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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1954

Page

4

Local Society Notes Highlight Meetings and Social Events

WSCS met at Memorial Drive Methodist Church for a council session. a student was approved for Miles Memorial College Birmingham. Family Night at the Country Club announced with supper at seven and entertainment at eight. An alfresco supper honored Miss Gladys Clark and Lamar Beach ahead of their Sunday wedding at Westside Presbyterian Church. Central Baptist WMS observed a Day of Prayer for Missions with Life of Faith reflections and singing opportunities. Numerous local residents and visitors were noted in weekend plans including Cotillion Club dances and travels to Panama City Florida while others prepared for upcoming weddings and voyages.

Memorial Drive WSCS SCS Alfresco Melba Jean Langford West Moulton Street Gladys Clark Lamar Beach Westside Presbyterian Church Miss Clark Central Baptist W.ms Central Baptist Church Kathleen Mallory Marshall Dan Lawrence Lee Ferrell Paul Glenn Travis Wood Pearl Stewart Florence Thomason Frank Hollie

Selecting Your Kitchen Range for Service and Economy

A practical guide compares gas and electric ranges, noting consumption figures and wiring needs. It outlines finish options, safety labels, pilot lights, and features, then lists nine buying checks from burner leveling to five year warranties and demonstrations.

Miss Edna Holland Vacationing in Memphis

Miss Edna Holland is spending several days in Memphis Tennessee. Miss Suzanne Shelton will spend time with friends after visiting nearby sites and returning home soon.

Mrs. Fannie J. Holland Winchester Monteagle, Tennessee Edna Holland Memphis Tennessee Suzanne Shelton

University of Alabama Summer School enrolls 4387 students

University of Alabama summer enrollment reaches 4387, with 2890 on the main campus and 1497 at university centers. The total marks a 17 percent rise from last summer, led by the College of Education with 1066 on the main campus. 3009 men and 1378 women are enrolled this season.

University Ala University of Alabama William F. Adams College of Education

Six Red Cross Instructors Renew Certificates in Florence

Six Red Cross water safety instructors Garnett Wade Alfred Oldaker Leo Lant Henry Richter Mrs June Cain and Lewis Garrett completed a 50 hour course in teaching swimming and lifesaving in Florence. The certificate renewal is required every two years to ensure up to date methods. They each made two dozen trips at their own expense for Red Cross volunteer training under Mrs W K Wilson. Teaching services are offered through Red Cross service free of charge.

Red Cross Florence Garnett Wade Alfred Oldaker Leo Lant Henry Richter June Cain Lewis Garrett W. K. Wilson Red Cross Service

Independence Day Blueberry Flag Cake Recipe

A patriotic dessert combining blueberry puree swirled into white cake and frosted in white with red stripes and a blueberry star corner. Includes a blueberry sauce, preparation steps for two cake batters, baking then cooling and decorating instructions for a 10 by 6 by 2 inch pan.

Lost Fame to Pension for 71 Year-Old Singer Oakland

Bloomfield New Jersey recalls Will Oakland once a famed 1920s singer and millionaire. Now 71 he lives in a boarding house on retirement pay. He says the world owed him nothing and cherishes his health and memories after recent TV appearances.

Bloomfield N.J Oakland

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