New Member For Saturday Club joins membership
Miss Mae Gardner was elected to membership in Saturday Club at its May 7 meeting held at the home of Mrs. W. E. Steed Sr. with Mrs. W. L. Grimes as co host. Cut flowers and potted plants enhanced the rooms. Miss Maude Odom spoke on the District Federated Clubs meeting in Hartselle and Miss Elizabeth Houston on the Club Institute. A salad course and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Gardner
W. E. Steed Sr
W. L. Grimes
Maude Odom
Federated Clubs
Hartselle
Elizabeth Houston
How to Hang Wallpaper Efficiently and Safely
Step by step guidance from Andrew C. Long on measuring rooms and preparing walls from sizing to plumb alignment. Tips include starting points around doorways or above fireplaces and handling outlets. Warnings cover avoiding calcimine, proper paste, and seam tools.
Proposed university women's club constitution shocks Mrs Shepley
Mrs. Ethan A. H. Shepley, wife of Washington University’s chancellor, says she was shocked by a proposed constitution for a university women’s club. Article III reads in part that “The wives of the Chancellor shall be honorary members.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tse
ST Louis
Ethan A. H. Shepley
Washington University
Crack Disappears After Boiling Plate in Milk
A cracked plate boiled in milk for 45 minutes often loses the crack, according to a brief note. The method suggests milk heat helps heal pottery flaws.
Master Craftsman Mrs. Mildred Barsalow Featured in Decatur Workshop
In a corner workshop Mrs. Mildred Barsalow, a Master Craftsman of Boston and Worcester Guild, creates exquisite silversmithing pieces in silver brass and copper. Her career spans Rhode Island Michigan Massachusetts and Decatur with pieces shown and taught to others, emphasizing patience and artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Barsalow
Ninth St
Somerville Road
Rhode Island
Tucson
Beardsley
Henry Ford
Wayside Inn
Massachusetts
Softener Advice for Gloves and Gear
A small amount of mineral oil rubbed into Junior's fielder's glove softens and conditions it. The oil can also be applied to drills lathes power saws and Dad's hunting and fishing gear for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Dad
Silver Polishing Aids Use Old Powder Puffs For Shine
Old powder puffs are handy for cleaning and polishing silverware, offering a simple home remedy to brighten brass and silver items without harsh chemicals.
Why Your Child Needs Those Tetanus Shots
AP Newsfeatures explains tetanus risks from dirt and deep wounds. It describes spores, horse serum dangers, toxoid vaccines, and a two stage immunization plan for lasting protection. Keep children up to date every two years.
Cosmic rays as mysterious streams of particles strike earth
Report notes cosmic rays are streams of electrical particles hitting the earth from unknown sources. Researchers explore origins and effects, seeking explanations for high-energy events and their impact on technology.
Straw Hat Garden Club Holds Picnic and New Officers
Members invited husbands to a garden picnic at Mrs. Howard Chamberlin’s Cypress Street home marking the season finale. New officers were installed including President Mrs. Howard Chamberlin and Vice President Mrs. William Dye. The 1955-56 plans were discussed and the fall meeting set for August 29 at Mrs. Robert Helle’s home with a perennials program and plant exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straw Hat Garden Club
Howard Chamberlin
Cypress St
William Dye
Cloyce Frost
Tom Atkeson
William McKelvy
Robert Helle
May Meeting Notices and Den Mothers Gather
The Civin ette Club hosts a May meeting at Mrs. Watson Carlisle’s home with co host Mrs Malcolms Smith as program speaker on Flower Arrangements and 1955 56 officers to be installed. Cub Scouts Den Mothers meet at City Electric Auditorium Thursday morning and leaders gather for training in the evening. WSCS of Ninth Street Methodist Church calls a 10 am Thursday meeting at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civinette Club
Watson Carlisle
Malcolm Smith
Elton Reeves
City Electric Auditorium
Den
WSCS
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Clergy and locals listed in society notes
The Rev Paul Krolin attends Gulf States Conference in Gulf Shores Alabama. Alex Farish son of Mrs Herbert Farish moves from Decatur General to 1402 7th Ave SE for recovery after surgery. Mrs Skeggs Crawford leaves for Memphis to join cousin Mrs Carl Stingily of Meridian. Mrs Stingilys daughter Sandra is maid in waiting at the Cotton Carnival. Mrs Paul Krohn and daughter visit Cape Girardeau Missouri relatives. Lt Carol C Smith arrives on leave from Norfolk Virginia. Mr and Mrs I M Eubanks are mentioned in the household update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Farish
Herbert Farish
Decatur General
7Th Ave. S.E
Ae Na
Church Women Gather For Projects And Rummage Sale
St John s Episcopal and Central Methodist circles meet with multiple hosts to plan year projects and a rummage sale set for May 21. Members sew garments for sale and discuss missions and Indian studies as circles welcome new members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Women’s Auxiliary
Julian Bibb Sr
William Mosely
Family Returns From Birmingham Weekend Visit
A family spent Mother's Day weekend in Birmingham visiting their daughter Mrs Hoyt Bonner and Mr Bonner, sharing time together away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Hoyt Bonner
Mr. Bonner
Leather Gloves Spark Year in Gloveland News
AP News notes the big gloveland story is washable leather gloves in nine colors. A church guild meeting at Central Methodist covered dish supper heard Miss Lilian Odom conduct business with 27 members present led by Rev. T. J. Chitwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP News
Guild of Central Methodist
T. J. Chitwood
Lillian Odom
Clio Levin
Guild
Oscar Napps
Jewel Vaughn
E. G. Hamilton
Clara Cortner Service Class Notes Meeting Details
The Clara Cortner Service Class of Westminster Presbyterian Church met Monday evening with 12 members present. Mrs. H. T. Mitchell led a devotion, and Mrs. George Hubbard conducted the program on IL Kings. During social hour, a mystery package brought by Mrs. E. L. Morgan was guessed by Mrs. T. G. Crane. The hostess served salad and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boswell
G. M. Bynum
Clara Cortner
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Aileen West
H. T. Mitchell
George Hubbard
E. L. Morgan
T. G. Crane
New Washable Color Leather Gloves Hit Stores This Summer
After years of research tanners have developed a process to make leather gloves in red navy and pastels washable. The gloves survive a regular wash with standard detergent and come out soft and bright with no special care. Manufacturers expect wide availability in mid summer as they ramp up production.
Sicily's long occupation by many ancient powers
The article notes Sicily was occupied by the original Sicans or Sicels, then Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Saracens, Normans, and Italians, outlining successive rulers across history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
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By Andrew C. Long
Danville Rd
Dobson
Sherrow
Second Ave
Moulton St
Jack ‘N’ Jill
Decatur
Belk Hudson
Dorothy V. Whipple, M.D
Paul Krolin
Gulf States
Gulf Shores
Ala
Paul Krohn
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Carol C. Smith
Norfolk, Warne
Mrs. I. M. Eubanks
St. John’s
John Power
Jim Tapp
Frank Chenault
Harris Circle
Central Methodist
Julian Harris
J. H. Pressley
Dallas
Texas
Harris
Hubert Spiller
William Spink
Johnson
Rufus Peerson
J. H. Johnson
J. M. Holland
India
D. D. McGehee
Curtis
IRA
Hallmark Dealer
House of
Laaaboon's Department Store
Priscilla
Taig
Penney’s
Penney’s Home Furnishings
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