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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1951

Page

11

Falkville News Briefs From Local Church and School

Local notes report Vacation Bible School plans at the Methodist church July 2 to 12 for ages 4 to 16. Social events include Ladies Night for the Morgan County Fox Hunters Association at the St Johns home, a C Y F ice cream supper, and outings for families visiting Gulf Shores and Hatfield Lake. Several locals are highlighted, including Fred Thompson on leave, John Meadows signing a pro baseball contract, and the Star cafe sale.

Tion Bible S. C. S. Woman's Iety of Christian Service Methodist Church ST. John Home D. L. St. John Morgan County Fox Hunters Association Christian Church Earl McCaig Hatfield Lake United Brotherhood of Carpenters Fort Morgan Department of Industrial Education University of Alabama St. Johns Harold Gulf Shores Fred Thompson Maxwell Air Base Montgomery

Town Creek Note Pad Highlights Local Social Life

A June 23 bridal shower for Mrs. James Jollay at the home of Mrs. Matthew Summers featured 35 guests and decorative flowers. The town’s social column notes numerous visits and gatherings around Town Creek including church groups, family visits from Birmingham and Florida, a new baby Lilly Mavis, a light storm, a concrete bridge project, and several local appearances by residents and visitors.

James Jollay Mildred Utley Matthew Summers Gladdie Pullen A. F. Roberson Charlie Roberson Frances Prattville Jo Ann Snipes Martha Turner Malone Florida Harold King Clementine Bowles Florence Gladys Roberts J. C Whitten Kenneth Magic City Udell Lipscomb Colbert County Hospital Kenneth McCrary Stevenson L. M. Martin Clifton Martin Brighton Alabama L. W. Roberts Pisgah Bill Happy) Halbrooks Decatur Ralph LeMay

Three Day Danger Period in Premature Babies

The article explains the first three days post birth as the riskiest for premature infants and details hazards from lung inhalation and poor reflexes. It cites a study of 23 two to four pound babies fed on readiness, delaying feeds to protect lungs and improve weight gain.

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Morgan County News: Local Church Appointments and Wedding

Reverend Hitt filled his semi monthly appointment with wife and baby present. Sunday school officers elected include Karl Hough as superintendent and J W Maples as assistant superintendent. Wedding attendance noted for Reverend Ray Tribble and Betty Gardner at Farley church. Community helpers listed for Lord's Acre work and a youth group trip to Hatfield.

Hitt Karl Hough J. W. Maples R. C. West James Bartee V. S. McCutcheon Willie Lipscomb Ila Bell James Lipscomb W. S. McCutcheon Joyce Ray Tribble Betty Gardner Farley Church Lord’s Acre W. E. Edwards Jimmy Omer Elders Ernest

Vacation Returns and Family Visits Noted in Local News

Mrs. Georgia Dunn and Betty Dunn returned from a Florida vacation on Saturday afternoon. Relatives from Pinson, Alabama visited Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Stidger Sunday. A Mrs. returned home after a weeklong visit. Private Gene Kay of Jackson is here for a ten day stay.

Eldon Stidger Gene Kay Jackson

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