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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

8

This Is Your Life Honors Mrs Pattie Cashin Sykes

Mrs Pattie Cashin Sykes was honored in a special assembly on May 28 with a reading and dramatization of her life. The program highlighted her work as a social worker teacher church worker and youth adviser with guests including her twin brother Dr John Cashin and other family members.

Pattie Cashin Sykes John Cashin Huntsville Caulyne Ruffin Sheffield Oceola McLin Otheldia Malone J. N. Martin Lillie Matthews A. K. Moseley Ella Mae Williamson A. C. Banks William England Melvin Sykes Patricia Ann McLin Patricia Ann Sheffield Floyd Jones B. L. Howard Greenwich Village New York

Church Events Outline June Activities and Revivals

Sunday School 9 45 morning worship 11 00 led by Rev B Stone with 1 30 Sisters Aid annual turnout service. Club No 1 meets June 5 Mrs Irene Swoopes hosts July rehearsal nights. Revival starts June 3 at 7 00 nightly led by Rev T M Batts Mobile Alabama with Rev W M Mastin pastor and Mrs Ellease Miller reporter.

Frank Moore Sister’s Aid Society B. Stone Club No. 1 Irene Swoopes Coleman Training Union Cora McDonald Ollie D. Tramble John Betts T. M. Batts Mobile Ala W. M. Mastin Ellease Miller

Macedonia Presbyterian quartet to sing Sunday night program

The Guiding Light quartet led by Mr G P Steele will perform at Macedonia C P Church Sunday at 7 30 sponsored by the Missionary Society headed by Mrs.

Macedonia Presbyterian Guiding Light G. P. Steele Macedonia C. P. Church The Missionary Society

Spring Hill Baptist Church Weekend Schedule

Sunday School at 10 15 a m regular service at 11 30 a m with a sermon by the pastor. Members and officers to attend conference Saturday night June 1 at 7 30. Auxiliary meetings began last night with Rev Ellie Matthews as speaker. Tonight Rev D C Coleman speaks. Friday night Rev Elijah Gray Jr the president asks all gleaners to bring them in.

Spring Hill Baptist Order Auxiliary of the Missionary Society Ellie Matthews D. C. Coleman Elijah Gray, Jr

Semper Fidelis Club Meeting At Mrs Dobbins Home

The Semper Fidelis Club met Friday night May 24 at Mrs. Mary Dobbins home. Chaplain Mrs. Don Ella Jones led devotion and members answered roll with household hints. A business night discussed awarding a senior, then whist games awarded prizes to Mrs. Doris Gaines, Irene Sanford, and Mrs. Merelin Hampton. Lunch served, next gathering June 7 at Mrs. Doris Gaines.

Semper Fidelis Club Mary Dobbins Donella Jones Doris Gaines Irene Sanford Merelin Hampton

Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Birth News

Mr and Mrs T J Surles of North Birmingham were weekend guests on NW Walnut Street. Mr and Mrs J Carter welcomed a baby boy born May 22 at Decatur General Hospital. Deacon John Vaughn, Sister Hester Griffins, Sister Emma Horton, Sister Viola Mason, Sister Helen Ross, and Brother Mojo Garth named in listing. Mrs Myrtle Smith of NW Vine Street recovering after surgery at Decatur General Hospital last week. Mrs Fannie Sales of NW Vine Street much improved after a month’s illness.

T. J. Surles North Birmingham Walnut Street Mrs. J. Carter Decatur General Hospital John Vaughn Hester Griffins Emma Horton Viola Mason Helen Ross Mojo Garth Myrtle Smith Vine Street Fannie Sales

Lincoln Bridge Center Dedication in Athens Sunday

The Lincoln Bridge forth Recreational Center in Athens Alabama will be dedicated Sunday June 2 1957 at 3 p.m. in Trinity High School Gymnasium. The event honors George R Bridge forth and the Lincoln family with a program featuring C Eric Lincoln and Athens Mayor Arthur Stewart.

Lucy R. Stanley Lincoln-Bridgeforth Recreational Center Athens Ala Trinity High School George R. Bridgeforth Lincoln Mr. C Eric Lincoln Ass’t Clark College Atlanta, Ga Arthur Stewart City of

Guyse To Open Service Station In Decatur

Grand opening of Guyse Lion Service Station at 927 Church St NW Decatur announced by Roy Guyse. Visitors may register for prizes including a Kelly tire and a nine piece cutlery set. Free balloons and lollipops offered for children. The station features Lion Premium gas with Lionite additive and carries a full line of Lion products and motor oils.

Guyse Lion Church St. NW Decatur Roy Guyse Guyse Lion Lion Oil Company Monsanto Chemical Company Lion Advanced Formula Naturalube H.D Pennz Oil Kelly Tires Globe A. C

Smith Releases Pool Schedule at Blue Haven Pool

Manager Charlie Smith announces the Blue Haven Pool schedule with daily hours and Red Cross lessons. The season tickets go on sale Saturday with children's tickets at 3.50 for 20 swims and adult tickets at 3.00.

Blue Haven Charlie Smith Red Cross

John R Lucas Given Five Year Sentence

John R. Lucas a 29 year old former securities dealer in Birmingham was sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling 3550 in a stock deal with two Chattanooga men. The sentence was pronounced by Judge Allan King after a Tuesday verdict. Lucas immediately posted an appearance bond.

Birmingham John R. Lucas Chattanooga, Tenn Allan King Lucas

Bond Appeal Involving Vulcan Life Stock Case

Lucas, charged with obtaining a $3,550 check from J. Qus Brown and Charles Thompson of Vulcan Life Insurance Co. for 100 shares destined for 10 Chattanooga doctors, faced questions over alleged non delivery. Defense counsel argued funds remained in Lucas' bankrupt account and that bankruptcy followed a mass default by his customers last fall.

Lucas J. Qus Brown Charles Thompson Vulcan Life Insurance Co Vulcan Life Chattanooga Brown Thompson Atty J Edmund Odum Odum

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