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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1941

Page

2

Diploma Awards Highlight 30 Graduates Across District

Fifty graduates from 14 elementary schools received diplomas as the district honors 30 graduates. Frieda Dobbs led as valedictorian with Rachel Neel salutatorian and John Paul Johnson earning the best all round student plaque.

C. D. Atkinson Valdermosa King Eva Vernon McCutcheon Laceys Spring Lola Couch Hobbs Toland Frieda Dobbs Hartselle Betty Mac Pdwards Nell Gilchrist Somerville Lorene Garrett Lacers Bonnie Thomas Marveline Thomas Katherine Thomas Pura Nappier Rachel Neel John Paul Johnson Gerald Reed John - Paul Johnson Patsy Sample Morgan County Montgomery

HARTSELLE COMMUNITY NEWS NOTES AND EVENTS

The Epworth League met at Miss Frances Brown’s home for the council meeting with Rev. John F. Brown leading prayers and devotion. The report lists many attendees and notes a birthday party for Miss Roylean Long with gifts and refreshments. Various club meetings, trips, and school activities are described, including Boy State selections for Matthew Wiggins and Russell Terry, and plans for upcoming PTA and social events.

Epworth League First Methodist Church Frances Brown Revelye. Barcliff John FT. Brown Mra Cleo Larkin C. J. Lee Minson Bevelye Barelift Sarah Hartnelle Taga Roylean Long Minsea Selma Travis Sarah Johnson Erlene Shipp Margaret Parker Ruby Mae Shipp Mildred Howell Evelyn Hammond Ruth Mullins Beatrice Hanecock Matthew Wiggins Russell Terry John F. Thompson Post American Legion State School For Blind Talladega Morgan County Hartaélle Legion Post Sons of Legionnaires Wiggins D. K. Wiggins Terry W. J. Terry D. D. Marshall Somerville Road L. H. Houston Alabama Luther Roberts State Federation Gadsden W. H. Block Ebien Rowe Hartselle Rotary Club Emmett McCracy Decatur B. G. Hall E. R. Currier Hall Birmingham J.P. Thornhill L. C. Jones Fred M. Speake Frank Martin Cripple Children’s Fund John F. T Brown

Creole Wax Beans Featured In Frugal Family Menus

A practical feature presents Creole Wax Beans as a tasty budget option for a family of four. The recipe blends wax beans with a Creole tomato sauce, and adds butter onion celery carrot and seasonings. Also includes weekend menus with wax beans as a dish, plus banana ham rolls and Sunday menus.

Farewell to Seniors Highlighted by Floral Chain

A junior class farewell to the seniors featured a 40 foot floral chain walk and song. Principal J J Holladay presided as diplomas were given and Prof Irwin J Quinn praised Mr John Peach for his work in education.

Peach Beautous Portia Mr. Peach J. J. Holladay Holladay Irwin _J. Quinn Delia S. Holladay Randolph Ryan Florence Orr H. J. English W. T. McMullan Murray Braswell Ruth Dees Beatrice Bernreuter Louise L. English Martha Witt Burleson Mildred Pullen A. N. Mitchell Evelyn Fowler R. L. Murphy

Local Notices and Social News Roundup

Ferrell Moore enlists in the U S Navy stationed at Norfolk Virginia Mrs A C McClanahan returns from a week with the Harold McClanahan family in Florence Hugh and Ralph Pattillo visit Guntersville with the Sumnerford and Mason families Decatur piano recital by Miss Vivian Ann Howell draws Hartselle attendees at Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall including Mrs W V Pattillo C S Lee and Perry Orr and Misses Annie Ruth Waldsmith Josephine Puckett Rachel Pattillo Frances Browne Jessie Mae Tolleson Jessie Nelle

Ferrell Moore U. S. Navy Norfolk, Va A. C. McClanahan Harold McClanahan Florence Hugh Ralph Pattillo Guntersville Jack Summerford Robert Mason Decatur Vivian Ann Howell Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall

Moran County News Family and Social Notes

Mrs. Julian Butler returns home improved. Numerous visits and dinners across Eva Decatur Falkville Moulton Hartsel Corinth Baileyton New Hope and Clint on. A. Grissom son of Vance Grisson is hospitalized at Fort McClellan in serious condition.

Hartselle C. I. Lee Morgan County High School Hatfield Lake Julian Butler L. G. McDonald Elizabeth Doms Sue Shirley Ann Jimmie Don Decatur George Perkle Gwin Billy Friendship Ollie Camp Massey H. G. Self R. Long Falkville B. F. Turrentine Clyde Teague Lillian Patterson Brice Adams Willard Casey Eva Robi.Adams Jimmie Joe Clare Moulton Heights C. K. Parker Fred. Morgan Burma Corinth Baileyton Bluett Landers Wade West Truman Ryan Margaret Ann Margarette Livingston Conner Livingston Marvin Patton R.A. Ryan M. G. Livingston Elizabeth Doris Sue Shirley’ Ann L. G. Jr George Pirkle New Hope J. D. Walden Carolyn Grant Morgan Gregory

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John Peach Parent-Teacher's Association of Riddle Hall W. V. Pattillo Mee Tiedday Bridge Club William Stewart A. R. Patterson Meadamea L. C. Pattillo A. D. Sample C. P. Jennings Tom Crittenden Jack Dosa Arthur White, Jr Emmett Bennett W. B Alien Future Farmera of America Leo Templeton Washington, D. C Falkville Club Decatur Music Study Club Decatur Club Edward Stewart Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Pierce Pattillo B. A, Oden J. P. Hodges F. L. Crow Lydia Homemakers of America G. A The First Baptist Church Ruth Smith Henry Howle Anne Speake Rachel Praytor Virginia Claire Bailey Frances Ransom Frances Kimbrough Margaret Montgomery Carol Pickens Anne Smith Howle Harold McClanahan, Jr Ralph Richards Columbus Frank Aldridge BE. R. Currier Joe Burleson Camp Claiborne Hugh Penn Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs Doris Hammond 8. E. Hammond Howard Briscoe Fort Belvoir Millard O’bar Lowell Self Cullman Steve Penn Billy Jackson Fort Lauderdale Fla Willian Huie Garden City Josie Puckett Lester Brabson Houston Johnson Vacation Church School Institute 9Th Street Church Gona Jackie Wayne Leslie Williams Pew Georgia Mata Wei Conidae Chevrolet Upstate Chevrolet CO LEE Street Chappell’s Store Grant Street Chappell’s Woodbury Libby Texas Mary Ann Fleur Ete Roosters the Daily Radio Manufacturers Service Radio Shop Moulton St Moran County WIFT California Klek Palmolive Mary Swift Monarch Eeeeeereeeeeeeneereer Hoop Poe Merita Vanilla Mary Ann E. Moulton Street BeauTy J. M. Harmon Fairview Grace Bill Vaughan’s Blackhawk Oleo Lighthouse
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