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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
14
The club hosted a pleasant evening with floral decor and a brief devotion led by Miss Rutland at Mrs. Carolyn Anderson’s home. After the business session, a delicious dinner was served and a cash gift presented to the hostess. The next meeting is planned for May 28 at Mrs. A. P. Benford’s home.
Lakeside High School announces the top students of the 1958 senior class. The list highlights outstanding scholastic and extracurricular achievements among graduating seniors.
The notice details Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship times plus missionary society events at 2:30 p.m. Rev. S Hunt preaches. Numerous participating societies listed. Beautifying club meets Friday 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Sarah Pointer's home. Also other church events and anniversary observances with various pastors and congregations in Decatur and Huntsville. Public invited.
The Congenial Club met with Miss L. M. Bassham as host to study the Democratic Primary ballot and political situation. H. J. Banks urged unity and voting for the common good, receiving a small gift for his guidance.
The club met at the home of Mrs Clouie Harris with singing and prayer led by the chaplain. The president read the previous minutes and a token was given to the hostess. Old and new business were discussed and members adjourned for a social period.
Semper Fidelis hosts on May nine with Mrs Doris Gaines as hostess and Mrs Donnella Jones leading devotion. A brief business session followed by dinner and a cash gift to the hostess. Next meeting scheduled with Mrs M Hampton on May 23. Limestone County holds a semi formal social at Trinity High School May 17 with about 60 teachers and guests dancing to the Hamptonians of Decatur and tributes to 30 year service. Miss E K Gray receives a gift for service. Limestone County Teachers Association president is Prof. W H Ashford. A Belle Mina program May 14 honors retiring teacher Mrs Etta Coble with Rev Robert Jones master of ceremonies.
Brook-Hopkins Post 310 will meet Sunday May 25 at 4 pm to discuss business of importance. All members are requested to be present. Ira L. Turner is commander.
The event recognizes fourth and fifth graders Adam Lucas and George Lee Patton with 4-H Club and Belle Mina PTA members Jaanita Jones Mrs F M Williams and Mrs M M Harris offering words of appreciation. Remarks by principal Mrs Lucy W Crook conclude the program.
Harold Harris son of Mrs Clo tile Harris at 12 Spruce Street is valedictorian at Lakeside High. He serves as Business Manager and holds multiple school roles and letters in football and track. He won the 1957 Science award from the North Alabama District ACS and will study electrical engineering at Tuskegee Institute. Willie H Montgomery son of Mr and Mrs Peter Montgomery at 402 11th Ave NW is salutorian and class president at Lakeside. He attends Tuskegee Institute to major in electrical engineering and participates in Band Club News Staff Student Council and D C Club and played football.
Floyd L. Jones son of Mr and Mrs Walter Lee Jones of 106 Maple Avenue ranks third in Lakeside High School senior class. He serves as president of the Student Council and is a member of the student body.
Lakeside track team tied Courtland High School for first place in the 14th annual North Alabama High School Athletic meet held May 17 in Decatur. Outstanding performers include Ben Davis in the 100 yard dash, Ollice Holden second in the 100, Curtis Miller first in the broad jump and high scorer, Harold Harris second in the 880 and mile runs. Girls saw Carrie Garth win the 60 yard dash and Pearl Jones placing in the high jump and sprints. Team tabulations list Lakeside and Courtland atop boys scores with strong showings from Tusculum and Florence among others. Lakeside 31, Courtland 31, and girls Lakeside 13.5 with Tuscumbia leading girls.
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