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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
5
Mrs J M Hatfield entertained the Friday Night Club at her Johnston street home. The event featured a salad course and guests included Mrs King Proctor and Mrs San Rego with two substitutes. The club trophy went to Mrs Roy McGehee and guest souvenir to Mrs Rogers.
Local social notes report Mrs. Peerson and her son visit. Mrs. Penick returns from Laredo to Alabama. The Voorhies Wyker party plans Birmingham weekend with the Millers. Mrs. Chambers visits in Aspen Hill. Health updates include Mrs. Hunter improving and Mrs. Forbes ill. Guests include Harriott Robertson of Hanceville and Nethery family of Birmingham.
The afternoon featured a well decorated meeting at a tractively arranged venue for a G A group. Bridge games lasted a couple hours and refreshments followed. H D Greer achieved the highest score and received silk hose as a prize.
Central Baptist Church hosts a special Mothers Day program on Thursday evening. A bridge party hosted by Mrs. Rucker Mason is planned for Thursday at the Oak Street home. The First Presbyterian Church held a Wednesday dinner for elders deacons and younger members with impromptu speeches.
Miss Mabel Ann Hanson entertained the G A of Decatur Baptist church at her East Vine Street home on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Phyllis Giles conducted the mission study. The gathering concluded with a social and brick ice cream and cake.
The Ever Ready Class of Westminster Presbyterian visited Miss Margaret Houk for a Wednesday afternoon. After a brief business session a social followed with a word contest won by Miss Marjory Sanders. Refreshments of ice cream strawberries and cake were served before games on the lawn.
A play will be performed at Bashams Chapel on the Decatur Danville pike on May 7. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Music Study club gathered in Mrs W P Baugh's spacious living room with Mrs H R Summer assisting. The program featured Dorothy Perkins arrangement, Sea Gardens by Jas F Gook, and performances by Rowena Baker, W E Curry, and Pettey. Guests included Mrs Dalghren and Miss Baker with late arrival Mrs Govan Woodruff reporting from the Anniston convention.
Miss Lucille Huie of Winter Haven Florida visits her aunt Mrs Bob Huie. Mrs Spencer Garnett spends the week with her mother Mrs Livin. Mrs Vera Austelle to host Ferry Street Block Club Thursday afternoon instead of Friday. Rev John D McCrea attends Southern Pastors Convention in Louisville this week. F A Bloodworth returns home Thursday night from business trip.
Officials of the Travellers' Protective Association appeal to the public for use of automobiles to transport visitors to the Tri-Cities on Saturday morning for a four district tour and the convention final session. Reach out to lend a car or to drive.
Announcement to notify JM Peay Albany 46 if you need second sheets. Delivers in lots of 600 or more at 800 cents per thousand.
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