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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1956

Page

5

Entre Meres Hosts Guest Luncheon at Mrs White Home

The Entre Meres club held a guest luncheon at the home of Mrs H B White with cohostesses Mrs James Warren and Mrs Arthur Calix. Attendees included Mrs John McBride president and numerous listed members. Vocal numbers were performed by several members with accompaniment by Mrs R E Conner.

H. B. White James Warren Arthur Calix John McBride H. L. Ogle S. N. Propst Melvin Ozier J. A. McCool H. D. Dewitt A. J. Coleman II W. E. Maples R. G. Hemminghaus Guinnie Puckett Anna Slaughter Rufus Warren Donald Branum Lloyd Logan Hartselle H D. Dewitt Claude Shumake R. E. Conner Home

Mrs Ellis Baggs Hosts Informal Coke Party

The home of Mrs. Ellis Baggs on 8th Ave SE hosted an informal Coke party Tuesday. Daisies pinks roses and gardenias were arranged in a cocoanut palm spathe as part of the decor.

Open House Honors Mr and Mrs M M Vaughn

Mr and Mrs Oscar M Vaughn were honored at an open house hosted by Miss Jewel Vaughan in Edmundton Alberta Canada. The Vaughns, arriving from Canada, will reside in Tuscaloosa after summer quarter at the University of Alabama. Guests included Roberta Hendricks of Remlap and cousins from Pinson Alabama. Pink snapdragons carnations and white decor accompanied a pink lace tablecloth and silver candelabra at the punch bowl.

Oscar M. Vaughn Mr. Vaughn Miss Jewel Vaughn Vaughn Edmundton Alberta Canada Flying Tiger University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Roberta Hendricks Remlap Elbert Chandler Lillian Odom Ed Johnson Pinson Ala John Wade W. T. Hendricks Ruth Pearson Vaughns

Harris Circle First Methodist Church Meets at Home

The Harris Circle of First Methodist Church met in Mrs. Freddle's home with 14 members and one visitor, Mrs. Claude Trimble. Led by Mrs. Julian Harris, the group conducted business, shared a Bible devotion, and closed with prayer after a lesson from Revolutionary Faith.

Harris First Methodist Church Freddle Claude Trimble Julian Harris J. G. Finley J. M. Holland

Women’s Bowling League Hosts Dinner Party

The Decatur Women’s Bowling League gathered Monday evening to celebrate a successful season. Committee members included Elise Edmundson Eunice Corneil Ruth Fraser Ann Gelonec k and Naomi Maddock. Prizes went to Sue Miller and Bettye Lindsey with Jean Wade winning the door prize.

Decatur Elise Edmundson Eunice Corneil Ruth Fraser Ann Geloneck Naomi Maddock Sue Miller Bettye Lindsey Jean Wade Ben McElroy Evelyn Latham Alana Markham Lil Babis Margaret Walkin Juanita Coleson Delores Pannier Dot Price Libby Lucas Mary Mackiewitz Alma Quintavalla Terry Kellen Marcia LeGrand Ruby Sandlin Betty Sanders Audie Adair Marge Zureck

Lynne Circle and Stone Circle Meet at First Methodist

The Lynne Circle met with 16 members and one visitor, Mrs. Dickens, on Stratford Rd. Mrs. Sam Nettles co led and gave the lesson while Mrs. W G Simpson led devotion and Mrs. Jack Wood led prayer. The host served iced drinks and cookies. The Stone Circle met with 13 members and one visitor, Mrs. Charles Tysinger, presided by Mrs. Frank Stone. Mrs. Otto Fisher opened with prayer and Mrs. William Spink taught the lesson from the study book.

Lynne First Methodist Church E. J. Gernt Stratford Rd Dickens Gernt Sam Nettles W. G. Simpson Jack Wood Stone H. A. Nungester Charles Tysinger Frank Stone Otto Fisher William Spink Johnson

Circle of First Methodist meets with nine members

The Russell Circle of First Methodist Church gathered at the church Monday with nine members and one visitor, Mrs. Russell Johnson, of the WSCS. Mrs. Bensell presided at the business meeting.

Russell First Methodist Church Russell Johnson WSCS Ben ‘Sell

Meeting Adjourned After Prayer Led by Mrs. Rufus Peer

The session concluded peacefully with a closing prayer offered by Mrs. Rufus Peer, marking the end of the meeting. Her closing gesture reflected the community tone of the gathering and left attendees with a solemn sendoff.

King Circle of First Methodist Church Meets at Holt Home

The King Circle of First Methodist Church met at Mrs. Lawrence Holt's home with co-hostess Mrs. Laverne Johnson. Twelve members attended as Mrs. Murray King led the business session and Mrs. Jack Rowe delivered a devotion on "Quiet On Prayer." Miss Kathleen White gave the lesson from Romans 12 15 and closed with prayer. Iced drinks sandwiches and mints were served by the hostesses.

King First Methodist Church Lawrence Holt Laverne Johnson Murray King Jack Rowe Kathleen White

Heart Disease Causes 550000 U S Deaths in 1954

Disease killed an estimated 550 thousand people in the United States during 1954, marking it as a leading medical mortality factor of the era. Public health figures highlight cardiovascular illness as a major national concern.

U. S

Personal Notices Outline of Travel Plans

Mrs. Walter Hindle departs Thursday for New York City then sails on for an extended visit to relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burgess leave Friday for a month in Daytona Beach. Miss Sue Nethery of Auburn will

James T. Grigsby Brenda New York Germany Sgt Grigsby U.S. Army J. D. Powell Cullman Ada Powell Flowers Decatur Walter Hindle New York City Tom Burgess Daytona Beach Sue Nethery Auburn

Mrs Alexander Hosts Deborah Sunday School Class Meeting

Mrs Vera Alexander hosted the Deborah Sunday School Class of Central Baptist Church for its regular monthly meeting. Guest Mrs ZuLee Malone gave the devotion and Mrs Kathleen Malone supervised contests. Miss Zelma Parker presented a gift to Mrs Alexander for her new home.

Vera Alexander Central Baptist Church ZuLee Malone Kathleen Malone Zelma Parker Alexander

Belle Mina native to visit with parents in short trip

A Belle Mina family announces a brief visit arriving Thursday with her parents Dr and Mrs S J Nethery. Murray Yarbrough Jr formerly of Belle Mina and a 1949 graduate of Decatur High School will join them.

Mrs. S. J. Nethery Belle Mina Murray Yarbrough Jr Decatur High School Will

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