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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1955

Page

6

Rev Paul Krohn Builds Furniture At Home In Spare Time

The Rev Paul Krohn pastor of a Lutheran church works in wood with mortise and tenon joints. He and Marion Burke finish church basement and parsonage work and craft walnut furniture including a drop leaf dining table and a breakfront with brass hardware. Krohn also reupholstered chairs and joined auxiliary crafts for fundraisers.

Fannie Richardson Paul Krohn S Lutheran Church Krohn Woods Marion Burke Duncan Phyfe Burke

Let Your Child Start A Plant Collection

A family summer project offers outdoor learning and keeps children busy. Start with simple leaf or fern collections, identify species with a library book, and press specimens between newspapers for easy storage. This activity blends play with science and family engagement.

Lobsters and Dried Plant Displays Make Summer Bright

A quirky healthful feature mixes a lobster tail salad recipe with an odd craft section on mounting dried plants for home display. The lobster recipe uses rock lobster tails mayonnaise and tomato catsup with parsley and herbs. The craft tips describe drying plants on newspaper and mounting them under glass for wall decor or a lamp shade.

Betenbaugh Family Ends Public Service After Sixty Years

Mrs. Tillie Goodman Betenbaugh leaves the county auditor post, ending a 60 year public service era in Public Record Union. Her husband and father-in-law previously held roles as public cotton weigher, chairman of the county supervisors board, and township commissioner before his 1900 appointment as auditor.

Birthday Party for Mona Jacobs

Mr. and Mrs. Mack Jacobs hosted a Friday birthday gathering for their daughter Mona Lisa aged three. Guests included Jimmy Allgood Bill Gibbs Jeanette Carrell Becky Smith Bob Gibbs and Jimmy Carrell. A circus cake and orange punch were served to young attendees.

Party Given For Mary Berryhill

Mr. and Mrs. William Berryhill hosted a Friday afternoon party for their daughter Mary Lee on her sixth birthday. About 25 local children attended along with two out of town guests Miss Grace Fuller of Florence and Miss Jane LaForge of Goodlettsville Tennessee. A doll shaped cake, games with prizes, and party favors such as whistles caps and balloons were enjoyed. Birthday cake ice cream and cold drinks were served.

William Berryhill Mary Lee Grace Fuller Florence Jane LaForge Goodlettsville Tenn

Decatur Emblem Club Sets Call Meeting at Flora Davis Home

The Decatur Emblem Club announces an important call meeting at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Flora Davis residence 1017 Somerville Road Southeast.

Decatur Emblem Club Flora Davis Somerville Rd S.E

Patio Party On Sunday Night

A small Sunday evening patio party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Thompson featured tables draped in country cotton cloths and flower centerpieces with hurricane lamp lighting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Wyker, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Shanks, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richardson Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Withers Peebles Jr., Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jones, and Dr. and Mrs. M. E. Edwards.

Thomas A. Thompson John Wyker Philip Shanks Frank Richardson Jr Withers Peebles Jr John H. Jones M. E. Edwards

Switched Decision Delays Miami Condemnation Fight

Miami seeks federal court permission to sue Florida East Coast Railway in state court to condemn four grade crossings. The move follows a long reorganization battle stalled by a defunct judge's order that barred suits during FEC proceedings.

Jacksonville Florida East Coast Railway Interstate Commerce Commission Miami FEC

Edison Plans 3 Nuclear Plants Then Within a Decade

Detroit Edison Co. moves into nuclear power with a 45 million dollar plant and aims to build a second and third reactor in the next decade. Robert W. Hartwell, director of nuclear development, says the second unit should produce power at a profit. The first reactor, operating by 1960 with partner utilities, will cost about 450 dollars per kilowatt hour to run versus 80 to 90 dollars for conventional fuels.

Detroit Detroit Edison Co Robert W. Hartwell Edison Hartwell

Hartford luncheon hints at Brainard Field sale

Patrick B. McGinnis visiting Hartford commented that several city officials would miss a luncheon due to negotiations on allowing an industrial buyer to take over Brainard Field, the former municipal airport. He noted that such acquisitions could occur at airports nationwide. Hydrogenated fats are made from a single oil or blends and are processed into a plastic fat for cooking and baking.

Hartford Conn Patrick B. McGinnis Brainard Field McGinnis

Fresh fruit and cheese with cookies or candy offer

A note describes options for snacks featuring fresh fruit and cheese, plus crisp cookies or candies for those who prefer something sweet.

Informal Supper At Trinity Mt

Mesdames Thomas J. Hendrix Skeggs Crawford and Barrett Shelton hosted an informal lawn supper at the Lynne cabin on Trinity Mountain. Guests wore pedal pushers Bermudas and strapless dresses as they enjoyed baked ham salad and beans with coffee and spice cakes. Local attendees included Mrs Tidwell Semmes Mrs John H Jones Mrs Leo Harris and Dr John Stagg with others from Fayetteville Belle Mina and surrounding areas.

Mesdames Thomas J. Hendrix Skeggs Crawford Barrett Shelton Lynne Trinity Mt Tidwell Semmes John H. Jones Leo Harris Ed Maddocks Frank Scroggins John Stagg

Bragg Couple Visit Fayetteville to See Grandson at Camp

Dr and Mrs John Bragg were in Fayetteville on Sunday to see their grandson Bob Donnelly of Beaumont Texas who is at Camp Dunreamin. Thomas J Kelley Jr left today for New York City and Hartford Conn. Among those attending the summer graduation exercises at Florence State Teacher s College at which time Eugene Brooks was

Nell Gorham New York City Berthold Kennedy Dr. Kennedy Belle Mina John Wyker Susan Ella Fayetteville John Ill Camp Dunreamin John Bragg Fayettevile Bob Donnelly Beaumont, Tex Thomas J. Kelley Jr Hartford Conn Florence State Teacher’s College Eugene Brooks

Canned pimientos as seafood or chicken salad bites

The article suggests using canned pimientos filled with seafood or chicken salad as hors d oeuvres. It highlights greens as a pairing and notes these are especially suitable for a company buffet.

New Arrivals At Ira's Boo and Gift Shop

A column notes soon to arrive items bought at the Atlanta gift show. Exquisite costume jewelry unusual Christmas decorations imported crystal and unique dollar gifts for bridge players. Announcements will come from Ira's Boo and Gift Shop as stock arrives.

Ira's Atlanta Bridge Pelea Ira Boo

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Mary Lee Berryhill Mona Lisa Jacobs Mrs. Mack Jacobs Dorothy V. Whipple M.D AP Newsfeatures Cecily Brownstone Associated Press City Park Second Ave Servel York Mona Jacobs Mary Berryhill ATOM T. D. Brooks Margaret Ann Brooks Thomas Brooks Jr Smith Trimble Roy Lewis Flora Roden Lyons Hotel 7Th Ave Mrs Walter Sherrard Jimmy Kentucky Florida Michigan Ohio Berkshire Maximillian Kathryn Pheny Magnolia S.E Fred O. Sherrill, Jr Hartselle, al Brentwood
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