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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1952

Page

20

Remarkable Cast of Residents Invites Evening of Fun

A long list of named women including Mrs. Arline Ryan and Mrs. Dixie McClure invites readers to attend an evening of fun. The snippet adds a curious fact that a queen bee can lay as much as its weight in eggs in a day.

Two First Birthdays Noted In Local Society

Little Miss Paula Aurellia Roberts celebrated her first birthday with a May 1 party at her parents home on Fourth Avenue East. Guests received balloons and pink rose decorated cake and ice cream. Deborah Goodwin also marked her first birthday with a May 1 party at her mother’s Decatur home on Fourth Avenue West. Guests brought gifts. cake, ice cream, and mints were served with help from Mrs. Bill Holt and Ann Thompson.

Paula Aurellia Roberts Paula Paul Roberts Fourth Avenue East Frank Roberts E.H. Uptain Carel Clem Sherman Deborah Goodwin Tommy Goodwin Fourth Avenue West Jackie Edwin Kennedy Sam Joe Toone Betty Joyce Harry Rice Howie Todd Vicki Thornton Nan Nelson Gwenie Eaton Lorraine Morris Decatur Stevie Holt Danny Elmore Athens Wynell Vincent Terry Trinity Goodwin Bill Holt Ann Thompson

Queen Bee's Role in Hive Questioned

The statement notes no clear evidence of royal authority by a queen bee though she may be the mother of millions of workers.

Local Girls To Present Recital Friday At Athens College

Miss Emily Kay McClary Miss Mary Faye Hunter and Miss Ernestine Maples will give piano and organ recitals Friday May 9 at eight o clock in the First Methodist Church Athens. No admission charge open to the public sponsored by the Music Department and Music Appreciation Club of Athens College. John Miller department teacher.

First Methodist Athens Mary Faye- Hunter Emily Kay McClary Decatur Ernestine Maples Priceville Maples Hunter Miss McGlary Athens College Emily Kay “McClary Mary Faye Hunter First Methodist Church McClary Miss Maples Miss McCary Emmett McClary Johnston Street Haydn Schubert Chopin J. S. Bach Boellmann DuBois Est Maples Hartselle Webb Hunter Eighth Avenue East Miss Hunter Beethoven Music Department Music Appreciation Club John Miller

Comedy Slated At Somerville Saturday

The Somerville Parent Teacher Association presents a three act comedy on Saturday May 10 at 7 30 PM at Somerville Elementary School. The play No Men Admitted tells of sisters Ann and Cherry discovering their father’s Italian departure and their venture into a manless hotel with Mrs Geneva Baldwin in supporting roles.

Somerville Parent Teacher Association Somerville Italy Ann Cherry Geneva Baldwin

Hallmark Mother's Day Cards at Ira's Book and Gift Shop

In Decatur Ira's Book and Gift Shop on 222 E. Moulton showcases a complete Hallmark selection for Mother's Day cards and gifts. Phone number 756 provides a contact for shoppers.

Decatur Ira Hallmark Cards Ira’s Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton

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Arline Ryan Susan Dixie McClure Olga Barbara Ann Maples Marjorie North Frances McClure Janet North M. D Cleo Ransom Cleo Lanning Lillie Johnston G. Thaddus Upshaw Irene Jones Bina Saddler Imogene Williams Lela Preston Ida Kate Mooneyham Paula Roberts J.D. Manning CO Decatur, Alabama Bank St Cera Terry OeEers Infants & Childrens Wear Hallmark Houser Florist Denier Shirlynn Dallas Linda Lee Miami Leighton Rayshire Gray of Tashionwear
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