Club notes and prominent mentions from the Chatter Box
Cotillion reservations for Friday night at the Country Club with Nelda Walker and tickets for out of town guests from Ann Murphree. Betty Whatley and family plan a Miami cruise, while Mike Wolfe, a Murray High senior, wins Scholastic Magazine top short story and Who's Who honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelda
Bill) Walker
Ann
Charles) Murphree
Frances
Dungester
Mike Wolfe
Mildred N
Karl Wolfe
Scholastic Magazine
Mike
Murrah High School
Jackson
Miss
Wolfes
Old
Canton Road
Dee Cordray and Campbell relatives embark on a Southern tour
Dee Cordray and sister Lillian Campbell set out on a relatives tour visiting Connie Jones in Columbus Georgia then Atlanta to see niece Sarah Ward Pafford and Marietta to meet Edith Landrum show ring instructor at Olds Horse Farms. Edith has taught in Pennsylvania and New York but favors the South. American Symphony Orchestra League will present Gov. Terry Sanford the Gold Baton Award for contributions to North Carolina education and culture. N.C.'s School of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Jack) Cordray
Lillian
C. A.) Campbell
Connie
Louie) Jones
Columbus
Atlanta
Sarah
Ward
Pafford
Marietta
Edith Landrum
Olds Horse Farms
Edith
Pennsylvania
New York
American Symphony Orchestra League Inc
Gov
Terry Sanford
North Carolina
N.c.’S School of
War College art exhibit features 15 Judson students
Mary Lynda Hodges and Susan Hull are among 15 Judson College students of War ren Dennis whose drawings and oil paintings are on display at the college. Sub Deb members on Florida holiday are chaperoned by Maxine Briscoe and Rena Stinnett. JUG Club members also travel to Florida with chaperones Mabel Lowery Melba Weinman Jane Day Laura Summers and Nell McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lynda Hodges
Susan Hull
Judson College
Warren Dennis
Florida
Maxine
Tommy
Briscoe
Rena
B. O
Stinnett
JUG Club
Mabel
Harold) Lowery
Melba
Ralph) Weinman
Jane
W. S
Day
Laura
Paul) Summers
Nell
E. E.) McDonald
Prendergast Says Humor Keeps Politicians Grounded
Michael Prendergast former New York State Democratic chairman tells Wall Street Journal that politics requires humor. Without humor he warns you will end up in a nuthouse with a lot of paper dolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Prendergast
New York
Democratic
Wall St. Journal
Valley voters urged to back Bob Jones on June 2
Local column urges residents to vote for Bob Jones in the June 2 election. The piece notes cross-state political competition and mentions several community figures and visits, including Earline Lynne, Joe and Lelia Calvin, Chuck and Liz Hoffman, and the Norries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Jones
Washington
Bob
South Alabama
Jefferson County
North Alabama
Community Members Depart for Travels and Duty
The note lists several locals heading out for different destinations and duties. Capt Jep Dennis of the U S Air Force heads to Thailand for a tour of duty, his wife staying in Auburn. Frank and Alice Whisenant with daughter Judy plan a West Coast TV convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jep’ Dennis
U. S. Air Force
Thailand
Auburn
Frank
Alice Whisenant
Judy
Week Calendar of Church Groups and Local Clubs
The schedule lists multiple church groups and clubs with meeting times and locations across Decatur. Activities include WSCS and executive board meetings at First Methodist, First Presbyterian, Central Methodist, and First Christian CWF events, junior reading tests, bridge and social gatherings, a Sunshine Club, and a women’s golf luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Wscs
First Presbyterian
Junior Service League
First Presbyterian Church
Akers Group
First Christian Cwf
Lowell Stinson
13Th St. SE
Central
WSCS
Wesi Deuca1u
Sunshine Club
Pet Dairy Co
U.S
Duplicate Bridge Club
Altrusa Club
Clyde McEntire
Gordon Drive
Miller Group
Edgar Mittewede
Rosemont Drive
Southeast Decatur
Thomas Holland
Finley Island Road
Jones Group
Kenneth Isaacs
14Th Ave. SE
Graduation notes and community events from local families
Mrs A L Jared visits Gene Negros for grandson's high school graduation. Miami Cuban Refugee committee honors Bob Gleason for aiding Cuban families. Geneva Francis hosts Paige Maxwell and teachers at luncheon. Paige to attend Agnes Scott. Ibby Wyker to U of A. Bobby Agnew to Auburn. Cheryl Troup to Mary Washington. Also notes on shopping lists boosting spending, pop top sardine cans, and lead in vegetables along highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
Bob Gleason
Miami
Bob
Geneva
Doc) Francis of
Hartselle
Paige Maxwell
Paige
Agnes Scott
U. of A
Ibby Wyker
Auburn
Bobby Agnew
Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
Cheryl Troup
Nothing for Nothing and a Sopho more
The column mocks a culture of entitlement citing the lure of government benefits and a college parents’ exchange about a son’s career path. It highlights tensions over students choosing majors and the allure of easy gain while urging practical outcomes.
Library program expands staff for summer reading plans
Wheeler Basin Regional Library announces a new staff member to run the Children’s Program this summer. A Library Hour will visit Antioch Elkmont Tanner Hartselle Lester and other locations with readings and parent guidance, following a two series schedule across June July and early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Agnew
Wheeler Basin
Decatur Public Library
Antioch
Elkmont
Tanner
Hartselle
Lester
Cotaco
Falkville
Decatur
Reading Club Opens for Children at Scout House
News Danville invites all children aged to attend a summer story hour at Athens Scout House on select Fridays. The Reading Club starts June 8 at headquarters and ends August 1 with a focus on reading for pleasure during summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Athens Scout House
Vampire Bats Bite Quietly But May Transmit Diseases
The razor sharp front teeth of vampire bats cut sleepers without waking them. Each bite removes little blood but carries risk of rabies and other illnesses, highlighting potential danger from these nocturnal feeders.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rage
Betty
Charles Whatley
Rod
Phil
Nash
Winston- Salem
Gov. S
Dorothy Dix
Drs
Franzblau and Brothers
James Stanley
Ann Landers
Abigail van Buren
Milton Berle
Equitable
Joe Halas
Camellia Garden Club
George Bynum
Thad Terry
William O’keefe
Gerald Matthews
Wayne
Sigma Chi
Capstone
Earline
Russell
Lynne
Joe
Lelia Calvin
Davidson
N.C
Chuck
Liz Hoffman
Chris
Raymond Norrises
Bill Dennis
RCA Victor
Mixon-Ange
Ua Ma el Dae
Dial
U. Forsketball Camp
Tommy Jeming
Dan Lawrence
Brent Eebles
Brother Ashwaner
Emmie Frances
Paul Wolfer
Boston
Harvard
Seattle
Women’s Golf Association
Decatur Country Club
Decatur Cotillion Club
NEW York Hatters
and Dry Cleaners
David Maddox and
Randolph
Mr. Randolph
Cul
Ver Cleaners
Wash
A.L. Jared
Gene Negros
Agriculture Dept
New England Precision Castings
NY Times
New Orleans
Sp Bnses
THE
Sherwin Williams Co
Grant St. S.E
Mccrory
Bill’s Lumber & Supply
Moulton, al
Kyle’s Plumbing & Elect
Hartselle, Ala
Cleo
Teague
Morgan County
Cleo Teague
Decotur
Ala
Heywood Mount All Garrison Vaughn PI
Kefield Hickory Hunger For
Linsley Maytag
Bassett Hill
RCA \ SUNE
Alen
Hooker Ai Yike
Philco Lore Zell. Ai
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