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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1950

Page

7

Hopewell Home Demonstration Club Sees May Meeting At Atkins Home

Mrs. Coy Atkins hosted the Hopewell Home Demonstration club for its regular May gathering. Members admired a new bedroom addition and decorative snap dragons and roses. The program featured cake baking demonstrations by Mrs. Coy Atkins and Mrs. Bill Stephenson, along with readings, singing, and announcements for June events.

Coy Atkins Hopewell Home Sebren Garner Jesus Anna Warner Loyd Burns Bert Allen Sara Stephenson Hawkins T. B Bill Stephenson Cecil Brown

Wheeler Club Holds May Meeting With 19 Attendees

The Wheeler Home Demonstration Club met May 16 at the club room with 19 present including one new member Mrs Frank McBay. Hostesses were Mrs Abbie Daugherty and others. Activities included hymns devotional by Mrs C V McKee and a lesson on latest canning methods.

Wheeler Home Demonstration Club Abbie Daugherty Irs C J. W. Fudge Oakdale County Council W. S. Lamon Miss Norton Frank McBay Charles Lillian Jones W. C. Daugherty

Austinville Club Plans July Outing Trip

The Austinville Home Demonstration Club met in Mrs. Seldon Crow's new home with Mrs. Lawrence Pressnell assisting. Plans for a July club trip were discussed and a cake baking demonstration by Mrs. Pressnell followed. Twelve to fourteen members attended with refreshments served.

Austinville Seldon Crow Lawrence Pressnell Dewey Clark R. L. Hampton Tuscaloosa Kenneth Rice Pressnell

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Stands Tall in North Carolina Park

The tallest U S lighthouse rises 194 feet at Cape Hatteras in North Carolina within Cape Hatteras National Seashore State Park. The structure dominates the coast and remains a landmark for mariners and visitors.

U.S Cape Hatteras North Carolina

Local Notices Listing May Meetings by County and Town

Plainview Caddo Wren Mrs Lource Martin Church Mrs Russell Coffey. Flint Homemakers Mrs CG Cath Falkville Mrs Thomas Teague Friendship Mrs Lipscomb Lacey's Spring Mrs Lipscomb Center Hill Pisgah Mrs Walter Ruff Chain Store Dinner Oakdale Bethel Mrs Tom Johnson Copeland School House East Limestone School Salem Club House May 26 1 30 Bloomington

Plainview Lource Martin Caddo Church Wren Russell Coffey Morgan County Flint Hardy Davis CG. T. Cath Falkville Thomas Teague Friendship Lacey Lipscomb Limestone County Center Hill Pisgah Walter Ruff Oakdale Bethel Tom Johnson Copeland—School East Limestone—School Salem

Chocolate Drops Recipe From Mrs Newt Edm

A vintage recipe for chocolate drops. Mix shortening sugar and eggs then add vanilla. Alternate adding sifted flour with sour cream to form batter. Drop by teaspoonful on greased sheet, spread slightly, place a pecan half in each, bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Newt

Simple Cocoa Mix Recipe Card

Instructions describe combining sugar milk cocoa and butter then boiling for one minute. Cool to lukewarm add vanilla and beat until creamy for a smooth chocolate mixture suitable as a dessert base.

Trinity Club Elects Officers At May 4 Meeting

Miss Lucille Hawkins and Miss Madelene Dees organized a Trinity community club with twenty ladies in Morgan County at Mrs. C. D. McBride’s home. Officers named include president Mrs. C. D. McBride and Farm Bureau chairman Mrs. John Lile. The group will meet the first Thursday each month.

Lucille Hawkins Madelene Dees Morgan County Trinity C. D. McBride J. E. Sims Sam P. Lile J. O. Parker H. C. Sharp W. A. Burt Clarence Sims Joe Manor Lewis Bagwell George Collins Clardie Jones Farm Bureau John Lile Clay Kimbrell William Tarpey

Hazelwood Beta Club Initiation Elects Officers

The Hazelwood Beta Club initiated several new members and elected officers last week. Officers named are B. H. Corum as president, Billy Ransom Terry as vice president, and Kerry Givens as secretary and treasurer. New members include Carol Hill Frances Roberts Dena Fay Crow Jackie Montgomery Don Turner Juralene Mills Peggy Givens Madelyn Lemay Louise Brumley Peggy Corum Winnie Murl Lands dell and Bobby LeMay.

Beta Club of Hazelwood B. H. Corum Billy Ransom Terry Kerry Givens Carol Hill Frances Roberts Dena Fay Crow Jackie Montgomery Don Turner Juralene Mills Peggy _ Givens Madelyn Lemay Louise Brumley Peggy Corum Winnie Murl Landsdell Bobby LeMay

Mother's Day Family Gathering and G A Meeting

Relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. L Martin home for a dinner and social time on Mother's Day. Attendees included families from Nashville Gardendale Courtland Decatur and Florence among others. G A meeting followed with refreshments and a list of attendees and a plan for next week’s program Looking Into The Future.

G. A Bob Neal G.a.’S Gover Berryman Betty Berryman Ann Gibson Zelmalene Simmons Gail Crisler Betty Bobbie Bryant Jane Peggy King Joyce Terry Annie Mae Craft Shelva Gibson Shelby Tidwell Bobbie Key Sharon Thrasher Barbara Givens Betty Garrett Fay Burch Sara Jane Brackin Paul Craft

FHA Girls Enjoy Picnic at General Wheeler House

The FHA Girls visited the historic home of General Joe Wheeler for a day of house and grounds touring. Annie Wheeler read poems while sponsor Dorothy Turner served lunch. a long list of attendees and new officers followed.

Hazelwood Graduation Highlights Class of Hazelwood High

Hazelwood High School held graduation exercises on May 18 with Madie Fay Key salutatorian Nina Belle Etheredge valedictorian Gene Burcher Balfour medal winner and Marie Scoggin good citizenship girl. Faculty request senior class members to send thank you notes to gift givers. Sixth grade graduation at Hazelwood Elementary on May 17 with Don Brackin salutatorian and Jacob Landers valedictorian. Superintendent Mr Moody spoke.

Hazelwood High School Madie Fay Key Nina Belle Etheredge Gene Burcher Marie Scoggin Hazelwood Don Brackin Jacob Landers Mr. Moody

Local Social News Highlights From May Weekend

Paul Terry of Texas visited his uncle L. M. Martin after an operation. Clarence Owens family and Willie Bowen members spent Mother’s Day with Ad die Owen. Babsey Brackin and Lavert Brackin visited Fannie Odom in Decatur. Leon Smith of Huntsville visited his mother Laura Smith. J R Rush and Mrs John Stair made a business trip to Birmingham. Woman’s Society of Christian Service plans a meeting May 29 at 3 PM hosted by Mrs. G C Cockes. visitors welcome.

Laura Smith J. R. Rush John Stair Birmingham Woman's Society. of Christian Service G. C. Cockes

Hartselle Club Demonstrates Cake Making At May Meeting

Southeast Hartselde Home Demonstration Club met May 5 at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Francis home Mt Tabor. Miss Madeline Deese assisted by Mrs. Martha Patterson gave a cake baking demonstration. Eighteen members and three children attended. The club plans a penny donation for treasury and will meet again June 2 at Mrs Bernard L Floyd’s home.

Hartselde Carl Francis Mt. Tabor American Home Magazine Herman McKee G. H. McKee Samuel Jesus Doris Dobbs Querle. Hawkins Madeline Deese Miss Deese Martha Patterson McCutcheon

Personal Notices and Social Visits Run Through Courtland District

Mrs. William J. Lee Sr. hosted a luncheon for Mrs. Tolley of Belle Mina with Mrs. Eva Fowler at Courtland. Avery Thompson family and Left Thompson's parents shared Sunday supper. Decatur visitors Blevins Barrett and daughter called on Annie Lottie Crook's family. Students enjoyed a Hatfield Lake trip despite a truck breakdown. The Womanless Wedding drew good crowds and applause. Clementine Bowles of Florence visited daughter Gladys Roberts. L. W. Roberts and Tommie Lou visited Tom Jenkins in Decatur while L. M. Martin hosted a fish dinner with many guests. Cadet Joe Wesley Sanderson spent Mother's Day with the Sandersons. Mrs. Berryman visited brother Leonard Terry at Ma-

William J. Lee Sr Eva Fowler Courtland Wesleyan Guild Fara Clementine Bowles Florence Gladys Roberts L. W. Roberts Tommie Lou Tom Jenkins Decatur Satur L. M. Martin R. R. Black Jances Karen Linda Birmingham Hubert Black Betty Nashville Tennessee Ruth Clem Pearl Cross Ethel Joe Wesley Sanderson Columbia Military Academy Erin W. Sanderson Berryman Leonard Terry

Meeting at Mrs H C Home With Sandwiches Served

The gathering took place at the home of Mrs. H C where she served delicious sandwiches and drinks to her guests.

H. C

Grand Champion Brings $2286 At Birmingham Fat Stock Show

A Hereford calf owned by Charles Lee Stallings of Stevenson, Jackson County, was named grand champion at the 1950 Birmingham Fat Stock Show. Woodward Iron Company paid $2.25 per pound for the 1016 pound, 18 month old champion. Stallings, an 11 year old FFA member, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stallings. About 324 calves from 23 counties were shown. total sales reached roughly 90 thousand dollars from 260 thousand pounds.

Birmingham Ala Charles Lee Stallings Stevenson Jackson County Fair Park Woodward Iron Company Young Stallings FFA Steve Stallings B. C. Colcord Alabama Charles Stallings W. C. Blakey Fatty

Shoulders in Style for Strapless Fashion This Season

Beauty editor Betty Clarke notes the rise of bare shoulders with strapless gowns and jackets. She advises posture exercises to tone shoulders, suggests decorative flowers as concealing accents, and urges matching lipstick and makeup to create harmony with outfits and skin tones.

Massey Home Demonstration Club Sings for Mothers Day Meeting

Massey club session at Miss Gertrude Radford home draws sixteen attendees. Members sing Faith Of Our Mothers, hear a devotional, and share baking tips as Harold Bramlett leads a cake baking demonstration. June plans include a chain store dinner and a Family Palatine school event.

Gertrude Radford Massey Home Demonstration Club Ray_Buckelew J. F. England Jesus H. E. Owen Harold Bramlett Ford Gradya Hopkins Price Bryant

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New York Atkins Hopewell Club Wheeler Club Davidson Coal & Feed Co Holy St Nrenge King and Queen OF Antioch School Claude Donald Parker Rufus Parker Moulton Corinne Crow Arthur. Parker Antioch School Lawrence County Onson Spring Club Phéte A. Brandt Company Ranch Oak Celia B Martin L. Martin Tenn Silas Black Gardendale Ethel Cross Ward Pruitt Nita and Ward Jr David Puckett Hartselle Roy McKinley Black Nancy Ervin Collier Skeet Paul Lee Charlene Wheeler Everett Powell Sylvia Jean Philip Francis Tommie Roberts Robbie Fay Letha Mae Crook FHA Joe Wheeler Annie Wheeler Dorothy Turner Home Economiecs Assery Jean Terry Hilda Terry Ann Smith Marie Hill Gwendlyn Streater Marcella Marjorie Bain Wilda Bynum Juanita Rogers Virginia Widner Jarolene Mills Peggy Gibson Olivia Streater Betty Clayborn Billie Marion Terry Mildred Hill Julia Johnson Joan Sparks Club Ora Jean Terry Frances Ruperts Hartselle Club Bernard L. Floyd D. C. Prince Ola Mae White Flavis White Route 3 Danville Betty Clarke Gayle McWhorter Alton McWhorter Route 2 Miss McWhorter Massey Neal Stephenson Rt 1 Dillehay Grant Joe Curry Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control Pai Pol Decatur, Ala
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