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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1951
Page
7
The list notes events across multiple locations June 18 Valdermosa June 20 Hopewell June 21 Centerpoint June 22 Windes June 20 Aldridge Grove June 21 Loosier Mt Moriah as part of a regional schedule.
Schedule shows multiple 2:00 sessions with attendees including Mrs Paul Thomas Mrs Cephas Turner Mrs Harry Wiggins Mrs Bill Russell Mrs Hance Hardwick and Mrs J H Preuit at the church arranging the county program and services.
The Tanner Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. W S Sweetland on Summer's Road with co hostess Mrs J F Roberts. A buffet lunch for 16 members and two visitors preceded a devotional on faith over anxiety. Members discussed cotton dress projects, the county dress revue, and planned visits to the T B hospital in Flint.
The Midway Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. C W Ferguson’s home for the June gathering. Mrs Eva Shelton presided reading the Club Collect and directing the hymn. Mrs Ruby Waugh gave the devotional. Members answered roll call with a refreshment tip. Minutes were read and approved. Farm reports followed.
The Austinville Home Demonstration Club met June 15 at Mrs. Grover Mann’s home with hostesses Mrs. Blythe Isley and Mrs. Pérvin. President Mrs. Zola McCulloch led the program. Mrs. Coleman Lott recounted the origin of the song Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing. Mrs. Harden Wallace gave a devotional on Psalms 72.11-20 and a tribute to fathers. Mrs. Blythe Isley demonstrated using enriched meat and flour and cooked Southern spoon bread. Recipes were shared. A bus trip to Natural Bridge near Waynesboro Tennessee was planned during the business session. The clubhouse near Church Street in Austinville was discussed. Hostesses served a sandwich plate to 17 members and guests including Miss Pruitt Assistant Home Demonstration Agent Jimmy and Johnny Wallace Harold Lott Nancy Blackwell David Liverett and Sylvia Isley.
Ethiopia noted as an ancient Christian nation in a report listing community leaders. Bureau chairman Mrs. Alton Mc Whorter, Rural Youth Mrs. Lewis Suggs, and Citizenship Mrs. W. S. Draper are named. The Seasonal Refreshments demonstration by Mrs. Lewis Suggs and Miss Blackburn served sandwiches, quick bread and punch. Members contributed materials for the overseas box.
Mrs. Swallows of Mount Hope, Alabama, a Lawrence county homemaker and leader, remakes furniture and crafts handmade rugs and afghans. She upholsters chairs with car springs, builds cabinets and shelves, and plans a future kitchen fireplace, all without straining the family budget.
The Union Grove Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Travis Clark’s home with co host Mrs. Earl Clark. Mrs. Edna Taylor led devotion from St. John and the group sang Come Thou Fount. Members drew secret pal names and planned dress revue while Miss Lucy Blackburn demonstrated refreshments and sandwiches served with orange punch and date nut bread.
The report notes makeup attendants at bars advise that brunettes can use flattering powders with ease while blondes need blended shades. It mentions widespread blending services now available, a faint rose rouge for glamour, and non vivid lipstick. It also cites a redhead suggested cream tone with a hint of green.
The Deille Home Demonstration club met at the Lindsey home on June 14 with Mrs. Guy Smith presiding. The gathering featured flower arrangements, devotional by Mrs. Charles Pickens from Psalms 72 and a program on cooking with enriched cornmeal. Members discussed the county dress revue set for June 16 and the July 12 family picnic at the Martins, inviting all to bring food and tea for their families.
A long, chatty household column shares a Chattanooga housewife’s fried chicken method with flour crust, hot shortening, and a 45 minute fry. It includes gravy prep, a lighter note on fathers and family prayers, plus a chicken and rice loaf recipe and soup stock tip.
An Extension Family Life column celebrates fathers and Father’s Day. It reflects on the meaning of gifts and the gratitude of children and wives, noting dads’ sacrifices and the lasting value of appreciation beyond material presents.
A report on stellate ganglion injections to boost brain circulation in cerebral thrombosis patients. In a study 20 treated and 22 untreated patients showed lower mortality and improved mental clarity, speech, and limb movement in the treated group.
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