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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1958

Page

5

First Hatton High Junior-Senior Banquet Brightens Spring

The Hatton High School junior class hosted its inaugural banquet in the school auditorium with white candlelight, spring decor, and a spring menu. Franklin Beck presided, speakers included Betty Terry and Jo Anderton, and the event closed with a square dance. The piece notes other local moves and a separate landmark, the Lord's Prayer Rock near Bristol, inscribed in 1891.

Hatton High School Franklin Beck Betty Terry Jo Anderton Shelby Moore Dwight Thompson Shelby Jeffreys Rachel’ Thompson Melba Jeffreys Posy Thompson Hatton Bristol

Off the Hook Rhyme on Remembering Dates

A light toned note extols using a phone call to recall birthdays anniversaries or appointments. It emphasizes quick friendly reminders as a reliable way to avoid missed dates and to stay connected locally or across the nation.

When Do Sweet Dreams Become a Night Mare

An ad extols bedroom extension telephones for convenient use in homes. It touts decorator colors, low daily cost, and easy ordering by ringing the business office. It also promotes Mother’s Day gift ideas and suggests keeping a phone directory in a Blue Book for quick long distance calls.

Cullman Couple Honors Golden Wedding at Home

Cullman residents gathered for the golden wedding anniversary of G. S. Smith and his wife Adine Young Smith at their Birmingham Avenue home. Mrs. Smith uses a wheelchair after an September accident. reception hosted by W S C S and Wesley Fellowship Class of First Methodist Church. About 100 visitors and helpers Mrs. T L McDonald Mrs. Robert Schaefer and Mrs. J G Daves assisted at the refreshment table. The couple married in Fayette in 1908 and have a son Howard and daughter in law Lucy Willingham with three granddaughters Lila Willingham. Also notes Florence State College piano forum upcoming with Mildred Hardin Roy McAllister. R H Jervis recovering at home after late surgery.

Cullman G. S. Smiths Birmingham Avenue J.G. Daves Mr. Smith Adine Young First Baptist Church Fayette Howard Smith Lucy Willingham Rome Lila Willingham

Church Meetings Highlight Open Doors in Our Association

A special W M A and B W C meeting at the Baptist Church discussed open doors in our association. Mrs. Jean Abrams and others led the program under director Mrs. Kathrine Brackin. Attendees included Mrs. Loraine Woodall and Mrs. Velma Etheredge among many guests. Dr. and Mrs. R M McGlathery plan a three month Guatemala visit starting next Sunday, traveling from New Orleans to visit their daughter and son in law. Carol Stone attended the Old South Ball at Auburn with accompanying students from Mary Baldwin College. Out of town guests listed include Mrs. Annie G Smith and numerous others from Vernon Sulligent Moulton Lake Wales Rome and Birmingham areas.

Town Creek W.M.A B.W.C Velma Etheredge Maggie Brackin E. E. Etheredge Anniece Berryman Helen Muston R. M. McGlathery Guatemala New Orleans Carol Stone Mary Baldwin College Kappa Alpha Fraternity Auburn Ann Fortson Nancy Middleton Smith Annie G. Smith Chappell McDaniel Gaila Maddox Eva Collins Vernon Troy Thompson Sulligent Allen Farley Nadine Lucy Shelton Moulton Marion Kern Lake Wales Florida Howard Smith Nancy Smith Rome Cleoh Barnett Clara Mae Burkart Mary D

Colorful Roots in Bloom Offerings

At Reasonable Prices select your roots while they're in bloom. Good pink yellow white blue and many combinations.

Miss Evelyn Latham Honored At Surprise Party

Miss Evelyn Latham was feted with a surprise California or Bust party hosted by the Alabama Flour Mills office girls at Mrs. Ray Hitt’s home. Mrs. Harold Lovelace and Mrs. Hitt assisted as hostesses. The event featured pink and white decor, a Strains of California Here I Come, a luggage prize, bingo with prizes, and refreshments.

Evelyn Latham California Ray Hitt Alabama Flour Mills Harold Lovelace Miss Latham Ralph Flanagan Claude Wilson John Stevens

Bridge Club Round Stirs Local Interest as Latham Heads West

The A F M Bridge Club enjoyed a round of bridge before Miss Latham departs for San Francisco on May 9 to compete in the Bowling League Tournament.

A.F.M. Bridge Club Miss Latham San Francisco

Xavier Cugat Early LATimes Cartoonist Reader

Xavier Cugat, noted reader of Latin American type of orches tras, served as a staff cartoonist for The Los Angeles Times, highlighting a diverse early career in music and illustration.

Xavier Cugat Los Angeles Times

Mayflower Voyage Carried 101 Passengers and 48 Crew

The Mayflower carried 101 passengers and 48 crew members when it departed England in 1620, marking the voyage that brought the Pilgrims to North America.

England

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