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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1952

Page

10

Tanner Club Hears Report On Dairying

Mrs Gordon Stewart hosted the Home Demonstration club May meeting with 19 members present. Reports covered Freezing Strawberries Eggs and Dairying stressing winter grazing. Announcements noted Leadership school in Athens June and County Fair in September. A luncheon followed and a color in the home talk was given. A summer banquet trip planning occurred.

Gordon Stewart C. F. King Miss Norton Sidney Hardison Elizabeth Black Tippie Jenkins W.S. Sweetland

Grab Bag Planned At Next Meeting Of Southeast Club

Southeast Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. William Patterson home in May. Mrs. B L Floyd led the session with minutes and roll call. Dress revue crowned winners Mrs. Floyd Mrs. Herman McKee and Mrs. G H McKee. Next meeting set at Mrs. Milford Black home.

Southeast Club William Patterson B. L. Floyd G. H. McKee Milford Black Miss Hawkins

Six Members Enter Union Grove Club Dress Revue

Union Home Demonstration club May meeting hosted by Mrs Velma Walker with co host Mrs Dorothy Grubbs. Mrs John Hamilton opened the session. Mrs Mark Grubbs led hymn history and Mrs Emma Garner gave a devotional linking May days to prayers. Six women entered the dress contest with M C Oliver winning house dress, A R Hamilton all purpose, Mollie Jo Bowling dress up.

Union Grove Club Velma Walker Union Home Demonstration Club Dorothy Grubbs John Hamilton Mark Grubbs

Austinville Club Donates Towels to School Lunchroom

The Austinville Home Demonstration Club held its May meeting at Mrs. Pervin Isley with co hosts. Members shared devotional thoughts and reports on charity drives, including donations to a T B Sanatorium, a county library gift, and a clothing and furniture relief effort with most items delivered. The group cleared $111.75 in fundraising.

Austinville Pervin Isley G. C. Mann Blythers

June Meeting Set With Mrs Tim Sharp

A June meeting is scheduled to be held with Mrs Tim Sharp. The note mentions her involvement and confirms the time frame for the gathering.

Eral Tim Sharp

Some Causes and Treatment Of Bleeding Beneath Tissues

Infections and toxins can cause bleeding beneath the skin and mucous membranes. Diseases like measles typhoid typhus scarlet fever and smallpox injure blood platelets. Heavy X rays allergies and certain drugs may also trigger bleeding beneath tissues.

Antioch Home Demonstration Club May Meeting Report

Mrs. Hubert Lang hosted the Antioch club session with Mrs. H. L. Davany presiding. The group heard a history of Now The Day Is Over and a reading of the 23rd Psalm followed by prayer. Information on poultry and clothing was shared by Mrs. Grady Smith and Mrs. J. O. Marsh, and an accessories for the home demonstration was given by Mrs. Lang and Miss Norton. The club adjourned to meet June 10 with Mrs. Joe Marsh. social hour followed with numerous members served refreshments.

W. A. Thompson Doyce Smith R. L. Hamilton Joe Jones Hubert Lang Antioch Home Demonstration Club H. L. Davany Joe Marsh Grady Smith J. O. Marsh Miss Norton Raymon Marsh Lewis Marsh Gordon Marsh Sherman Marsh

Leadership School Set for Moulton May 13

The Chalybeate Home Demonstration club met May 9 at Mrs. Olene Lovette's home with Mrs. Buttram presiding. The group sang How Firm the Foundation and prayed, with devotional by Mrs. Ruby Lee Terry. Secretary Mrs. Violet Lanier read minutes and announced a Leadership school in Moulton on May 13. Miss Blackburn demonstrated sewing equipment, and refreshments were served for listed members. The group adjourned to meet in June with Mrs. Bryant.

Chalybeate Home Demonstration Club Olene Lovette Buttram Ruby Lee Terry Violet Lanier Moulton

Home Accessories Demonstration At Neels Meeting

The Neel Home Demonstration club met in Mrs. Vercy Ellis's home for May. Miss Hawkins led a home accessories demonstration and welcomed new member Mrs. Lillie Ellis. Nine members and one visitor attended. lunch followed. The group adjourned to meet June 12 at Mrs. Mamie Copeland's home.

Neel Home Demonstration Club Vercy Ellis Laddie McDonald Nell Johnson Jim Maddox Miss Hawkins Perkins Milam Mamie Copeland

Accessories for the Home Demonstration Day Highlights

Mrs. Eleanor Liverett thanked members for contributing cup towels for the school lunch room and noted the group already provides paper towels. She urged members to improve mail boxes and help paint new farm signs. The program “Accessories for the Home” featured Mrs. W A Thompson with demonstrations and discussion. Miss Hawkins invited county club presidents to the Decatur Chain Store Dinner on May 30 and announced the Mother-Daughter Tea in Hartselle on June 7 plus a June county dress revue. Eight dress revue entries saw Mrs. B D Cagle win for dress up and Mrs. Coleman win all occasion group. Refreshments were served to twenty-two members, three visitors, Miss Hawkins, and several children.

Eleanor Liverett W. A. Thompson

Club Calendar for Limestone Morgan and Lawrence Counties

Limestone County listings show May 19 Reid 1 30 School May 20 Wheeler 10 30 Club House May 21 O neal May 22 Copeland May 23 Salem 2 30 Club House Morgan County entries include May 19 Valdermosa 2 00 Mrs Jordan Matkins May 20 Eva 2 00 Mrs Byron Vann May 21 Hopewell 2 00 Mrs Gordon Battles May 22 Lacey s Spin 2 00 Schoolhouse May 23 Windes 2 Vernon Sandl in Lawrence County January May 19 Courtland 2 00 American Legion Building May 20 Hillsboro 2 00 Mrs Aaron Goodwin May 21 Aldridge Grove 2 00 Mrs Floyd Hill May 23 Blackground 1 30 Mrs John Crisler

Reid Wheeler Club House Oneal Copeland Salem Club Morgan County Valdermosa Jordan Matkins Eva Byron Vann Hopewell Gordon Battles Lacey Windes Vernon Sandl Lawrence County Courtland American Legion Hillsboro Aaron Goodwin Aldridge Grove Floyd Hill Blackground John Crisler

Sewing Club Meeting Highlights New Fabrics and Equipment

Mrs. C. W. Fergerson opened her home for the Midway Home Demonstration club May meeting with roses on display. Officers and members discussed planned sewing purchases for the year, devotional and creed, and reports from Farm Bureau Rural Youth Citizenship and Community Activities. Gifts of the month and sunshine tokens were exchanged as guests enjoyed drinks and cookies.

C. W. Fergerson Midway Home Demonstration Club Alton McWhorter Elmer Parker Eva Shelton America Fergerson Farm Bureau Lewis Suggs Leon Bryant J. W. Parker

PTA Convention Opens 56th Annual Meet in Indianapolis

The National Congress of Parents and Teachers opened its 56th annual convention in Indianapolis with a plea for world peace starting at the home. Mrs. John E. Hayes of Twin Falls spoke as part of the opening events.

Indianapolis The National Congress of Parents and Teachers John E. Hayes Twin

June visitors join families for gathering

Two visitors Mrs. Robert Shelton and Mrs. Revelle Fergerson visit with six children along with Mrs. Ruby Waugh during June.

Robert Shelton Revelle Fergerson Ruby Waugh

Falls Idaho President Keynotes Convention Address

The Falls Idaho president keynoted the convention with a pledge that the slender but unfailing love for a child can weave a world community fabric strong enough to contain lasting peace for all the world.

Scientists Photograph Tiny Germs Through Microscope

Scientists measure the size of minuscule germs by capturing photographs through a microscope. The technique links imaging with scale to estimate microscopic dimensions.

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