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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

5

Local Personal Notices Highlight Families Visiting and Guests

A string of visitors and travelers appears in local society items. Families from New Orleans Plant City and Birmingham plan visits with Athens residents, while Thelma Hanks attends a workshop in Florence. Others travel to Huntsville Gulf Shores Hardy Arkansas and Decatur for visits and events.

Roy Sewell Roy Jr Earl Carter Carter Mark New Orleans Truett Rip) Sewell Jim Jack Plant City Florida G. W. Webb Martha Jeanette Carol Birmingham Carl Gibson J. G. Hamilton L. F. Sewell Athens

Club Meetings and Homemaking Demos Highlight Local Club News

The Wolfe Springs and Town Creek Home Demonstration Clubs held meetings at local schools with demonstrations on stack shelves and homemade furniture. Reports, August picnic plans, and visits to other clubs were discussed. Community notices include a health center bed covering project and local travels and funerals.

Wolfe Springs Troy Summers Robert Flannigan Q. W. Hatton Lucy B. Moore H.D.C Lacey B. Moore Town Creek Home Demonstration Club Hazlewood School J. R. Knouff L. L. Abrams Etta Sanderson Don Painter Knouff Chrb Annie Stair Russell Armstrong Edith Adkins Hazel Neal Gladys Roberts Ozell Ferguson Blanche Weems

Hall-Latham Vows Said at Landersville Church

Delilah Joye Latham and Neil Hall united in marriage at Landersville Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon. The ceremony featured magnolia and ivy decorations, music by Faye Rutherford and Joyce Beck, and attire details for the bride and attendants. The couple will reside in Chicago, Illinois.

Delilah Joye Latham Fennel Latham Landersville Neil Hall Oliver Hall Town Creek Hall Landersville Methodist Church Faye Rutherford Joyce Beck Barbara Saint Joyce White Frances Stephenson Miss Saint Billy Hall Johnny Stephenson Earl Malcolm Jr Jimmy Byars

Tumble weeds called Russian thistles in Western Plains

In the Western Plains, tumble weeds are also referred to as Russian thistles. The note highlights regional naming for the same weed species observed in the area.

Hodgins Circle Elects Church Officers in Parlor Meeting

Mrs. Hodgins hosted the Hodgins circle in the church parlor and led devotion. A business session presented officers and chairmen including leader Mrs. Hodgins co leader Mrs. Moody treasurer Mrs. Hamilton secretary Mr. Self mission study Mr. McBridt promotion Mrs. Owen flower Mrs. White and Mrs. Kelley telephone Mrs. Sanders Hutson and Bailey Sumatanga fund Mrs. Davidson Christian social relations Mrs. Hill and spiritual life Mrs. Rausch.

Alfred Hodgins Hodgins L. E. Moody W. T. Hamilton William C. Self Sr John McBridt Wiley Owen H. B. White Ray Kelley L. B. Sanders Melvin Hutson Zeno Bailey Sumatanga Fund Lawson Davidson Ben Hill W. F. Rausch

Meeting Closed With Prayer and Refreshments

Mrs John McBride led a study meeting attended by 19 members. The session ended with sentence prayers and the hostess served ice cream and cookies.

Enberg Sunshine Me. Tis John McBride

Calendar notices for Mizpah Chapter and Club of Arts

Mizpah Chapter No 19 of the Order of Eastern Star will hold an initiation ceremony Friday at 7 30 PM. All members are urged to attend. Club of Arts meets tonight at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs J B Morris 1509 Buena Vista Circle.

Order of Eastern Star Club of Arts J. B. Morris Buena Vista Circle

Homeownership in 1900 vs today

The data show 1900 had 12 million Americans owning homes while current levels exceed 25 million, highlighting a substantial rise in private homeownership over the century.

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Pennleigh Men’s Dacron W.T. Grant CO Second Avenue Grant Street Fennel Latham Mr. Hall Hail Thelma Hanks State Vocational Trade School State Teachers College Florence Roger McWhorter Huntsville Washington, D. C Jo Anne Livingston Hardy Arkansas Girl Scout Kamp Kiwani Evelyn Dinsmore Birmingham Southern College Evelyn B. A. Dinsmore 8Th Ave. N.W Jack Crawford Joe Patterson Huntingdon Tennessee B. T. Scruggs Paris H. L. Ogle Hugh Gulf Shores Leon Nichols Detroit Michigan Nichols Little Rock Pat Lovett Montgomery Sara Dot Peggy Scott George Clem Jr Points E. Gordon Drive B. F. Wear Sr Decatur General Hospital Tuesay Jane Knox Brewton Alabama Mrs. L. M. Huff Ralph John Rice Grantland Baddies Willows Nashville C. O. Foote Mrs Harry Wyatt West Woodrow Chapman Daytona Beach Willie Mae Butler Barber & Beauty Shop 6Th Ave City Park Danville Rd Zipper Fly Tex-Tan Or Lynn Tone Cushi Friedman Shelby Crepe Sole Dacron Fruit-Of-The-Loom Second Ave Moulton St
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