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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1956

Page

13

Midway Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes

The Midway Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. C W Ferguson's home on Tuesday June 12. President Mrs Lewis Suggs led the meeting and devotion. Demonstration on making a set of stack shelves was given by Mrs Suggs and Mrs H V James. Plans were set for a July 1 picnic at Mrs H V James home and July club visits. Refreshments were served to seven children and several members including Miss McWhorter and Eva Shelton.

Midway Home Demonstration Club C. W.¢Ferguson Lewis Suggs Ferguson San Aoa Suggs H. V. James Eva Shelton Leta Mae Bryant Dorothy Shelton Bryant Rich Gray Roy Mayfield Will Draper Dorothy Ceca McWhorter Ray Mayfield Miss McWhorter

Janet Webb Conley Weds Phillip Christian in Scottsboro

Janet Webb Conley and Phillip Christian wed in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Scottsboro. The bride daughter of Paul Wesley Conley and the late Mrs John Sigmond Christian wore Chantilly lace and tulle with a white satin chancel and sunburst arrangement decor. Groomsmen included Bobby Payne Ray Webb Connie Webb Trammell Morgan Weeks John R Christian. Guest reception followed in the church parlor with attendants and piano selections by Mrs R L Telford.

Scottsboro Ala Janet Sayt Deat First Methodist Church Grice Paul Wesley Conley John Sigmond Christian Huntsville John Snodgrass Patricia Pace Russellville June Hodges Chattanooga Lois Butler New Hope al Partee Jr Lebanon Tenn John McLain James S. Christian Birmingham Iter Bobby Payne Ray ‘Webb Connie Webb Trammell Morgan Weeks John R. Christian Jeff Eyster James Deaeiens Ann McCord Jane Bishop Mary Frances Proctor Harry Ward Prichard Thomas Jane Harpole Atlanta le Melle Winters McWilliams R. L. Telford Anonan Filan Nassau J. C. Conley

Tanner Engaged: Sarah Jane to Thomas Virgil James

Mr and Mrs John Newt Tanner Jr of Danville announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Jane to Thomas Virgil James son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Virgil James of Trinity. The wedding is set for November 22.

Sarah Jane Tanner John Newt Tanner Jr Danville Thomas Virgil James Herbert Virgil James Trinity 1 John Newt Tanner Jr Danville 1 Sarah Jane Herbert Virgil James Trinity

Memorial Drive Methodist Church WSCS Meeting Report

The WSCS of Memorial Drive Methodist Church met at Mrs. J. M. Philpot’s home Monday evening at 7 30. Circle leader Mrs. W E Wear opened the session with prayer and led a business meeting following.

Nine Wood Lead Pencils Dominate US Writing Market

A market note reports nine wood lead pencils sold in the United States for every one of all other writing instruments. The figures emphasize the pencil favored by students and offices, shaping basic supplies demand across the country.

United States

Community Program Discusses World and Home Links

Program discussion leaders included Mrs R J Holloman who led The World a the Home Community and Mrs M Thompson with Is World Fellowship Possible Mrs Chester Raper spoke Our Community and the World After the scripture Romans 15 and prayer by Mrs Wear the group was dismissed with the Watchword Social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess

R. J. Holloman M. Thompson Chester Raper Wear

Russell Circle WSCS meeting discusses The Methodist Woman

Mrs Noble Russell led devotion and prayer as 17 members attended at three o clock. Mrs Russell Lynne concluded the devotion and Mrs D D McGehee taught the lesson from The Methodist Woman. Pledge cards were distributed by the group.

Pettus Burch declare wedding plans in Moulton

Miss Gayle Pettus daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Coleman Pettus of Moulton announces plans to wed Ensign Willard Jack Burch also of Moulton. The ceremony is set for Saturday June 30 at 5 30 pm at Moulton Methodist Church with Reverend Lewis C Lankford officiating.

Gayle Pettus Thomas Coleman Pettus Moulton Willard Jack Burch Moulton Methodist Church Lewis C. Lankford Mary Jo Breedlove Birmingham Alabama Polytechnic Institute Mary Alice Burch Barbara Rich Florence Charlie Hiers Charleston South Carolina Jim Macbeth Albany Georgia Joe Harris John Bryant Foley Leo Roberson William Pettus Buck Betty Gayle Hogue Clara Hoston Atlanta Mrs. Pettus

Faithful Workers Class Meets at Westside Baptist Church

The Faithful Workers Class of Westside Baptist Church met last week at 323 Fifth Avenue NW for its regular monthly business and social gathering. Mrs. D. D. McGehee led opening prayer and Mrs. J. H. Nelms led the Bible lesson as members participated in discussion.

Westside Baptist Church R. E Case Fifth Avenue N.W T. J. Engle J. H. Nelms

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