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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1958

Page

5

Mary Howell Circle Meeting at Southside Baptist Church

Mary Howell Circle of the Mary Howell Business Women’s Circle met at Mrs. Julian Moody’s home for a home missions prayer day. Frances Kennedy opened in prayer, with a program by Mesdames Will Spana I Frances Kennedy Julian Moody Ed Elf W M Baggett D L Murphy Hubert McCown and Ed Clark. Kennedy led the business session. A hymn was sung and the Kathleen Mallory offering was taken. Hostess served refreshments to eight members.

Mary Howell Southside Baptist Church Julian Moody Frances Kennedy Mesdames Will Spana 1 Ed “Elf W. M. Baggett D. L. Murphy Hubert McCown Ed Clark

Personal notes highlight visits and guests in area homes

Mrs. Joe Crutchfield convalesces at her daughter’s home after surgery. Mrs. L. B. McCullough of Nashville plans a visit to Mrs. Tom Chandler. Ted Gibson of Anaheim and Douglas Everett of North American Aircraft were guests of Robert and Mrs. McNelly. Alvin Turner and Gene Hamilton attended a Scout meeting at Westmoreland camp. Gilbert Rankin III hosted his parents and grandmother from Louisville. Edwin Phillips and Daren Easter returned from Guntersville with supper guests E. C. Whitley and W. L. Hill. Judy Rowland of Westport plans a visit to her grandparents, L. A. Peckman. Mrs. Walter Nelson of Peoria is visiting her brother.

Ted Gibson Anaheim Calif Douglas Everett Alvin Turner Gene Hamilton Westmoreland Order of the Arrow Edwin Phillips Daren Easter Guntersville E. C. Whitley W. L. Hill

Independence Day Picnics and Family History Tales

Judith Golwyn recalls a family Fourth of July ritual of storytelling at the farm picnic. Children recount American legends from Betsy Ross to the Gold Rush while adults share memories, including the Statue of Liberty origin tale, enriching all with heritage and pride.

U. S Jess Betsy Ross Washington Valley Forge Nathan ‘Hale Sheridan White House Custer America Emma Lazarus

Notable Guests and Society Notes From Local Hosts

Bob Agee and Mrs. Agee visit Mrs. Ray Ashwander and Dr. Ashwander in Charleston W Va. Mrs. Hill Ferguson Jr. visits Birmingham with her mother. Miss Ann Morton of Au burn attends Tri Delta 70th anniversary convention in Miami Beach June 26 30. Mrs. Kinsey and Mrs. Kusbaur guests of Rev and Mrs. Linkous. Mary Pfaff honored at Birmingham luncheon. bought Mobile Bay home near her son William Pfaff. reti res to live there after 30 years teaching in Birmingham.

Ann Morton Tri Delta Social Sorority Auburn Miami Beach Mary Pfaff Decatur Charles Pfaff Birmingham Mobile Bay Wiliam Pfaff

Cushion It Patent Leather Floor Cushions Debut

New floor cushions in black and white simulate patent leather with smooth-skin vinyl. Easy cleaning with a damp cloth, offering a stylish splash for homes and interiors.

Quick-change pattern for Misses 4603 two looks

Printed Pattern 4603 offers a sheath with narrow belt or peplum two piece option. Misses sizes 12 to 20 with size 16 needing 3 yards of 35 inch fabric. Printed directions provided. Send fifty cents plus five cents for first class mailing to Anne Adams at Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York NY.

Anne Adams Care Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Flint HDC Hosts June Meeting at Mrs Little’s Home

Flint Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs W B Little’s home with Mrs H E Davis as cohostess. President Mrs J W Day opened the meeting. Plans were made for a July 29 club picnic at E C Grantlands. Mrs S B Page demonstrated mealtime courtesies. Reseats were served and each attendee received a sun shine gift.

Flint Home Demonstration Club W. B.little H. E. Davis J W. Day Harvey Poole Howard Smallwood Elsie Nelson E. C. Grantlands S. B. Page

U S motor vehicle fatalities drive life insurance claims in 1958

First quarter fatalities in the United States reached levels that triggered about 11 000 life insurance death claims totaling 28 million dollars.

U.S

Railways in India to Electrify More Lines

Railways in India consume about one third of the nation's coal output and many rail lines are undergoing electrification to improve efficiency and reduce fuel use.

India

New Jersey Native Presidents Highlight Woodrow Wilson and Cleveland

Woodrow Wilson, born in Virginia, rose to govern New Jersey before becoming U S president. Grover Cleveland is noted as the only U S president born in New Jersey Caldwell New Jersey.

Woodrow Wilson Virginia New Jersey U.S Grover Cleveland Caldwell N.J

Virgin Islands Acquisition by United States in 1917

The U.S. purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark in 1917 for 25 million dollars, acquiring a strategic Caribbean territory located about 40 miles east of Puerto Rico. The transfer marked a major territorial addition and long term U.S. presence in the region.

Virgin Islands Puerto Rico U.S Denmark

Posthumous Honor Goes To McCardell

The 1958 Coty American Fashion Critics Award winners include Claire McCardell posthumously named Hall of Fame, Ben Zuckerman Return Award, Arnold Scansi Winnie, with two Special Awards to Donald Brooks and Jean Schlumberger. The awards will be presented October 1 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Grover A. Whalen presiding.

Coty Bettina Ballard Town & Country Claire McCardell Ben Zuckerman New York Winnie Arnold Scansi Donald Brooks Hedges Jean Schlumberger America Tiffany and Company Grace Rainey Rogers Metropolitan Museum of Art Grover A. Whalen

England Develops Deep Sea TV Camera to 1000 Feet

A new underwater television camera from England can deliver high quality pictures from depths reaching 1,000 feet. Remote control operations enable viewing without divers. potential uses include exploration and underwater surveying.

England

OES Installs New Officers in Cullman Chapter

Mrs. Wease Barnett was installed as Worthy Matron of the Cullman chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at a meeting at the Pan Am Café. Officers elected include David Lamont as Worthy Patron and Sidney Galin as Warder. installation followed a banquet.

Cullman Wease Barnett Order of the Eastern Star Palomino Cafe David Lamont Cleo Barnett Henry Smith Larene Umphrey Kerlista Trimble Mary Wheeler Everette Jones Alberta Lamont Mae Hudson Marshall Edna Green Betty McMinn Ada Bette Arnolds Puth Mildred Smith Ester Lazélle McAbee Marth Lillian Plunkett Electa Sidney. Galin Warder T. C. Camp Sentinel Ruth Needley Nettie Dunlap Jackson Hudson

Palace Hotel Plans Roof Helipad in Stockholm

The Palace Hotel in Stockholm Sweden announces construction of a roof mounted helipad. The project aims to provide direct helicopter access to guests and executives visiting the hotel.

Palace Hotel Stockholm Sweden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rita Kay Woodard Orman Woodard Moulton J. F. Woodard Kyle Johnson Hartselle Mary Howell Circle Hunter Joe Crutchfield Baugh- Wiley-Smith Clinic Dan Sims Jr Mr. Sims 4Th Ave Pao L. B. McCullough Nashville Tom Chandler Gilbert Rankin III G. Frank Rankin Blanche Lion Louisville Judy Rowland Westport, Conn Mrs. L. A. Peckman Walter Nelson Peoria, I Judith Golwyn Thomas Paine Charles Thomas McCrary JR Charles Charles T. McCrary J. G. McCrary Montgomery J. R. Kent Kent Ist Culver Cleaners 1St Ave 2Nd St Bob Agee, and Mrs. Agee George Kirtland Charleston, W. Va Hill Ferguson Jr J. D. Sample S. O. Kinsey Joe Kusbaur Chattanooga Ollie Linkous Helams Flint Hdc McCardell LaFayette and Suh Ave. N Radio Shack OES City Park Second Ave Bolt Sterchi Jewelry Dept McGough Bakeries Alabama
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