Patrick H Thompson and Miss Hartnett Wed in Jacksonville Nuptials
Ensign Patrick Haley Thompson USNR wed Miss Constance Josephine Hartnett of Edinburgh and Jacksonville in a St Matthew's Church ceremony. Officiant Rev Father John Haegger ty, with music by Miss Phyllis Smith. Attendants wore shell pink taffeta as couple plans Jacksonville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Patrick Haley Thompson
USNR
Constance Josephine Hartnett
Edinburgh
Scotland
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Matthew’s
John Haeggerty
Phyllis Smith
John Hartnett
Thomas Alonzo Thompson
Decatur
Thomas A. Thompson Jr
St. Louis
William Trotter
Robert Lynch
Ensign Thompson
Naval Air Base
Annie Elsworth Selects First Telegraph Message
Annie Elsworth, secretary to Samuel Morse, chose What hath God Wrought! in 1844 as the inaugural telegraph transmission, marking a milestone in communications history.
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Annie Elsworth
Samuel Morse
Southeast Decatur HD Club Chooses Delegates
At the May meeting of the Southeast Decatur Home Demonstration Club, delegates for the dress revue on May 30 in Hartselle City Auditorium were selected: Mrs. Walter Kurz, Mrs. Millard Compton, and alternate Mrs. Tom Stanford. Members discussed leadership schools, collection for Denmark, and a tornado relief drive.
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Southeast Decatur
Walter Kurz
Millard Compton
Tom Stanford
Hartselle City Auditorium
R. L. Johnson
John Butler
W. C. Cantrell
Johnson
Ryan HD Club Meets At Mrs Brooks Home
The Ryan Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs Walter Brooks home where Mrs Arthur Whisenant opened the meeting with the thought for the day. Miss Elsie Crawford presented the song history and led the pledge to the flag. Mrs Kate Light gave the devotion. Miss Lucille Hawkins spoke to the group.
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Ryan Home Demonstration Club
Walter Brooks
Arthur Whisenant
Elsie Crawford
Kate Light
Lucille Hawkins
Eggs In Shells Topic Of Hatton HD Club Meeting
At the Lawrence County Hatton Home Demonstration Club meeting they studied eggs in the shells and prepared dishes by Mrs J M Anderton and Mrs Billy Green. The group met in the school Home Economics kitchen with Mrs H L Tipton presiding. Nadine Boyd led song of the month and the club collected. Refreshments were served by Mrs Anderton and Mrs Green.
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Lawrence County Hatton
Personalities and Visits Highlight Weekend in Alabama
Mr and Mrs Marion Burke spent the weekend in Birmingham where Mrs Burke attended her mother Mrs RF South who had surgery at University Hospital Thursday. Mrs Mattie Chunn and Mrs Lawson Draper of Athens visited Mrs Conrad Strickland and Mr Strickland Sunday. Miss Jeanne Smley attended Carnicus at the University of Tenn and the Falkville Home Demonstration Club April meeting with a meat demonstration by Mrs Perry Howse and remarks by Hawkins the home agent. Mrs Artie Fitzgerald won the recreational event. fourteen members attended.
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Marion Burke
Birmingham
Mattie Chunn
Lawson Draper
Athens
Conrad Strickland
Mr. Strickland
Jeanne Smley
University of Tenn
Carnicus
Falkville Home Demonstration Club
Perry Howse
Miss Hawkins
Artie Fitzgerald
Sherbet: A Drink Rooted in Arabic Word Sharaba
In Arabia sherbet is a beverage rather than ice, derived from the Arabic sharaba meaning to drink. The term traces to a culture where cooling refreshments accompany daily life.
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Arabia
Oak Grove Home Demonstration Club Plans Canvass
Members of the Oak Grove Home Demonstration Club of Lawrence County met at Mrs. Neal Standridge’s home and voted to collect food and clothing in a community canvass for tornado victims. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Ruby Ferguson’s home.
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Oak Grove
Lawrence County
Neal Standridge
Talmadge Barnes
Standridge
Alva Wade
Ruby Ferguson
Jesus
Cross
Estelle Armor
Flint Home Demonstration Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Little
Mrs W B Little hosted the Flint Home Demonstration Club meeting with Mrs Lon Monk as cohostess. Mrs Louis Argend called the meeting to order and Mrs S W Page gave the meditation. Mrs B K Wiggins gave the
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W. B. Little
Flint Home Demonstration Club
Lon Monk
Louis Argend
S.W. Page
B. K. Wiggins
Fashion Show and Lunch by St Johns Episcopal Women’s Auxiliary
Mrs George Jones Jr, chairman of the Fashion Show and Lunch at Parish House announces Thursday tickets sold out. A few Friday tickets remain. those not contacted may call Mrs Jones at 4825 W.
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George Jones Jr
St. John’s Episcopal Women’s Auxiliary
Mrs. Jones
Demonstration on meats for meals given by Mrs Wiggins
Secretary's report notes Mrs Wiggins led the meat for meals demonstration with Miss Lucille Hawkins assisting. The club voted to send 25 to the tornado struck area. Mrs C M Parker reported on the Huntsville district meeting. Mrs T V Day and Mrs W B Little gave the curtain raiser. Sunshine gifts were distributed to each member. Hostesses served a dessert plate to 20 members and Miss Hawkins. The May meeting will be at Mrs H E Davis's home.
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Hawkins
Ira Terry
Wiggins
Lucille Hawkins
C. M. Parker
Huntsville
T. V. Day
W. B. Little
Hats Steal the Show for a Bright Summer Wardrobe
As warm weather returns, fashion pages tout lightweight packable hats for every outing from weddings to sightseeing. Sheer organza and taffeta bonnets arrive in blues and pinks while suitcase hats fold flat for travel. The piece highlights dressy hats, travel wear, and garden competition notes from British rail stations.
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Jersey
Meats Club Receives Surprise Box for Members
Mrs. Huel Thompson received a surprise box as the group on meats served ten members and Miss Hawkins. The club will meet Wednesday in the Club room.
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Huel Thompson
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Patrick H. Thompson
Miss Hartnett
Margaret Powers
Patricia de Wageneire
Dobson’s
Dobson
AOL
Fedders
Radio Shack
Lafayette St
S. E. Decatur HD Club
Mrs. Brooks
Ryan HD Club
Alice
Sally Victor
Hatton HD Club
Falkville Club
J. D. Light
Mother’s Day
Ira’s Book & Gift Shop
E. Moulton Street
HD Club
Flint HD Club
Mrs. Little
Howard Johnson
Moulton Road
E. Moulton St
British Railways
Cash
Decatur Cleaners
Ferry St
Second Ave
City Pork Flower Shop
Weidenfud Cts
Mother
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