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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

5

Central Methodist Circles Study The Parables

Central Methodist circles meet to study parables. The 6th Circle heard the ten virgins and the sower with 100 members and two visitors. Branum Circle met at Mrs. Branum’s home. 17 members attended with reflections and refreshments.

Central’ Methodist Church W. R. Dunn Conrad Strickland Howard Belser WSCS Grizzard D. L. Grizzard Belser Edward Clark

Mothers Club wraps up year with Glee Club program

Decatur Mothers Club hosted a post program gathering at 426 SE Grant Street. Glee Club members Ann Leroy King Martha York Janet Landers Anne Carrell Noel Harris and Carol Stone performed songs including The Prayer and In the Still of the Night while Pattye Ha accompanied on piano.

Decatur Mother's ‘Club Decatur High School Glee ‘Club Hansel and Gretel Ann Leroy King Martha York Janet Landers Anne Carrell Noel Harris Carol Stone Pattye Ha Barbara Napps Hazel Hodgins Mother Rose W. H. Jenking Jack P. Granford Crawford SE Grant Street Reneau Carrell Roy P. Wymbs AFWC Falkville I. W. Timberlake Sr Floyd Sherrod Vanderbilt Hospital Sherrod E. W. Fisher

Zetomen Club Installs New Officers

The Zetomen Bible Club held its annual installation of officers at a covered dish luncheon hosted by Mrs. Albert Peck in Somerville. New officers include D. L. Grizzard as president, J. H. Branum as vice president, B. R. Ross as second vice president, J. S. Elliott recording secretary, Melvin Hutson corresponding secretary, Calvin Woodall treasurer, W. M. Dinsmore parliamentarian, and J. R. Huie hymnologist.

Zetomen Bible Club Albert Peck Somerville Joe Elliott D. L. Grizzard J. H. Branum B.R. Ross Joe S. Elliott Melvin Hutson Calvin Woodall W. M. Dinsmore J. R. Huie Wallace W. Lovett Willie Hodges Ben Hill J. B. Robinson Howell Turney Linda Freeze Wallace Lovett

AAUW Adds Four Colleges To Accredited List

The American Association of University Women adds four colleges to its accredited list. The colleges include Mount Scholast Liege Atchison Queen's College Flushing Long Isla Western State College of Colorado Gunnison and Emlagien College Wilmington alumnae may call Mrs. Walter Carter for more information on joining.

As of University Mount Scholast Liege Atchison, Queen's College Flushing Long Isla Western State College of Colorado Gunnison Emlagien, College Wilmington Walter Carter

Vocational Trade School Auxiliary Meeting Held

The State Vocational Trade School Auxiliary met Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the club room with Mrs H M Betterton as hostess Mrs J Yarbrough as cohost Ma Deister opened the meeting with the club collect Mrs Kirk Langford presided at the business session and Mrs Dave Anderson called the roll to which 13 members answered One visitor attended Mrs Betterton demonstrated making hot plates as the evening program Refreshments were served after.

State’ Vocational ‘Trade School H. M. Betterton J. Yarbrough Kirk Langford Dave Anderson Betterton

First Christian Circles Meet At Church Lunches

The Rogers circle of the C.W.F. of First Christian Church met for lunch at Mrs. Charles Qualls home. Leader Mrs. Charles Rogers opened with prayer, devotions by Mrs. Ainslie Wyle, program by Mrs. Louis Safley on Our Churches At Work Inlean land, assisted by Mrs. Qualls and Mrs. Ray McCulloch. Nine members and one new member Mrs. George Griffen attended.

Rogers C.W.F First Christian Church Charles Qualls Charles Rogers Ainslie Wyle Louis Safley Qualls Ray McCulloch Gilbert First ‘Christian Church C. C. King Macon Gilbert Walker Massie Owen Eleanor Walker Sydney Knowles

Club officers listed for 1956 57 year

Mrs. Reneau Carrell is president with W H Jen Floyd Sherrod as first vice president plus Walter M. Jackson Maurice E. Barrett and Jack P Crawford on the program committee. Mrs Guffin reports year end club finances and members gather for a dining table meeting.

Ralph Guffin Reneau Carrell W. H. Jen- Floyd Sherrod Walter M. Jackson Maurice E. Barrett Jack P. Crawford

Personal notices of visits and travel across states

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anschutz host Saleen guests Mrs Orpheus Woodbury of Wenham Mass. Mrs W B Markstein moved from Decatur General to home on Ferry St. Mrs C B Saunders will return to Nashville after visiting sister Mrs Henry Sigman and Mr Sigman. Dr and Mrs H L Mendoza returned from a trip to Pigott Ark with daughters Janie and Darlene and Mrs A Wallai. They visited Memphis and Jackson Tenn. Mr and Mrs Allison Bailey and Mr and Mrs Jim Mel Gaughey will spend weekend in Decatur with families. Miss Susan Nicely a Birmingham Southern student will spend weekend with parents Doyle and Mrs Nicely.

Harry Anschutz Orpheus Woodbury Wenham, Mass W. B. Markstein Decatur General Ferry C. B. Saunders Nashville Henry Sigman Mr. Sigman H. L. Mendoza Piggot, Ark Stinson Janie Darlene Allison Bailey Atlanta Jim’ Mel Gaughey Decatur Susan. Nicely Birmingham-Southerp Mrs Doyle Nicely

Miss Mary Frances Garnett Student of the Month at Decatur High

Miss Mary Frances Garnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Garnett, is a Decatur High School sophomore. She serves as vice president of the student council, is an honor student, and works as a supply store office assistant. She assisted backstage at the Student Council talent show and is a candidate for re election to the presidency. She has been chosen by the council and faculty as Student of the Month.

Mary Frances Garnett Roy Garnett Decatur High School

Central Methodist Church Circle Hosts Parables Study

The Price Circle of Central Methodist Church met Monday at Mrs. John McBride’s home with Rev W W Levett as speaker on the Parables. Mrs Horace Levin opened with prayer and Mrs Leopard led the membership lesson. Education offerings were taken.

Price Central Methodist Church W. W. Levett John McBride Horace Levin Leopard Sim Price Jeader Lovett

First Methodist Church Circles Hold Regular Meeting

The First Methodist Church circles met on Monday evening at the church. Mrs. J. G. Finley led in prayer after the opening song. Mrs. F. C. Smith spoke on This Revolutionary Faith. Mrs. Henry Sigman led the business session in Mrs. Russell Johnsons absence. Officers to be installed May 13 at the evening service. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.

First Methodist Church J. G. Finley F. C. Smith Russell Johnson WSCS Henry Sigman

Prewar Cars Make Up Notable US Share

About 18 per cent of U S passenger cars are pre World War II models, data show. The note highlights the enduring presence of vintage vehicles in modern fleets and the lingering impact of older manufacturing eras.

U.S

Maple sugar output falls to 43,000 pounds in 1955

The United States produced 43,000 pounds of maple sugar in 1955 as output declined sharply. The figure highlights a continuing drop in US maple sugar production.

U.S

New Areas of Service Program At Meeting

Mrs. Leon Edwards presented the program New Areas of Service. The meeting closed with the CWF benediction. Seven members and two guests attended including Mrs. Thomas Davidson and Mrs. Charles Mathias.

Earth Leon Edwards Thomas Davidson Charles Mathias

Chaminade Music Club plans May meeting at Eloise Holt home

The Chaminade Music Club holds its final meeting of the year at 906 Line Street N E on Saturday May 12 at 2 30. Members should bring several sandwiches for a picnic. Also the Col John Robins Chapter DAR meets for lunch at 12 30 in Mrs Sam Wheat's home 840 S E Jackson with Mrs E M Frazier as co host. The Decatur Country Club Womens Golf Association hosts a dog fight Friday at 9 a m with play anytime and two blind prizes offered.

Chaminade Music Club Eloise Holt Line Street N.E Col. John Robins Dar Sam Wheat S.E. Jackson E. M. Frazier Women’s Golf Association of Decatur Country Club

Migration Driven by 1947 Partition Moves 12 Million

United Nations notes the 1947 partition of India triggered the displacement of about 12 million people. The mass migrations reshaped regional borders and demographics and remain a key event in postcolonial history.

India The United Nations

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Central Methodist Circles Branum Donald Branum J. E. Blair H.L. Gary Guy Flautt L.’.R. Nash Hobson Clark J. W. Higdon LR. Neher Michigan Grand Rapids Mich C. J. Zimmerman G. Rawley Neher Mrs. Neher City Park Danville Rd Dazzle Trousseau Wv.t. Grant CO Second Avenue Mothers Club Hears Glee Club Gan A Oanae Zetomen Club AAUW First Christian Circles Marion Frank O’danial Billy Chapman Mr. Chapman O’danial Racine Gann Benny Ray Flack Raymond Metttiows Ero Mporiim FE St.Joseren MIL Guttthen Johio Paes Eel Ieeamann Henson Dacron Batiste Weason Zion Biancos Ite
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