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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1948

Page

6

Miss Bobbie Winton Hosts YWCA Meeting at First Baptist

Miss Bobbie Winton acted as gracious hostess for a Monday YW A gathering at 402 West Wilson. Miss Pyllis Barnes, the president, led a brief business session and announced plans for a May 11 party at Minnie B. Hamill’s home for Decatur Senior High School graduates. A missionary program was presented by Miss Aldridge and Miss Winton. Eight members and one visitor, Miss Lorraine, attended the social hour with refreshments.

Bobbie Winton West Wilson Y.W A First Baptist Church Pyllis Barnes Minnie B. Hamil Oak Street Decatur Senior High School Aldridge Miss Winton Lorraine Winton

Masonic Temple Plans Covered Dish Supper Before Meeting

Members are urged to attend a seven o'clock covered dish supper at the Masonic Temple preceding the meeting.

Masonic Temple

Mrs Pride to Travel West and Canada for Extended Visit

Mrs W T Pride plans a lengthy trip visiting Portland and Seattle in the United States and Banniff Lake Louie Wington Victoria and Vancouver in Canada. On returning she will visit relatives in Los Angeles San Francisco Grand Canyon Denver and Saint Louis. Mrs Roy Hendrix of Birmingham is visiting her mother Mrs Winton who will accompany her for treatment at Norwood Clinic. Mr and Mrs T B Green and son Jimmy Tutwiler Mississippi arrive for a visit with Mr and Mrs W L Deese. Friends report Mrs T M Foust is improved at home after serious illness. Mr and Mrs James Willsey Pride return to Birmingham after a weekend with Mrs Pride. Kitty Ivy has returned from a visit in Birmingham.

W. T. Pride West Canada Portland Oregon Seattle Wash Banniff Lake Louie Wington Vctoria Vancouver Los Angeles San Francisco California Grand Canyon Denver Colorado Saint Louis Missouri Roy Hendrix Birmingham Winton Mrs. Hendrix Norwood Clinic T. B. ‘Green and Son Jimmy Tutwiler Mississippi W. L. Deese T. M. Foust James Willsey Pride

John Wood Named Skipper of Local Sea Scout Ship

John Wood was selected by Morgan district Scouters and Wheeler Yacht Club committee to be skipper of a proposed Sea Scout ship. He has two years in Morgan district Scouting and will arrange a meeting for all interested above 15 within a week. Dean Van Dyke Leonard Médody and Dr. M. E. Edwards chaired the selection committee.

Morgan District Wheeler Yacht Club John Wood Wood Dean van Dyke Leonard Médody M. E. Edwards

Taurus Horoscope Dates Digest

Taurus dates listed span Apr 21 to May 21 with numeric codes 23 41 47 49 and 62 69 74. additional date ranges show May 22 and June 22.

Taurus Patie Inter The Bell Syndicate Inc

The Hardest Thing to See In a Gold Mine

A Fort Knox mining profile shows how rare free gold is and why the United States maintains a vast mining operation. Worker drills seven foot holes, blasts rock, and fills walls with waste. the Homestake mine produces vast ore, yet gold remains scarce. The industry faces a slump due to high costs, taxes, and lower production shares.

Harlan Walker Homestake Americas New York United States Walker Fort Knox

Annual Decoration at Center Springs Church Observed

The Center Springs Methodist church holds its annual decoration on Sunday May 9 with dinner on the ground and afternoon singing. All singers are invited to participate.

Center Springs Center Springs Methodist Church

Change in Singing Date Announced at Enon Church

Marshall Chenault announced a temporary date change for the Enon church fourth Sunday singing in Lawrence County to the second Saturday night. All singers were invited to attend.

Marshall Chenault Enon Church Lawrence County

Round Table Plans Shaped For Hartselle Cub Pack 8

Cooper McClannahan cubmaster announces that the cub leaders round table plans are forming well with all invited participants accepting. Mason Yarbrough leads a future den meeting game. Elmer Ange discusses den organization. Jane Doss registers cubbers from north Alabama. Mrs. George Godwin teaches leaf printing. Meeting set for Thursday May 13 at seven at the Cornelian Hotel.

Cooper McClannahan Hartselle McClannahan Mason Yarbrough Den Elmer Ange Jane Doss North Alabam George Godwin Thien Cornelian Hotel

Tips For Tired Eyes Ad Advice Lavoptik Review

Advice promotes Lavoptik eye wash with tips for reducing strain and avoiding poor light reading. Claims soothe inflamed eyes and grant money refunds. Crowds praise the product after 30 years of success and urges purchase at drug stores.

Seizure Notice in Eddie Thomas Case for 1941 Buick

State of Alabama files equity forfeit of a 1941 Buick Four-door Sedan Motor 64331660 alleged used to transport prohibited liquors. Any person with an interest may file a claim by June 7, 1948 in Morgan County Circuit Court. Register Bryan McAfee signs the notice.

State OF Alabama Eddie Thomas Circuit Court Morgan County State of Alabama

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