Frogs Baffle Washington Cops in Brentwood Noise Case
Mary Harman’s complaint about loud bullfrogs near 4512 28th Place Brentwood led Prince Georges County Police to seek guidance from officials. Amphibian expert Doris Cochran suggested draining the pond as mating calls proceed, while Mayor William H. Smith joked about extinguishing the frogs but preferred nonaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hartmann
Brentwood
William H. Smith
Prince Georges County
W. C. Pyle
Doris M Cochran
Division of Amphibians
Smithsonian Institution
Pvt. Pyle
Smith
Westminster Auxiliary Meets Monday
The Westminster Auxiliary met in the church chapel with Mrs. J. L. Whitworth opening in meditation. Mrs. T. B. Rogers led a devotion and poems, followed by prayer and a brief business session. Mrs. W. L. Deese to chair the kitchen committee. Mrs. S. M. Dollar spoke on Open Doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Auxiliary
J. L. Whitworth
T. B. Rogers
W. L. Deese
George Hubbard
H.T. Mitchell
S. M. Dollar
Smith Expresses Uncertainty About Next Step
Smith says he does not know what to do next in the situation. The quote conveys confusion and lack of clear guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
C C Class Meets Clara Cortner Service Class Session
Westminster Presbyterian Church group met at Mrs Porter Vaughan home with Mrs W S Hunter as co host. Mrs A L Shelton opened with Psalm 100 and prayer. Mrs George Hubbard introduced Edwin Davidson who led Obadiah. W L Deese led Jonah and Roy Sudhoff led Micah. Mrs Hubbard received the mystery package as 14 members and one visitor attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Cortner
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Porter Vaughan
W. S. Hunter
A. L. Shelton
George Hubbard
Edwin Davidson
W. L. Deese
Roy Sudhoff
J. L. Appling
Trinity WSCS Meeting Led by Mrs. Leo Henry
Mrs. Leo Henry hosted the Trinity WSCS meeting this week. Mrs. Silas Cross read the minutes and Mrs. G S Parker presented the treasurer’s report. The group voted to send an offering to the Ava Comer home and to collect a monthly dime per member for the Sumatonga fund. They were reminded of a pledge service at Mrs. John Robinson Jr.’s home on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Henry
Trinity Wscs
Silas Cross
G. S. Parker
Henry
Hartselle
Ava Comer
Sumatonga Fund
John Robinson Jr
Maple Barbecued Chicken Treat From Outdoor Cooking
Outdoor cooking features a Maple Barbecued Chicken recipe from Marie Gifford of Armour and Company. The guide includes butter maple sauce, garlic, wine vinegar and seasonings, plus broiling instructions for two to four chicken halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Gifford, Armour and Company
First Methodist Circles Meet Across the Congregation
The First Methodist circles meet this week with various hostesses including Mrs. Ben Hitt and Mrs. John McGehee. Devotions cite Mission U.S.A. and Rest themes with lessons on youth, routine business, and prayer. refreshments served to 10 to 14 members and guests across the circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Ben Hitt
Dillard
Frances Screws
W. W. Hobbs
U.S.A
Murray King
Smith
John McGehee
Lester Smith
Jack Cordray
William Spink
Russell Circle
Tom Bowles
J. W., Holland
Russell Lynne
Noble Russell
A. B. Markham
Ballentine
D. S. Echols
Bruce Ballentine
F. O. Smith
J. G. Jones
Mission
Sam Nettles
W. G. Simpson
Elegance In Men s Fashion This Summer
A summer trend report notes casual elegance for men with featherweight cottons and Ivy League styling. Cool cabana sets and dressier pajama options appear, with padless sport coats and light fabrics. Regimental stripes and tattersall designs feature in bold cottons and variety of shirt styles emphasize comfort.
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National Cotton Council
Newcomers Club Picnic Plans Finalized
The Newcomers Club completed plans for its annual picnic to be held Wednesday May 22 at 5 30 p m at the Chemstrand Picnic Grounds. If it rains the event moves to the following day at the same time and place. Social chairman Mrs Alice Croxon urges reservations by calling Mrs Betty McGill at 1370 with a Monday noon deadline. Planning committee includes Mrs Jean Brons food chairwoman Mrs Jackie Gossett finances and Mrs Kate Hoppenjans publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomers Club
Chemstrand
Sam
Alice Croxon
Betty McGill
Jean Brons
Jackie Gossett
Kate Hoppenjans
Panama Canal First Transit Vessel SS Ancon 1941
The SS Ancon became the first ship to pass through the Panama Canal on August 15 1941 marking a historic milestone in maritime navigation and canal operation.
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Panama Canal
Personal notes record visits and guests in Decatur society
Mrs D C Shaw and Mrs T G Morrow spent Thursday in Fayetteville with Mrs Deimer Lamb Jr. The condition of Miss Florence Adams at Baugh Wiley Hospital is satisfactory. Mrs J D Wallace of Waco Tex is guest of Mrs Sam Reed. Mrs Charles Gann of Knoxville and Mrs Pete Holmes attend father E W Pitts at Decatur General Hospital. Mrs Harry Jonas and Mrs C B Evans were Birmingham visitors. Mrs John Bradley of Abingdon Va visits her son Charles Bradley and Mrs Bradley. Mrs B M Cornell and Ed Cornell in Birmingham. Miss Sue Lenox and Miss Monta Ray Rogers graduate Judson College Marion Alabama. 119th commencement May 27 in Alumnae Auditorium. Mrs Bob Ray and children, former Decatur residents, visit. Thomas J Kelley Jr expected in from New York trip. Mrs W V Hammond Jr visits Birmingham relatives. Billy Evans to ride rodeo in Tuscumbia, guest of great uncle Walter Miller. Mrs B C Shelton and Miss Mimi Jones visit Birmingham. Mrs John D Grimes and son Billy arrive to two weeks with Mr and Mrs W L Grimes while John Grimes attends ROTC camp at Fort Leavenworth. Benjamin Riggan of Montreal guest of Dr and Mrs R M McGlathery. Riggan is Time Life bureau chief in Montreal and has sung with the Vienna Boys Choir in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Lenox
Somerville
Monta Ray Rogers
Hillsboro
Judson College
Marion
Alabama
Benjamin Riggan
Montreal
Canada
R. M. McGlathery
Riggan
Time and Life Magazine
Vienna Boys Choir
Italy
Decatur Music Club Plans Endyear Program
The Decatur Music Club presents a Sunday program at Westminster Presbyterian Church featuring Bach Cantata No 4 Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death. The mixed chorus from city churches is conducted by Walter Carter with Mrs Carter as accompanist. Organ solos by Mrs L R Hinken Mrs M E Hall and Mrs C J Stehman. Admission is free and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Music Club
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Christ
Walter Carter
Salem Methodist WSCS Meeting Plans Social for May 17
The Salem Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service opened with a song and prayer led by Mrs. Bertha Campbell. President Mrs. Ruel Foote presided as plans for a May 17 social were discussed and notes from Camp Sumatonga and the Eva Comer Home were acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Methodist Wscs
Ruel Foote
Bertha Campbell
Camp Sumatonga
Eva Comer
Morningside Crafts Club Meets Friday Evening
The Morningside Crafts Club will gather Friday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Tom Hester’s home on North Ave in Decatur for an informal meeting. Decatur Assembly 26 Order of the Rainbow for Girls will sponsor a games night Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morningside Crafts Club
Tom Hester
North Ave
Decatur Assembly
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic
Central Methodist Church group studies Paul letters
The Doris Clark Circle met with Mrs. L. A. Neill for a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. Chasteen led the fifth chapter study of Paul’s letters with Mrs. Stevens assisting, and Mrs. Campbell led the devotion from Acts 19 1 6. A poem memory tribute to Eva Fennell was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Chasteen
Paul
E. E. Stevens
Campbell
Doris Clark
Central Methodist Church
L. A. Neill
J. H. Branum
Hobson Clark
S. M. Propst
Eva Fennell
A. F. Latham
Sumatonga Fund
Corinth
W.W. Dinsmore
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Washington
California
Hal Willard
Washington Post
Times Herald
F. R
Iran’s
E. Moulton Street
Paula Dean Gilliam
Paul Gilliam
Jennifer Washburn
Wanda Washburn
Frankie Gilliam
Jennie Emericko
Janie Mendoza
Randy Pressnell
Jacky Handley
Judy Handley
Howard Lynn Gilliam
Kyle Sullivan
Westminster Aux
Edward Davidson
Birmingham
C.C
Trinity W.S.C.S
Carver Teague
Joe Dunaway
Our
Teague
Teague Appliances
E. Moulton St
Decatur
First Methodist
Dobson's
Dobson’s
D. C. Shaw
T. G. Morrow
Fayetteville
Deimer Lamb Jr
Florence Adams
Baugh-Wiley Hospital
J. D. Wallace
Waco, Tex
Sam Reed
Charles Gann
Knoxville
Pete Holmes
E. W. Pitts
Decatur General Hospital
Harry Jonas
C. B. Evans
John Bradley
Abingdon, Va
Charles Bradley
Bradley
B. M. Cornell
Ed Cornell
Bob Ray
Thomas J. Kelley Jr
New York
W. V. Hammond Jr
Billy Evans
Tuscumbia
Walter Miller
B. C. Shelton
Mimi Jones
John D. Grimes
Billy
W. L. Grimes
John Grimes
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Catfish
Webb
Mooresville
New Highway
Robinson
Tras
Apollo Boys Choir
Vitor
McGlathery
Mary Elizabeth Fontaine
Clarksdale
Charles C. Johnson
Joe Wheeler
UDC
Lyons Hotel
City Pork Flower Shop
Second Ave
Woodall Bros
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