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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1958

Page

5

Mobile Homes Have Come A Long Way

A 45 by 8 foot trailer shown for Sfc. and Mrs. Cecil M. Collins showcases modern mobile living. The unit features two bedrooms, full bath, extensive storage, a large kitchen, TV and music gear, and a convertible sofa bed. Utilities include sep tic tanks, water, electricity, and gas with about $20 monthly charges. movability costs vary by distance and terrain.

Sfc Cecil M. Collins Meissen Germany Mozart Beethoven Wagner Collins

Union Hill Home Demonstration Club Meets For June

Mrs. Lula Owens hosted the Union Hill group for the June meeting with 17 members and one visitor. Devotion and pledge were observed, reports heard on the dress revue and illness flowers, a gift for ill Charlotte Edwards discussed, and a dairy project profit reported. A mealtime courtesies demonstration followed. A July family picnic at School Grove is planned with speaker Mr. Hall of the Farm Bureau. DST lunch to be provided.

Lula Owens Union Hill Home Demonstration Club School Grove Hall The Farm Bureau

Trinity HDC June Meeting Highlights

Mrs. Rube Phillips hosted the Trinity Home Demonstration Club June meeting with cohost Mrs. Leo Henry. President W. J. Tarpley led, songs and devotion followed by business plans, library book donations, fundraising ideas, a dress revue, and a July 3 picnic at Woodalls with 15 members present.

Rube Phillips Trinity Home Demonstration Club Leo Henry W. J. Tarpley Sam Lile Zettie Sheats Henry J. B. Sheats

American Legion Auxiliary Monthly Meeting Set

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday at 7 30 p m for the regular monthly gathering at the American Legion and Auxiliary Home on Bank Street.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion and Auxiliary Bank St

Young Campers Return From Lake Junaluska Event

Among returning Methodists from Lake Junaluska camp in North Carolina are Madeleine Albert Terry Gene Cardin Barbara Craig Gretchen Craig Tilden Dillard Marvin Dinsmore Ann Fenn Carol Fite Bobby Johnson Jimmy Pruett Elizabeth Russell George Screws Patricia Woodall and Patricia Woodall. The group and others were hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Durham. Visitors at the Thornhill home include their children Raymond Thornhill and Miss Harry Thornhill Jr New York City Chief Warrant Officer Avery Thornhill Ft McClellan Alabama Mrs Howard Smith and

Methodist Young People’s Lake Junaluska N. C Madeleine Albert Terry Gene Cardin Barbara Gretchen Craig Tilden Dillard Marvin Dinsmore Ann Howard Fenn Carol Fite Bobby Johnson Jimmy Pruett Elizabeth Russell George Screws Benny Patricia Woodall Robert Durham

Goren on Bridge Hand Reveals Blackwood Misuse

In a North South split, North overreached with Blackwood allowing East to access crucial information. The final contract usually settled at four spades with East’s ace of diamonds guiding the play. The article commends South’s inability to counter North’s flawed bids while noting East’s decisive diamond lead.

Blackwood South West East The Chicago Tribune North Declarer

Lydia Class Sends Bell To India

A note from John Hayes thanked the Lydia Bible Class of Central Baptist Church for donating a bell to aid a mission in India. The meeting at Mrs. James Belew’s home included prayer by Mrs. Frank Holle and reports from officers, with 11 members and one visitor present.

John Hayes Lydia Bible Central Baptist Church India James Belew Frank Holle M. A. Yarbrough Henry Perry

Courtland OES Names Officers

The Courtland Chapter 498 of the Eastern Star held its annual election at the Lodge Hall and elected Worthy Matron Catherine Terry Worthy Patron Leonard Terry Associate Matron Marie Griffin Associate Patron Hubert Coffey secretary Doris Given treasurer Christine Reynolds Conductress Edna Terry associate conductress Hattie Hargrave. Remaining stations will be appointed by the new Worthy Matron. After the meeting a surprise birthday shower was given for retiring Worthy Matron Kathleen McBride. Gifts were presented and ice cream and cake were served by Christian Reynolds and Margie Lovett to 15 members. A practice meeting is set for Monday night June 30 with all station holders asked to attend.

Courtland Order of the Eastern Star Lodge Catherine Terry Leonard Terry Marie Griffin Hubert Coffey Doris Given Christine Reynolds Edna Terry Hattie Hargrave Kathleen McBride Christian Reynolds Margie Lovett

The Theory of the Earth by James Hutton

The foundation of modern geology rests on James Hutton's 1765 book The Theory of the Earth, proposing deep time and sustained geological processes shaping the planet.

James Hutton

Donald Burks Celebrates 15th Birthday

A group of teenagers gathered at Donald Burks home in Town Creek to celebrate his 15th birthday. Guests included family friends from Hatton Courtland and Tennessee with gifts, cake, and punch on the decorated lawn.

Town Creek Donald Burks Bill Burks

Platter Party Held At Courland Home

Courland hosts a teen party at Miss Cheryl Holderfield's home with music and refreshments for guests Patsy Cagle Martha Cagle Harold Martin Jane Martin Linda Appleton from Mt Hope and Don Sutton Hillard Car.

Courtland Cheryl Holderfield Patsy Martha Cagle Harold Jane Martin Linda Appleton Mt. Hope Don Sutton Hillard Car

Forest Chapel WSCS Meets in Church Services on Sunday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Forest Chapel church with Mrs. W. P. Roberts presiding. Mrs. J. T. Wallace delivered the devotion and led the treasurer's report during the business session. benediction closed the gathering.

Woman's Society of Christian Service W. P. Roberts J. T. Wallace Roberts S. A. Garner R. B. Bridges

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