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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1949

Page

6

Trinity Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Reeves

The Woman's Missionary Society of Trinity Baptist met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Elton Reeves's home. Mrs. Thomas Terry spoke on Jesus The Greatest Lover with Scripture from John 11 28 46. The group approved using project funds for a steel cabinet and announced meeting its quarterly apportionment. The Kathleen Mallory Days Prayer will be observed June 16 with a covered dish luncheon and guest speaker Mrs Sheield.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Trinity Baptist Church Elton Reeves Sixth Avenue West W. A. Elmer John Lile Thomas Terry Jesus H. K. Neville Kathleen Mallory S- Sheield Thomas J. Hendrix

Study Presented By Mrs Paul McRae At Club Meeting

The last two chapters of The Life Of Women were presented in an interesting manner by Mrs. Paul McRae. At the next regular meeting the society will begin a study of How To Pray by Torre. The hostesses served a delicious dessert to twelve members during the social hour.

Paul McRae Torre

Hard Times Party At Masonic Temple Friday

Mary Lou Dancy Chapter No 320 Order of Eastern Star sponsors a hard times party at the Masonic Temple Friday evening June 10 at seven. Members should call Mrs Knox Mc Rae at 2211 1 to report ticket sales for planning the dinner.

Mary Lou Dancy Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Knox McRae Mary Lou. Dancy United Daughters of the Confederacy Greenwood Park

Gleaners to Meet Thursday Evening

The Gleaners Class of Central Baptist church will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned activities and discussion.

Central Baptist Church Frank Seibert

Austinville W. C. S. Mission Study Meeting Notes

The Austinville Methodist church Woman's Society of Christian Service held a mission study meeting with Mrs. R L Hamilton presiding. Devotion by Mrs C C King on God The Power followed by scripture Psalm 1 and Psalm 2 1. prayers by Mrs Elmer Bussey. Mrs J S Sanderson led a meditation from The Upper Room and Mrs Dewey Clark presented a lesson from China Twilight Or Dawn on Aftermath Of War. New officers announced for the coming year.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Austinville Methodist Church R. L. Hamilton C. C., King God Elmer Bussey J. S. Sanderson Dewey Clark China Earl Foster Bennie Stovall Paul Woodall C. C. King Christian Social Relations Jesse Sims C. E

Personal notices from Birmingham social scene

Mr and Mrs Lloyd L Lively and others spent today in Birmingham while Mrs Gerda Powell returned from Nashville and Chattanooga Tennessee Leslie Doss Jr arrives to spend the summer with his parents at Sewanee and Birmingham families announce births visits and travel updates including twins born at Jefferson Hillman hospital and ongoing hospital stays with relatives in Birmingham Auburn and Montgomery.

Lloyd L. Lively Thomas J. Hendrix Allen Wallace Birmingham Gerda Powell Nashville Chattanooga Tennessee Leslie Doss, Jr University of the South Sewanee Leslie Doss

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Love and Dating

Dorothy Dix dispenses guidance on expressing love, mother in law interference, and dating norms for teens. Advice covers telling a lover daily, enforcing parental authority over a child, and dating out of town versus local suitors to boost popularity.

Miss DIX Marian Mary Jane Dorothy DIX

Easy to Give Safe Dosage for Adults

A concise product note describes an orange flavored medicine that is easy to take and provides accurate dosage guidance for adult use. It emphasizes straightforward administration and reliable dosing accuracy.

Church Meeting Receives Prayer and Plans Next Week

Maner, secretary of literature and publications, and Mrs Emma Spark man, secretary of supplies, presided at this meeting. The group was dismissed with prayer. Mrs Earl Foster will have charge of the program at the regular meeting next week at the church.

Hartselle First Christian Church Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Circle of the Woman's Missionary Society at the First Christian Church met Monday afternoon for monthly business and program. Mrs F L Crowe and Miss Bertha Lee hosted. After business, Mrs A C McClanahan gave the devotional and Mrs W A McClanahan spoke on Crusading in China. Refreshments followed as program materials for the coming year were distributed.

First Christian Church Woman's Missionary Society F. L. Crowe Bertha Lee A. C. McClananhan W A- McClanahan China

Mrs Goover Presides At W H C Service Meeting

Mrs Goover serves as president at the weekly Methodist church service and monthly business meeting held Monday afternoon in the church basement. Mrs W L Goover led the session and Mrs J Clifton Draper delivered the devotional after the business portion.

Mrs Harvel Hosts Wesleyan Service Guild at East Hickory

Mrs Jake Harvel hosted the Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild at her East Hickory Street home Monday night. Elizabeth Groover led the devotional and J C Draper taught from Newness of Life. One visitor, Mrs Jno W McDaniel, joined during social hour. Next meeting set for June 20 at 7:30 pm at Miss Kathleen Hood's East Main Street home.

Harvel Jake Harvel Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild East Hickory Street Elizabeth Groover J. C. Draper Jno. W. McDaniel Kathleen Hood East Main Stret

Rainbow Garden Club Luncheon at Decatur Country Club

Rainbow Garden Club members held a Tuesday luncheon at noon at the Decatur Country Club. The table featured white glass and white lilies with nosedays at each place. A four course luncheon was served and year books for the coming year's work were distributed.

Decatur Club Rainbow Garden Club Country Club Decatur

Summer visits and travels across Alabama and beyond

Dearborn Michigan residents Mr and Mrs Neely Ryan return home after a week in Decatur with relatives. Mrs Annie L Long and son Paul Barlow visit Birmingham for hospital treatment. Miss Mary Jo Reeves, student, spends summer at home then travels to Coal Valley Alabama with friends. Afbert Weaver and Mrs Salmen plan a two week stay in St Paul Minnesota. Hartselle attendees return from University of Alabama graduation where Billy Cadenhead earns a B S. Jackie Summerford and Coach Paul visit Auburn for a business errand.

Neely Ryan Dearborn Michigan Mack Jacobs C. W. Self Decatur Annie L. Long Paul Barlow Birmingham Highland Baptist Hospital Mary Jo Reeves Birmingham Southern and Conservatory of Music Mfs Afbert Weaver J. & Salmen St. Paul Minnesota W. V. Pattillo Ralph Patie Jackie Summerford Hartselle Tuscaloosa University of Alabama Billy Cadenhead Pattillo Paul of Auburn

Balboa visit for Peterson family arrives this weekend

Mrs Charlies Peterson and her son Tom from Balboa Canal Zone will arrive by plane Saturday for a visit with relatives, including her sisters and aunts Mrs Harry Russell and Mrs Esther Kil gore.

Charlies Peterson Tom Balboa Canal Zone Harry Russell Esther Kilgore

Maine Pine Tree State nickname noted

The phrase Maine is known as the pine tree state highlights the common nickname used to describe the state.

Maine

Mrs Thompson Laid to Rest in Alabama

Mrs Carl Thompson of Cullman died after a months illness at St Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham. Funeral services were conducted at First Methodist Church with Dragan Thompson and Dr O K Lamb officiating. Interment followed at the city cemetery. Survivors include her husband, her mother Mrs Bertha Prowell of Auburn and Linden, two sisters Mrs Bill Whitlow of Selma and Mrs King of California.

Carl Thompson Haze Prowell Frazier Cullman St. Vincents Hospital Birmingham First Methodist Church Fagan Thompson O. K. Lamb Tuscaloosa City Bertha Prowell Auburn Linden Bill Whitlow Selma King California

Monthly Singing at Enon Church Saturday Night

Everyone was invited to attend the regular monthly singing Saturday night June 11 at Enon church, located 2 12 miles east of Five Points. The Decatur Stamps quartet will perform.

Enon Church Five Points Decatur Stamps

Wilbur Jackson Heads Community Singers Meeting

Wilbur Jackson serves as chairman for a community gathering featuring singers from local and nearby communities. The event aims to showcase regional talent and foster cultural exchange among residents.

Wilbur Jackson

Crow Flight Pattern Versus Saying Sparks Discussion

A note on the saying "as straight as the crow flies" contrasts it with crow behavior. Crows typically fly in zigzag patterns, not straight lines, highlighting a common misconception about avian flight.

Arrid Creamogen Deodorant Ad Promises All-Day Safety

Baltimore homemaker Sandra Lane touts Arrid with Creamogen deodorant claiming up to 48 hours odor control and 1 to 3 days sweat protection. Ad emphasizes skin and clothing safety, a money back guarantee, and a 39 cent price plus tax with address on each package.

Baltimore Sandra Lane

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