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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1949

Page

7

Hartsville Youth Fellowship Elects Officers

In a regular Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting, officers for the coming year were elected. President Bettie Jane Stewart, vice president Johnny Cain, secretary-treasurer Inez Burns, world commission chair Mary Ann Berry, community service chair Nancy Pattillo, recreation chair Mary Nell Groover, worship and evangelism chair Eddie Puckett, along with advisors Mrs. W. L. Groover Mrs. L. L. Gain Henry L. Paul and Mrs. W. H. Block. Haynes serves as counsellor for the service guild. Mrs. Howard Miller hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild meeting with Elizabeth Groover leading devotions. Mrs. J. Clifton Draper taught the Bible study from Newness Of Life. Refreshments were served to members and one visitor, Mrs. Ed Medley of Greenville, S. C. The next guild meeting will be at the home of (text cuts off).

Methodist Youth Fellowship Bettie Jane Stewart Johnny Cain Inez Burns World Commission Mary Ann Berry Nancy Pattillo Mary Nell Groover Buddie Puckett W. L. Groover L. L. Gain Henry L Service Guild Howard Miller Wesleyan Service Guild Elizabeth Groover J. Clifton Draper Ed Medley Greenville S. C

Candle Lighting Pledge Service at Othello Club

ARIES themed meeting opens May 16 with a candle lighting pledge service. Hostesses Mrs. Paul Hodges and Mrs. A. C. McClanahan oversee refreshments during the social hour for members and three visitors Mrs. T. V. Watchett Mrs. J. V. Henderson and Mrs. Lloyd Logan.

Othello Rodgers Ory

Meet With Mrs Channell Hosts Guest Day Program

The Thursday Afternoon Club plans its annual guest day at Mrs. D. G. Channell's home on Friday May 6. A special program by young people has been arranged.

Women’s Missionary Circle elects new officers

Circle One of the Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. E. H. Sharpley's home. Mrs. Arthur Holder led the devotional and Bible study. New officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. C. R. Hood, vice president Mrs. A. C. McClanahan, secretary Miss Bertha Lee, treasurer Mrs. F. L. Crowe, courtesy committee Mrs. Arthur.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church E. H. Sharpley Arthur Holder C. R. Hood A. C. McClanahan Bertha Lee F. L. Crowe Arthur

Rotary Anns Present At Regular Ladies Program

The Rotary Club luncheon featured the Rotary Anns program reflecting on the Mobile Rotary Convention. Guests included James Rankin and Judge James H. Crewe Jr of Decatur, Jack W. Hoffhaus recently relocating to town, and Phil Wasson new manager of Green and Stein Furniture reinstated as a member.

Rotary Club Lee Palmer Rotary Anns Mobile James Rankin North Alabama Rotary James H. Crewe, Jr Decatur Jack W. Hoffhaus Hart- Selle Enquirer J. E. Stone, Jr Jas. E. Peck M. H. Broom C. Y. Quinn Luther Roberts Phil Wasson Green and Stein Furniture, Co Club

Twins Born to Hill Family in Danville this May

Born to Mr and Mrs Johnnie Hill of Danville at Hart Selle Clinic on May 1 a twin sons weighing seven pounds each. Mrs Hill and babies returned home on Tuesday. Mrs A E Barnes Mrs Alva Clements and Mrs Nora McCall attend Strawberry Festival in Cullman Friday. Mr and Mrs John T Cooper plan a visit with Col and Mrs Howard York in New York. Mr E E Stinson Eva announce birth of a daughter at Lavender Clinic May 2 named Patricia Joan. Mrs Ed Medley of Greenville S C visits sister Mrs Howard Miller and family. Harry Currier Birmingham spent the weekend with his mother.

Johnnie Hill Danville Hartselle Clinic Stinson Eva Lavender Clinic Patricia Joan Ed Medley Greenville Howard Miller Harry Currier Birmingham

Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Love and Discipline

Dear Dorothy Dix discusses warning young women about one sided love with married men and advice to avoid “Other Woman” entanglements. The second letter seeks help for a six year old problem child who resists instruction despite praise from teachers.

Miss Dix Dorothy Dix

Local social notes and domestic advice column items

Mrs E R Currier and friends shop in Birmingham while relatives visit in Carbon and Nashville. Reports on J W Hoffhaus arriving to take charge of The Hartselle Enquirer and new home on East Chestnut Street. Mayo Clinic dismissal of J B Patterson expected, with a visit to Jasper. Huntsville and Nashville visits noted, plus travel to Miami. A worried couple seeks child discipline guidance from Dorothy Dix and Suffering Sally provides a cryptic reply.

E. R. Currier Sim L. Howell Elwood Burks Birmingham Paul Hodges Nancy Carbon Jack W. Hoffhaus Tiptonville Tenn Hartselle Enquirer Hoffhaus Ann Frank Cooper East Chestnut Street J. B. Patterson Lacqn Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Bob Barclift Corpus Christi Texas Huntsville Edward Summers P. W. Barclift R. H. Barclift Haleyville Barclift Jasper R. W Boteler Lee Hilton Nashville J. W. White Miami Florida

Trim Ankle Beauty and Weight Loss Advice From Old Column

A page offers guidance on making ankles look slender through weight control and targeted massage. It advises a reducing program, patience, and heavy massage cream, plus shoe choices, heel position, and daily tippy toe exercises to strengthen weak ankles.

Funeral today for Thomas Floyd Wallace in Athens

Funeral services for Thomas Floyd Wallace 54 who died at Limestone County Hospital Monday afternoon will be held at the Valley View Church of Christ Wednesday at 3 30 with Brother Everett F Bullington officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are his widow Margaret Wallace one son Thomas Wallace of Gadsden two daughters Mrs Detroit Michigan and Miss Martha Wallace a father a brother and a sister. STIIARD RITES HELD MONDAY. Funeral services for William F Siniard 67 who died at Powers Hospital Sunday were conducted by Reverend Tom McConnell at Bethel Church Monday afternoon with burial at Mitchell Cemetery. Surviving are the widow Mrs

Thomas Floyd Wallace Limestone County Hospital Everett ’F. Bullington Valley View Church of Christ McConnell Margaret Wallace Thomas Wallace Gadsden Ala Detroit Michigan Martha Wallace Athens William F. Siniard Powers Hospital Tom McConnell Bethel Church Mitchell Cemetery

Dorothy Dix column on advice and influence

Dorothy Dix explains how readers are pressured by advisers shaping husbands, clothing, diets, and childrearing. She notes she cannot respond to individuals but will address general-interest problems in her syndicated column released by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.

Dorothy DIX The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Siniard Family Remains in County Area

Obituary fragment notes Bobbie Siniard and daughter Mrs. Gertie Owens along with two sons Willard Siniard and Edward Siniard, all residents of the county.

Bobbie. Siniard Gertie .Owens Willard Siniard Edward Siniard

Opening Night Draws Large Crowd at Limestone Chautauqua

A Limestone County Fair Association Chautauqua opened Monday after rain and wind forced a postponement. A repaired large tent hosts nightly sessions through Sunday featuring county school talent for entertainments and community gathering.

Syracuse Lacrosse Captain Bob Severance Begins Second Season

Bob Severance, senior attackman for Syracuse University lacrosse, is in his second season as captain, continuing leadership for the team.

Bob Severance Syracuse University

White mice flown to Chinese labs during WWII with oxygen

During World War II white mice were transported to scientific laboratories in China and given oxygen during the journey. This brief note confirms the use of oxygen as part of the animal shipment for research purposes.

China

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