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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1955

Page

5

Newcomers Welcome Ted Burnthall Family to Our City

Mr and Mrs Edward V Burnthall and their three boys recently moved from Arnprior Ontario to 1222 College St They join Chemstrand Corporation where Burnthall works in research and development Previously with Kenwood in Arnprior He formerly lived in Toronto and Montreal with ties to Ciba Swiss dye stuffs and pharma The Burnthalls enjoy golf gardening bridge and photography They are Episcopalians Paul age seven remains shy in the photo others will be introduced later

Edward V. Burnthall Arnprior Ontario Canada College St Burnthall Chemstrand Corporation Kenwood Company Toronto Montreal Ciba Company Ted Edward Burnthall Michael Stephen Paul Mr. Burnthall England

Rainbow Girls Plan Luncheon and Instruction

The Order of the Rainbow for Girls will hold a Saturday morning school of instruction at 10 30 a m led by Mrs Joe Elliott in the Decatur Masonic Temple A luncheon follows at Why Not Cafe at noon honoring Supreme Deputy Mrs Mary Powell of Birmingham and Miss Jo Anne Elliott Grand Faith of the Grand Assembly Grand officers of Eastern Star and Rainbow Girls from across the state will attend Participating assemblies include Sheffield Florence Huntsville Cullman with Decatur Assembly as hostess

Order of the Rainbow Joe Elliott Decatur Masonic Temple Why Not Cafe Mary Powell Birmingham Jo Anne Elliott Grand Faith Grand Assembly Eastern Star Rainbow Girls Sheffield Florence Huntsville Cullman Decatur Assembly Joe S. Elliott

Mrs Meade Feted On Florence Visit With Daily Parties

Mrs Meade of Florence visiting sister Mrs Banks enjoys multiple social events during her stay. Bridge luncheons and suppers hosted by Mrs Barnett Wyker Kennedy Sigman Bradford Bibb Tankersley Still Pointer Knight are planned through Friday on Finley Island and Walnuts Street with honor guest Mrs Meade.

Joe Meade Florence Robert Banks Ernest Barnett Will Wyker Wyker E. J. Polhill Philip Pointer E. W. Kennedy Henry Sigman J. B. Bradford Finley Island Mrs. Meade Julian Bibb H. K. Tankersley Meade H.P. Still Walnut St H. D. Barnum Fred Knight

Luncheon Planned for Mrs Banks and Mrs Meade Hosts

Mrs Harry Carpenter will entertain friends of Mrs Banks and Mrs Meade with a luncheon at the home of her daughter Mrs Julian Harris. Iltimate friends of the guest and her hostess are enjoying other informal gatherings planned.

Harry Carpenter Banks Mrs. Meade Julian Harris

Glamour Bathing Suits and Flattering Fishnet Fashions

Style guidance from Vivian Brown on choosing bathing suits that flatter figures, testing fit, color tips, and a morale boosting approach to weight. Dorothy Roe explains fishnet summer outfits with easy sewing steps using standard pattern pieces and a simple net cotton combination.

Miss Sarah Craig Returns From Dayton Visit

Local society notes record Miss Sarah Craig daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Craig returning from a brief visit to relatives in Dayton Ohio. Also listed are Mrs Joe S Elliott visiting the Sheffield Rainbow Girls assembly Thursday at 10 30 am and other family travels including the Nunn and Wadeson families visiting Trinity Decatur and Broadview Illinois with several relatives.

Sarah Craig A. Bi. Craig Dayton Ohio J. S. Heggie Jr Jack IH Jim and Barbara Dallas Rayburn Neville Trinity Bob Nunn R. A. Nunn George Nunn Nunns Ralph Wadeson Wadeson Susan Broadview Ill Nina Nunn

Meetings Announced By Local Organizations

The Lutheran Ladies Auxiliary invites members to a birthday party Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Church Hall. Decatur Assembly 26 Order of the Rainbow for Girls meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Decatur Masonic Temple with a class of instruction planned.

Lutheran Ladies Auxiliary Decatur

How to Peel a Hard-Cooked Egg Efficiently

To remove the shell crackle it all over then roll the egg between the palms to loosen the shell. Begin peeling at the large end and dip the egg in water a couple of times during peeling to ease the shell away.

Club Meetings Discuss Ice Cream Social and Next Session

Beta Delta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha gathered at Mrs. Hubert Burleson residence 1505 Olive St for an ice cream supper. The upcoming regular business meeting is set for Aug 4 at Mrs Byron Godwin 1431 Columbia Circle.

Quake in Antofagasta Shakes Chilean Mining Hub

A strong earthquake struck Antofagasta Chile last night triggering panic with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The tremor was felt at the large Chuquicamata copper mine operated by Anaconda Copper.

Chile Antofagsta Chuquicamata Anaconda Co

Croquette Deep Fry Tips From a Standard Recipe

When deep frying croquettes turn once during cooking. Allocate about two thirds of the time to one side and one third to the other. Use leftover chicken turkey or beef for the mix and add the amount specified in the standard recipe.

New Arrivals and RYTEX Deal at Ira's

Limited four day offer on Rytex Deckle Edge Vellum stationery priced at 2.65 with 4 color and lettering options. Visit Ira's store at 222 E. Moulton St for orders.

Ira E. Moulton St

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