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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

6

Mt Zion W S C S Organized By Woman Leaders

Mrs. W V Pattillo organized a Woman's Society of Christian Service at Mt Zion Methodist Church on June 2 with Rev A Jones and Mrs Gordon Daves aiding. Twenty members elected officers and pledged missions to attend Conference on June 6, with next meeting set for July at two oclock.

MT. Zion W. V. Pattillo Woman's Society of Christian Service Pattillo Jesse Smith Cullman Society Daves Albert Jones David Barnett Roy Westbrooke Hugh Westbrooke L. Hand Jim Cook K. L. Rudloph Wesleyan Service Guild Memorial Drive Methodist Church

Care for Crowning Beauty Through Healthy Hair Habits

Practical advice on keeping hair lustrous and healthy. Emphasizes scalp care through massage and proper brushing, choosing appropriate shampoos for oily or dry hair, and maintaining clean combs. Recommends daily brushing, towel blotting, and shampoos every two weeks or sooner if needed.

Musical Recital Programs with Students and Guests

The article lists student performances and duets for an Emblem Club meeting in Decatur with pieces like Water Wheel and By A Crystal Fountain. Ushering duties are noted, followed by a long People section detailing local personal notices, weddings, graduations, and weekend visits across Decatur and nearby towns.

Troop Ten Spends Weekend at Wheeler Dam

Eleven Girl Scouts and three leaders camped at Wheeler Dam over the weekend. The group included Virginia Jenkins and Suzanne McBride among others with Wanda Harris and Betty Jane Douthit guiding. They faced minor cuts and rain but described the trip as lots of fun.

Troop Ten Wheeler Dam Girl Scout Virginia Jenkins Jerry Tatum Suzanne McBride Thelma Christain Peggy West Lile Woodard Barbara Nungesser Diane Shumake Jan Barrett Peggy Jean Darnell Mary Vaughan Wanda Harris D. B. Barrett Betty Jane Douthit Decatur

Brownie Troop Five Honors Five Girl Scouts at Year End

Brownie Troop Five of the Girl Scouts held its last meeting of the year at St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House. Leaders Mrs. John Stewart and Mrs. E. W. Fisher presented World Pius tokens to Irene Williams Jean Barrett Joan Barrett Frances Ann Harrison and Patsy Gayle Austin for cooperation. Numerals for uniforms were awarded to those remaining in the troop next year. Guests Mrs. Sam Evans and Mrs. Howell Turney received favors for troop mothers. A picnic meal was enjoyed and the meeting closed with the Good Night Circle.

St. John’s Episcopal Church John Stewart E. W. Fisher Irene Williams Jean Barrett Joan Barrett Frances Ann Harrison Patsy Gayle Austin World Pius Stewart Fisher

Girl Scout and Brownie Troop Join For Austinville Meeting

Members of Girl Scout Troop One and Brownie Troop Six of Austinville met at Austinville Methodist church on Thursday. A flag ceremony marked the event and eight Brownies were welcomed into Troop One. Mrs. C. L. Stover presented a Nature flannel graph lesson, followed by a prayer by Reverend C. L. Stover and the Goodnight Circle closing. Maxine Roper served as scribe for Troop One. Mrs. Ed Brazelton led the group.

Austinville Austinville Methodist Church C. L. Stover Maxine Roper Ed Brazelton

Wheeler Area Girl Scout Board Meeting Planned

Members were reminded of a meeting on Tuesday morning June 6 at 9:30 at the Littlehouse. The notice also asks if scouts have registered for day camp.

Pilot Club of Decatur Bank Street Wheeler Area Girl Scout Board Littlehouse

Dear Miss Dix column on marriage and independence

Dorothy Dix counsels on early marriage risks and, in contrast, a single woman with a good job. A reader asks about an ex-marital breakup. advice urges trying reconciliation if love remains and prioritizing home over social outings. Another reader seeks “going Dutch” with a working partner, advised as sensible if both agree.

Miss DIX

Princess sunfrock and bolero pattern by Anne Adams

Advertisement details a sunfrock pattern for girls sizes 2 to 10 with bolero option. Includes fabric yardage, easy illustrated instructions, and ordering via Decatur Daily for Anne Adams patterns. Also announces a Summer Pattern Book with bath sarongs and directions available for twenty cents more.

Anne Adams Decatur Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

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