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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1957

Page

5

Ohio Guests Entertained During Canton Visit

Mr and Mrs R D Kemp of Canton Ohio former Decatur residents visiting with Mr and Mrs R E Rogers are the guests of honor at several social events. On Saturday evening the Rogers hosted a dinner for their guests and Sunday at noon further activities followed.

R. D. Kemp Canton Ohio Decatur R. E. Rogers W. C. Hunter Lyons Hotel Harry Higdon Aileen West Kemp Burton Bartee Joe Halas Kemps

Fashion Show At Cullman School Planned By Newcomers Club

The Newcomers Club of Cullman sponsors a Friday 7 p.m. fashion show at Cullman Elementary School with about 35 preschool models from nine months up. Judges include Marie Allgood Clarence McDonal and Frank Whisenant. Winners receive loving cups and will appear later on WMSL-TV.

Cullman Marie Allgood Decatur Chamber of Commerce Clarence McDonal Wmsl TV Frank Whisenant Wmsl-Tv

Local social notes highlight visits and travel plans

Miss Sandra Tapp will visit Huntingdon College to see her sister Marella during May Day festivities. Mrs. W. L. Stewart of Birmingham and R. N. Adderhold of Savannah, Georgia, recently visited the Adderholds. Adderhold attends Grand International Auxiliary meeting in Birmingham. The Bells travel to Tuscaloosa for Commerce Day and visit Robert Bell. Terry family heads to Freed-Hardeman College for a play starring Jean Terry, then returns home for a weekend visit. Albert Clapton and children of Birmingham join relatives.

Sandra Tapp Huntingdon College Marella Tapp W. L. Stewart Birmingham R. N. Adderhold Savannah, Ga C. H. Adderhold Adderhold Grand International Auxiliary of B. of L.E Tutwiler Hotel J. E. Terry Zilpha Ann Terry Freed-Hardeman College Henderson Tenn Miss Jean Terry Miss Terry

Tennessee Valley SAR forms chapter with local officers

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution met at the Lyons Hotel for dinner and to organize a new chapter. Elected officers include President Richard H. Dewey and Vice President Henry V. Bragg with other key posts filled. a May 15 directors’ meeting in Huntsville plans a fall picnic at Kate Duncan Smith School, sponsored by DAR chapters.

Sons of the American Revolution Lyons Hotel Tennessee Valley Richard H. Dewey Decatur Henry V. Bragg Huntsville James O. Horton Guntersville Willis Hewes George Browning Jr Bridgeport James E. Loyd Henry

Shady Grove Baptist Forms Active W M A

Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church recently organized an active Woman's Missionary Union. Mrs James Tomlinson, associate youth leader, announced that all Young People's Auxiliaries meet Wednesday evening. The Young Woman's Auxiliary was named the Bettye Dotson YWA carried on by Bettye Dotson, daughter of Clyde Dotson, now in Southern Rhodesia.

Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church James Tomlinson Association Bettye Dotson YWA Miss Dotson Clyde Dotson Southern Rhodesia Dotson Bettye Dotsons Tuscumbia Rhodesian Baptist Mission 4Th Ave McKennzie Road Parktown Salisbury

Forest Chapel WSCS Meeting Highlights

The Forest Chapel WSCS met at the church with Mrs. W. A. Sims presiding. The program directed by Mrs. R. B. Bridges featured "Jesus Calls Us" and "Justice and Peace For All People" with assistance from Mrs. W. J. Alston, Mrs. S. A. Garner, and Mrs. N. E. Bailey.

Forest Chapel WSCS W. A. Sims Lola Mae Sparkman R. B. Bridges H. A. Byford S.A. Garner Bridges W. J. Alston S. A. Garner N. E. Bailey J. P. Glasgow

Jeffers and Gassett couple wed in Cullman April 27

Mr and Mrs James M Jeffers of Cullman united in marriage on April 27. The bride Mildred Wynell Gassett of Cullman, daughter of Mrs J B Anderson of Bremen, and the groom son of Mr and Mrs A H Jeffers of Falkville. They will reside in Decatur where he works.

James M. Jeffers Cullman Mildred Wynell Gassett J. B. Anderson Bremen A. H. Jeffers Falkville 3 Decatur Wagner

Florence Nightingale First Woman Named to Order of Merit

Florence Nightingale becomes the first woman to receive the British Order of Merit. The honor places her among a select group recognized for service and achievements.

Florence Nightingale

Salem WSCS Holds Tornado Relief Plans Meeting

Salem WSCS met Tuesday led by Mrs. Cecil Adcock in president absent. Prayer opened by Mrs. Nina Roberson and program led by Mrs. Walter Cole. Devotional by Mrs. Tom Simmons. third chapter of Paul’s Letters to the Local Churches read with assistance. Prayer closed by Mrs. Minnie Anders.

Salem

Pledge Service Ends Church Meeting With Missions Program

Mrs. C. H. Harlan led a pledge service and offered the closing prayer. Mrs. Larry Hinken presented the Missions program, and Mrs. Oole Lawrence concluded with prayer. Fourteen members and one visitor, Mrs. C. H. Harlan, shared a covered dish luncheon.

C. H. Harlan Larry Hinken Oole Lawrence

Best Sellers and Local Weddings File in Weekend List

Weekend guests of Mr Clopton's father and Mrs Clopton include Mrs Graves Williamson on vacation in Panama City. Mr and Mrs Thomas A Thompson travel to Jacksonville Fla for their son Ensign Patrick Thompson's wedding to Constance Hartnett at St Matthew's Church.

Mr. Clopton J. W. Clopton Mrs. Clopton Thomas A. Thompson Jacksonville Fla Ensign Patrick Thompson Constance Hartnett St. Matthew's Church Mrs. Graves Williamson P. Panama City

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