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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

6

Graduation Exercises at Cullman High School Schedule

Cullman High School to hold graduation events beginning Sunday May 18 with Rev S T Kimbrough delivering the baccalaureate sermon and Dr Willard E Goslin of Peabody College delivering the commencement sermon on Wednesday May 21. A long list of graduates including Charles Adams Norma Adams Tim Adams Lavenia Allen Lee Andrews Helen Arndt Winfred Bates Kathleen Blackmon Emory Bradley Jerry Mac Brandon and many others is announced.

Cullman High School S. T. Kimbrough First Methodist Church Willard E. Goslin Peabody College Nashville Charles Adams Norma Adams Tim Adams Lavenia Allen Lee Andrews Helen Arndt Winfred Bates Kathleen Blackmon Emory Bradley Jerry Mac Brandon Justine Bridges Jerrel Dean Brown Robert Buettner Kenneth Burden Allen Calvert Ann Chandler Ann Chatham Raymond Chesser Robert Dahike Ramona Davis Elaine Denney Jimmy Edwards Buddy Eidson Larry England J. C. Fell James Flanagan Anita Franklin Viva Lou Fulenwider Zelma Gaither Sydney Gibbs Evelyn Gorman Helen Gorff Buford Hankey Mary Ann Hasenbein Dwight Henslee Ruth Hill Franklin Hinkle Wanda Holcombe Sue Carol Holmes Wyvonne Holmes Jack Hudson Christine Huffstutler Leatha Huffstutler Billy Hyde Peggy James Lera Dean Jetton Betty Joe Johnson Lucy Johnson Ronald Johnson Clarice Koehler Patricia Law Bertie Dee Lay Janet Lindsey Jimmy Link Derrell Livingston Mary Crawford Thompson Frances Tidwell Robert Tidwell Margaret Tilley Janell Tucker Robert Tucker Martha Umphrey Wilma Vandegriff Gloria Vines Melba Jean Walling Gurney Walls Jean Wamp Nellie Jo Weaver O’reba Weeks Bobby White Mattie Lee Whitlock Betty Jo Widner Etsel Widner Don Wilcutt Larry Wilhite Donald Williams Bobby Windsor Barbara Wood Mary Frances Wood Hazel Yates Robert Yeager

Graduation Exercises Planned at Fairview High School

Graduating exercises at Fairview High School start Sunday evening May 18 with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Robert E. Wiltenburg of St. Paul Lutheran. Commencement follows Monday evening May 26 with Dr. Fagan Thompson of Norwood Methodist Church delivering the commencement sermon. The class roster includes Janet Akins, Helen Alma Mon, Hoyt Anderson, Bob Andrews, Milford Bailey, Sylvia Bean, Robert Bean Jr., Mary Black, Leroy Brice, Nannie Butler, Nelda Carter, Mary Cauley, Vonda Chambers, Darold Cimmings, Harold Davis, James Dendy, Earnie Eudy, Robert Hancock, Carolyn Harris, Rheta Harris, Amos Hill Jr., Freida Hin kle, Franklin Humphries, Bertis Jones, Odus Johns, Faye Lamberth, Wilma Laminack, Bettye Mauldin, Bobbye Murphree, Marie Nix, Ann Nelson, Annie Parker, Alvaretta Payne, Charlsie Pike, Curtis Ray, Seldon Schnittker, Jackie Shults, Concla Sizemore, Henderson Smith, James Smith, Patsy Taylor, Mrs Jo Ann Todd, William Thompson.

Fairview High School Robert E. Wiltenburg St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fagan Thompson Norwood Methodist Church First Methodist Church Cullman Janet Akins Helen Marie Almon Hoyt Benard Anderson Bob Andrews Milford Luther Bailey Sylvia Joan Bean Robert Bean Jr Mary Emma Black Leroy Leighton Brice Nannie Ellen Butler Nelda Jo Carter Mary Ann Causey Vonda Lee Chambers Darold Cimmings Harold Bobby Gene Davis James Willis Dendy Earnie Eudy Robert Leon Hancock Carolyn Janette Harris Rheta Harris Amos Hill, Jr Freida Leigh Hinkle Franklin Wayne Humphries Bertis Jones

4-H Club Variety Program Showcases Student Winners

Leaders and students from Baileyton Simcoe Cullman and other schools presented skits and performances. Awards named for Girls Gardening Dairy Achievement Baking Dress Revue and more went to Yvonne Reynolds Brenda Bates Martha Nell Webb Evone Tucker Betty Jean Bailey Ramona McAnnally Jane Ellard Mary McClain Bonnie West Shirley Martin and others. After the program the group attended a free Cullman Theatre movie.

Yvonne Reynolds Kelly Brenda Bates Simcoe School Martha Nell Webb Cullman High Evone Tucker Jones Chapel Mary Cruce Betty Jean Bailey Betty McGriff Ramona McAnnally Manceville School Janice Ellard Holly Pond School Mary McClain Vinemont

Outdoor Supper Party Honored Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Fuller hosted a delightful outdoor supper party in their spacious yard. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Green, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Briskey of Blount Springs, Byron Hobbs of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Orwell, Mrs. R. P. Johnston, Mrs. Ethel Morrison, Miss Dora Gray, and the hosts Joe Waldrop Alton Widner Buell Talmadge Yeager J. W. Cook Jr. Alvin Phillips.

Joe Waldrop Alton Widner Buell Talmadge Yeager J. W. Cook Jr Alvin Phillips D. C. Fuller 8. H. Green J. A. Briskey Blount Springs Byron Hobbs Chicago L. L. Orwell R. P. Johnston Ethel Morrison Dora Gray

Cullman Observes Hospital Day and 4-H Rally

Cullman observed National Hospital Day with an open house led by administrator L C Rigsby and a proclamation by O A Ellard and W J Nesmith designating May 12 as Cullman Hospital Day. A large crowd toured the operating and X ray rooms. Separately, 1100 4-H youths attended a county rally despite inclement weather, starting with a parade.

Cullman Hospital L. C. Rigsby O. A. Ellard Cullman County Cullman

Parade Ends At East Elementary With County Leaders

The procession finished at East Elementary School where Billy Lee presided over the program. Dr. Steve Kimbrough led a devotional and songs with Mrs. Kimbrough. Addresses followed by R. E. Moore and Hanchey E. Logue. Dora Gray hosted guests at her home in Manchester New Hampshire. Bowls of roses adorned rooms and a salad plate was served. Guests included Leroy McEntire G W Bledsoe H O Thompson D C Fuller L Hays M L Robertson Robert Rosson John A Shannon H Clay Smith G W Ponder Sr Ethel Morrison Barney Bland Charles Porter F G Porter Bangor Maine Blair Hays S H Green Anne Kinney and the honoree.

Cullman East Elementary Billy Lee Steve Kimbrough Dora Gray Edna Jewell Manchester N. H Lute Hays Mesdames Leroy McEntire G. W. Bledsoe H. O. Thompson D. C. Fuller L. Hays M.L. Robertson Robert Rosson John A. Shannon H. Clay Smith G. W. Ponder, Sr Ethel Morrison Barney Bland Charles Porter F. G. Porter Bangor Maine Blair Hays S. H. Green Anne Kinney

Youth Inc elects new officers and pool plans set

Roy Drinkard was elected president of Youth, Inc. at Kleins Recreation Hall. Other officers include Clifford Burns as vice president, Mrs. J. M. Lee secretary-treasurer, Miss Martha Narmore publicity chair. The group plans a June 15 pool opening with Oba Belcher as manager and clerk. Frank Camp head lifeguard with Max Kelley and Dwight Tucker as assistants. Keith Moore and Guy Waldrop will run the concession stand.

Roy Drinkard Youth, Inc Kleins Recreation Hall Clifford Burns J. M. Lee Martha Narmore Elbert Ponder Park and Recreation Board Oba Belcher Frank Camp Max Kelley Dwight Tucker Keith Moore Guy Waldrop

Foreign Aid Fight Beats Off Plan To Slash Funds

President Truman and White House aides defend the foreign aid program after the Senate Armed Services Committee rejects a 400 million cut from a 6.9 billion total. The bill returns to the Senate in unchanged form, with a possible floor battle over further reductions. Senator Long vows to press the amendment to reduce total to six billion if needed. Truman warns the nation risks losing the cold war if aid is trimmed. The dinner remarks were given during a Civil Air Patrol event amid mounting pressure in Congress.

Warren’ Rogers JR Washington Truman Senate Senate Armed Services Committee Senate J Committee Congress Civil Air Patrol Capitol Sen. Long Dla

League to Back Anti Poll Tax Legislation at State Convention

The League of Women Voters is expected to back repeal efforts at the closing session of the state convention today. Anti poll tax legislation was discussed at yesterday’s business meeting and will be voted on today. Mrs. Donald Pierce of Wetumpka was named president to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Henry Altheimer of Mont.

League of Women Voters Donald Pierce Wetumpka League Henry Altheimer Mont

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