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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1958
Page
5
Community leaders from Limestone and Morgan Counties plan a cooperative regional library. The library will stockpile knowledge with books pamphlets films tapes and nonbook materials. It will provide materials and services to support self education civic clubs and cultural activities.
Mrs. John K. Anders hosted the Falkville Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society meeting. Mrs. H. A. Bartlett presided. program by Mrs. Thomas Drinkard, Mrs. Paul Rowe Jr., and Mrs. Freddie Anders. Devotion by Mrs. W. T. Lewis. Plans made for day of prayer and gifts for the ill. Refreshments served to listed attendees.
Mrs Eloise Houston was reelected as Worthy Matron and Albert Ferguson as Worthy Patron of the Town Creek Order of Eastern Star Chapter 249 at a recent meeting. Those elected to serve with them for the coming year were: Associate Matron Vera Gowers Associate Patron Robert Berryman secretary Jean Abrams treasurer Gladys Roberts conductress Lara Booth associate conductress Florence Terry chaplain Louise Burks marshal Ray Waldrop organist Kylie Berryman Ada Ozelle Ferguson Ruth Dean Greene Esther Perlie Patterson Martha Doris Newton Electa Celia Martin warder Mabel Hill sentinel James Parker
The item mentions Mr and Mrs Bob Agee in personal notes and references a library established to meet diverse citizen needs from child to elderly, farmer to businessman.
Printed pattern 4551 for misses sizes 10 to 20 features a V neck with tuck detailing and a simple flare skirt. Includes printed pattern directions and mail order instructions from Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. at 243 West 17th St New York NY with 35 cents plus 5 cents for postage.
NuTone introduces a food preparation center that blends mixes juices grinds and more in one unit claiming to replace multiple appliances. A date and nut bread recipe demonstrates use cutting prep time to minutes while an apple cheese spread shows a 30 second finish. Also notes include 10 000 copies of the Russian Bible printed in Moscow and social visits unrelated to the device.
Miss Margaret Marie McDowra and Charles Reid Davis married in an afternoon ceremony at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Rev. Padgett C. Cope officiated with music by D F Salmon and Mrs. Padgett Cope. Bride wore lace and tulle gown with lavender orchid bouquet. Attendants included Patsy Harvey as maid of honor and bridesmaids from Kansas City. Reception followed in the church parlor with pink and white decor. The couple home at 220 Somerville Rd SE after a trip to the Smokies. Rehearsal supper the night before featured pink and white decorations.
The Kent family reunion gathered at Mrs. John Kent’s home in Town Creek with attendees from Town Creek Sheffield Florence Suscumbia Leighton and surrounding areas. Participants included Helen McVay Carolyn Odie Kent Nina Jean Thompson Keith Paul Slayton Patricia Moats O Neal Keenum Albert Lee Street Russell William Sparks Chesly Weaver McCoy Weaver Melvin Sparks Edward Waldrep Margie Dell Foastall Belinda and others.
The June gathering of the Midway Home Demonstration Club was hosted by Mrs. Lewis Suggs. Mrs. Earnest Shelton led the opening hymn and devotion. Demonstrations on table manners were given by Mrs. Suggs and Mrs. Shelton. Second vice president Mrs. Alton McWhorter reported on flowers sent to hospitalized members. A July family picnic on Earnest Shelton's lawn was planned. Refreshments were enjoyed by several named members.
Union Grove Home Demonstration Club met in June at the home of Mrs. Rufus Parker. Mrs. Orval Roberts presided and announced a July picnic at Seneca Springs for members and families. New members welcomed. demonstrations on mealtime courtesies by Mrs. Ruby Looney. Thirteen members and three children attended.
Mrs Simeon Edward Stewart Jr announces the marriage of her daughter Martha Clyde Stewart to William Paterson Cornell son of Mr and Mrs Bloomfield Miller Cornell. Vows were exchanged June 21 at the First Methodist Church in Corinth Mississippi.
Miss Susan Speake entertained Saturday with an informal luncheon at the Country Club honoring Miss Jane Walker of Jacksonville Florida guest of Miss Claire Wilson of Athens. Attending were Miss Noel Harris Mary Anne Russell Carol Stone Virginia Blythe Mamie Martin and the honorees.
The June gathering at Mrs La von Jones home included prayers and devotions led by Mrs Noel Hardin and Mrs Daisy. The group discussed moving the next meeting to Cold Springs and planned a June 24 family picnic at Round Top Church replacing the July session.
A regional industry note reports pulp and paper mills in the southern United States provide jobs for about 77 thousand workers across multiple mills and facilities.
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