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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1949

Page

6

Society Teas and Club Meetings Fill Flint Afternoon

Mrs Homer Hutchinson and Mrs Ed Pirie hosted a Grant Street tea with yellow green and white decor. Peggy Edwards second birthday party at 223 9th Ave West featured games, cake and gifts. Various club and PTA meetings followed with notes on programs, speakers, and refreshments.

TIRE Homer Hutchinson Ed Pirie Peggy Edwards Ernest Edwards 9Th Avenue West Peggy Katherine Hoppers

Conquerors Class Hosts Husbands at Central Baptist Supper

Central Baptist Church Conquerors class hosted husbands for a supper with ivy and crystal flower arrangements. Miss Margaret Talley and Mr Joannie Aycock performed a duet before Mr Aycock filmed the group and showed footage from a previous class party. Mr L D Gibson spoke on The Home as devotional topic.

Grouio Home Sweet Home Evéely Sivley James Norton Thaicolm Bolton Ralpn. Gamble Frank Richards Cole Young Eddie Sandlin J. Thompson Dudley True Fred Scarbrough Harold Waugh Louie Aldridge Tom Willingham Britt Taylor Aaron Jones Johnnie Aycock D. Gibson W. D. Ridings and Son Livelyn Livley Margaret, Tarley Jack Bartlett Central Baptist Sunday School Margaret Talley Joannie Aycock

Danville Boy Scouts Meet For Charter Renewal And Plans

The Danville Boy Scouts opened with the oath led by assistant Scout master Robert Myers and prayers by Scoutmaster Rev. S M Stabler. Members repeated the Scout Law and each paid 50 cents to renew the charter. They discussed starting a troop newspaper, with a plan to publish once or twice monthly if feasible and to sell enough copies to cover costs. A camp site search for April 1st was assigned to Gilbert Spencer Jr, Bobbie McCaghren, Robert Myers, and Arthur Lee Jr. A fire building program was planned with demonstrations by several scouts and Bill Joe McCaghren earned his Tenderfoot card and pin.

Danville Boy Scouts Robert Myers S. M. Stabler Gilbert Spencer Bobbie McCaghren Arthur Lee, Jr Charles Maples Gilbert Spencer, Jr Bobby McCaghren Crane Billy Joe McCaghren Hunters Bond Billy Kirby Bill Joe McCaghren

Local Personal News Highlights Weekend Travel and Visits

Bill Martin of 715 9th Avenue West is home with a sprained ankle from a school fall. Mrs. W. J. Duncan Jr. heads to Nashville with daughter Maryleen for spring holidays. Mrs. Ray Baker pursues a weekend with her husband in Tuscaloosa. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Day of Birmingham visit their mother on Jackson Street. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson travel to Los Angeles for the National Cotton Council meeting. Marguerite South leaves for Vanderbilt for the weekend. Marjorie Scroggins arrives from Mt. St. Joseph to weekend with parents on Country Club Road. guest Rose Mary Higgins. Mrs. Bert Henderson of Montgomery visits family on Jackson Street. W. P. Dozier and Ed Price groups plan Auburn weekend for A Day at Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

Bill Martin 9Th Avenue West Billy W. J. Duncan, Jr Nashville Tennessee C. H. Day Birmingham W. H. Day Jackson Street Marjorie Scroggins Mt. St. Joseph Ohio Mt. Saint Joseph Frank Scroggins Country Club Road Scroggins Rosemary Higgins Indianapolis Indiana Bert Henderson. Montgomery Carol Smith W. P. Dozier Ed Price Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute

Moss Chapel WSCS Forms New Service Group

Moss Chapel Woman's Society of Christian Service organized Tuesday afternoon at the Moss Chapel Methodist Church. Mrs. W V Pattillo led the meeting with Rev Clarence Davis giving the devotional. Officers elected include Mrs. W B Harvel president, Mrs. J W Hargitt VP, recording secretary Mrs. Travis Dial, treasurer Mrs. Shirley Moore, and several section secretaries. The gathering closed with prayer and a social salad plate. The next meeting is March 16 at 2 PM at Mrs. W B Harvel's home.

W.V. Pattillo Moss Chapel Methodist Church Christian Service Marvin Griffin Ray Griffith Clarence Davis W. B. Harvel J. W. Hargitt Travis Dial Shirley Moore Roy Griffith Roman Rigdon Lewis Moss Marion Griffin Jimime Moss Fred Morris Coy Sparkman Shirley Wallace Marvin. McElroy Colene Teague H. D. McElroy

Heights PTA Meeting Highlights Regular Business

The Moulton Heights PTA met on Tuesday with Mrs. O R Williams delivering a devotional from Proverbs 22 6 10. Glee club sang He Lives and Hallelujah as Miss Arlene Stickerling and Doris Key won top TB posters. students performed piano pieces and dances. Talks on adolescent development followed by Mrs. Francis Ryan Mrs. Leonard Grizzard and L A Owen. Refreshments concluded the social hour.

Moulton Heights Glioma Russell Betty Wooden Ailyn Seibert Doris Key Sue Ann Tucker Wayne Williams Francis Ryan Leonard Grizzard O. Williams L. A. Owen

Causes of Fatigue and Overtiredness Across Conditions

Fatigue can stem from mental strain or physical activity. Factors include poor diet, insufficient sleep, eyestrain, ill fitting clothing, noisy environments, and circulatory or nutritional issues. A doctor should assess to identify underlying causes and enable lasting correction.

Rosson Named Queen of Ninth Berry Festival

Miss Charlotte Marie Rosson 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Rosson, selected Queen for Cullman Ninth Annual Strawberry Festival to be held May 5 and 6. She attends the University of Alabama, former Cullman County High School senior and Chi Omega pledge, with prior Huntingdon College study and community club involvement.

Charlotte Marie Rosson Wief J. Robert Rosson Cullman Deta Denes D Mellenna Central Methodist Church Decatur Miss Rosson Frank Richardson Jr Mooresville Robert Schaefer University of Alabama Cullman County High School Glee Club High Light Huntingdon College Montgomery Methodist Club University Chi Omega Sorority

Attendance Campaign Aims for Universal Church Attendance

Central Methodist church launches its largest campaign in history to boost weekly attendance. One hundred members seek universal participation from March 6 through Easter, with Bishop Clare Purcell to preach March 13 and a Week of Dedication to run nightly starting March 13.

Central Methodist Church Clare Purcell

Electric Eye For Blinded Veterans To Be Given Test

The Army signal corps announced 25 models of an “electric eye” are ready for blinded World War II veterans to test. A four pound box sends a light beam fourteen to fifteen feet ahead. if blocked, a photoelectric cell triggers a warning sound or handle vibration. The device works faster as objects approach, but has limited street crossing use due to fast-moving cars.

Washington Army Signal Corps Signal Corps

Former Yale President Angell Dies After Illness

James R. Angell, 94, longtime Yale University president for 16 years who led a major expansion and retired in 1937, died after a lengthy illness attributed to cancer in New Haven Connecticut. He had been ill since February 20.

New Haven Conn James Rowland Angell Yale University Angell Yale

Basham WSCS Meeting Held

The Basham Chapel Methodist W S C S held an all day meeting at Mrs. S G Johnson's home with a quilt session and covered dish lunch. Vice president Mrs Toney Ratliff opened the gathering as members welcomed three new recruits and noted visitors Mrs Forrest Plant and Mrs Paul Hampton from Chapel Hill.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Basham Chapel Methodist Church S. G. Johnson Toney Ratliff Forrest Plant

Dear Miss Dix Advice column on marriage and alimony

Dorothy Dix answers readers on marital harmony and alimony. She notes effort and diplomacy keep couples together, mocks melodramatic views, and argues able-bodied women should not demand alimony, while long-serving wives deserve a fair property share after years of marriage.

Miss Dix Hares

Angell Becomes NBC Educational Counselor

Angell was appointed as educational counselor for the National Broadcasting Company, expanding NBC's advisory capacity on schooling and instructional programming.

Angell National Broadcasting Company

Fennell Garnett Named District Champion Orator

Fennell Garnett, 17, Riverside high school senior and son of Mr and Mrs J P Garnett, won the district oratorical meet at Athens College sponsored by the American Legion. He will enter the North Alabama eliminations in Huntsville March 11 and later the Birmingham News contest representing Morgan County. His winning speech was Constitution Ours To Defend.

Fennell Garnett J. P. Garnett Country Club Road Athens College American Legion Fennell Riverside High School North Alabama Huntsville Athens Mary Alice Archibald Peggy Louise Garner Blount County Oneonta Mary Louise Garrett Birmingham News Birmingham Morgan County

Home Demonstration Club Sees Sewing Demonstration

The Danville Home Demonstration group met at Mrs. Farris Pickens for its February gathering with co host Mrs. Guy Smith. Mrs. James Teague presided and opening songs and devotional honored Washington birthday motifs while demonstrations covered mailbox improvements and pleisure making with a hooked rug display by Mrs. Johnsen showing a finished piece.

Danville Farris Pickens Guy Smith Mics Sandlin

Body Of Soldier Enroute Home Benton G. Nunn

Mrs Edith Thompson Nunn has received a telegram stating the body of her husband Pfr Benton G Nunn is en route home. Pfc Nunn entered service July 21 1944 and was killed in Germany on February 1945.

Edith Thompson Nunn Hartseller Pfr Benton G. Nunn Pfc Benton Germany

Basham Club Formed At Community Meeting

The Basham Community Club held its organizational meeting on Tuesday night. Assistant county farm agent R L Thornhill spoke on benefits of a local club. Officers elected: President S G Johnson, President G B Jones, Secretary Miss Elnora Martin. Next meeting set for April 12.

Basham Community Club R. L. Thornhill Follo S. G. Johnson G. B. Jones Elnora Martin

Huntsville Concert to Close Season With Isle Trio

The Huntsville Concert Association will close the season Saturday night at 8 15 in the Huntsville auditorium featuring the Columbia Concert Trio. Spokesmen invited Decatur ticket holders to attend without charge, as a courtesy to local concert-goers.

Huntsville Community Isle High School Columbia Huntsville Decatur

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