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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1955

Page

6

Moulton Girl Earns Dean's List at Intermont College

Miss Nellie Miller of Moulton Alabama, daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Miller, is named to the Dean's List in the High School Department at Virginia Intermont College in Bristol Virginia where she is a senior. Dean's List honors require at least three A grades on full time subjects with no grade below B and a good Citizenship grade.

Nellie Miller James P. Miller Moulton Alabama Virginia Intermont College Bristol Intermont

Parties Given For Visitors

Among courtesies extended to guests Mr and Mrs C W Briggs of St Paul Minn were house guests of Mr and Mrs Leon Clancy A luncheon on Tuesday was given by Mrs A A Jones and Mrs

C. W. Briggs St. Paul, Minn Leon Clancy A. A. Jones

DAR Chapter Plans Thursday Meeting with Mrs Chenault

The Stephens Chapter of DAR will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs J M Chenault. The Saturday Club will meet May 7 with Mrs W E Steed Sr on Courtland Road. Co hostess is Mrs W L Grimes.

Stephens DAR J. M. Chenault W. E. Steed Sr Courtland Road W. L. Grimes

Clever Crafts Club Stenciling Meeting Notes

The Clever Crafts Club met Monday evening at Mrs. A L Burns home to stencil aprons luncheon cloths pillow cases towels and other small items. President Mrs D L Murphy presided and minutes from the last meeting were approved. Mrs Burns provided refreshments during the social hour.

Clever Crafts Club A. L. Burns D. L. Murphy

McLaughlin couple name daughter Mary Janet

Mr and Mrs Frank McLaughlin announce the birth of a daughter on April 25 naming her Mary Janet. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Brasfield of Birmingham and Mr and Mrs Henry H Chase of Huntsville staying with Mrs Littleberry Leftwich in Mooresville. Mrs S A Lynne and others were at the Lyons Hotel, with further informal entertaining planned for Wednesday evening.

Frank McLaughlin Mary Janet Charles Brasfield Birmingham Henry H. Chase Huntsville Littleberry Leftwich Mooresville Allan Wallace John James Lyons Hotel R. W. Orr B. C. Shelton

GWTW Dolls Made For Kappa Alpha

Pat Hart selle hosts a handcraft gathering in Decatur to make mammy era dolls for the Kappa Alpha Old South Ball at William and Mary, Scotty’s KA circle. Guests assemble heads bodies and accessories from corks copper wire straws and red taffeta to fulfill about 80 to 100 favors for the May 13 event.

Fannie Richardson Hartselle Pat J. E. Stone Jr Stone Decatur Mooresville Son Scotty William and Mary Williamsburg Kappa Alpha Kappa Alphas W&m J. E. Stone Frank Stone Bill Stone William Spink Walter M. Penney John Roberts Eric Howell Albert Clemons Will Puryear Floyd Anderson Ralph Lauderdale Scott

Rainbow Girls Day Proclaimed in Decatur Alabama

Mayor H R Summer proclaims Saturday May 7 1955 Rainbow Girls Day in Decatur Alabama. Miss Vonda Nelms and Mrs Joé Elliott attended May 2 signing for Decatur Assembly No 26 of the Rainbow for Girls who celebrate Founders Day May 1 1955 week and attend church services May 9 1955.

Vonda Nelms Jim Woodall Joé Elliott Order of the Rainbow Girls H. R. Summer Rainbow Girls Decatur Order of Rainbow Decatur Assembly No I. H. R. Summer Alabama City of

Messy after the Bowden gathering

At about ten o’clock the Bowdens and friends returned for coffee. The house was a mess with milk spilled on the floor, broken glass, chicken remains on the table, buttered dining room, crusted dishes, and melted ice cream in the serving bowl. Mrs Bowden gasped upon entering the kitchen.

Baby Talk and Housework Lessons in a Boston Home

A domestic scene shows a mother lecturing her son Larry on responsibility after a spill. The mother emphasizes consideration and mutual support, prompting Larry to apologize and agree to clean up with her help. The exchange echoes values about shared chores and home life.

Church Meetings At Two Methodist Societies

The WSCS at First Methodist met in the church parlor for a regular business session led by Mrs. Russell Johnson who reported on the Huntsville district meeting. New circle leaders were named and the program focused on Be Ye Doers of the Word.

WSCS First Methodist Russell Johnson Huntsville New Circle Frank Stone Noble Russell Julian Harris Russell Lynne F. O. Smith Memorial Drive Methodist Church J. M. Philpot Bill Wear Fred Schlosser World Outlook W. A. Nix L. L. McCulloch Nix Harry Porter M. B. Thornton W. M. Jones

Door Locks of the Middle Ages Were Enormous

In medieval times door locks reached remarkable sizes with statements of lengths around 17 inches, while others estimate about 8 inches, reflecting a period of unusually large hardware and craftsmanship.

Wright brothers first flight compared to modern wing span

The first powered flight by the Wright brothers covered 120 feet, a distance far shorter than the wingspan of a contemporary jet. This contrast highlights the rapid progress in aviation design and lift capability since 1903.

Wright Brothers

Doctor Endorses Infant Mental Health Benefit Of Maternal Practices

A physician states that gentle routines support infants mental and emotional well being despite once urged austere methods by some authorities. The comment stresses the value of nurturing care in early development and questions harsher approaches.

Tea Shower Honors Wynelle Hall Bride Elect

Mrs Bill Pepper Mrs Monroe Liverett and Mrs Doyle Smith hosted a Monday evening at the Austinville Club House for Wynelle Hall bride elect of William Lyle. The event featured spring floral arrangements and a punch and cupcake reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Aldenia Liverett managed the bride’s book as gifts were displayed.

Bill Pepper Monroe Liverett Doyle Smith Austinville Club Wynelle Hall William Lyle Aldenia Liverett

Princess style dress chosen for occasion by horioree

Kenneth Jackson notes the horioree selected a white embroidered ta red cotton princess style dress for the event. Her flowers were white pom pom arrangements, matching the ceremonial attire.

Kenneth Jackson Horioree

Surgeons’ Cancer Death Rate Below General Population

The cancer death rate among U.S. surgeons runs at 66 percent of the rate for the overall population, highlighting a notably lower mortality risk in this professional group.

U.S

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