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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

7

Regular W M S meeting at First Christian Church

The Woman's Missionary Society met with nine members present. Absences included the president and the vice president. Reports covered secretary treasurer, nominating committee results, Easter offering pledges, cancer prevention literature, and a China themed program led by Mrs. Pruett Sims and Mrs. Irene Hannigan.

First Christian W.M.S Church Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Ouce Ernest McCulloch R. D. McElrath Sam Thompson Greenup McCulloch Irene Hanni Gan Irene Hannigan Thompson Swavely Federated Council of Churches First Presbyterian Church Circle One Church of the First Presbyterian Church W. P. Dozier Country Club Road John A. Caddell John W. Jones

Laura Wheeler Needlecraft pattern and advice column note

Instructions for making a rug with straps and several needlecraft patterns from Laura Wheeler are included along with a DIY tip. A modern advice column, Dear Miss Dix, answers reader questions about marriage and partnerships. Also announced is Alabama bid opening for a $750000 bulk material handling plant expansion to extend the wharf and boost capacity.

Laura Wheeler Decatur Daily P.O Flatbush Station Brooklyn N. Y Mobile Ala Alabama State Docks

Dorothy Dix on wives in professional offices

A reader asks if a wife should challenge her husband by hiring his longtime secretary to leave. Dorothy Dix warns such meddling can ruin marriage and harm the husband’s career, noting jealous wives and snooping damage work and trust. She emphasizes trained secretaries can be assets, while insecure behavior erodes partnerships.

Number Two Miss Dix Dorothy DIX Maggie

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