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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1941

Page

5

Central Methodist Womans Society sets Monday circles and tea

Central Methodist W S C S plans Monday circles led by Mrs. Dave Blackwell Mrs W P Baugh and others with hostesses at each circle. First Methodist W S C S circles meet Monday afternoon with designated hostesses. Also Central Baptist W M S circles meet at 3 p m with named hostesses. Hi Y seniors host tea for D H S seniors at the president's home with 1941-42 officers listed.

Central Methodist Womans Society of Christian Service Dave Blackwell W. P. Baugh Burkett Nelson Joe Sneed F. H. Pointer First Methodist Womans Society of Christian Service Bruce Hill C. B. Timberlake H. K. Tankersley Central Baptist W. M. S. Circlesill Ed Carter J. R. Huie D. D. Gibson J. W. Pipkin Marvin Hester Henry McBride Rufus Adams Womans Auxiliary Spotswood Apartments Unit Two Bluette Wallace Royce Miss Wallace Wanda Harris Sarah Coleman Hi-V Miss Coleman Jacqueline Johnson Martha Scales Mary Stuart Terrell Carolyn Murphree Elizabeth Anderson Julia Weaver Mary Ford Tillery Carolyn Joiner Willard J. Brown

Local Page of Miss Agatha Register and Guests

A long list of personal notices notes Miss Agatha Register leaving for a week in Piichard Alabama. It lists Dr G H Nungester of Camp Grasborne Louisiana visiting family, Mrs W K Littlefield and Billy Winn visiting Nashville, Tenn. and numerous other relatives friends and students returning or traveling for summer vacations and college breaks with dates and destinations including Memphis Lakeland Birmingham Tuscaloosa Florence and Nashville.

Homer Stovall Nashville Tenn

Honor Rolls of Junior High Students Named

A list of students earning first and second honor rolls is released. Notable names include Mary Bland, Margaret Ann Brooks, Bobby Catlett, Martha Crow, Joyce Lee, Judson Hawthorne, Earl Joyce Lee, Sarah Lichtenstein, Claude Mc Bride, Betty Sim mons, Vivian Timberlake, and many others across grades.

Sempest Tower Rall Iret Nonof Tall Eanor Buchanan Mary Bland Margaret Ann Brooks Bobby Catlett Martha Frances Crow Joy Delmore Marjorie Sue Davidson Morris Dillard Dorothy Fitzpatrick David Allen Gibson Alda Goidel Wendellyn Gray Martha Ann Gregg Sylvia Green Judson Hawthorne Earl Joyce Lee Jean Link Sarah Litchenstein Wade Marsh Claude McBride Bonnie Lee Murphree Margaret Norwood Betty David Chandler Ladye Cheri Chandler George Coggins Addie Pearl Duke William Edgeman Sybil Free Thelma Gillespie Thomas Hurst Marceline Halloway Geraldine Hill Eleanor Jackson Eugene Jones Gloria Kilpatrick Eloise Long John Lyle John Patterson, III Charlotte Speer Dick Still Bertha Mae Timberlake Oscar Vaughn Oneida Waldron Frances ‘Milton West Mary BE. Yarbrough

Eastern winner honors Phillis Anderson at Legion dinner

Phillis Anderson won the Eastern division of the American Legion high school oratorical contest. At a celebratory dinner in Morristown she received a pearl necklace and four U S Baby Bonds from the hometown legion, but her voice failed her due to overuse.

Morrestown N. J Phillis Anderson American Legion

Athens High School Largest Class in History

Athens Alabama May 24 the largest graduating class in Athens High School history 51 girls and 36 boys will attend the baccalaureate at First Methodist Church with Dr Leon Macon delivering the sermon. Graduation exercises and diplomas will be awarded next Friday in the high school auditorium with students leading the program. Commencement week for Athens College begins Sunday with Dr Ashley Chappell delivering the commencement sermon as part of a week of gala events for graduates and alumni.

Athens Ala Athens High School First Methodist Church Leon Macon First Baptist Church of Athens Athens College Ashley Chappell First Methodist Church of Huntsville

Farms and City Property in Want Ads

Farms land and city property circulate in the Want Ads offering buyers and tenants a range of listings. The notice hints at regular postings and possible bargains across rural and urban parcels.

Hair Dyeing Cautions for Home and Salon Use

Hair dyeing requires careful technique and chemical knowledge. Do not dye at home without testing on a hidden strand and avoid overlapping applications. Frequent touch ups are often needed as hair continues to grey, and professional results depend on trained application.

Plum Pudding Recipe Tied to Christmas Traditions

Beas yar Lo reports a plum pudding recipe tied to Christmas in England and America. Ingredients include suet, molasses, bread crumbs, eggs, raisins, currants, flour, spices, milk, soda, and brandy. Steps describe mixing, boiling in molds, and serving with hard sauce, yield about 3 1/2 pounds.

England America National Cotton Council Memphia Tenn

Eighty Three Graduate to Riverside in May Ceremony

On Friday May 23 eighty three students received diplomas promoting from junior high to Riverside. Dr Edwin Wyle gave an inspirational address and medals were awarded to Martha Ann Gregg and Bobby Catlett as outstanding girl and boy respectively. Citizenship medals went to Carolyn Peurifoy and John Lyle, diplomas were presented by Superintendent B. Alverson.

Riverside Edwin Wyle First Christian Church Martha Ann Gregg Bobby Catlett Carolyn Peurifoy John Lyle Bupt, &. B

Sale of Morgan County school warrants set for June 4 1941

Morgan County Alabama Board of Education announces a public sealed bid sale of 20000 in Capital Outlay Warrants to be funded from the Special 3-Mill tax. Warrants in 1000 each carry interest not to exceed 3 percent and mature through 1949. Bid rates invited. $400 certified check required by 8 pm June 4 1941. sale at 6 pm at the county superintendent’s office.

County Board of Education Morgan County Alabama Irwin J. Quinn

Lovely Laura Wheeler Linens Pattern 2864

Pattern 2864 offers crochet motifs and edging with transfer design and instructions. Includes material lists and stitch illustrations. deposit ten cents and mail name and address to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept in New York.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Foster Reports National Recognition for Alabama College of Engineering

Dr. Richard Foster told the University of Alabama board of trustees that the College of Engineering has received national recognition during the past decade. Census figures show the average healthy child has one chance in 150 000 of being fatally stricken by infantile paralysis.

Foster Ala College of Engineering University of Alabama Richard

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Methodist Central Baptist W. M Episcopal Agatha Register Piichard G.H. Nungester Camp Grasborne, la W. K. Littlefield Billy Winn BE. L. Winn Nashville, Tenn Katherie Hoppers Memphis Gorton Fanny Brown Collier Birmingham Charles Green J. R. Kendrick Baxley, Ga H. A. Nungester Bdril Lott Mississippi Kate Nungester Birmingham Southern College Warrior River Betty Foster Pointer College Montevallo S.m.thompson Jimmy Bloodworth Tone University of Alabama At Mary Claire Randle Lakeland, Fla R. B. Bagley Mary Anne Martha Mr. Bagley Ence C. B. Sanders Henry Sigman J. W. Quarles Chicago Til H. Malone Leo Wright Chattanooga Florence Billy J. W. Symes Nantucket, R. A Cornelian Court Apartments Synsea Goodyear Mills Nan Ingram R. M. Ingram Florida State College Tallahassee Fla B. H. Barnett Ins Meridian Richard O. Lile Little William Ferguson 8. H. Ballentine Mr. Ballentine Virginia Pitta Alabama College Pitts Pi Tau Chi Camp Winnastaska Plinor Green W. W. Callahan Montgomery Curtis Barfield Caroline Barfield Atlanta, Ga Ga Thomas F. Adams Sarah Elmer W. A. Hitner H.C. McCord Martha Jane Lovelady Phillips High School Mary Lovelady Percy R. Jones E. A . Tillery T. J. Jones Tuscaloosa Goidel’s Hartselle, Ala Edg. G. Robinson Ida Lupino John Garfield the Sea Wolf Trail OF the Vigilantes Franchot Tone Warren William Andy Devine Blondie The Bumsteads Penny Singleton Arthur Lane Dagwood Larry Simms Baby Dumpling Gene Autry Jimmy Durante Ann Miller Dr. Satan Stooge Dorothy Grace Finley Rex Finley Decatur High School Miss Finley Alpha Lambda Delta National Woman's Honor Society Alpha Poison Delta Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemical Fraternity Guidon Finley Helen Follett Jean Rogers Martha Jane Adcock Mary Louise Alexander Thomas Edward Anderson Bessie Mae Baker Herbert Boley Robert B. Catlett Elizabeth Ann Chappell Sidney B. Chenault Ethelyn Lawell Clark Dolores Cobb Gilbert Crane Thomas Davidson Edwin Davidson Dorothy Doss Frances Marie Farrer Sybil Frances’ Pree Marie Gaines Virginia Frances” Ofiliam Rudolph Trass Alda Goldel Mary Jane Grubbs Butler Hine Jefferson Kleber Hobbs Beverly Hodges Betty Holesapple Lillian Mouser Marguerite Hovis John Robert Hunter Elizabeth Hyde Catherine Inglis Bart Jones Prince Jones James Journey Betty Landers Mozelle Latham Eugenia Latady Lavert Ledbetter Margreat Lee Elmer Loyd William Batley Lyle John Lylé Maurice Meadows William Henry Moore Amos Morris James Robert Mullins Jerry Nelson Bonnie Park Mary Lee Poole John Patterson, II Robby Petty Janis Phillips Robert Marshall Pitts Helen Ruth Pruitt Billy van Ratsom Thomas Ratliff Loraine Reinhardt William Reynolds Titford Rogers Douglas Rogers J Quimby Sewell Corrine Shafer Imogene Spiegel Edna Mae Stewart BE. W. Strother Gene Btroud Frances Elizabeth Terry Vivian Timberlake Seldon Thompson Thomas Todd Wanda Marie Trutman Edward Uptain Alta Mae Walker Frinces Milton West Frank Wiley Kathryn Wilson Lena Welson Roy O. Wyatt Richard Yaney Paul Yarbrough Capitol Theatre Mae Fal Springs George Sanders Wendy Barrie George Houston As Lone Rider Lone Ranger Rides ON Knute Rockne Pat O'Brien Gale Page Ronald Reagan Donald Crisp Moto Baccr Warner Bros Fire Hart Peter Irene Anna Neagle Victor Nanette Laura Wheeler Megolecraft Service Board of Trustees Spunny Mack Brown Yboy King of the Royal Mounted FONDA RCN Charles Coburn Eugene Pallette Stany Sturges LOVD George Murphy Lucille Ball Edmond O'Brien Henry Travers Franklin Pangborg RKO Radio Richard Wallace Sernen Frank Ryan Bert Granet James Stewart Judy Garland Hedy Lamarr Lana Turrer Tony Martin Jackie Cooper and Gorgeous Gels Galore
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