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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1954
Page
10
A fragment notes chicken preparation for a "dark" fricassee suggesting broiling as an alternative to browning in a skillet. It hints at technique discussion and culinary testing without full context or outcomes. The reference implies method choices in kitchen practice.
Lawrence County conducts first pre induction medical and mental tests for 21 youths at Montgomery Armed Forces Induction Station on Wednesday July 7. Draft board clerk Mrs. Marie D. Simms lists the group including Hubert Smith Danville John D. McDaniel Moulton Clyde Humphries Mt. Hope Louis Hoytt Sanford Danville William LeMay Town Creek and others from Town Creek Moulton Hillsboro Danville Wheeler and Courtland.
The Fifth U. S. Civil Service region in Atlanta Georgia invites applications for laborer at the Decatur Alabama Post Office. Requirements include six months of relevant manual or cleaning work, residency in the delivery area or patron status, and veterans preference. Applications available from the Decatur post office examiner or the Fifth Regional office in Atlanta Georgia.
Two circles of the W S C S at Hartselle Methodist Church opened the 1954 55 year meeting in separate homes. Sims Circle voted for July flowers and communion duties. officers were named. Groover Circle met at South Sparkman Street with prayer, devotion, and a pledge program. Delegates to the State Garden Club Convention reported on Auburn events. A social hour featured punch and cookies. roses care, poems, and garden club news highlighted the gathering.
The W M S at the First Baptist Church met Monday at three o clock for a mission study led by president Mrs J H Mayfield. Mrs C K Parker reviewed Thus It Is Written by Henry Cornel Goerner. The meeting ended with prayer by Mrs L N Whitman.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Church opened the 1954-55 year with a June 28 meeting planned at Miss Mary Frances McCall’s home. Officers, reports, and program talks on missions and overseas aid were featured along with a social hour and refreshments. The Crepe Myrtle Garden Club also held its first meeting at Mrs. Howle’s home with a brief business session and committee list read by Mrs. Lindsey.
The 11th annual tax report shows $302 remaining to be collected at the upcoming tax sale to cover taxes and costs for about 15 property owners. Barna Montgomery, county collector, notes the levy totals near $200 000 for real estate and personal property plus auto, truck and utility taxes. Burials and local notices follow with community updates on residents and guests.
Mrs Laura Cole and granddaughter Sally Pope plan a visit to Morgan County while Mr and Mrs John Dobbs and children from Illbrook near Montgomery spend time with A B Dobbs and R E Wallace relatives. Dr W G Winfrey and others were called to something unspecified.
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