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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1948

Page

5

Mother Daughter Luncheon Noted By Decatur Girls Hi Y Club

The Decatur senior high Girls Hi Y Club held its annual mother daughter luncheon at Why Not Eat Here cafe. Miss Melba June Halbrooks welcomed guests and Mrs. Louis Bell offered the response. Corsages were given to each mother and members read brief skits and songs before closing with the Hi Y benediction.

Decatur Senior High School Melba June Halbrooks Louis Bell Mary Louise Garrett Miss Halbrooks Gay Penn Melba June Halbrooks Fred Halbrooks Pat Wright W. V.wright Glenn Green John Green Beth Perkins Frank N. Perkins Penn Anna A Goode R. M. Goode Vivian Sheats J. B. Sheats Nell Dawson Lola Yarbrough Jo Harvey Charles Harvey Bille Rhea Simmons Fredmons Ruth Sneed Mary Ellen Spencer Bruce L.spencer Margaret Moore W. H. Moore Mary Lou Bell

New Dry Yeast Keeps Without Refrigeration

Fleischmann announces new Fast Rising Dry Yeast that does not require refrigeration. The yeast can be bought in large quantities and stored on pantry shelves for weeks while remaining full strength. It offers convenience for every baker with no new recipes needed and one package equals one compressed yeast cake in any recipe.

Fleischmann

Be Fussy About Your Perfume

Helen Follett advises readers to choose scents carefully and quickly when shopping. She contrasts cool and warm perfumes like Conquil and lily of the valley, warns against scent fatigue from over sniffing, and suggests using atomizers and toilet waters for economical options. Some notes cover sachet bags and decorative uses in wardrobes.

Fashions and social events highlight Decatur notices

Latest fashions in sport clothes school frocks and evening dresses feature a string of local girls and gifts to mothers. Community notices include hospital return home a church social cotillion club meeting Bible class change and club postponement with details on locations hosts and contact numbers.

Waldena Bolte Beverly Culpepper Patsy Privett Patricia Duncan Dottie Motes Trillis Hughes Betty Edgil Betty Ann Wright Mary Frances Garnett Linda Pate Gwen Rippy Barbara Henderson Barbara McClown Margaret Ann Winton Wendolyn Dendy Eugenia Little Francys Cox 7Th Avenue East

Personal Notices From Mooresville to Miami and Beyond

Mrs William Holley and Miss Joan Holley left Sunday for Birmingham. Miss Holley pre sents a concert tonight at Misses Howards school. Mrs Donald Barnum and children Stephen and Barbara returned from a three week visit with Mrs C C Howard in Deep Run North Carolina. Dr and Mrs Frank Haggard Gadsden former Mooresville residents were week end guests of Mr and Mrs W H Hill Mooresville. They will fly to Rio de Janeiro Brazil to attend Rotary International conclave May 15 22. Jimmy Watson University of Alabama spent weekend with homefolks. Geraldine Craig Alabama College Montevallo spent weekend with parents I C Craig.

William Holley Joan Holley Birmingham Miss Holley Misses Howard Donald Barnum Stephen Barbara C. C. Howard Deep Run North Carolina Frank Haggard Gadsden Mooresville W. H. Hill Haggard Miami Florida Rio de Janeiro Brazil Rotary International Aggard Gadsden and Athens Geraldine Craig Alabama College Montevallo Mrs I. C. Craig

Limestone County Court schedules civil and criminal jury sessions

Limestone County Court held a non jury session to settle pleads in civil equity cases. A jury session follows with civil cases May 17 and criminal cases May 18. Local figures note W W Malone leads the district delegate slate for the Democratic National Convention. Mother's Day services at First Methodist Church honored mothers with recognitions and a chorus performance by Athens Elementary School. Cotton planting interest rises as rains ease. Cancer control drive nears completion with about one thousand dollars raised, surpassing the county quota. Earl Wilson shows improvement after a Nashville operation, with residents donating blood. Miss Charlotte Spence visits with college friends. Jack Carrington partners in real estate subdivisions in Tuscaloosa. W H Martin re elected constable for Birmingham courts. Jed London remains ill, expected back soon. County runoff races draw attention with superintendent and revenue contests.

Limestone County Court W. W. Malone Athens Malone First Methodist Church R. B. Lavender Limestone County Robert Cannon Earl Wilson Nashville Charlotte Spence Montevallo Grady Spence Jack Carrington Co. D. Glaze Tuscaloosa W. H. Martin Birmingham Horace Balch, Jr Perkinston Miss Horace Jch F. R. Johnson A.S. Johnston Oscaroo W. H. Beasley Jed London

Dorothy Dix Advice on Cooking and Love

Dorothy Dix counsels unhappy wives to study cooking to placate husbands and protect family health. She argues bad meals harm morale and income, and suggests wives pursue skilled training to become expert cooks. The column also comments on love driving men to work harder for marriage and questions about financial readiness.

Dorothy Dix

Dear Miss Dix Advice for a Young Man Seeking Path in Life

A 21 year old writes seeking work away from his father's printing shop, as he hates the trade and clashes with his father. Miss Dix suggests discovering Nature’s intent and recognizing any aptitude to guide a future path. The letter seeks guidance on becoming successful.

Dorothy Dix Miss Dix Tom S

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