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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1948

Page

5

Children of the American Revolution Meet in Decatur

Commodore Stephen Decatur Chapter of the C A R met Tuesday evening at 7 in Charlotte Orrs home. Officers were elected and programs included talks on Kate Duncan Smith and Tamassee Schools. A social hour followed with refreshments. Senior girls to be entertained by Judson College Alumnae Saturday at the Decatur Country Club. Mrs Wallace entertains Miss Mae Sims at 1437th Avenue West with games and gifts.

Children OF American Revolution Stephen Decatur Children of the American Revolution Society Charlotte Orr C.A.R H. T. Gill Anne Coleman Charlotte Orr Marian Bloodworth Darget Davis Gepresporldings Sea Davis Mary Virginia Harrison Gene ™ Brown i-Smith School Ann Coleman Kate Duncan Smith School Tamassee School Judson College Decatur Judson Lee College Wallace Mae Sims John Thomas Wallace 7Th Avenue West Donald H. Ennis Bobbie Winton Shenores Donald’ Thomas Paul Draper Mary Virginia Roberson J. H. Hobbs J. M. Stockton C. F. Justice Elouise Long Sarah Stockton T. F. Kirkpatrick Inez Goree J. T. Nelson Bob E. Wells Tommy Newsome R. C. Sims Miss Sims

Frerscotham's Dry Yeast Promises Shelf Stability

New Dry Yeast requires no refrigeration and keeps for weeks on the pantry shelf. Buyers can stock multiple weeks and bake emergencies with Fleischmann's Fast Rising Dry Yeast as a one-to-one substitute for compressed yeast. It rises quickly producing delicious breads and rolls. Available at grocers now.

Frerscotham Fleischmann

Amazing canning secret promises brighter fruits

Thousands of women experts and beginners claim a simple change in canning and freezing syrups yields brighter color firmer texture and fuller natural flavor. The 32 page 1948 edition of Finer Canned and Frozen Fruits offers details. Send a postcard to Helen Holmes Dept 5B P. O. Box 4452 Atlanta 2 Georgia for the free book.

Helen Holmes Dept P. O Atlanta Georgia

Berean-Club yearend meeting at Mrs Tolley’s Belle Mina home

Mrs Tolley hosted the Berean-Club yearend gathering with Mrs Shaw assisting. Officers for the coming year were elected and a convention report by Mrs Floyd Sherrod was read. Dorothy Clarke Wilson’s The Herdsmen was reviewed by Mrs Thomas Hervey. Guests enjoyed ice served afterward. Story Hour at Public Library Saturday afternoon led by C M Chapman with assistants. Good Fellowship Class social planned for Trinity Mountain cabin hosted by Mr and Mrs Horace Levin tonight.

Tolley James H. Tolley Belle Mina Berean P.~shaw Rayburn ‘Neville Floyd Sherrod State Federation of Women’s Club Montgomery F. O. Smith M. A. Dinsmore Eugene Guy L. P. Shaw Rayburn Neville D. D. McGehee McGehee Thomas Hervey Dorothy Clarke Wilson Walter Jackson R. A. Frazier L. A. Neill Joseph Symes Rufus Peerson Brad Bibb Frank Baker Harvey Margaret Speake C. M. Chapman Marian Chandler Margie Harrison Central Methodist Sunday School Horace Levin Trinity Mountain

Frigidaire Ten-Foot Refrigerator For Sale

Classified note lists a ten-foot Frigidaire refrigerator for sale at $50. Contact Mrs. Barrett Shelton at phone number 682.

Barrett’ Shelton

The Right Make up Style In The Beauty Shop

A beauty shop piece on the importance of makeup harmony with hat and dress. It praises skilled hair stylists and cosmetic artists for choosing powder shade eye shadow and lipstick to suit blondes brunettes and other hair colors. It advises blending and experimenting with two sets of makeup for day and evening use.

Jerry Thomas Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home Party

Mrs Robin Thomas hosted a birthday party for her son Jerry on his seventh birthday at 416 Line Street. Miss Elizabeth Houston read stories while a tiered cake with pink flowers and green leaves delighted twenty eight friends who received candy-filled favors. Mrs Wilbur Wilson assisted.

Robin Thomas Line Street Jerry Elizabeth Houston Wilbur Wilson Thomas

Personal notices from Mrs. French McKnight and friends

Mrs. French McKnight and Mrs. Otis Howe visit Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Orr in Helena Arkansas while Mrs. Charles Straub from Washington DC stays with them. Others travel, recoveries noted, and several families host or visit across Birmingham Tuscaloosa and nearby towns.

French McKnight Otis Howe Helena Arkansas Charles Straub Washington, D. C Wilson Orr

Presbyterians weigh reunion split as Southern assembly reviews

Atlanta May 14 The question of reuniting Northern and Southern branches of the Presbyterian church will likely stay open another year before the Southern general assembly reaches a final decision. Further consideration of the issue is recommended.

Atlanta Presbyterian Church Southern General Assembly

Fairfield Kiwanis Guests in Cullman Meeting

Fairfield Kiwanis Club members attended a Cullman Club gathering Tuesday evening at the First Baptist church. Dr. P G Hartung and Roy Johnson led the program with Lt. Gov. Raymond Yost welcoming guests. Dr. L J Jones of Howard College spoke on Kiwanis objectives as twenty nine Fairfield members joined the event.

Fairfield Kiwanis Club Cullman Club Tuesee First Baptist Church P G. Hartung Fairfield Club Raymond Yost Kiwanis Barney House Cullman County L. J. Jones Howard College Fairfield George Wachter Tucker Vairteity Vetivo

History Of Cullman Highlighted At Rotary Club

Mrs P G Hartung spoke to the Rotary Club Tuesday evening on The History Of Cullman. She shared many interesting facts about the early days of Cullman. Carl Stiefelmeyer led the club as president and D O McKay was in charge of the program.

P. G. Hartung Rotary Club Cullman Carl Stiefelmeyer D. O. McKay

Lawrence County Red Hill Community News

Several from here attended the decoration at Johnson Chapel and Caddo Sunday. Moody Hogan's death brings sorrow to many friends and family. Ray McCaghren of Arkansas visits grandparents J W McCaghren. Suggs of Union Grove visits Price Knight family. Farm work delayed due to rain this week. Gladys Way and Howell Way visit grandparents J W McCaghren. Wesley Curtis near Speake visits. Dobbins and children guests of Callahar. Maxine Hill of Decatur spends weekend with sister Price Knight. Jessie McCaghren visits Carley Lowery of Oakville.

Johnson Chapel Caddo Moody Hogan Ray McCaghren Arkansas J. W. McCaghren Razzie.Suggs Union Grove Price Knight Gladys and Howell Wilbur Jackson Jean Wesley Curtis Near Chester Dobbins Paul Callahar Maxine Hill Decatur Jessie McCaghren Carley Lowery Oakville

Local Social Notes from Morgan County Chapel Visits

Forrest Chapel hosted visitors including Mrs W P Roberts and family as well as Mr and Mrs Ke Sparks and children. Local residents Mr and Mrs Speakman hosted Ernest Speakman and family, while Roy Osborn and Irene Osborn from Austinville visited Leon Osborn. Other evenings featured Rev Clarence Davis with family, and illness updates on Miss Ann Bullard.

Ke. Sparks Robert Lewis Olean John Terry Tennis Slaten Auburn Lee Birmingham S. J. Curtis Coffer Speakman Ernest Speakman Roy Osborn Irene Osborn Austinville Leon Osborn Alvilene Roberts Maverine Roberts J. W. Story Ervin Story Clarence Davis J. L. West Ann Bullard T. L. Speakman Hartselle Ben Roberts

Cooperative Effort Drives Southern Presbyterian Unity

The Southern Presbyterian committee on cooperation advances church alignment and union efforts amid ongoing denominational talks. Leaders emphasize shared mission, coordinated programs, and strengthened worship across Georgia congregations.

The Southern Presbyterian Committee On Cooperation and Union

Dear Miss Dix and a troubled husband crisis letter

A reader asks if a college romance signals true love or a romantic game and whether a year in a trailer proves commitment. Dorothy Dix counsels that talking of love and honeymoon plans may reveal little and urges a pursuer's initiative. A second letter asks about divorce from an alcoholic husband and whether separation or staying is best, noting alcoholics need inner willpower and professional help may aid reform but may fail if desire to change is absent.

Miss Dix Nix Dorothy Dix Alcoholics Anonymous Jess Steen

Retonga Brings Relief Claims From Augusta Resident

Mr. L. A. Stone of 606 Wright Ave Augusta Ga says Retonga gave him digestion relief after years of poor appetite acid indigestion and unrestful sleep He reports renewed appetite stronger health and urges others to try the herbal product sold at Clements Drug Store and Goidel's Drug Store with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

L. A. Stone Augusta Wright Ave Stone Clements Drug Store Goidel

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