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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1950

Page

6

Women’s Society and clubs gather in Decatur gatherings

The Woman’s Society of Christian Service at Moss Chapel Methodist Church met May 1 at 2 PM with Mrs. W B Harvel presiding. Officers were elected for a second term and plans made for the Decatur District W S C S Spring Festival in Athens May 9.

Moss Chapel Woman's Society of Christian Service Moss Chapel Methodist Church W. B. Harvel Marvin Griffin Jesus Clarence Davis Shirley Moore Leonard Kman Roman Higdon Roy Griffith H. D. McElroy Travis Dial Jeff Guire G. C. Haynes Kathryn McElroy Shirley Wallace W. B. West Decatur Athens First Methodist Church Leonard Sparkman Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Rose Chapel Dan Ewing Herman Free Christ Jesse Rogers Centennial Circle Cooper Guess Guess Paul. Draper Kathleen Slaughter Jack Fite Greenland Ninth Street W.S.C.S Ninth Street Marvin Yarbrough Luther Turner Elsie Carpenter Spiritual Life Women of the Bible R. D. _ campion Christian Social Relations Oole Lawrence Woman's Society of Christian Service of Mass Chapel Will West Children's Work

Local Misses Return To School After Visit

Miss Pat Pond Miss Kathleen Methvin Miss Joan Reeves and Miss Mary Jean Edgil, students at Misses Howard School For Girls Birmingham, have returned to school after a visit with Miss Edgil's parents Mr and Mrs Tom Edgil. Mrs Samuel L McClendon is reported improved at Hillcrest Sanatorium Birmingham. Miss Nancy Gail Blackwell is confined to her home with chicken pox. Woodrow Greenwood has joined Clark County Heart Department as a Sanitation officer. Miss Louise Grizzard resumed studies at Athens College after a week’s illness at home. Mildred Louise Pence is confined to home with measles.

Decatur City Council of Parent Teacher Associations Lyons Hotel J. E. Blair John McBride McBride Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers Huntsville Zora Ellis A. O. Haislip Clifford Jenkins Sigrid-Gould Alabama College Montevallo Alyce Billings Walker Weaver Stephens Clifford Vaughan G. D. Sims J. A. Garnett J. D. Reed W. E. Siey Jr Somerville Road Tom Guyton LaFayette Street Guy Habercom First Ward T. P. Cunningham Elizabeth Houston T. B. Thompson Joe Wheeler Frances Nungester Gordon Bibb W. H. Jenkins Frank Perkins W. R., Riley Walter Jackson Council Pat Pond Kathleen Methvin Joan Reeves Mary Jean Edgil Misses Howard School For Girls Birmingham Edgil Tom Edgil Samuel L., McClendon Hillcrest Sanatorium Nancy Gail Blackwell Woodrow Greenwood 4Th Avenue West Clark County Heart Department Louise Grizzard Athens College 5Th Avenue East Mildred Louise Pence Ralph Pence

Does first love endure or recur in adulthood

Dorothy Dix writes that first love is a dreamlike, beautiful and unreal influence. Some couple marry their first sweethearts, but this is rare as teens often mistake general infatuation for love. Adults move on, and a second lasting romance is possible though not guaranteed.

Miss Dix Ces Dorothy

First and Second Love Compared by Dorothy Dix

A reader asks if marrying a second love yields more happiness than a first. The columnist notes mature love endures, while first loves often fade, and suggests the choice depends on genuine compatibility rather than nostalgia.

Do Not Be Troubled by Love but Cherish Your Husband

The speaker counsels a wife to stop dwelling on unmet romantic fantasies. She should remain with her husband, hide dissatisfaction, and build love by acts of service. By focusing on others and daily kindness, genuine affection may grow, leading to personal happiness.

Lutie P. Shaw Jackson Street W. Pdozier Lucille Baker Jones Shaw Lucile Baker Jones Women’s Progressive Culture Club Decatur Alabama L. A. Neill L. P. Shaw John Peach Marie Roberts

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Progressive Culture Club Pettey Mary Martha Central Baptist Church Lonnie Pettey 5Th Avenue West W. D. Free Frank Clements H. G. Williams Southside McClure Southside Baptist Church Edith McClure Harriet Collier Laneese Halbrooks James God of the Airways Mabel Turner Melba Halbrooks Cuba Italy Prince Jones Flint P. T. A Parent Teacher Association of Flint School First Baptist W.M.S RADIO Girl Scout Board Littlehouse H. B. Norwood Wheeler Area Girl Scout Council John Stewart Leaders Club J. W. Wyker Turner Hosch Scout House Junior Service League Norwood City Council Decatur Mother's Club Decatur Mother’s Club America RCA Victor Maytag Bayons Don's Floor Don Willi AMS Dorothy DIX Rs. A. J ONS St.Joseph Aspirin Moulton Street PUREX Isso Np. Ltd Sordi
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