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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1952

Page

10

Valhermosa Home Demonstration Meeting Highlights

The Valhermosa Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Paul Thomas's home for August. Miss Hawkins demonstrated chair weaving and casserole dish ideas. The group planned events including a Fair the week of Sept 15, a Leadership school Sept 10, and an Achievement Luncheon Oct 23 in Hartselle.

Valhermosa Paul Thomas Earl Esmondson Robert Glenn Glenn Hartselle Miss. Hawkins J. M. Chunn Jennings

Bethel Picnic Meeting at Monte Sano Park

Bethel Home Demonstration club held its annual picnic at Monte Sano park on August 27 with sixteen members two visitors and two agents present. After a bountiful lunch a short business session elected Mrs John Frye secretary and reporter to replace Mrs Mays Montgomery who resigned. The group toured Dr H W Burritte’s home on the mountain and admired the furnishings. The next meeting will be September 24 at Roy Johnson’s home at 2 p m.

Bethel Home Demonstration Club Monte Sano Park Raymond Roberts John Frye Mays Montgomery H. W. Burritte Roy Johnson

Neptune density Similar to Earth's 0.24 ratio

The article states Neptune's density is about 0.24 times that of Earth, indicating a much less dense composition for the ice giant compared to our planet. It highlights a key physical property used in planetary classification within the solar system.

Neptune Earth

Hopewell Youths Attend Dairy Show Candlelighting Ceremony

Miss Sarah Stephenson led Hopewell Home Demonstration 4H girls to the dairy show at the Decatur coliseum on Thursday night September 4. The group arrived at 5 p m to rehearse their candlelighting segment and, at six, were served hot dogs by the Chamber of Commerce before taking part in the ceremony.

Sarah Stephenson Hopewell Home Coliseum Decatur Chamber of Commerce

Community notices from Morgan and Limestone counties

Local notices list upcoming events and names in Morgan County and Limestone County. Schedules show dates from Sept. 8 through Sept. 12 with speakers and host families such as Mrs. W. B. Hamilton and Mrs. C. F. England. The entries reference Danville, Neel, Union, Rock Creek, Massey and Limestone county sessions with time slots noted.

Rock Creek Union Ryan Neel $ Danville Massey

Friendship Club September Meeting at Mrs Thompson’s

Mrs Hugh Thompson hosted the Friendship club in September with pennias and fall flowers adorning the home. Ode Atkins delivered the devotional How Firm a Foundation and the group sang the song of the month. Miss Hawkins demonstrated casserole dishes and chair weaving as members discussed the Morgan County fair and each member was to bring an entry. The following members attended: Mrs E P Berry Ode Atkins and Mrs Mart Hughes. The October meeting will be at Mrs H M Blankenship’s home.

Hugh Thompson Friendship Club Ode Atkins

Dinners at Inns of Court For Barrister Candidacy

In Britain aspiring lawyers must attend a set number of dinners at the Inns of Court as part of the admission ceremony to the bar. The practice underscores the social and professional rites surrounding legal qualification in the UK.

Britain Inns of Court

Local Trip Attendants Named for Miss Stephenson

Those joining Miss Stephenson on the trip include Misses Dave Sims Fay Breedlove Betty Sue Williams Wanda Zell Stephenson and Ginger Stephenson, listed as the travel companions.

Miss Stephenson Dave Sims Fay Breedlove Betty Sue Williams Wanda Zell Stephenson Ginger Stephenson

Aldridge Grove Meeting At Wheeler Dam Picnic

The August meeting of the Aldridge and Stove Home Demonstration club was held at Wheeler Dam on Thursday August 14. It was their annual picnic with supper at 7 p.m. Families and friends attended including many members and several guests. On Wednesday September 17 the column ends with no further details.

Aldridge &Stove Home Demonstration Club Wheeler Dam Travis Parker Standley Nathaniel Carl J. R. Jacobs A. E. Mullican Billy Joe Ennis Mullican Arnold Adair Hoyt Rosemary Floyd Hill Guy Montgomery Martha Sue Tass Jacobs Douglas Corum Barbara Jimmy J. H. Preuit L. Sparks Ward Preuit Ward Jr Anita Kay Lucy Blackburnh Henley Jacobs Larry Randy Bill Parker Roy Black Nancy Kenny Jackie Letson Nelda McMi Hicks Belle Hill Kenneth Wiley W. B. Adair Jack Ward H. H. Ward Janet Carol and Gorman Lynn’Conner Bobby Aldridge

Chain Stores Honor Women At Dinner

The annual Limestone County Home Demonstration Club dinner was held September 4, 1952 at Piney Chapel School. Chain Store managers sponsored the event with 4-H youth focus and local leaders hosting a green and white decor theme. The program featured 4-H recognition, talks on rural youth, and a Dr I Q quiz with prizes for contestants.

Athens Chain Store Limestone County Limestone County Chain Store Piney Chapel Limestone County Home Demonstration Clubs Piney Chapel Club Chain Store George T. Grant M. L. Ward Harold Garner Charles Sauther Alfred Stovall Charles S. Keller Alabama Chain Store Council Mary E. Coleman Auburn J. V. Rudder Limestone County Council Miss Norton Alfred London Athens Limestone Chain Store Piney Chapel Home Demonstration Club R. C. Arnett Horace Allfrey Edward Turner Gilbert Black J. E. Black Cub Black Will Robinson J. G. Pressnell B. L. Rainey M. L. Wales David Usery Jo Ann Barker Dorothy Ann Smith Vermillion Rudder Dorothy Ann Vermillion Anne Maples Ina Murl Davis Homer McLemore East Limestone School W. S. Lamon County Rural Youth Objective Emma Joe Lindsey District I Charles Keller Chain Stores Council Home Demonstration Club J. W. Rudder John Boseck Foster Patterson G. S. Raby John G. Burgreen J. W. Fudge Thomas McDole G. L. Braly

Club Meeting Planned at Mrs. J. R. Jacobs Home

A local club votes to hold its upcoming gathering at the residence of Mrs. J. R. Jacobs signaling a social, intimate venue for the event.

List of social hosts and ladies in town society

A long line of women and their husbands filled the social calendar with visits, teas, and charity events. Names include Mrs. Will Lamon, Mrs. R H Dunnivant, Mrs. Ray mond Roberts, Mrs. J T Holland, Mrs. Ephriam Laxson, Mrs. T E McDole, Mrs. E L McGrew, Mrs. Leo Compton, Mrs. W E McGill, Mrs. Houston Hill, Mrs. Thomas Powell, Mrs. Ben Holt, Mrs. L W Currin, Mrs. Charles Jennings, Mrs. Delwood Flannagan, Mrs. G F Rudder, Mrs. H M Harrison, Mrs. Carl Pressnell, Mrs. T H Hughes, Mrs. C F King, Mrs. Perry Daly and Mrs. Freeman Gust.

Leo Romine Will Lamon R. H. Dunnivant Raymond Roberts J. T. Holland Ephriam Laxson T. E. McDole E. L. McGrew Leo Compton W. E. McGill Houston Hill Thomas Powell Ben Holt L. W. Currin Charles Jennings Delwood Flannagan G. F. Rudder H. M. Harrison Carl Pressnell T.H. Hughes C. F. King Perry Daly Freeman Gust

Lacey's Spring Home Demonstration Club Meets at Morris Home

The Lacey's Spring Home Demonstration club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Lenora Morris's home with eleven members present. Mrs. Georgia L Dunn read Psalm 91 and Mrs. James Lipscomb led prayers. Mrs. Winfrey spoke on the song of the month I Gave My Life For Thee. Miss Hawkins shared thrift recipes for leftovers including a chicken casserole. Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Lipscomb served the dish and other refreshments.

Lacey’s Spring Home Lenora Morris Georgia L. Dunn James Lipscomb Winfrey Miss Hawkins Morris Lipscomb

Local Demonstration Guests Attend County Event

A long list of attendees at a county home demonstration gathering includes Mrs. Charles Leopard and many others from Limestone County. 4-H members Jane Baugher Edith Adcock Sylvia Turner Jeanette Barksdale Lillian Robison Jo Ann Barkey Dorothy Ann Smith Vermillion Rudder Anne Maples Ina Murl Davis and Bobby Gilbert Kay Gilbert are noted among the participants.

Limestone County 4-H Iaa Mary Davis Elkmont Kay Gilbert Clements Jo Ann Barker Clements Dorothy Ann Smith Bobby Gilbert Vermillion Rudder Tanner W. S. Lamon Ann Maples Emma Joe Lindsey Charles Leopard W. H. Crawbaugh Bruce Balch Nathan Keel Will Conn Harry Gilbert Virginia Lonas Paul Lee, Jr R. T. Hill Forest Riddle W. B. McGuire Curtiss Black A. M. Christopher G. N. Turner Hagan Sanderson Glenn Adderhold Limestone County Board of Revenue F. K. Agee F. H. Orr Fred P. Bickley, Jr Junior Chamber of Commerce Eugene Kaucher EPW Jim Weldon Soil Conservation Service George Roberts Piney Chapel School F. H. Buchholtz Anne Maples Ina Murl Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Alabama Decatur Daily Bethel Monte Sano W. W. Dinsmore, Chm Ala Setweer James L. Rankin Insurance—Bonds State National Bank East Limestone Hopewell Kennedy Motor Co Arville Ranager P.O. Box Morgan County Committee For Control Morgan County Alet W. B. Hamilton Kathleen Sharp J. A. Crawford Compton C. F. England Frank Richardson Aldridge Grove Chain Stores David Lee's Kuhn A. H. Stovall Hill's Grocery Co Elmore Tom Strain First Presbyterian Church Limestone County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs Clodessa Norton Jane Baugher Edith Adcock Sylvia Turner Jeanette Barksdale Lillian Robison T. V Radio Shack Lafayette St Sewing Center, Inc City Sewing Center, Inc Av. No Birmingham Singer Lacey
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