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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1956
Page
5
The piece explores the Jacob story from Genesis focusing on Joseph's journey from spoiled youth to trusted leader. It highlights forgiveness as a core theme and frames the tale as both literature and a moral demonstration that children can rise above mistakes.
Lt. Gg and Mrs Jack Catlett of Charleston announce the birth of a daughter named Karen. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R E Catlett of Decatur.
Mrs Claude Copeland hosted a wiener roast for her Sunday School class at her Town Creek home. Attendees included Billy and Tom Slayton Leroy Smith Betty Lendiaay Lyndon Etheredge Jamnita Coleman Jewel Bain Frances Copeland Bobby Slayton Willie Odell and others from the Black Ground Baptist Church junior class.
Gardener warns readers to watch for sawdust piles near trunks in dogwood lilac and birch as signs of borers. Suggests probing with a wire to trace tunnels and cautions mowing near bases to prevent bark injuries. Recommends soaking seeds or nicking to aid germination for houseplants and summering side.
The Berean Club met at Mrs. Rayburn Neville’s home with Mrs. John Lile as co hostess. President Mrs. C. M. Graham led with the club collect and a Hebrews 13 lesson by Mrs. McGehee after the business session. A salad course was served to members and guest Mrs. Sam Lile. There are 20 12 square miles in Bermuda.
Dr and Mrs Philpot and their sons spent the weekend here with relative Mrs Lawrence Lee of Washington DC visiting her son Ray Lee and Mrs Lee.
The F F A and F H A held a social at Hatfield Lake on Thursday night featuring swimming skating and a barbecue. Attendees included teachers Mr and Mrs John Yates Mr and Mrs George Nancarrow Mr and Mrs W W Terry and Mrs Letha Truitt along with numerous students listed by name.
Gordon-Bibb PTA meets in the school library Tuesday at 3 15 p m. Green Thumb Garden Club holds a luncheon at the Country Club Wednesday at 12 3 p m. Reservations are required unless notified to hostesses by Wednesday. Hostesses are Mrs. Melvin Ozier Mrs. John Wyker and Mrs. Harold Watkins.
Dorothey V Whipple M D AP News features offers guidance for parents planning tonsil removal for a child. It advises learning the procedure in advance, explaining it simply to the child, and proving reassurance by staying with them or arranging comforting details like a bed, meals, and a TV. It stresses calm, honest talk about tests, anesthesia, and the stay to reduce fear and build confidence.
Washington Cathedral to host Alabama observance on May 27 with the state flag carried at the head of all services. Miss Leigh Hill of Birmingham will serve as color guard. Alabama regional leaders from the National Cathedral Association assist in fundraising and organization for completion of the cathedral.
The U.S. aircraft Saratoga has enough power to supply electricity to a city with a population of 112 million, illustrating its vast energy capacity.
Mrs Landsdell entertained Friday afternoon with games and contests at a Flower themed gathering in Town Creek. Yellow roses and blue larkspur decorated the living room while potted plants added color as soft drinks were served to a group including Mrs Emanuel Frost Mrs Etna Mate Hogeland Mrs Jim Hill Mrs Bruce McGregor Leigh ton Mrs Eugene McGregor Shefield Mrs Bobby Norton Chicago Mrs Marie Raine Phil Campbell Miss Cynthia Bently and Mrs Mattie Collier.
Members of the Straw Hat Garden Club met at Mrs. Paul Gann’s home to plan their annual June picnic. The group voted to hold a covered supper with Mrs. Loyd Jenkins as chairman and approved sending a delegate to the Auburn state convention June 19 to 21 with partial club funding. Minutes noted Federation meeting highlights and progress reports on members’ projects, including a detailed scale model of the Hobson dream house.
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