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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

6

Recital by Mrs Ranunns pupils at Central Methodist Church

The Society program presents a piano recital tonight at 7:30 in the annex of Central Methodist Church. Performers include Marion Bil ons and Shirley Bridwell, with readings by Janet Lee Deville and Polly Ann Blackwell among others. The program features numerous pieces by diverse composers and a social hour follows. In the civic note, First Ward PTA closes its year with Mrs Vaughn presiding and Mrs Blair announcing year end events. Civitan Club plans Ladies Night Friday in formal attire.

Ranunn Annex Central Methodist Church Kopin Shirley Bridwell Renee Miles Marion Bilons Janet Lee Deville Luis Stairs Douglass Winton Ann Pheilis Eisner Myra Johnson Betty Francis M. Light-Marilyrowers Bertram Altbay- Broane Merry Majoretes Bruce Barlton Sue Dobyns Lewellyn Lloyd Shirley Dobyns Joyce Riddle William Baines Eylyn. Sims Vienna Standford Lapace Dean Winton Shel Basser Walters Karl Bechter Edna Temple Mendelssohn Dorothy Temple

Piano Recital Enjoyed Tuesday Evening

Pupils from Visual Method Piano Classes of Gordon Bibb and Central High School staged a recital Tuesday May 18 at 8 pm in the Bibb School Auditorium. Mrs S T Rollo teaches the class with second grade and third grade programs featuring numerous piano solos and songs performed by named students accompanied by Hazel Hodgins and Jackie Kiehne.

Gordon Bibb Central High School Bibb S. T. Rollo Hazel Hodgins Rebecca van Joan Barrett Humpty “Dumpty James Anglea Frances Amarrison Bobby Richeson Waddle Irene Williams Jean Barrett Bobby Chapman Joyce Dearman Deanna Howell Char Ashford Emily Kay McClary Max Beasley Jackie Kiehhe Patricia Milam Kit Mary Louise Bradshaw Diana Davidson Earl Self Peggy Sue Taft Patsy Pitt Ester Isbell Herschel Moore Mollie Hocking Janice Swaner Brue Spencer Peggy McCulloch Kay Davis Avignon Rochelle Baxter O’susanna Nell Daly Whistlers Marguerite Clem Barbara__Nungesser Misha Williams Dennis Roper Dianne Harris Paper Crain Jane Bland Rebecca White Catherine Begbie Jan Barrett Charman Keith Virginia Harrison Don Taylor Cecil Julian Ruby Webb Billy Owens Wilson Orr Carolyn Wyatt Sandra Neher Aairport Walter Jackson Beverly Smith James Wiley Nancy Claire Ma Jone March of the Scouts George Godwin Frances Brock Frank Namie

Importance of Oral Hygiene and Regular Dental Care

This article stresses thorough brushing after meals and before bed to remove food particles and prevent decay. It notes the mouth's role in digestion and overall health, urges six month dental exams, and advises brushing biting surfaces, eating fibrous foods, and seeking care for discomfort.

Lucky

Students Take Over City And Then Things Begin To Happen

High school seniors in Zanesville Ohio took over city offices for a day staging raids and suspending normal duties. Police chief Jack Harker led gambling raids while Mayor Aubrey Sibbling and City Solicitor Frank Shurtz Jr. joined. Officials considered warrants and whether charges would follow. Superintendent Donald Summers noted most students knew what they were doing and implied adult guidance was unlikely. The event followed a two party mock campaign and mirrored annual junior high activities.

Zanesville Jack Harker Aubrey Sibbling Frank Shurtz Jr Harker Charles Cooper Henry Abele John Montgomery Donald Summers Prinstall Summers J. Lincoln Knapp

Home Demonstration Clubs Meet in May Sessions

Local clubs report May activities with demonstrations on salads hosted by Mrs. Hammond Russell and led by Mrs. J. J. Chunn and Mrs. Robert Glenn. Two new members welcomed. June meeting planned with Mrs. J. M. Chunn. Mizpah Chapter to host an Eastern Star games night May 21 at the Masonic Temple. Cotaco Literary Club enjoyed a meeting with reports, a state federation talk, and a book review. officers elected for next year. Austinville Home Demonstration Club to meet Friday at 2 PM with co hosts.

Waldermose Hammond Russell Robert Glenn J. J. Chunn Miss Norton Cecil Murphy Loyd Car Murphy J. M. Chunn Masonic! Temple Mizpah Chapter No. 19 Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Gse Cotaco Literary Club Cotaco Liter pscoClubk E. E. Hargrove F. Co. Smith Ralph Agee Eugene Guy Floyd Sherrod Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs A.F.W.C Montgomery Howard W. Odom Frances Nungester Austinville Austinville Home Demonstration Club Coleman Lott Lawrence Pressnell

Dorothy Dix says bridal advice fails after marriage

The column argues that marriage changes life from courtship and that constant glamour fades. It warns that men and wives settle into plain routines and notes practical happiness comes from being easy to live with, not clinging to idealized roles. The piece also mentions illnesses, hospital stays, and a death in nearby towns.

Amazing New Yeast Keeps Without Refrigeration

A new Fleischmanns Dry Yeast stays fresh for weeks on the pantry shelf replacing perishable yeast. No extra store trips for baking emergencies as one package equals one compressed yeast cake in any recipe. Available at your grocery store now.

Fleischmann

Dutch Windmill quilt pattern from Laura Wheeler

Pattern 594 offers two pieces for a two fabric quilt forming a Dutch Windmill motif. Send twenty cents to Patty Wheeler Needlecraft Dept Brooklyn for directions charts photos and simple instructions. Also new 1948 Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book features 101 illustrations and weaving instructions.

Wheeler Nee leWork P.O Brooklyn Laura Wheeler

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