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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1955

Page

6

Birthday Party For Saxon Boys

Mrs. Warren Saxon entertained at 1509 Olive St. S.E. Friday with a Davy Crockett themed birthday for her two sons John age four and Robert age three. Guests joined the family for a home gathering then watched a TV program while the sister-in-law assisted with serving.

Erly Robert Saxon Mrs. Warren Oliver St. SE John Robert Warren Saxon Olive St. S.E Davy Crockett Davy Betty Ann Barbara Nettles Jigger Beth Bloodworth Steve and Frances Burleson Joe Culver Jimmy Erwin Beth Gamble Loggins

New Arrivals Sensational is Sylph Salad Dressing

Ira's at 222 East Moulton Street unveils a new low calorie salad dressing named Sylph. It boasts four calories per teaspoon and claims broad appeal beyond dieters as the most delicious dressing patrons have tasted.

Ira East Moulton St

Church Meetings at Gilbert Circle and Presbyterian M

The Gilbert Circle of the First Christian Church met with Mrs. Macon Gilbert and N 10 members answered the roll. A program on Our Church in Changing America was given by Mrs. Clyde Denson Mrs. Bill Isbell and Mrs. Ed Crane. Refreshments followed. Another meeting at Mrs. Luth er Sellers hosted nine members and two visitors with a Bible quiz and Bingo. The next gathering will be with Ci Thornhill on 6th Ave.

Gilbert Circle First Christian Church Macon Gilbert Clyde Denson Bill Isbell Ed Crane Our Church America Presbyterian Me Luther Seller 8Th Ave Melvin S. Wells Wells Millard Owen Neely D. Crawford Ail Cc Thornhill 6Th Ave Harold Holland R. C. Davis

Roane County Seeks Home Demonstration Agent

Enviable position in Spencer West Virginia as Roane County announces a new opening for a home demonstration agent. The notice notes opportunities for single women to apply and join local public service.

Spencer W. Va Roane County

AAUW Names New 1955 56 Committee Chairs

Mrs. Jerry B. Comer, president of the Decatur AAUW, announces committee chairs for 1955 56 including Education Miss Frances Nungester International Relations Mrs Walter Carter Social Studies Miss Mary-Louise Garrett Arts Mrs C J Setzer Status of Women Mrs Royce Wood Program Mrs Richard Radford Historian Mrs John Lamartire Membership Mrs Kenneth Lea Fellowship Mrs E M Chenault Legislative program Mrs Robert Teeter Publicity Mrs John Lamartire Theater Project Mrs E L Morgan and Mrs George Sletcher Telephone Dr Dorothy Finley and Parliamentarian Miss Katherine Hoppers. First fiscal year meeting will be a Coke party for new and prospective members. University women interested in joining AAUW may contact Mrs Kenneth Lea or Mrs Jerry B Comer.

Jerry B. Comer Decatur American Association of University Women Frances Nungester Walter Carter Mary-Louise Garrett C. J. Setzer Royce Wood Richard Radford John Lamartire Kenneth Lea

Personal Travel Plans Highlight Local Residents

Local residents and families plan trips and visits this week including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Troup and children heading to Anna Maria Florida and Coral Gables, with other couples and groups listed for trips to Douglas Michigan, Lakeland Florida, and Camp Winnataska Alabama.

Frank Troup Thornton Fleming Anna Maria Fla Coral Gables

Vocational Trade School Auxiliary Meets on Campus

The State Vocational Trade School Auxiliary held a regular meeting in their room on campus with Mrs. Coy Burfield as hostess. Eleven members attended. Mrs. Earl Badgett delivered the devotion The Key of Life Jesus Christ, as the president called for committee reports. Mrs. Harold Penn chaired part of the session.

State Vocational Trade School Auxiliary Coy Burfield Earl Badgett Jesus Christ Harold Penn

Affairs of Four Agents Spark Office Gossip

The record notes four agents over eight years with three marrying on the job and the remaining one engaging before resigning, highlighting a pattern of personal ties within the agency.

Miss Bottcher Will Wed James Ellis in Cullman

Mrs Edwin Bottcher of Cullman announces the engagement of her daughter Melba June Bottcher to James Earl Ellis son of Mr and Mrs Watt Andy Ellis of Centre The couple plan a September 10 wedding at St Paul Lutheran Church Cullman The announcement notes Melba Bottcher's BA in Commercial Education from Alabama Polytechnic Institute and Ellis's BS in Agriculture Admin from API with Phi Mu Phi Kappa Phi Sphinx Kappa Delta Pi and Pi Kappa Alpha affiliations.

Edwin Charles Bottcher Cullman Melba June Bottcher James Earl Ellis Watt Andy Ellis Centre Miss Bottcher Alabama Polytechnic Institute Phi Mu Sorority Phi Kappa Phi Sphinx Kappa Delta Pi Ellis Pi Kappa Alpha St. Paul Lutheran Church

S C Visitor Is Complimented

Miss Sally Sherard of Anderson South Carolina and daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Sherard visits Decatur relatives on Finley Island with a series of social gatherings. Mrs J B Bradford hosts a spend the day party on the river followed by swim lunch and a picture show. Other teas picnics and luncheons are planned by local young women including Molly Duncan Hilton Hagler Patricia Wilson Carolyn King Elizabeth Russell and Connie Stone.

Sally Sherard Anderson, S. C Gordon Sherard Decatur J. B. Bradford Bradford Finley Island Molly Duncan Hilton Hagler Patricia Wilson Carolyn King Elizabeth Russell Russells Connie Stone

Ant Life Sparks Curiosity in City and Garden

A brief guide describes red and black ants in urban and yard settings. It notes ants pull crumbs toward their nest, cooperate or compete, and suggests making a glass ant nest to observe underground activities.

Mosaics and Statues Found During Rome Subway Construction

Ancient mosaics statues and bas reliefs unearthed during Rome subway construction have been used to decorate several stations. The find includes diversely carved pieces from the ancient world and signals ongoing archaeological interest.

Rome

Consider The Busy Ant A Vacation Project

Dorothy V. Whipple offers a summer project idea for children inspired by ants. The piece suggests observing ant behavior, planning a small study, and engaging kids with a hands on, educational activity during long schoolless days.

Dorothy V. Whipple M.D. AP Newsfeatures

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