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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1955

Page

13

Tea Shower Honors Mrs. Clarence G. Jones at First Christian

Mrs. Clarence G. Jones formerly Miss Ruth McCullough was honored at a church tea given by the Christian Women’s Fellowship at the First Christian Church. The event, hosted at Mrs. F. L. Corbin’s home, featured white decor, daisies, roses, and mint refreshments served between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Attendants recorded guests and gifts, with several co-hostesses listed.

M C. G. Jones Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church Jones Floyd Corbin Corbin Ernest McCulloch Christian Women’s Fellowship The First Christian Church F. L. Corbin J. W. Goode Carl Schwachow Fred Smith Charlie Rogers Louis Safley Macon Gilbert Clyde Denson Don Frantz Charles Rogers

New Member for Divinette Club Welcomed at Decatur Meeting

The Decatur Civinette Club met at Mrs. Watson Carlisle’s yard with Mrs. Malcolm Smith as co host. A new member, Mrs. C T Meek, was welcomed and officers were installed by Mrs. Cole Downing including Meredith Woodall as president and Tom Hamilton as vice president.

Decatur Civinette Club Watson Carlisle Malcolm Smith C. T. Meek Cole Downing Downing Meredith Woodall Tom Hamilton Newton Powell Malcom Smith Elton Reeves

Perkins Engagement Set for July Wedding in Cullman

Miss Mary Elizabeth Perkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Norvel Perkins of Cullman formerly of Decatur will marry Coleman Ray Lankford son of Mr and Mrs Clyde C Lankford of Cullman. She taught in Columbus Georgia schools and is a Chi Omega member. Lankford, a four year Navy veteran, attends API in Industrial Management. The Cullman wedding is planned for July 9 with further plans to be announced.

Frank Norvel Perkins Cullman Decatur Mary Elizabeth Perkins Coleman Ray Lankford Clyde C. Lankford Miss Perkins API Columbus Chi Omega Lankford U.S. Navy School of Industrial Management Coleman Ray Lankford Frank Novel Perkins Mr. Lankford

Flower arranging luncheon planned by Mary Lou Dancy chapter

Mary Lou Dancy Chapter of UDC hosted by Mrs. S. E. Nichols held a Thursday meeting. Plans were made for a June 9 covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Percy Garnett’s home with officer installation. Elbert Weaver led a program on Gent al Flag Bearers and Confederate Flag History. Mrs. Earl Foster spoke on Confederate Newspapers. Refreshments and an ice course followed.

Mary Lou Dancy UDC S. E. Nichols Percy Garnett Elbert Weaver Earl Foster

Open House For Gordon Bibb PTA

The Gordon Bibb PTA will meet Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the school for an open house. Mediation will be given by Mrs. George Hubbard. Mrs. Joe Guyton will install the new officers. The group will tour classrooms to view the year’s student work and refreshments will follow in the cafeteria. The executive committee will meet at 2 30 p.m. in the lounge.

Gordon-Bibb Pta George Hubbard Joe Guyton City Council PTA

White silk dress with pink rose corsage in Homewood notice

A woman wore a white silk cotton cut on princess lines with a matching jacket and white accessories. A pink rose corsage complemented the outfit. Mr. and Mrs. Jones residing in Homewood Alabama are noted.

Mrs. Jones Homewood, Ala

Seventh Grade Field Trip Visits High School Refuge and Lake

Seventh grade students from Riverside school visited Decatur High School for lunch in the cafeteria, then traveled to a wildlife refuge and Lake View for fishing and a wiener roast. Teacher Mrs. Jim McCool was assisted by Mrs. Raymond Lee, Mrs. Frank Troup and Mrs. Terry.

Riverside School Decatur High School High School Wild Life Refuge Lake View Jim McCool Raymond Lee Frank Troup Terry

Decatur High Seniors Stage Sleeping Beauty Of Loreland

The Senior Class presents The Sleeping Beauty Of Loreland in their version on Friday May 20 at 8 p.m. Main roles feature Joan Hoppenjans as Beauty with Joanna Short as Sunlight Fairy, Linda Smith as the Black Fairy, Ann Morton as Nanny, Barbara McGlawn as the Queen, Leo Wright as the King, and Neal Parker as the pompous butler.

Decatur High School Loreland Joan Hoppenjans Beauty Joanna Short Linda Smith Ann Morton Barbara McGlawn Leo Wright Neal Parker

Sleeping Beauty of Loreland staged by local seniors

Charles Doss stars as Robert in the seniors production of The Sleeping Beauty of Loreland. Fairies Betty Ball Peggy Allen Martha Garnett Marjorie Spencer Mary Norma Winton Robbie Seibert and Carolyn Wyatt appear. Admission is fifty cents for children and seventy five cents for adults.

Charles Doss Robert Betty Ball Peggy Allen Martha Garnett Marjorie Spencer Mary Norma Winton Robbie Seibert Carolyn Wyatt Loreland

Presbyterian Women Of Church Celebrate 42nd Birthday

The Women of the Church of First Presbyterian mark the 42nd anniversary with a birthday party in the church parlor at 3 30 p.m. Monday. Proceeds will fund enlarging Yodogawa Hospital in Osaka Japan from twenty to sixty beds, with contributions from southern Presbyterian churches nationwide.

First Baptist Church W.M.S Roberta Ryan Centennial Circle of First Baptist Elmo Holibaugh First Presbyterian Women of the Church Church of First Presbyterian Osaka Japan Yodogawa Southern Presbyterian Church U.S

Eggs Drive Small Market Share Above Two Percent

The report notes that eggs account for more than two percent of total sales in the average grocery market, highlighting their steady role in consumer purchases and retail performance.

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Benny Ray Flack C. G. Jones Clarence G. Jones Ruth McCulloch Daugh Housewives Help Room Edward 5S Kitch UP News Chicago Robert Deutsch Germany Italy Austria United States Deutsch Texas Divinette Club C. F. Lee J. J. Hardwick IRA Hallmark E. Moulton St House of Unusual Gifts Fostoria Sam Frank & Moore Mporiim Central Methodist Wscs Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Sam Malone Jr Woodland Riverside Pta T. Jordon West Decatur Decatur Music Club Westminster Presbyterian Church Assembly Room John Robins DAR E. M. Frazier Jackson St Rose Garden Club Garden Center East Acres First Presbyterian Central Garden Club J. R. Williams Gantner California 2Nd Ave S.E Sleeping Beauty Presbyterian Lovelier Second Ave Wine St Grant St Budget Shop Ute Mats
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