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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
5
Rev and Mrs Frank L Aldridge congratulate daughter Memory Aldridge Lester who received an honorary Doctor of Letters from Athens College at graduation. Her work reorganizing the Alumni Society and ongoing ties to the college are cited along with several luncheon guests.
Mrs V E Creiglow of Lafayette La guest of Mrs T E Crittenden inspires a week of parties. A four course luncheon at Lyons Hotel Monday gathers A E Jackson J L Day Opal Cross Stewart J E Stone Jr Arthur White Jr Earl Cook and the hostesses. Tuesday luncheon in Decatur hosts Mrs Patterson Stewart Cook Day and others with Mrs Stewart hosting a bridge party Wednesday. Friday Coca Cola party hosted by Mrs J E Stone Jr welcomes many friends.
An old drugstore ad claims T-4-L kills athlete’s foot by reaching the germ deep in the skin. The ad cites 90 percent alcohol as the active ingredient and promises relief in one hour from Goidel’s Drug Store.
Mr and Mrs G W Puckett hosted a Sunday meal for immediate family in the Tabernacle dining hall. Attending were E O Hodges Russellville Dick Hodges Joan Hodges Birmingham Dr John Paul Puckett Johnny Libby Gadsden Harry Puckett Bracken Puckett Bobby Frances Leah David Buddy Danny Puckett and the hosts.
The Hartselle Garden Club held its annual covered dish luncheon last Thursday at Mrs. Guy Roberts home Oak Lawn co hosted by Mrs. S A Blair and Miss Stalyne Hardwick. Twenty five members and four guests attended including Mrs. Nathan Porter Mrs John Lary Huntsville Mrs T R Jackson and Mrs Macon Hardwick. The dining room featured an imported cut work cloth and pansy centerpieces on small tables.
The article lists funeral notices and local happenings including flowers at the Methodist church, survivors in the Norton family, and several village visits. It records a drowning near Foster Bridge, hospitalizations, vacations, and social visits involving residents of Decatur and nearby towns.
Town Creek starts a vacation Bible school at the Baptist church active now through June 15 with Principal Mrs Merle Lee Davis and helpers including Miss Helen Muston Mrs Jean Abrams Miss Ellease Lemay and Reverend Harold King among others. Town Creek mourns the death of longtime resident Mrs Annie McCollough wife of the late Dr H C McCollough who died May 28 after a long illness.
After the meal Mrs Grady Long gave an amusing reading. An hour of laughter and talk was enjoyed before the guests departed.
The W S C S held its first regular monthly meeting of the year with Mrs Mary Cunningham new president in charge. Mrs J C Draper gave the devotional on Love and led a prayer after the hymn More Love To Thee. Reports and plans sparked high interest for a successful year.
Mrs. Mary Cunningham entertained the executive committee of the Methodist W S C S at her home last Friday afternoon. Officers received instructions for the years work and Mrs. J C Draper conducted the installation service. A social hour followed with refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Cecil E Johnson and Virginia Anne attended Woman's College graduation in Montevallo with Mary Cecil Johnson in the class. They joined a faculty reception and a garden party at the college president's home. Mary Cecil will spend two weeks at home then work as head counsellor of archery at Camp Nakanawa Tennessee.
A longtime member and faithful worker of the Methodist church is remembered in a local obituary. The note highlights decades of service and community involvement.
Ton Farm Road was sold to the Aney and Moline Tractor Company of Rogersville. A building will be erected there soon. Mr and Mrs Claude Muston of Courtland visited relatives here over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Irwin Norwood and boys visited Mr and Mrs Bill Norwood of Harmony Sunday, and are spending the week with Charle Douglas. Hershel Owens Hilton Whitten and Jimmie Thaxton were business visitors in Decatur Monday.
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