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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

Page

6

Mrs Feild Honored With Luncheon Farewell Party

Mrs Frank Keown hosted a Thursday luncheon for Mrs Gerald Feild who, with Mr Feild, plans to move to Atlanta. Guests included Mesdames Ellis Easter Blackwell Morris Minton Meadows and others. A farewell gift was given to Mrs Feild and a Coke party followed at Cornelian Court Apartments.

Ie Daren Easter Gerald Feild Gerald, Feild Bobbie Ellis Frank Keown Feild Atlanta Mesdames R. E. Ellis Daren Easter Paul Blackwell Howell Morris Gil Crane Charlie Minton Cornelian Court Apartments A. J. Coleman II Robert Ellis Jr Feilds Alfresco Frank Krown

Kidney Trouble Can Improve With Chiropractic Care

Dr. J D Shown explains kidney weakness stems from a fixable cause. Lower back pain often signals the condition and chiropractic adjustments may relieve pain while clearing the kidney disorder. Visit Shawn Clinic at 104 Church Street N E Canal area or call 197.

Shawn Clinic Church Street N.E Canal

Limestone Red Cross Accepts Resignation

Athens officials report Limestone County Red Cross directors accepted the resignation of part time executive secretary Mrs Greer Clem Jr effective July 1 as she leaves the chapter to move to Mobile.

Athens James W. Woodroof Limestone County Red Cross Greer Clem, Jr Clem Mobile

Bible School Graduation Week Opens in Athens

Bible School graduation events begin in Athens with a baccalaureate by Bro. Tom Holland of the Minor Hill Church of Christ. The sixth grade class of 46 will receive certificates on Thursday at 7 30 pm. The 22 senior graduates will receive diplomas Friday at 10 am with Charles Draper delivering the address.

Athens Tom Holland Minor Hill Church of Christ ABS Bennie Lee Fudge Charles Draper Mars Hill Bible School Lauderdale County Athens Bible School Chorus Charles Cox Mr. Fudge Doris Brooks James Coker Beverly Holland Judy Lee Patricia McKay Joan Pepper Annice Griggs Mary Frances Jackson Dorothy Ann Smith Freddie Cyree Jean Terry James Stinnett Betty Sue Turner Linda Reynolds Lois Ann Ray Betty Jo Raney Bernice Bayless Ken Davis Albert Harrison Bobby Clardy August Ruff Jewel Romine

Mrs Edw Burgreen to Lead Limestone PTA Presidency

Mrs Edward Burgreen of East Limestone School will become president of the Limestone County Council of the PTA at a luncheon installation at West Limestone High School Tuesday. Reports from the state PTA convention in Gadsden will be given by Mrs Grady Raby and Mrs Burgreen. New officers include Vice President Mrs Horace Alfrey Secretary Mrs John Harlow and Treasurer Mrs Alec Jones. County PTA units were invited to attend.

Athens Edward Burgreen East Limestone School Limestone County Council Parent-Teachers Assn West Limestone High School P.T.A Gadsden Grady Raby East Limestone Burgreen Horace Alfrey Piney Chapel John Harlow Alec Jones Bethel

Orlando readers swarm by phone for free pass stunt

Telephone executives report Jean Yother's Orlando Sentinel column drew a flood of calls as she offered a month’s free pass to the first 25 readers who called a movie theater. The theater line became so jammed that essential calls to police fire hospital and businesses were blocked.

Orlando, Fla Jean Yothers Orlando Sentinel

Reading of a Brookley Field Employment Plan Mentioned

The source notes that a husband will be employed at Brookley Field and Woodroof stated chapter officials hoped to hire a replacement for Mrs. Clem by early June. This outlines staffing moves and scheduling goals for the organization.

Brookley Field Woodroof Clem

Miss Mary Lou Wilkinson Betrothed to Carl Lee Howard

Mr and Mrs Clifford Gordon Wilkinson of Alberta Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mary Lou Wilkinson to Carl Lee Howard son of Mr and Mrs J L Howard of Flint Michigan The couple’s betrothal follows her nursing training at Carraway School in Birmingham and her work at Duke University Hospital in Durham North Carolina He is recently discharged from the US Army after serving in Korea and Hawaii Wedding plans will be announced later.

Clifford Gordon Wilkinson Alberta Ala Mary Lou Wilkinson Carl Lee Howard J. L. Howard Flint

OES Visits Celebrate Grand Officers in May Program

Grand Officers of the OES Alabama paid an official visit to Mary Lou Dancy chapter 320 at a May 10 meeting. A Maypole banquet honored Lillian Gilliland and Mary Stevenson with red and white colors and featured a first grade Maypole dance from West Decatur School.

OES Paula Moses Roy Odom West Decatur School Steve Singleton Ronnie Smith Paul Snow Harry Rice Vivian Smith Wanda Thrasher Sandra Upton Margaret Murray Masonic Dining Hall Ella Carter Ocie Lawrence Evelyn Kirkpatrick Gilliland Lillian Gilliland Birmingham Mary Stevenson Uniontown Mary Lou Dancy The Order of the Eastern Star Decatur Masonic Temple

Pensacola and Memphis guests attend Cotton Carnival events

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Morris and Mrs. Grace Ahrens of Pensacola were weekend guests of their aunt, Mrs. W. D. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Powell and Mrs. J. L. Tuten spent last weekend in Memphis as the guests of Lyn Pierce. They attended the Cotton Carnival festivities on Saturday.

L. E. Powell J.L. Tuten Memphis Lyn Pierce

German Trains Offer Telephones Linked to National System

The new telecommunication feature on German trains allows passengers to connect directly with the German telephone network. The setup integrates with the national system, enabling seamless on board calls.

Parties Given For Mrs. Oakes

Mrs. Oakes receives multiple pre departure social courtesies before heading to Detroit. Coke party at Mrs. Carter’s home features spring flowers and light fare. Additional gatherings include luncheons, dinners, and open houses hosted by local friends through the week.

Oakes Patrick Hobson Walter Carter Carter Frank Oakes

Wesleyan Service Guild Adjusts Picnic Location

The Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church changes its picnic from Mrs Sam Malone Jr’s yard to the church. All other plans remain the same.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Sam Malone Jr

WCTU to Meet Tuesday at Julia Levin Home

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Julia Levin located at 625 East Moulton Street for its meeting.

WCTU Julia Levin E. Moulton St

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M. L. Meadows Danville Rd DR. J. D. Shown Limestone Red Cross H. Ryan Bible School Edw. Burgreen Limestone Pta Miss Wilkinson F. D. Peebles Robert Helle James Crow John, B. Wood I. B. Schmidt East Acres Club East Acres IRA Hallmark the House of Unusual Gifts Dacron DACRON/COTTONS Orlons Orlon Piece Goods Department Utfox Electric Department Decatur, Ala MA. Ven
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