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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1956

Page

5

Coffees Hosted by Mrs Bawsel and Mrs Giles on Grant Street

The home of Mrs E E Bawsel on Grant Street hosted morning and afternoon coffees Thursday led by Mrs Bawsel and her daughter Mrs John Giles. Guests toured a green decorated setting with pink peonies yellow roses and a rose hat centerpiece. coffee and light pastries were served by several ladies.

E. E. Bawsel Grant Street John McLaughlin Sim Lovelady Ponsonby Kyle

Fishing Themed Newcomers Club Lunch At Country Club

The Newcomers Club hosted a fishing themed luncheon at the Country Club on Wednesday with fishing rods miniature fish tackle boxes and picnic hampers on tables. New members listed include Mrs B J Ellis Mrs C G Davis Mrs N H Prater Mrs William H Howard and others while guests included Mrs Otho Robinson Mrs Guy Kellett and Mrs Dan Lawrence. Travel prize went to Mrs C K Edwards from Tokyo and door prize to Mrs Oscar Pickett. Bridge and canasta prizes awarded to winners including Mrs Robert Tillman Mrs Ray Spofford and Mrs Charles Carsten. Hostesses included Mrs Roy A Wilkins Jr and Mrs Robert Daling.

B. J. Ellis C. G. Davis N. H. Prater William H. Howard J. E. Bramlett E. L. Berrigan Violet Hartwig C. K Charles Carstens Roy A. Wilkins Jr Robert Daling William Privette Arthur H. Stroud

Personal Notes Mention Local Travelers and Visits

Mr and Mrs W G Gilchrist ill spent Thursday in Nashville. Mrs William Eyster and daughters Kappy Irene and Sallye Kimbrough will leave for Winter Haven Florida to visit sister Mrs Ted Brooks and Mr Brooks. Anita Reynolds of All Saints Junior College will visit Grayson parents with Jenny Luck. Mrs C A Reynolds of Kansas City expected to visit daughter Mrs Paul Russell. I M Eubanks hosts daughters Mrs Hoyt Bonner and Mrs Earl A Hodson with families from Birmingham and Louisville. Mrs Fred Hunt returns from Birmingham after Metropolitan Opera The Marriage of Figaro.

William Eyster Kappy Irene Sallye Kimbrough Winter Haven, Fla Ted Brooks Mr. Brooks Anita Reynolds All Saints Junior College Vicksburg J. E. Reynolds Grayson Jenny Luck C. A. Reynolds Kansas City Kansas Paul Russell Mr. Russell I. M. Eubanks Hoyt Bonner Birmingham Earl A. Hodson Hodson and Sons David Hoyt and Earl Jr Louisville, Ky

Unfailing Light Topic At Truth Seekers Class

Mrs. T. W. Black led the Truth Seekers Class devotion on Unfailing Light at First Baptist Church in a meeting hosted by Mrs. Casey Terry. After the business session, refreshments were served to the group.

T. W. Black First Baptist Church Casey Terry

Mrs Rufus Warren Helped by Local Ladies in Event

A list of assisting ladies includes Mrs John A Reynolds Mrs Robert McNelly Mrs Harvey Pride Mrs A A Jones Jr Mrs Rex Rankin Mrs L W Johnson Mrs James Ratliff Mrs Walter Penney Mrs Hill Ferguson Mrs Philip Shanks Mrs David Warren Mrs W H Stewart of Hartselle Mrs Charles Harvey Mrs Ellisor Adams Mrs John McBride Mrs E K Henson Mrs I M Fambrough Mrs W A Waugh Mrs Robert Gray and Mrs W J Duncan Jr.

Rufus Warren John A. Reynolds Robert McNelly Harvey Pride A. A. Jones Jr Rex Rankin L. W. Johnson James. Ratliff Walter Penney Hill Ferguson Philip Shanks David Warren W. H. Stewart Hartselle Charles Harvey Ellisor Adams John McBride E. K

Deserted Skeleton Coast of South-West Africa

The Atlantic coast of South-West Africa is known as the Skeleton Coast, a desolate stretch famed for its harsh climate and stark coastal scenery. The name derives from wrecks and peril faced by ships along the shoreline.

South-West Africa Atlantic Skeleton Coast

Westside Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets at Hambrick Home

The Westside Presbyterian Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. E. L. Hambrick’s home with prayers for the ill and for missionaries. Mrs. Paul McLain led a program from study books The Way and The Wayfarer In All and Through All and Outreach. Members assisted included Mrs. Hambrick, Montgomery, Hoppers and Busch.

Westside Presbyterian Missionary Society E. L. Hambrick William Montgomery Paul McLain Hambrick Montgomery W. A. Hoppers W. F. Busch W. C. McClungh Bobbie Shannon

Sylvia Green Speaks to Junior Service League on Special Class

Miss Sylvia Green, teacher at Gordon-Bibb, lectured the Junior Service League about the special class for mentally challenged children. She noted prior to January no public school program existed and described progress toward regular class integration. The meeting approved a Morgan County Clothing Bank and announced the May 19 20 dedication of the Boys Club with expanded facilities and league participation.

Sylvia Green Gordon-Bibb School Junior Service League Green League Robert McNelly W. J. Duncan WI Claude Carter Morgan County Robert Anderson Boys’ Club Service League

OES Holds Pot Luck Supper at Town Creek

The Order of the Eastern Star held a pot luck supper at the Masonic hall dining room Tuesday at 6:30 with about 75 members Masons and children present. A 7:30 program featured Mrs Kylie Berryman in charge and Mrs Jean Abrams welcoming.

Town Creek Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Eastern Star Kylie Berryman Jean Abrams

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Mrs. Bawsel Mrs. Giles Ira’s Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton St Your Gallmark Dealer Woodall Bros Old Moulton Road ST Price Regist RAI Cznewelery CO American Gem Society Weinman Golden River Billy Dinsmore Meme Hudson Don Dublin Martha York Decatur High School Country Club Newcomers Club W. G. Gilchristill Nashville Fred Hunt Metropolitan Opera The Mediterranean Ira Hallmark Lazy Susans Congress City Park Danville Rd Jr. Service League LOU SUD Second Ave Raymond Matthews Austinville OES Kylie Maggie Procking Roberts Faith Albert Ferguson Worthy Ozell Ferguson Worthy Tron Susie” Terry & Courtland KODAK Brownie Crump Bank St Seakkeel Sealtest Cone-Vention Headquarters Saitwaters Anal Conte
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