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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

7

Lakeside High student wins ACS science award

Harold Harris of Lakeside High School earned the North Alabama Section American Chemical Society outstanding science student award. In a Friday assembly, James Anschutz presented a Book of Chemistry and Physics to E L Ringwald as part of the ceremony. Harold plans further study in science as Thomas Hereford leads the science department.

Harold Harris North Alabama American Chemical Society Harry Anschutz E. L. Ringwald

Lakeside Wins North Alabama Meet In Track Action

Lakeside edged favored Tuscumbia by one and a half points to take first in the North Alabama High School Athletic Association Conference Meet. Twelve teams competed with Lakeside taking top finishes in the 880 dash, 440 relay, mile relay, and broad jump. Outstanding Lakeside performers included Harold Harris Floyd Hatton Ben Davis Jr Curtis Miller Charley French Leon Powell John Gladney Hodges Stone and John Sandford. The Girls team finished third led by Jo Anne Rowland in the broad jump and other strong field events.

Lakeside Tuscumbia North Alabama High School Athletic Association Harold Harris Floyd Hatton Ben Davis Jr Curtis Miller Charley French Leon Powell John Gladney Hodges Stone John Sandford Jackson Jo Anne Rowland

Lakeside High to Stage Fashion Hair and Talent Review

Homemaking classes at Lakeside High School in cooperation with the Adult Trade Extension Cosmetology begin rehearsals for the Fashion Hair style and Talent Review to be held in the Lakeside High School Auditorium on May 24. Miss P. M. Romine and Mrs. Lillie Matthews lead preparations to make it a premier event of the season.

Lakeside High School P. M. Romine Lillie Matthews

Three Day Jehovah Witnesses Convention in Huntsville

A three day North Unit Jehovah Witnesses convention will be held at the Syler Tabernacle Huntsville May 17 through 19. B J Moseley reports five delegates from Decatur area will attend. J L Wilson Jr of New York will speak daily with a main address May 19 at 3 p.m. on Removing Barriers Dividing Mankind. The Decatur congregation is among about nineteen from Alabama Tennessee and Mississippi with over four hundred expected attendees.

Jehovah Witnesses Huntsville Syler Tabernacle Oakwood Ave B. J. Moseley Decatur Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society J. L. Wilson, Jr New York Alabama Tennessee Mississippi

Public Sessions Open to All Without Charge

Several sessions are open to the public at no cost, inviting community members to attend. Attendance is unrestricted and relies on interest rather than payment.

Order of Sunday Services at First Church May 19

The schedule lists Church School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 11 led by the Junior church My F at 6 p m and evening service at 7 Circle No II meets in the Sunday School room Monday at 7 Mrs Ella Whittaker is president Laura Mastin reports Mothers Day program was a success Rev E H Leeth serves as pastor.

Circle No. II Ella Whittaker Laura Mastin E. H. Leeth St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Limestone County Junior Missionary Society M. C. Cosby Mary J. Smith Elwater Woods

Sunday Church Activities Schedule and Programs

May 19 schedule includes Sunday School at 9 45 with Deacon Elijah Robinson and a 7 30 Sunday night program by the Golden Lights Quartet of Huntsville. Morning worship at 11, message by the pastor, communion and foot washing, and an 7 30 evening service. Choir rehearsal Tuesday 7 30. Club No 1 meets Thursday 7. Deacon Board Friday 7 30. General Church Conference Saturday 3 30. Rev B Stone pastor. Mrs B M Scott reporter.

Elijah Robinson Golden Lights Quartet of Huntsville Club No. 1 A. P. Benford General Church Conference B. Stone B. M. Scott

Apron Revues Highlight 4-H Club Actions

The 4 H Club discussed president and vice president roles with Macie Chatman presiding. Loretta Chatman led the pledge, and a roll call prompt asked what was done on projects. Members Loretta Chatman Macie Chatman Emma Jean Gaines Bertha Chatman Shelly Ann Chatman Oretha Hassin gill participated.

Macie Chatman Oretha Massingill Loretta Chatman Emma Jean Gaines Bertha Chatman Shelly Ann Chatman Oretha Hassingill Miss Lipscomb Cora Easter Chatman

Kindergarten Group Journeys to Nashville on Pan American

Mrs Thelran Orr led 30 kindergarten pupils from Decatur to Nashville on a Pan American coach tour. The children visited Hadley Park with Bishop Doyle and enjoyed lunch and refreshments before returning to Union Station. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Robert Gray, Mrs Jones, Mrs Charlotte Street, Mr James Wright, Mrs Lois Garth, and Mrs D G Outlaw.

Thelran Orr Nashville Decatur Hadley Park Bishop Doyle C.M.E. Church Union Station Robert Gray Jones Charlotte Street James Wright Lois Garth D. G. Outlaw

Weekend visit and church Musical Tea announced

Mrs Rosa Winn spent the week end with her daughter Mrs Vivian W Floyd. Mrs D G Outlaw and children spent the weekend in Anniston with their parents and grandparents. There will be a Musical Tea Sunday May 19 at the Cashins Home Center from five to six o'clock sponsored by Garner Memorial CME Church.

Rosa Winn Vivian W. Floyd D. G. Outlaw Anniston Cashins Home Center Garner Memorial C.M.E. Church

Prom and contests mark Limestone County events

Mrs Lucy R Stanley notes events in Trinity and Miller Elementary scenes. Prom Night on May 9 and County Speech Contest on May 11 highlighted by winners Nellie Kennemer and Charlie Binford with teachers present. District IV TV Speech Contest, carnival, graduation plans, and notable staff changes also reported.

Trinity High School Brenda Yarbrough Little Elks Louise Charlie Binford Dogwood Amanda Jacobs Nellie Kennemer Miller Lucy R. Stanley Roberts Sigram Hatch Alabama State, Teachers College Montgomery Josephine Woodson District TV Green Hill School Lizzie Walker Wilson Leslie, Jr Payne Elkmont Alabama Forks Big Creek Green Hill Donald Winborn Delores French

May 19 Services and Missionary Society Turnout Program

Sunday School at 10 15 morning worship at 11 30 with a sermon by the pastor Rev Mc Gahee. at 2 30 p m the Missionary Society annual turnout program and a sermon by Rev Mc Gahee. Neighboring churches invited. Spring Hill Society members to bring dinner after the service. Missionary meeting at the church Friday May 17 at 1 30 p m urging punctual attendance.

the Missionary Society Rev. McGahee Spring Hill Society

Preacher Hatchet to Speak at West Side Baptist Church

Rev. Hatchet of Ton ey will preach at West Side Baptist Church on Friday. The service is sponsored by Sister Laura Gaapball of Group No. 4.

West Side Baptist Hatchet of

Cosmetology Club Plans Alumni Night

The Cosmetology Club met Monday night with President Mrs. Chairs presiding. After business, members enjoyed recreation. reporter is Mrs. Julia Cross. Miss E. K. Gray urges all interested persons to attend 5 30 p m at the Cashus Home Center to help plan Alumni Night.

Julia Cross Cashus Home Center E. K. Gray

Priceville Home Demonstration Club Meets in May

Mrs Estella Strain presided at the Priceville club meeting with Mrs Versie Swopes leading hymn singing and devotion. Miss E F Lipscomb presented the Foods Savings in Time or Money demonstration and prize went to Mrs Versie W Swopes for the May contest. June gathering set at Mrs Marvalene Trammell home.

Priceville Home Dem Estella Strain Priceville Home Demonstration Club Versie W. Swopes Marvalene Trammell

Leadus 4H Club Holds Girls Meeting

The Leadus 4H Girls Club met Tuesday at 10 30 A M for a regular session. Members discussed club activities and upcoming events with plans for the community project and future demonstrations.

Leadus

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