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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1950

Page

7

Danville Club Plans Family Picnic in July

The Danville Home Demonstration Club held its May meeting at Mrs. James Tomlinson’s new home. Members discussed a June 2 chain store dinner and a June 9 leadership school, and planned a July 13 family picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin’s home.

Danville Home Demonstration Club James Tomlinson Hugh Lindsey Lindsey James Teague Charles Pickens Frank Martin Danville Raymond Compton

Ryan Club Plans Annual Sale Discussed At May Meeting

The Ryan club met May 10 in the school lunchroom. Members planned the annual sale with cake baking demonstrations and a cake walk plus bingo. The group noted a leadership school June 9 and Iso Club camp July 17 18 at Coldrings with a June 2 dinner for officers.

Ryan Club Walker Homer Stewart Martha Crawford Lois Ward Gale Mae Moon

Midway Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes May Meeting

The Midway Home Demonstration club met May 9 at Mrs. Lewis Suggs new home. President Mrs. Suggs led the creed and roll while members shared vegetables grown. Miss Blackburn demonstrated Kitchen Planning and gifts were given to members and Sunshine Friends were acknowledged. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Draper in June.

Midway Home Lewis Suggs Suggs Ferguson Jesus Craig Jimmy Parker Ruby Waugh Grady Waters Eva Oe C. W. Terma Lee W. S. Draper G. W Wilma Craig Miller Blackburn Draper

Local club schedules by county and date

A listing of club events across Lawrence Morgan and Limestone counties with venues and host names. Dates range from the 15th to the 19th, including Hillsboro Concord Loosier Mt. Moriah Mt. Hope Center Point Eva Hopewell Austinville Good Springs Wheeler O Neal Hollings Gin Thatch Blackburn Reid.

Lawrence County Hillsboro A. J. Goodwin Concord Sue Jeffreys Loosier Mt. Moriah Mt. Hope Lovrce Martin Morgan County Valdermosa Lester Wooten Eva Clifford Carnell Coy Atkins Center Point J. W. Hinkle Austinville Seldon Crow Limestone County Good Springs Wheeler O’neal E. A. Berrett Thatch Blackburn Club Reid

South Limestone and Bethel Club Host Meeting

The South Limestone Home Demonstration Club hosted the Bethel Club on Friday May 12 at the Belle Mina Substation. The event featured a Lat est Canning Methods demonstration, bingo, dress show during social hours, and a June 9 gathering planned at 510 6th Avenue West Decatur.

South Limestone Home Demonstration Club Bethel Club Belle Mina Obe Collins South Lime Rowe Sanderson South Limestone Club John Boseck Bill Moon Earl Legg Athens First Church Collins Fred Stewart Henry Powell G. Johnson B. D. Bowers Tom Johnson Annie Richardson S. W. Terry Clayton Worthey W. M. Moon W. F. Wooten Bradley Bibb W. G. Peebles Sr Anne Peebles Joe Worthey David White E. Douthit Jim Rodman B. A Bibb Miss Norton Worthey B. A. Bibb 6Th Avenue West Decatur

Repair Bill to Soar in Morgan County Homes

Morgan county home owners face an estimated 755000 dollars for repair and modernization of non farm dwellings in 1950. The Tile Council of America cites lower wholesale costs and quality materials boosting repairs with 40 percent redecoration foreseen and multiple specific work shares across roofing plumbing and carpentry. Nationwide spending may reach up to 2.9 billion dollars this year.

Morgan County Tile Council of America Alabama A. T. Wintersgill United States

Langtown Home Demonstration Club May Meeting Highlights

The Langtown Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Dee Lang’s home with Mrs. Claud Dyar presiding. Members sang Jesus Loves Me, discussed the June Dress Review and Leadership School, and planned finishing a quilt while Miss Blackburn presented kitchen planning essentials. Refreshments were served, and the next meeting is set for June at Mrs. Claud Dyar’s home.

Langtown Dee Lang Claud Dyar Jesus Ernest Blaxton Bennie Miller Harold Lang A. R. Caine Paul Lang Jerry Holland Regina Delashaw J. W. Stewart Silas Lang Perry Glenn Stanley Joe Glenn Rayburn Lucy Blackburn Bonnie Miller Howard Gillespie Tony

Priceville Home Demonstration Club Meets For Cake Baking

The Priceville Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. D. H. McClellan's home on May 2 at 2 30. President Mrs. John Collier presided and shared a reading from first Samuel. Miss Dees led singing and Mrs. nee Pegs was elected secretary for the rest of the year.

Priceville D. H. McClellan John Collier Collier Samuel Shaptes Miss Dees Nee Pegs Joe Lipscomb

Beauty Upgrades Through Style and Self Care

The article argues that aging stars like Norma Shearer and Gloria Swanson show beauty results from know how, not just cosmetics. It urges readers to assess teeth, complexion, hair, and body shape, and to control weight through diet and daily exercise such as walking, golf, tennis, or archery.

Norma Shearer Gloria Swanson Norma Gloria

One-Dish Beef Casserole Recipe Idea for Mealtime Marvels

A homemaker friendly beef casserole blends beef, bacon, onions, carrots, peas and mashed potatoes. Brown meat with pork fat then simmer with tomato juice and Worcestershire, add vegetables, bake topped with seasoned mashed potatoes, and serve hot. Lamb or veal may substitute beef. National Cotton Council offers a free 32 page recipe booklet.

National Cotton Council Memphis Tenn

Wolfe Springs Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes

The Wolfe Springs Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Vernon Harrison’s home. The creed was read, a devotional given, minutes and roll called, and each member reported garden vegetable counts. New member Kermit Little joined. 4-H work was reported. kitchen planning demo by Miss Lucy Blackburn. refreshments served to members and visitors.

Wolf Springs Home Demonstration Club Vernon Harrison Jesus Earnest Nicholson Roy. Jeffreys Kermit Little Roy Jeffreys Lester Taylor Lucy Blackburn Eula Mae Carpenter Willie Jeffreys S. Earnest Nicholson

Hillsboro Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Owen’s

The Hillsboro Home Demonstration Club met in April at Mrs. Mitchell Owen’s home. Members recited the creed sang a hymn, heard reports on the origin of the hymn and Isaac Watts, and shared embarrassing moments. Secretary Wann Terry presented minutes and a financial report. The kitchen demonstration served cocoa to seventeen members and one visitor. The May meeting is set for May 16 at Mrs. A C Goodwin’s home.

Hillsboro Mitchell Owen Cross Fretwell Isaac Watts Paul Cross St. John Wann Terry Owen Miss Dish A. ¢. Goodwin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Danville Club Midway Registereso Pharmacist Loyd’s Calls Store E. S. Bowman Chalybeate Club Chalybeate Home Demonstration Club Bowman S. N. Kitchens Morgan Langtown Club Helen Follett Ree Pee The Kittinger Company Wolfe Springs Harrison Hillsboro Club Kurfees H. L. Reeves Light Ave. West Lreners H. Ryan Moulton
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