrad Howard Henry Howle Ralph Jenkins Roy Jordan John King Cal Leeth Arthur Reid Raymond Yost Susott Ellis Burns Ellice and Ellis Jr Ft. Meyers Florida Reynolds Gudtareville R. M. Clark Violet Ezekiel Rio Grande Valley Texas Edwin Mecuae Charles Lucas P. G. Hartung Elbert Ponder Atlanta Charles A. Porter Pittsburg Stella Welborn Tuscon, Ariz Leigh Taliaferro San Antonio H. O. Thompson Chicago

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