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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1957
Page
5
This season invites American families to hit the road as travel planning emphasizes savings routes and family friendly stops. Automakers and retailers promote accessories, fuel options, and vehicle checks for safe spring trips.
Surveys show the average family travels about 1400 miles by car during a vacation. Travelers advise easing daily mileage to allow sightseeing and picnic lunches. Couples should take turns driving and share control of the wheel, at least briefly, along the journey.
Mr. and Mrs. B M Earwood of Decatur celebrated their golden anniversary with an outdoor barbecue in June. About seventy five friends and relatives attended. Children present included Mrs Oscar Holbert, Mrs Quinton Stewart, Claude Earwood, Tillman Earwood, Mrs Horace Birdwell, and Mrs William.
Mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks help alertness. Carry caffeine tablets in the glove compartment as a coffee substitute. Plan to stop earlier at night to avoid fatigue. Pack light with one small bag per person for overnight stops.
Mrs. Millard Jackson and Charles Lovelace Jr hosted a tea shower at the Clark home in Moulton honoring Miss Le av e, bride-elect of George. Guests in the receiving line included Mrs. Homer Shelton and Mrs. C. G. Farish. White floral decor, pink satin and crystal accents filled the dining area. Annie Brown Godfrey of Courtland served punch. others assisted.
Mrs Chester Standridge served as hostess for the June gathering of the Lawrence County Oak Grove Home Demonstration Club. Mrs Talmadge Barnes opened, with devotion by Mrs Alva Wade and songs led by Mrs Ruby Fergerson.
Members of the Trellis Garden Club gathered at Mrs. W. P. Rhodes residence with Mrs. Robert C. Jackson presiding. Visitors included Mrs. R. E Heck Mrs. S. W. Ruark and Mrs. William Holloway as guests.
The WSCS of Ninth Street Methodist Church met for its regular monthly business session Monday. A opening song, a program by Mrs. Jack Higginbotham, and a devotion by Mrs. Tom Holland based on Matthew 5:1-12 followed. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Marvin Yarbrough. Mrs. Jack Coley served as president.
Terry and residents of Kalamazoo Michigan join Mrs. Ruth Grant of Tampa and Mrs. L M Saxon of Maysville Kentucky as their families attend the occasion with the children.
Weekend plans show Mr. and Mrs. T A Bowles vacationing on Shores. Mrs. J C Green visits friends in Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Moores and daughter Jean will spend the summer with Mrs Moores' parents Mr and Mrs R W Orr in Nashville. Bennie Malone and family are in New York City due to Jac Malone Sr's illness.
Mr and Mrs Chester Goodwin who will move to Ireland for several years are feted at multiple gatherings. Dessert bridge rewards went to Mrs Eugene Wright Mrs Carl Hoyer Mrs Jerry Comer Mrs Norman Stiles and Mrs Ed Johnson. Other events include a prior bridge party with gifts and winners Carl Hoyer and Mrs Norman Stiles. The group plans a Gulf Shores vacation after a visit to Mr Vincent Kantola.
Mrs T Z Bailey and family return from Selma after attending Margaret Collins and Nicholas Stevens wedding. Quince Eddens and family plan weekend visit from New York City and Birmingham. Mrs T J Cottingham greets Junaluska NC trip. George Seng and wife of St Louis, former Decatur residents, are mentioned.
Fifteen members and one visitor, Mrs Edna Bryant, attended the business meeting. The group concluded with the Lord's Prayer.
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