Women Society circles hold year end meetings at churches
The Central Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service and related circles met for their last gatherings of the year. Members heard prayers and Bible reflections, discussed relief for Korea, and shared socials with gifts and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central W. S. C. S
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Central Methodist Church
Levin
Lawson Davidson
Jackson Street
W. H. Day
Horace Levin
Ed Johnson
World Outlook
Korea
T. J. Chitwood
Davidson
Clark
Stone Circle
Prentiss Clark
W. G. Stone
James Warren
Christ
W. R.duncan
Rufus. Warren
Raymond Britain
W. W. Dinsmore
H. L. Spencer
Good Fellowship
Fairview Paving Hearing Reveals Cost Concerns and Support
A public hearing on Sixteenth Avenue paving in Fairview drew 12 opponents led by Mrs. S. Pettus who argued prices were too high, while property holders Marvin Terry and E. J. Ward voiced support. City officials explained that curb, gutter and drainage would raise costs and that the city could save money by handling paving in-house. Some residents submitted written protests. others favored paving. The discussion noted expected maintenance impacts and that road material specifications align with state standards amid winter damage across Decatur and statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Sixteenth Avenue
S. Pettus
Lena Seibert
B. G. Cox
G. C. Cook
T. P. Smith
J. G. Cox
James €. Taylor
Erskine Thompson
R. L. Wells
Mable Kinnebrew
Charles H
Kitty Eyster
S. O. Garrison
Marvin Terry
E. J. Ward
Taylor
Thomas
Smith and Elliott
State Highway Department
Decatur
Personal Notices Highlight Visits From Family and Recovery
Miss Mary Love visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs L P Christie in Washington D C. Mrs Marion Robertson of Birmingham and Mrs W R Griffin of Cullman are guests today of their mother Mrs J H Alexander. Douglas Collins son of Mr and Mrs J D Collis is recovering at 314 East Cain Street after a tonsillectomy at Decatur Clinic on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama College
Montevallo
Retail Home Economics Club
Gay Penn
R.L. Penn
Eighth Avenue East
Ruth Brandenburg
L. J. Brandenburg
Carlin Street
Mobile
Anne Weldy
Mrs
F. W. Weldy
Federal Drive
Montgomery
Miss Mary Love
Brother-Inlaw
Mrs. L. P. Christie
Washington, D
Marion Robertson
Birmingham
W. R. Griffin
Cullman
J. H. Alexander
Douglas Collins
J. D. Collis
East Cain Street
Decatur Clinic
Star Pattern Dress Styled by Elizabeth Taylor
Vintage pattern sale promotes a bow catching dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in Fathers Little Dividend. Pattern No 24 offers sizes 10 to 20 with a two color STAR LABEL transfer and yardage for 35 or 39 inch fabric. Send 50c to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Elizabeth Taylor
Decatur Daily
Madison Square Station
New York
N. Y
Council votes to honor Arthur Jones and defers replacement
Councilman Humphrey praised Arthur Jones longtime city school board member and moved that the mayor commend his service. The appointment of a successor was deferred to June 4. A bid of over 8 500 for the gas property was rejected and the future city use remains unclear. Plans for Buena Vista Circle and Tenth Avenue paving were presented. Leonard Moody presided in Odom's absence. Pryor was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Humphrey
Arthur Jones
Humphrey
Jones
Milton Peek
Carol Smith
Buena Vista Circle
Tenth Avenue
Eleventh Street
Tenth
Eleventh Streets
Leonard Moody
Odom
Nathan Pryor
Services Today For Mrs. Adams
Funeral services for Mrs Jewel Bailey Adams age 35 will be held today at 2 PM from Eisman chapel near Athens. Burial will be directed by Rainey Ardmore. She died Sunday en route to Huntsville hospital after a traffic accident. Her companion G H Edmonson of Vinemont remains in Huntsville hospital with multiple broken ribs. Mrs Adams was a secretary at Southern Steel and Nut Co. She leaves her mother Mrs Bessie Bailey a daughter Jewel Adams and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States of America
Legion Me
Jewel Bailey Adams
Eisman’s
Athens
Rainey
Ardmore
Adams
Southern Steel and Nut Company
Bessie Bailey
Jewel Adams
Formerly Resident Dies In Knoxville
W. J. Phillips 60, formerly of Decatur, died after a heart attack at a Knoxville hospital. Services will be held there Wednesday, then body shipped to Decatur for burial Thursday. Surviving are two sons Billy in Korea and Donald of Knoxville, two brothers E. W. Phillips of Decatur and E. H. Phillips of Hartsel, a sister Mrs. A. D. Zanvit of Nashville, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
W. J. Phillips
Decatur
Hev
Tennessee
Billy
Korea
Donald
E. W. Phillips
HartseHe
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Westside Missionary Society
Busch Home
Ladies Missionary Society of Westside Presbyterian Church
W. F. Busch
W. B. Strong
Ernest Edwards
W. J. Tarpley
Edwards
E. A. Edwards
Frank Minor
Madonna Circle
J. C. Smith
Rufus Warren
Raymond Parks
Sim Price
W. C. Self
M. F. Scroggin
C. B. Breeding
W. R. Smith
John Stewart
Wesleyan Service Guild
Clio Lovin
Estill Warren
Zeno Bailey
Carl Patterson
Joe Henderson
D. LW. Speake
Christian Social Relations
Eddie Self
Status of Women
Floyd Sherrod
Donald Branum
Wesley Cook
Falla Bailey
Grady Hutto
J. H. Branum
Lethal Smith
Warren
Society
World Friendship Group
Westminster Guild
Westminster Guild of
Westminster Presbyterian Church
L. R. Murphree
Murphree
Herman Nebrig
Katherine McRae
Miss McRae
John the Divine
Joe Halas
Kizziah and Ward
Kizziah
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Ocie Lawrence
Zion
Horace Knight
Luther Turner
Elton Stephenson
the World Outlook
Puerto Rico
R. D. Compton
Ward Circle
Gilley
W. M. Gilley
C. L. Ellis
Raymond Ward
Burl Oliver
Girl Scouts
E. W. Fisher
Girl Scout Littlehouse
Girl Scout Organization of
Community Chest
Johnny Red Feather
Ira’s Book & Gift Shop
E. Moulton
Hallmark
Chuck Murphy
Decatur High School
Design By
Helen Rose
Kate Greéfi
ST. Joseph
Society of Motion Picture Art Directors
America
Packard
Second Avenue
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