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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1954

Page

18

Revival at Methodist Church announced by Rev L D Nance

Falkville notes report Rev L D Nance announces annual revival at the Methodist Church starting Sunday evening. Rev Grant Parris from Piedmont will deliver two messages daily at 7 30 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening. Auxiliary social at Mrs Jerry Nix Hart home features Miss Mary Alice Morris report on Girls State in Montgomery. Numerous local residents named in social roundups and visits to events.

L. D. Nance Methodist Church Grant Parris Piedmont Jerry-Nix-Hart American Legion Auxiliary Mary Alice Morris Girls Montgomery Miss Morris Rock Canasta W. M. Morris Charles Gardner Frank Hart

Five Lawrence County youths to join July induction

Five Moulton area youths will leave Tuesday morning for the Montgomery induction center. Floyd Leamon Morgan Trinity 1, Charles Lester Carter Town Creek, George Calvin Little Mr. Hope, Robert Craig Minor Moulton, and Leon Milton Stover Danville 2 are among those called. Twenty one men will go July 2 for pre induction physicals. Local draft board clerk Mrs. Marie Simms notes several July physicals are repeat examinees and may be rejected.

Lawrence County Moulton Montgomery Floyd Leamon Morgan Trinity Charles Lester Carter Town Creek George Calvin Little Mr. Hope Robert Craig Minor Leon Milton Stover Danville Marie Simms Simms

County A S C officials attend state meeting in Montgomery

County agent Sam McClendon and directors J W Counts Alva Wade Ter rel Bowling and Charlie B Burns attended the state meeting of the Agricultural and Stabilization Authority in Montgomery Tuesday and Wednesday. Lawrence Simms, confined by back injuries, is recuperating at home on Moulton 3. Mrs L H Aldridge was guest of her mother Mrs G W Etheredge in Austinville last weekend. Mr and Mrs M J Lott Hillsboro 1 and Tom Pettus were present.

Sam McClendon J. W. Counts Alva Wade Terrel Bowling Charlie B. Burns A.S.C Agricultural and Stabilization Authority Montgomery Lawrence Simms Moulton L. H. Aldridge G. W. Etheredge Austinville M. J. Lott Hillsboro Tom Pettus

Hymn Tune Born From Fly Leaf Ink

In Baltimore in 1865 organist John T. Grape wrote a tune and gave it to his church pastor. Elvina M Hall, a choir member, penned four verses on the fly leaf of The New Lute of Zion while a prayer ended. The pastor later matched her words to Grape’s music and the hymn became popular.

John T. Grape Baltimore Organist Grape Grape Elvina M. Hall John Grape Zion Hall Schrick

Birthday Party Honors Miss Sandra Neal At Home

Miss Sandra Neal was feted with a Saturday birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Neal. Guests enjoyed bingo relay games and refreshments while prizes were awarded. Ellen Etheredge of Columbus Georgia and local relatives attended with other visitors noted from Decatur Florence and Texas.

Sandra Neal Bob Neal Bobbie Lee Thrasher Wendell Norwood Charlotte Dill Johnny Danny Neal NEA Ellen Etheredge Columbus Georgia Cris Landers Decatur Lennie Terry Clinton Berryman Florence L. W. Roberts Lula Campbell Texas Glen Willie Repsy Collier Thon Biloxi Charles Sikes Karen Sandra Jacksonville Fla Robert Schafer Gulf Shores W. B. Schmidt St. Louis Ed Buchmann Henry Young Montreal Canada Europe Annette Feister Seattle Washington

Cullman Navy Men Return From Far East Voyage

Harold W. Moody Kenneth M. Tucker and James A. Tucker, Cullman natives, scheduled to arrive in Long Beach California after five months aboard the heavy cruiser Rochester. The trio left U S in January after calls at Manila Singapore Bangkok and Asigon before joining naval forces from Japan.

Long Beach Calif Far East U.S.S. Rochester Harold W. Moody USN Robert W. Moody Trade Ala Kenneth M. Tucker Seaman Mancil W. Tucker 2Nd Ave. W Cullman James A. Tucker

Highway 74 Redesignated U S 278 in Cullman County

Representative Henry W. White met Highway Director Guerry Pruett on Cullman County highways. Pruett said Holly Pond Highway 74 would become U S 278 with new signage next month as part of the Macon Ga to Memphis route. He noted relocation of U S 31 north of Cullman would start once rights of way are secured.

Henry W. White Guerry Pruett Cullman Pruett Holly Pond Macon Memphis

Rotary Night Highlights Student Scholarships Talked By International Delegates

Dr. M S Whiteside organized Rotary Foundation Student Night at the local club. H O Hulsey accompanied University students Miss Lehneer of Holland and Sidney Chew of Formosa to Cullman for talks on life in their countries and gratitude to Rotary for their scholarships.

M. S. Whiteside Rotary Foundation H. O. Hulsey Tuscaloosa

National Guard Company to Train at Ft McClellan

Company I of the 167th Infantry with 50 soldiers departs for two weeks of training at Ft. McClellan on July 25.

167Th Infantry Ft. McClellan

Church Air Conditioning Adds Comfort to Cullman Faith Centers

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran becomes the third Cullman church to install air conditioning following First Baptist and St. Paul's Lutheran. Seventh Street Baptist plans cooling once funds are raised.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran First Baptist St. Paul’s Lutheran Seventh Street Baptist

Mrs. Herbert Bostick to Attend National B P W Convention

Mrs. Herbert C. Bostick president of the Cullman Business and Professional Women's Club leaves Thursday for St. Louis Missouri to attend the national convention of B and P W clubs.

Herbert C. Bostick Cullman Business and Professional Women's Club St. Louis B&pw

Misses Bert and Pearl Brown Visit Friends in Decatur

Miss Bert Brown Miss Pearl Brown and their brother R L Brown of Sumner Mississippi were guests here this week and plan to visit in Decatur before returning home They formerly lived here Dr P G Hartuhg returned home Wednesday night after attending a druggist convention

C. R. Owens National Education Association Madison Square Garden New York City Owen Allen Gerry Holmes Jerry Hart Westmoreland Harold Parker Scotty Parker Birmingham Bryan Texas Elaine Couch Beverly Macey Marcia Yates Nancy Sims Cole Springs Alfred Love A. B. Grimmett Johnny Ruth Brown Carl Brown Louis Legg J. H. Johnston Addie West Munn Wilhite E. A. Dodson Clara Speegle Cullman Frank Francis A. B. Walling J. P. Walling Malcolmson Decatur Clinic Bert Pearl Brown R. L. Brown Sumner Miss Decatur P. G. Hartuhg

Funeral for Senator Albert Patterson Held in Phenix City

Mrs. Lott, sister of Mrs. Patterson, attended the funeral Tuesday. R. B. Henderson, and Charles McWhorter left Tuesday for a short vacation visiting Dallas, Fort Worth, and Texas. In Waxahachie they will stay with J. E. McWhorter and family.

Albert Patterson Phenix City Lott

Garden for blind to open in Brooklyn Botanical Garden

A fragrance garden for the blind is planned on about one acre of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. It will cost around 50000 dollars. Braille signs will label flowers and visitors may touch and smell blossoms. Fragrant plants along footpaths will be designed for tactile exploration.

New York Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Local residents visit kin and attend camps in region

Mr and Mrs W E Story and children visit St Vincent Hospital in Birmingham to see Elmer Story. Dorothy Story Kathy Story Wanda Gayle and Sandra Kay Story visit cousins Story in area. 4H camps attendances noted for Buddy Cox Barbara West Judy Lawrence and other families.

W. E. Story Carrie Speakman Bertha Mze Birmingham Elmer Story St. Vincent Hospital S. J. Curtis Amon Lesley Woodall J. L. West Oscar Sybert Oak Ridge Lou Callahan Rock Springs Dorothy Story Kathy Story Decatur Wanda Gayle Sandra Kay Story Enon Faye Charles Jerry Story Buddy Cox Cole Springs Barbara West Judy Lawrence Leon Osborn R. B. Templeton W. E. Ward Pervis Cox L. H. Higdon

Addis Ababa Meaning and Flower Varieties Highlight

The Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa translates to new flower and is renowned for its diverse flowers. The city name and local horticultural interest reflect its rich botanical heritage.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Minnesota Plan Aims to Curb Obscene Drugstore Books

The Minnesota Pharmaceutical Association launched a campaign to remove obscene literature from drugstore counters. Governor C Elmer Anderson, a magazine distributor by trade, endorses the program.

Minneapolis Minnesota Pharmaceutical Assn C. Elmer Anderson

B W C Meeting at Hatton Road Hostess Home

Mrs. Fred Brackin Jr hosted the Business Woman's Circle meeting Tuesday night in her Hatton Road home. Attendees included Mrs. Gladys Rhymes Mrs. Louise Givens Mrs. Annabel Neal Mrs. Annie Berryman Mrs. Luna Booth Mrs. Helen McVay Mrs. Hattie Montgomery Mrs. Ruby Brackin Greenhaw Mrs. Velma Etheredge Miss Helen Muston Mrs. B R Maddox and Miss Florine Knouff.

B.W.C Fred Brackin Jr Hatton Road Gladys Rhymes Louise Givens Annabel Neal Annie Berryman Luna Booth Helen McVay Hattie Montgomery Ruby Brackin Greenhaw Velma Etheredge Helen Muston B. R. Maddox Florine Knouff

Vacation Bible School Opens Under Mrs Maddox

Vacation Bible School began Monday with Mrs B R Maddox as superintendent. A large enrollment attended the week with a picnic at the State Park and Friday night commencement. Sunday guests included families from Birmingham Oklahoma City Huntsville and Sheffield visiting local residents. Grace Etheredge is in New York attending.

Hanna Sheffield E. E. Etheredge Grace Etheredge New York

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