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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1957

Page

5

Nine WSCS Members Presented Life Pins At District Meeting

Nine members of the Women's Society of Christian Service in the Decatur District received life membership pins at the annual spring gathering in First Methodist Church, Hartselle. The event honored Athens and Hartselle officers, included memorial tributes for 13 deceased members, and featured district reports, guest speakers, and lunch for 200 attendees.

WSCS Women’s Society of Christian Service Decatur First Methodist Hartselle Joe Gentry Bruce Nelson Charles Sarter W. €. Chambers Harry Nichols Luther Yarbrough Athens J. F. Stewart Sr Franklin Stewart W. D. Enslen H. M. Betterton D. L. Grizzard Christ Hostess Society T. J. Cottingham T. L McDonald E. M. Barnes Jr Otis Kirby Ethel Homfeldt W. D. Bolling New Hope James Black C. T. Stovall J. J. Dinsmore R. E. Atkins Sarah Phillips Wesleyan Service Guilds George

Miss Hartselle Weds Mr. Biering in Charleston Ceremony

Miss Judy Hartselle daughter of Mr and Mrs G D Hartselle Jr of 149 Bethel Road married Henry Clifton Biering of Charleston South Carolina at James Island Baptist Church in Charleston officiated by Rev Glenn Tallant. The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs James Gosnell and best man Louis Francis Biering with ushers Allan Rudolph Biering and Carl Eugene Biering.

Judy Hartselle G. D. Hartselle, Jr Bethel Road Henry Clifton Biering Charleston S. C H. A. Biering James Island Baptist Church Glenn Tallant James Gosnell Louis Francis Biering Allan Rudolph Biering Carl Eugene Biering

Empire Slip-over Crochet Top by Coats & Clark

Crochet fashion article promoting an Empire Slip-over top in light chiffon wool. Instructions describe making a lacy white square-knit blouse to pair with sheath dresses, with back neck detail and ribbon drawstring, using four balls at 29 cents each. Directions available from the paper’s Woman's Department.

Coats & Clark Woman's Department

Bridegroom Resides in Charleston After Myrtle Beach Wedding

After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach South Carolina the newlywed couple now reside at 1923 English Street Charleston Heights Charleston.

Myrtle Beach S. C English St Charleston Heights Charleston

Simple Rules To Keep Boss Happy

Practical tips for a summer job audience of students, stressing reliability, rule observance, discreet work pace when the boss is away, positive attitude toward authority, proper dress, and professional conduct. The piece concludes with a stark shift to a military fact about four steam catapults on the U S aircraft carrier Saratoga capable of launching four interceptors in sixty seconds.

U. S Saratoga

Allen Couple Returns Home After Double Ring Wedding

Mr and Mrs Thomas Allen reside at 310 Short St Hartselle Alabama after a wedding trip to Mobile The ceremony united Miss Juanita Partridge daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Partridge Rt 1 Addison and Thomas E Allen son of Mrs Sherman Allen Rt 2 Somerville in a double ring rite on April 7 at the bride’s home The bride wore a white silk ballerina dress with illusion veil and carried a testament with an orchid The bride’s attendant was Miss Maxine Stephens Best man was Howard W Allen

Mobile Thomas Allen Short St Hartselle Ala Juanita Partridge L. M. Partridge Addison Thomas. E. Allen Sherman Allen Somerville Mr. Allen L. L. Veal Maxine Stephens Howard W. Allen

Pansy Breakfast Held by Delta Delta Delta at Auburn

The Phi Theta chapter of Delta Delta Delta at Alabama Polytechnic Institute hosted the annual Pansy Breakfast. Dean Marion Spidle and alumna Cynthia Schell poured coffee, with graduating seniors and engaged members entering through a pansy ring. Officers Peggy Pierson and Ann Morton led the program while honorees were recognized.

Auburn Phi Theta Chapter Delta Delta Delta Sorority Alabama Polytechnic Institute Marion Spidle Home Economics Cynthia Schell Tri Delta Peggy Pierson Brundige Ann Morton Decatur Evelyn Moore T. H. Burton Inez Bunyan Smith A. H Collins R. B. Searcy Huntsville

Personal Notices From City Social Circuit

Mr and Mrs Ed Price returned from New Orleans where they attended the National Warehouse Association convention. Mrs E L Scruggs and Mrs R L Crawford of Lancaster PA arrive Thursday to visit Mrs Scruggs daughter Mrs Bruce Ballentine and Mr Ballentine. Mrs Thomas J Hendrix and Mrs John Caddell are spending today in Birmingham. Mrs Paul Bryan is a patient in room 205 St Vincent's Hospital Birmingham undergoing treatment.

Ed Price New Orleans National Warehouse Association E. L. Scruggs R. L. Crawford Lancaster Thomas J. Hendrix John Caddell Birmingham Paul Bryan St. Vincent’s Hospital

Birds migrate nonstop over land and sea for body fat

The text notes birds migrate 500 to 2000 miles non stop and rely on body fat without needing food. It adds that about a third of 1956 lumber production was used for home construction in the United States.

The U.S

First Baptist WMS Plans The Calendar

The WMU of First Baptist Church met in Polhill Chapel to set summer events. The Southwide WMU is in Chicago May 26 28. Day of Prayer is June 24 at 10 a.m. with lunch. Annual house party at Judson College June 24 27. Circle duties include Vacation Bible School. Addie Cox Circle leads May program. Mrs Alan Diseker presided.

W.M.S First Baptist Church Polhill Chapel WMU Chicago Judson College Addie Cox Alan Diseker W. K. Stephenson J. T. Nelson

Hartselle Club Sponsors Iris Garden Tour to Nashville

The Crepe Myrtle Garden Club of Hartselle plans a May 14 trip to Nashville by chartered bus for tours of iris gardens and a Centen nial Park flower exhibit. Thirty signups needed to charter. Cost likely half the usual round trip. Depart Hartselle at 6 a.m. and bring baskets lunches.

Crepe Myrtle Garden Club Hartselle Nashville Tenn Centennial Park Crepe Myrtle Club

Margaret Mitchell Dies From Auto Crash in 1949

Renowned novelist Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone With the Wind, died in 1949 following a automobile accident. The incident cut short the life of the celebrated American writer known for her Civil War era saga and literary achievements.

Margaret Mitchell

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Dobson's Dobson Miss Hartselle Mr. Biering Hallmark Ira's Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton Street RONCO By Vivian Brown UP News Second Ave 6Th Avenue Mrs. Allen Tri Deltas W. R. van Gelder Alabama American Association of University Women Westminster Presbyterian Church Jay Walkers Second Avenue Moulton St First Baptist Wms Hartselle Club Victor Ryan Jayeaeanil
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