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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1948

Page

6

Appleton Reunion at Grand Home Hosts and Hears News

The Appleton reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E C Appleton Sr marking generations of hosting since before the Civil War. A noon lunch was served and afternoon photos were taken with many relatives in attendance. Also noted is a Central Baptist W M S meeting hosted by Mrs G L Golden with plans to aid the ill and supply Europe bound clothing.

Alma Stenson Arthur Little Regena Russell Appleton Danny Myron Buddy Frank Appleton Betty Sue Clyde Don Elmer Appleton Darlene Bruce Johnnie Leon Appleton Dalton, Bronson_and Waymon Heflin Pitt Harold Appleton Linda Jerry Charles Tommie Buster Bynum Dora Ann Milton Appleton Seldon Roger and Ralston James Appleton Rube Draper Willard Jonnie Paul Pitt Garyn Max Dover Wheeler Wanda G. L. Golden Circle Two Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Baptist Church Kirk Harris Europe S. B. Burr B. L. Malone

They Found The Church There

During the social hour the hostess served delicious refreshments to the guests at the gathering referring to the church location.

Local Circles Meet At Homes Plan Hospital Visits

Reports detail three circles meeting in private homes with eight members present in one group and ten in another, including two visitors. Devotionals, prayers, and mission study lessons are noted, along with plans to visit Decatur General hospital and observations on social hours and hostess duties. A separate note mentions Darwin ill at Skyline Ranch infirmary.

Circle Three Paul Roberts Pleas Manley Stewart E. R. Spurlock Manley Arthur Nebrig J. G. Price S. F. Hosey Circle Four Vergie Masterson Hosey John Chenault

Revival At Union Grove Church Draws Crowds

Revival at Union Grove Methodist Church continues this week with Rev. Dan Prater preaching. Large crowds attend and several conversions reported last night as the public is invited to join each service.

Union Grove Methodist Church Dan Prater

Local Personal News Roundup From Montgomery to Mentone

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sorthin and Mrs Annie Lou McCallie with son Mac from Birmingham recently visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Edgil. Edgil family attended James Brasseale’s Montgomery wedding. Freeman family returned from Jasper after funeral of J H Nunnelly. Hodges A Black and Mrs Black from Adelanto California arrived due to Mrs Black’s death. John Davis and J D Bush traveled to Montgomery Mentone and West Coast respectively for family visits.

Arthur Sorthin P. W. Blanton Annie Lou McCallie and Son Mac Birmingham Thomas Edgil Tom Edgil Mary Jean Betty James Brasseale Montgomery R. B. Freeman Jasper Mr. Freeman J. H. Nunnelly Mrs Hodges A. Black Adelanto California J. A. Black John Davis West Coast

Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Pattern Offer

An old newspaper ad promotes Laura Wheeler Needlecraft, Pattern 705 with 17 motifs and simple charts. It invites readers to send twenty cents for the pattern or fifteen cents for the Needlecraft Book, listing a Brooklyn PO box and details for ordering by mail. The copy touts a catalog with 101 illustrations and free weaving instructions.

Anne Adams Laura Wheeler Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyn

Danville Baptist Revival Series Opens Next Sunday

Danville Baptist church begins a revival with Rev. D C Price delivering the 11 A M sermon on opening Sunday August 1. At 3 P M Rev Carl Roberts of Decatur will preach and he leads daily 11 A M and 7 30 P M services throughout the week with Leonard Wallace of Hartselle directing the music.

Danville Baptist Church D. C. Price Carl Roberts Southside Baptist Church of Decatur Roberts Leonard Wallace Hartselle

Former Republican Senate Leader Dies at 84

James Eli Watson of Indiana longtime Republican Senate leader died aged 84 in Washington. He served under eight presidents, was elected to the House in 1894 for 12 years, and to the Senate in 1916 serving until 1933.

Washington James Eli Watson Indiana Senate Hoover Congress House

Tobacco price increase at R J Reynolds raises Camel per thousand

The R J Reynolds Tobacco Company announced a price hike for Camel cigarettes to seven dollars and seventy five cents per thousand, effective immediately with standard discounts of ten and two percent applied. The move follows a rise of 40 cents in the list price, impacting orders accepted now and thereafter.

Winston-Salem N.C R. J Reynolds Tobacco Company

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Central Baptist W. M Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Sam Thomas Marietta, Ga Ste E. Moulton B. G. Carnes Wilmore John W. Klinepeter Savannah Paul Howe Eubanks Dean C.jones Ala Bretha Puckett Quor Pris Are Royal Cup Mya Ares Batterton Coffee Company Buttrey’s Denier Claussner Trey’s Department Store Womens Treatre House OF Chic Fashions Sandra Darwin Skyline Ranch Bruce Nelson Athens J. B. Bradford O. E. Randle R. B. Bagley Thomas S. Eddins Arnold Kay Huntsville Earl Reed Montevallo South America Union Grove J. D. Bush Sylacauga Mentone Sweet Dreamer Coca Land of Nod Danville Baptist Lydia E. Pinkham Slydia E. Pinkham Goidel Millard Buchmann Florine Holt Skyline Dinner Club Courtland, Alabama Onerennssahantidheaieane Jeanne Conrad Westchester Country Club
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