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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1952

Page

14

Central W S C S Circle Meetings Set For Monday

The Central Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service outlines Monday meetings for its four circles. Johnson Circle will gather in the church parlor hosted by Mrs Sam Evans, Henson Circle at Mrs L A Neill's home with Miss Eva Fennel as hostess, Smith Circle at Mrs Wesley Hosk ins 917 Chestnut Street, and White Circle at the church with Mrs Carlton Kelley presiding.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Central Methodist Church Johnson Sam Evans Henson L. A. Neill Eva Fennel Wesley Hoskins Chestnut Street Carlton Kelley Madonna Circle Central Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Robert Hutson

Personal notes from funeral circles and visiting relatives

Among out of town friends and relatives for the funeral of Joe Burt are L G Rogers and Gordon Rogers of Chapman Alabama Mrs Wallace James W Burt T J Burt Columbia Tennessee Mrs W A Ellner Miss Sara Neville Evansville Indiana Dr Charlie Burt Mrs Roberta Hale Birmingham Miss Itayne Sates Mrs Paris Speaks Huntsville Dr Emil Kotcher returns to Charlestown Indiana after a week with Decatur relatives Mrs Kotcher and Giles Peter and Betty stay with their grandparents Mr and Mrs W T Giles Harry Raley and daughter Sara travel home after the Raley rally at Joe Wheeler Dam Miss Joanne Elliott visits Birmingham this week James Sims Sheila Bowles and family of Atlanta depart for New Orleans Biloxi and other points

Joe Burt L. G. Rogers Gordon Rodgers Chapman Alabama Wallace James W. Burt T. J. Burt Columbia Tennessee W. A. Ellner Sara Neville Evansville Indiana Charlie Burt Roberta Hale Birmingham Italyne Sates Paris Speaks Hartselle Emil Kotcher Charlestown Decatur Harry Raley Sara Joe Wheeler Dam James Sims Sheila Jerry Bowles Atlanta New Orleans Louisiana Biloxi

A Hymn Is Born By Clint A Bonner

Rev Washington Gladden attacked monopolies and Rockefeller in essays on Standard Oil and foreign missions. His crusading stance alienated peers, yet he persisted preaching in Columbus for 34 years and writing for social reform and Christian ethics.

Clint A Bonner Washington Gladden Board of Foreign Missions Corporation Board America New York Independent Gladden Columbus Ohio First Congregational Church Teddy Roosevelt Rockefeller Standard Oil and Foreign Missions Springfield Mass

Enrollment at Decatur Summer School Reaches 176

The Decatur high school summer session opens with 176 students enrolled from Decatur and nearby areas including Morgan county. The program operates on a fee basis with no public funding beyond building use and runs 11 weeks offering one and a half units per student.

Decatur Morgan County

Full Dress Review Honors First Redstone Commander

Huntsville Redstone Arsenal will host a full dress military review for Brig. Gen. Thomas K. Vincent on June 28 at 9 30 A M. Troops from the 9330th Technical Service Unit 3523rd Area Service Unit and the Redstone Provisional Ordnance School will participate with the 30th Army Band providing music. Public attendance is invited and MPs will direct visitors to the parade ground near the Main Headquarters. Redstone lies 12 miles south of Huntsville on Alabama 38. Mississippi, for a two weeks vacation trip. James Davis of 627 Johnston Street will attend the Shriners Convention in Miami next week, riding with the Birmingham Shriners Band. he is a member of the Million Dollar Band at the University of Alabama.

Huntsville Redstone Arsenal Thomas K. Vincent 9330Th Technical Service Unit 3523Rd Area Service Unit Redstone Provisional Ordnance School 30Th Army Band Ft. McClellan Ata Redstone Alabama 38 James Davis Johnston Street University of Alabama Shriners Miami Florida Birmingham Shriners

Officers Elected By Masonic Lodge For Ensuing Term

Officers elected by the Masonic lodge for the ensuing term include a slate of lodge officers. The group is listed with names and roles, reflecting traditional fraternal governance.

Masonic Lodge

Take Off Ugly Fat Home Remedy Promises Quick Weight Loss

Simple at home fat loss plan using RANDR Concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice. Take two tablespoons twice daily, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to show results. Claims rapid disappearance of fat from neck, chin, bust, abdomen, hips, calves, and ankles.

Students Show Well On Tests Across Elementary Schools

Supervisor O S Hagerman reports on a reading test given to 1129 students in fourth through sixth grades across four white elementary schools and two Negro schools. About 64.4 percent scored at or above national norms, with 34.1 percent a full year ahead and 16.2 percent retarded a full year or more, while accelerated students outnumbered the latter nearly two to one. Vocabulary and comprehension showed progress, and both parts aligned for the first time in Decatur. The Negro schools improved modestly, but from fourth grade on the median lagged behind the national norm.

O. S. Hagerman T&t Decatur

Elected Royal Arch Masons Officers Named for Decatur No 38

William H. Lakey is high priest and Oliver R. Powell king among officers elected for the ensuing Masonic year by Decatur chapter No. 38. Other officers include Carl B. Kenton Sr scribe Freeman C Free treasurer and David L. Allen secretary. They will be installed at the regular meeting on June 26.

Decatur Royal Arch Masons William H. Lakey Oliver R. Powell King Carl B. Kenton Sr Freeman C. Free David L. Allen Felton L. Weaver Guy L. Colbert Samuel W. Kay Royal Arch Percy K. Kirby Aaron B. Clark James R. Vaughan William J. Moore Sentinel

More Signed Up For Mexico Trip

Several people have joined the Walter Jackson tour to Mexico City leaving July 6. Registrants include Miss Louise Jones of Camden Miss Edna Jackson Decatur Miss Joann Harrison Decatur Miss Bernice Belue Athens Mrs R B Patton Athens Miss Mary Bonino Birmingham Walter Jackson Jr Decatur Mrs James Tolley Belle Mina Mrs W H Jackson and W H Jenkins. The trip travels by motor along the Pan American highway with stops at Vicksburg Beaumont San Antonio Monterey and then to Mexico City with side trips to Teotihuacan Xochimilco Cuernavaca and Taxco.

Walter Jackson Mexico City Louise Jones Camden Edna Jackson Decatur Joann Harrison Bernice Belue Athens R. B. Patton Mary Bonino Birmingham Walter Jackson Jr James Tolley Belle Mina W. H. Jackson W. H. Jenkins Vicksburg Mississippi Beaumont Texas San Antonio Monterey Mexico Teotihuacan Xochimilco Cuernavaca Taxco

Gypsies Migrate Across Global Regions

The article notes widespread Gypsy migration to nearly all continents, highlighting routes and communities forming in various regions. It discusses cultural spread, settlement patterns, and notable demographic shifts.

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