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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
7
A two recipe home style feature offers a creamy egg and cheese casserole with corn flake topping, served with broiled tomatoes and asparagus, plus a bran date loaf mix. The casserole bakes at 300F for 10 minutes after assembly. the loaf bakes about 40 minutes at 350F.
Morgan County Council meets in Hartsville with twelve clubs to finalize plans for an adult camp July 17 and 18 and a fall fair with club booths. A concession booth for the August 28 29 electric show at the coliseum is organized by the Lions Club of Lawrence County and Morgan County home demonstration clubs. Plans include servings of popcorn candy gum ice cream drinks and hot dogs and a new electric stove for the office kitchen.
The article notes rhino horns form from skin rather than the skull and highlights their high value in Chinese medicinal use, driving demand and believed medicinal benefits.
Nineteen members of the Friendship Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Grady Roberts home for the May gathering. President Mrs. Hugh Thompson led, Mrs. Melvin Slaten gave the devotional, and the group sang led by Mrs. Loyd Sharp. Mrs. Elma Sharp and Miss Hawkins demonstrated color schemes in the home with rug and wallpaper samples. The secretary reported 4 25 dollars added to the treasury from the Standley sale. July meeting set at Mrs. Tom Riley.
Betty Clarke explains a home permanent wave using pincurls and a kit with hairpins rods and a curling stick. The guide notes simplified methods and a salon like result, with a blue grass scented shampoo a curl cap and oil spun lotion.
The June meeting of the South east Hartselle Home Demonstration club was held at the home of Mrs Bernard L Floyd on Tabernacle Road. Bouquets of roses and larkspur adorned the living room. The group opened with song and a devotional on Faith Of Our Fathers. The president Mrs Herman Mc Kee led the business session. Roll call cited changes in my kitchen. Minutes were read and the treasurer’s report given. Sympathy cards and flowers were sent to friends and neighbors after the death of member Mrs Dan Ryan.
The Lacey's Spring Home Demonstration Club met at Lacey's Spring School with thirteen members and a visitor Mrs. Collier of Pricedale. Miss Hawkins discussed cake and refreshments were served. The social hour was hosted by Mrs. Winfrey and Mrs. Hough. The contest prize went to Mrs. Collier.
Mrs. Herman McKee led a May program on Color In The Home with Mrs. S. B. McGee and Mrs. W. C. Kirkpatrick sharing in planning. Hostess and her daughters Melba and Joyce served sandwiches and chips, continuing a social afternoon for club members.
Mrs. W. F. Eddins hosted the Union Hill Home Demonstration club for the May meeting with Mrs. J. P. Owens presiding in the president’s absence. Lola Cudlip gave the devotional from Luke 15 11 to 24 and explained the parable. Owens reported on the chain store supper attended by Owens and Hughes.
Seventeen members three visitors and seven children will attend. The July meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ernest Thompson with Mrs Dolph Ryan as co host.
The South Limestone Home Demonstration Club met June 9 at 2:30 in the White home, 510 6th Ave West Decatur. Mrs. Joe Worthey led the creed, Mrs. J H Peebles led the song, and devotion was by Mrs Rowe Sanderson. Members discussed kitchen improvements, a friendship fund offering, and a Pen Friend in England. Miss Clodessa Norton demonstrated kitchen conveniences and the Classic of the Month. The group, 20 members, adjourned for refreshments. They plan a July 14 meeting at Mrs W G Peebles Sr home with co host Mrs F T Richardson Sr.
Mrs Lee Criscoe opened with a paper on color selection for rooms. Miss Lucile Hawkins led twenty one ladies who split into groups of three to pick living room color schemes from wallpaper rugs drapery and upholstery samples. Plans for the next meeting on July 2 include a church grove picnic supper.
Whales can stay submerged for up to fifty minutes like other mammals yet drown if water enters their lungs.
A note on truffle sizes describes them ranging from as small as a pea to as large as a potato. The observation highlights the remarkable variation found in this edible fungus.
The notice promotes a St Anthony needlepainting pattern 796 for wool or cotton embroidery, with framing ideas and a 14 1 2 by 18 inch transfer. It also advertises Laura Wheeler improved patterns for crochet and knitting, with charts, photos, and directions. Send twenty cents, plus name and address, to Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept in New York.
wartime records show Germany transported large quantities of Dutch bulbs and bulb soil with the aim of dominating the bulb industry during the conflict.
East Limestone Home Demonstration group held a meeting at the East Limestone Home Economic building led by Mrs. Robert Lax on. The program featured a demonstration on latest canning methods by Mrs. Norton and included readings, prayers, and a report on Oakdale Club activities. Four visitors from the Copeland Club attended. The group adjourned to meet again in June.
Four national party loyalists face first hearing on June 2 for election contests in the May 2 primary. The challenges, filed by states’ rights supporters from Lee Russell and Coffee counties in Alabama’s third district, will be reviewed by a subcommittee of the state Democratic Committee.
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