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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

5

Society Uth Class Meeting At Central Street Home

The Ruth Class of Central artist Sunday School held its regular meeting at Mrs L Couth's home Thursday evening with devotion led by Mrs Edison Reynolds and prayer by Mrs Parker A social hour followed with refreshments for attendees including Mrs Clinton Roberson and others. Out of town guest Miss Ann Adams from Tuscaloosa honored at luncheon hosted by Mrs LeRoy McEntire Jr with floral decorations. DeMolay Boys install new officers at Masonic Hall with Brewer Kenton as master councillor and officers such as Willard Sherrod Dalton Garrett and Marvin Taylor installed preceptors C Crim A Kennedy among others Installation followed by refreshments. Butler family reunion at the Rateen home includes Delford Adams and relatives with a large lunch and ice cream. Circle Two Forest Chapel W S C S meets at Mrs Drue Means home opening with Nothing But The Blood of Jesus and devotions as members discuss church membership and faith plus Mizpah benediction. Cotillion Club meeting planned at Lyons Hotel this evening at 7 30 with all members urged to attend.

UTH Ruth Central Artist Sunday School Tommy Floyd Briscoe Charles Parkler Joe Hinz Lillie Mae Turner W. L. Couch Ts. Jean Jakovac Demolay Brewer Kenton Decatuf Masonic Hall Willard Sherrod Dalton Garrett Stanley Wyatt George Journey Marvin ‘Taylor Aaron Kennedy Charles ‘Holesapple Candler Crim Ee Marion Counts Harles Polk Circle Two Forest W.S.C Forest Chapel Woman’s Society of Christian Service Drue Means Jesus Byrd West Edgar Melson Lola Mae Sparkman Hollis West Ozelle-Sybert Byrd’ West Herman Vest Grace Lawrence

Many Visitors and Travel Plans Highlight Personal Notes

Mrs. Homer Tankersley hosts luncheon for Mrs. LeRoy McEntire Jr and Miss Ann Adams. Gordon Jones visits from Memphis. Families return from Pensacola and Washington trips. Several brunches and picnics planned around Birmingham and nearby towns. Ensign Townsend heads to Newport for six weeks before Naval Aviation.

H. N. Townsend Newport Rhode Island Pensacola Florida Naval Aviation

Cure jealousy with common sense and family understanding

Dorothy Dix counsels that jealousy harms marriages and urges reasoning with oneself about a husband’s affection for his family. Recognize that in‑laws share memories and should not threaten the marriage. calm, practical approach is key.

Miss Dix Sleanora V Dorothy DIx

Rest and Relaxation Beauty Routine for Busy Women

Advice urges busy women to claim a half hour nightly for beauty care. A hot bath with fragrance, facial cream, and facial tapping aim to relax nerves, rejuvenate skin, and refresh spirits. Include hair brushing, nail care, and elbow creams for a complete personal care routine.

Speake Family and Friends Attend Church and Visits

Mrs. Charles Speake and Mrs. J S Pearce return to Cullman County after a week with the Hamptons. Locals attended singing at Friendship and church services at Valley Grove. The Speake family and friends visited relatives and joined Masonic lodge activities in Danville.

J. W. Dutton Edd Stephenson

Homewood Official Dies After Illness

Roy Chapman aged 55 president of the Homewood city council died after a lengthy illness in Birmingham. He served as secretary treasurer of the Alabama Outdoor Advertising company for 26 years. Chapman joined the council in 1938 and was re elected in 1940 before becoming council president in 1944. Surviving: his widow a daughter and a son.

Birmingham Roy Chapman Homewood Alabama Outdoor Advertising Company Chapman

Clergy and parish life brief from local Sunday service

Rev Elms of Cullman filled the pulpit here Sunday at eleven o clock. Mrs Sue Holmes and children spent Saturday in Decatur with her mother Mrs K A Hill. Mr and Mrs Erby Powell have (text incomplete)

Elms of Cullman Sue Holmes Decatur K. A. Hill Erby Powell

Social Notes From Local Families Highlight Weekend Travels

Returned home from Georgia and California visits as Mr and Mrs Towel and relatives arrive. Mr and Mrs Craw and Hartse lle family spent Sunday. Howard, Fay Foote and McKinley Walker visit. Edward and Gale celebrate birthday at a dinner with Rev Morgan and local families.

Georgia Towel Points California McKinley Ell Howard Fay Foote Woodlands James Harv G. W. Hardiman McKinley Walker Betty Holmes Wisit Harris Pam Decatur Howard Francis Pay Edward Gale O. K. Morgan Ville Mrs. Colemances

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