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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1950
Page
15
Mrs. Sam Hobbs hosted the Winsome class from Central Baptist church for their monthly meeting held last week. After routine business, Mrs Edward Sivley led the devotional as Ms Kathleen Malone continued the study of Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth. Refreshments were served to nine members.
Out of town guests attend the funeral of the late Mrs. J. M. Pearce. Among them are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gilbert of Chattanooga and many others from Nashville Mobile Birmingham Tampa and Louisville. Local families host and visit through the week including trips to Ridgecrest North Carolina for the Baptist assembly.
A report notes that tornadoes devastate the United States more than any other nation, while an unrelated line mentions eggs and cooling water weakness.
George Stiefelmeyer Jr presided at the Chamber of Commerce meeting with directors present. Mayor Nesmith said the swimming pool won’t be finished this year and more funds are needed. Secretaries White and Engle will visit Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley Industrial Council to study expansion plans.
Color bearers were Miss Dor Crumbley and Mrs. Donald Giles. Two silver trophies from the Legion Auxiliary were on display. Marriage licenses issued include William Hines to Maudie Whaley and several other couples. Hospital patient lists and births at Cullman Hospital follow with names and locations.
National Geographic recalls English New Year customs using coal bread and salt as symbols of warmth and prosperity shared with households.
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