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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1950
Page
7
The article notes that underpinnings shape the season with navy or black undergarments matching outfits and new silhouettes. It highlights petticoats slips and robes in light colors and gingham fabrics, and praises house coats and negligees as favorite, stylish yet comfortable at home.
Area calendars list events across Morgan Lawrence Limestone counties from the 23rd to 27th with games and meetings at various hours. Entries include team names such as Flint Plainview Caddo Pisgah Bethel and venues Club House and Mrs. Burl Grubb hosting roles noted.
The Union Home Demonstration Lab met at Mrs. Ree Breeding s home to outline the year s plans. Ms Corene Johnston led in president absence. Grace Reeding presented the song history Doxel. Twelve members attended with two new members Kathleen Sharp and Elizabeth Coney. A sweet plate was shared for eleven members, six children and the hostess. The February meeting will be hosted by Mrs Lela McAnnally with Berta Murphy as co host. The Fahrenheit scale honors Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit.
Hopewell Home Demonstration Club meets at the Garden Home with Mrs. Sebren Garner as new president. Activities include devotional, hymn story, minutes, roll call, plans for 1950 and the Better Home Tour in April, new member Leon Battles welcomed.
The Reid Home Demonstration Club held its first 1950 meeting with 15 members, one visitor, and Miss Norton. They noted growth from six to twenty six members since organization six years ago and discussed plans including roadside beautification and a lunchroom program at the school, plus a forthcoming Candidate Supper.
The Union Grove Home Demonstration Club met January 12 at Mrs. Newt Kitchens home with Mrs Kitchens elected as the new president for the year. Miss Blackburn announced plans for the February 9 electrical appliances visit at the Moulton courthouse and the group adjourned after refreshments for ten members one visitor and two children.
The Valhermosa Home Demonstration club met January 16 at Mrs. Owen Chunn’s home. Mrs. Joe Rolfe Jr. presided as new leader. 20 members attended with Miss Norton reporting on shop achievements and readership school. February’s meeting planned at Mrs. Earle Edmonson’s home.
Mrs Bill Stephenson drew the lucky number for Gift of the Month while Mrs Bert Allen received a table lamp for her two year presidency. After a social hour Miss Norton and fifteen members enjoyed refreshments. The group plans to resume February 15 at Mrs John Browns home with Mrs Lizzie Stephenson as co host.
The County Council of Home Demonstration Club of Morgan County held its first workshop of the year on January 18 at 10 A M in the basement of the First Christian church in Hartselle. Fifteen of eighteen clubs were present with fifty nine members attending as goals for the year were set and a kitchen and conference room redecorating project chosen.
Mrs. Robert Glenn of the Valdermosa Home Demonstration Club shares a recipe intended for party use. The note suggests ladies would enjoy the delightful refreshments at their next meeting and invites readers to pass the recipe along.
The Chalybeate Home Demonstration club met January 13 at Mrs. B. L. Hale's home. New president Mrs. E. L. Brown led, officers and council chairmen were announced, yearbooks filled, leaflets issued, and refreshments served to fourteen members and one visitor.
The Blue jeans and Calico club meets at Dana Art home in Somerville with seventeen members and two visitors. Vice president Don Pence presides in Sue Wiggington’s absence. Winners of Afghan and hand painted picture contest named. Junior club formed with eleven members meets Saturdays at members’ homes.
The Massey 4-H Club met January 18 at 8 50 PM at Ann Carol Hogan's home. President Ann Carol Hogan called the meeting to order as song leaders led The Chigger Song and Our Club Will Shine. Edith Carter, vice president, led the 4 H Club pledge. Shelba Jean Tanner, secretary.
Mrs. B K Wiggins president of the County Council Home Demonstration Clubs met with the Austintown club Friday for the monthly meeting She aims to visit many county clubs to learn about each club's work and to meet members personally. she seeks better understanding and cooperation among members.
A reminiscence on John Haynes Thompson’s list of ten supreme maxims guiding human relations. It reflects on the Golden Rule, self knowledge, mercy, sacrifice, and universal brotherhood. The piece urges living Christ’s teaching locally and globally to foster lasting peace.
The group called the roll and read the minutes from the last meeting. Miss Deese presented a demonstration on measuring for a home dress or skirt. After a social hour with games, the meeting adjourned and will reconvene in February.
Wolf Springs Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Lester Taylor's home for the January session led by president Mrs. Alton Parker. New committee chairs and leaders were elected, with plans for February hosted by Mrs. Roy Hatton.
The Tanner Home Demonstration Club met January 10 at Mrs. C. F. King’s home. Members brought covered dishes and enjoyed baked chicken meat loaf and an array of sides and desserts. The setting featured potted plants and cut flowers. Mrs. King, president, called the meeting to order after lunch.
The Wheeler Club held its monthly meeting at the club house on January 17 with 16 members and three visitors. New officers were elected as Mrs. R. E. Phillips becomes president and Mrs. C. M. Hightower vice-president. The group planned a chicken stew for January 25 at 5 30 p.m. and set hostesses for February 21.
Miss Frances Norton and guests from Athens attended the Morgan County Home Demonstration Club meeting. Miss Clodessa Norton presented Healthful Living and the seven basic points with emphasis on food calories and posture. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Tom Strain on the next Tuesday in February and invited all local ladies to attend with a dish to share.
The Center Point Home Demonstration Club looks ahead to the new year with plans. January 19 meeting at Mrs. Hendrix's home featured Doxology singing and devotional by Mrs. Dobbs. Members filled yearbooks, drew Sunshine Friends names, discussed workshop notes, and planned birthday lists for Sanatorium patients.
The Massey Home Demonstration Club began the year by adding two new members on January 22. Members received cookbooks and yearbooks while gifts to the sanatorium Flint were acknowledged. The meeting at Mrs. J. L. Reeder’s home featured shrubs and a brief program.
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