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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1957
Page
5
A midcentury tribute traces the origins of mobile libraries in Maryland and the United States. It highlights Miss Mary L Titcomb of the Washington County Free Library who launched book delivery routes in 1901 and spurred the first bookmobile in 1912 after a wagon era beginning in 1904.
The Jimmie Clark Circle of Central Methodist Church met in the parlor on July 1. Mrs. Robert Hutson led the meeting in the absence of circle leader Mrs. Charles Clark. The group sang The Kingdom Is Coming and prayed. A devotion titled Go Tell It on The Mountains was given. 19 members and two visitors attended.
John Eyster leaves illness and goes out for the day. Birmingham guests Mr. and Mrs. Denson Burnum and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boggs arrive for a weekend to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D Burnum. Ed Berry, once librarian, died in 1932 at 83. Washington County Free Library runs its seventh bookmobile, boasting an 180 horsepower engine, ninety times the power of the original book wagon.
Nancy Baxter notes teen gifts carry thoughts from the maker with each stitch. A handmade item reflects the needleworker’s personality and becomes a cherished possession. The gift bag idea suits crochet lovers with bone hooks and room for instruction leaflets or books.
Field reports show Mr. and Mrs. James Bogue and son of Birmingham attend family notices alongside Mrs. Boyd McElroy and children and Mr. and others referenced in the update.
Miss Patsy Ann Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Smith and Oakley Wyckoff Terry son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Terry, wed at Moulton Baptist Church in a June ceremony. Rev. R E Owens officiated the double ring service as daisies and candelabra adorned the ivy arch. The couple now home in Moulton.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Burke and Mr. and Mrs. B F Wear Jr hosted a Thursday Independence Day themed party at the Wears new Penny Lane home. Red decor and white candles with American flags enhanced each table and on the serving table, garden flowers arranged nearby. A buffet of barbecued chicken fed 20 guests as bridge games concluded with John Cook and Mrs. James Hambrick winning.
Advertisement notes a Printed Pattern designed for fuller figures with easy diagram sew easy directions. Includes sizes 14 to 24 with yardage for 35 inch fabric and 35 cent price plus 5 cents mailing, directed to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Decatur Daily New York address.
Miss Ruby Gipson a 21 year old Pensacola brunette won the Northwest Florida Beauty contest over 43 entrants in Fort Walton Beach. Second was Miss Rosie Bell Luster 19 of Belzoni Mississippi and a high school grad. Third went to Miss Marianne Merrill 17 of Andalusia Alabama. Gipson works as a clerk stenographer for Chemstrand Corporation.
To stiffen limp veils apply waxed paper and press with a warm iron. The veil emerges crisp and fresh. The shrimp’s heart and stomach reside in its head.
The West Decatur Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Horace Sutterer home and planned aid for three Morgan County retarded children at Partlow State School plus continued work at the T. B. sanatorium. Gifts and extra attention will be provided. Romans 12 guided devotions.
Miss Gene Terry bride elect of Chester Giffin of Danville Virginia was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Brock Reeves Mrs Kyle Martin and Mrs O O Churin at Mrs Reeves home About 24 guests attended and gifts were laid out on a red linen table with red verbena in green crystal and milk glass Mary Gift presenter Little Miss Gwen Presnell assisted by J O Presnell the honoree wore a white pique sheath with black patent accessories and a pink rosebud corsage.
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