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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1955

Page

6

Shower Honors Mrs. Baker After Wedding Trip

Miss Ethel Ann Biles hosted a kitchen shower for Mrs. Tim Baker at her parents’ home 1302 12th Ave SE. White gladioli pink and white phlox and larkspur decorated the room and table. An iced salad and cakes were served as gifts were presented in a wicker basket.

Tim Baker Ethel Ann Biles Miss Biles Baker Carolyn Drake Bakers Mr Ottoles 12Th Ave. S.E Peggy Slaton

Birthday Dinner Honors A H Poole

A H Poole was honored Monday with a birthday dinner at his home on Danville 3. Attendants include Mr and Mrs A H Poole, Mr and Mrs Alton Moore, Mr and Mrs G P Pike, Mr and Mrs J T Brown, Mr and Mrs Ernest Pike and daughters Brenda and Charlotte, and many relatives from Hartselle Danville and Decatur in a family gathering.

A. H. Poole Danville Alton Moore G. P. Pike J. T. Brown Ernest Pike Brenda Charlotte Clayburn Pike Saundra Benny Hartselle Birmingham Leon Poole Cullman

Church Meetings Report From Westminster and Central Methodist

The Clara Cortner Service Class of Westminster Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. E L Morgan's home with Mrs. W S Hunter presiding. Mrs. E S Loyd led a program on Esther and 11 members attended with social ice cream cake and hot punch. The Branum Circle at Central Methodist met with Mrs J H Branum. Mrs Donald Branum led, devotion from Jeremiah 18 1 6 and first chapter of Christianity and Wealth. 22 members attended with Mizpah benediction and refreshments.

Clara Cortner Westminster Presbyterian Church E. L. Morgan W. S. Hunter E. S. Loyd T. G. Crane Aileen West Branum Central Methodist Church J. H. Branum J. W. Higdon Donald Branum R. L. Penn

Central Methodist Circles hold breakfast meetings

The Grizzard Circle met at 9 a.m. Monday with 17 members and Mrs. D. L. Grizzard at 1104 5th Ave. S. W. Mrs. Thomas Brumit offered prayers as coffee was served by Mrs. T. Z. Bailey during the buffet breakfast and committee appointments followed. The Brumit Circle met on Gordon Drive with Mrs. Ray Kelley opening in prayer and Mrs. Wiley Owens. devotion by Mrs. Bramit used Luke 16 and a short business session followed. One visitor, Mrs. C. K. Templeton, attended. ice cream and cake were served during the social hour.

Grizzard Central Methodist D. L. Grizzard 5Th Ave. S. W Thomas Brumit T. Z. Bailey Otis Kirby T. J. Cottingham Ray Kelley Gordon Drive Wiley Owens Thomas Bramit Leonard Moody C. K. Templeton Lynne First Methodist Church Russell Lynne James Atkinson Minor Triplett D. D. McGehee Harris First Methodist Julian Harris Allison Smith Alma Smith Stone Circle Frank Stone F. ©. Smith James King H. A. Nungester WSCS Memorial Drive Methodist Church Baker Sheats Beams A. N. Vail Anderson Ala Vail Harold Lowry

Circle Circles Report from Methodist Groups

Central Methodist Price Circle met with Mrs. R A Britain and welcomed one new member Mrs D B Barrett among 21 attendees. Ice cream and cookies were served as Phil 4 8 was cited for devotion and Mizpah benediction closed the meeting.

Personal News From Truth or Consequences and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Alfred Herndon of Truth or Consequences New Mexico have been guests of her sister Mrs Dan Lawrence and Mr Lawrence. Fred M Sittason remains in a critical condition at Decatur General Hospital. Billy Scroggins is expected this week from dental college in Birmingham.

Alfred Herndon Truth Or Consequences N. M Dan Lawrence Mr. Lawrence Fred M. Sittason Decatur General Hospital Billy Scroggins Dental College Birmingham

Hagood Roberson Rites Bond Couple At Mt Hope Church

Miss Mary Alice Roberson and Carlos Hagood exchanged vows June 12 at Rock Springs Presbyterian Church Mt Hope in a double ring ceremony attended by family. The couple will reside in Moulton after a Smokies honeymoon.

Mary Alice Roberson L. O. Roberson Carlos Hagood M. E. Hagood Rock Springs Presbyterian Church Mt. Hope Jack Caprol Hatton Baptist Church C.R. O’neal Carol Sue Elkins Forney Alexander Charlotte Gloria Williams Tommy Alexander Malcolm Walker Mr. Hagood Smokies Moulton

Mary Lou Dancy Elects Officers

The Mary Lou Dancy chapter of UDC met for their annual covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Percy Garnett home. Mrs. Earl Foster opened with rituals, pledges were given to the U S flag and Confederate flag, and officers were installed led by Mrs. Phil Vaughn with corsages.

Mary Lou Dancy UDC Percy Garnett Earl Foster Bessie Cowan U. S L. L. McCulloch E. A. Edwards Myrtle Plant Phil Vaughn Joe E. Cooper Tracy Knight Annie Wheeler Martha Garnett Dixie Drew Confederacy Jefferson Davis Bessie Bedingfield Troy Baker Elbert Weaver Lilla Mae Halfacre Crosses E. A. Ed

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