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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1950
Page
7
The record lists event times across several locations including Good Springs Wheeler O Neal and Holland's Gin with entries for Sept 2 and Sept 22 at Eva Hopewell Center Point Windes Lawrence. Plainview Hillsboro Loosier Mt Moriah appear with Sept dates and 2:00 start times.
A school lab event welcomed Mrs Theo Burrell Mrs R L Livingston, Jess Smith, Mrs Willis Crow, Jim Summerford, Mrs Bert McCullough, Mrs Aaron Goodwin, and Mrs Bertha Belle Terry at 2:00 PM, inviting community members to tour facilities and meet staff.
A dermatologists claim sparks debate over cleanliness and beauty habits in American women. He argues farm workers with regular washing show better skin, while city women grimace under cosmetics and late nights. Steps include eight hours sleep, daily cleansing, removing makeup, lighter foundations, and giving skin breathing time with weekends off makeup.
Mrs. W. M. Parker hosted the Massey Home Demonstration Club on Friday afternoon September 8 at the Parker home. Mrs. Neal Doss reviewed Take Time To Be Holy, devotion by Mrs. Lavie Orr, and a Driver's Quiz led by Orr with perfect score by Mrs. Harold Morris. Members discussed the fair, with Miss Gertrude Radford presenting the afternoon’s demonstration on Patterns and Designs For You featuring color and pattern selection.
The Wolf Springs Home Demonstration Club gathered at Mrs. Fannie Pool's pool home on Wednesday August 6 with magnolias and late summer flowers decorating. Mrs. Alton Parker presided as members read the creed and shared devotion from Galatians then prayed together. Miss Blackburn discussed requirements for Woman Of The Year. Mrs. Lester Taylor appointed. A picnic planned for September 16 on the Wolf Springs campus with ball games and entertainment. Rural Youth chair Lester Taylor reported on the 4H Club picnic. Lucy Blackburn demonstrated color coordination in wardrobe using color samples. Social hour featured games led by Mrs. Vernon Harrison. refreshments served by Mrs. Pool and daughter-in-law. Members listed include Mrs. John Gilbert Mrs. Will Hagood Mrs. Lester Taylor Mrs. Travis Jeffreys Mrs. Kermit Little Mrs. Vernon Harrison Mrs. Willis Jeffreys Mrs. Ray Hatton Mrs. Roy Jeffreys Mrs. Alton Parker Mrs. R. M. Landers Mrs. Grady Butler Mrs. Almer Jeffreys Mrs. Ted Pool Miss Eula Mae Carpenter. Meeting adjourned to month’s session in the school building due to cotton picking.
The Union Hill Home Demonstration Club held its regular meeting at the school venue. Members discussed upcoming activities and shared progress on current projects with emphasis on community involvement and practical demonstrations.
Morgan County home demonstration clubs competed during the fair week at the Decatur Coliseum sponsored by the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce. A total of 390 entries across classes such as Canned Fruit and Vegetables Jelly Jams Preserves and Pickles plus Domestic Arts Crocheting and Handicraft were judged by a panel of Athens and Decatur home economy teachers. Clubs from Danville Massey Hopewell Homemakers Friendship Union Trinity Windes Austinville Center Point Rock Creek Priceville and Waldermosa South East participated. Saturday judging of Cakes Candy Bread Biscuits Cut Flowers and Potted Plants was led by Miss Rayceil Whitworth and Mrs L B Wright followed by a sale of the food and flowers marking the fair’s finale.
The article stresses teaching safety before school age to reduce child deaths. It cites National Safety Council data showing 7,741 accidental deaths of under fives, with burns and motor vehicle incidents as leading causes. It urges parents to model safe behavior and provide simple, early instruction to prevent accidents.
Goa Portuguese India hosted a Catholic meeting on September 4 in the school lunch room. Mrs Ellis Thomas led with a devotional while Miss Lucille Hawkins presented on Fall Fashions. Plans were made to enter the county fair and refreshments were served to 12 members, four children, and Hawkins. adjournment set for October 2.
A South American hoatzin is described as having claws on its wings. The unusual feature attracts attention as researchers note its early nestling behavior.
At its height, the Portuguese empire spanned Brazil, East Africa, West Africa, Malabar, Ceylon, India, Persia, Indo-China and Malaya, reflecting its vast colonial footprint across oceans and regions.
Compiled edible guide highlighting sweet potatoes as versatile fall ingredients. Notes on varieties labeled yams, with baking, mashing, and dessert uses. Includes preparation steps, oven times, and a tested recipe featuring butter, milk, eggs, sugar, and marshmallows.
Thirty one members of Limestone Home Demonstration Clubs toured Nashville sponsored by Capshaw Club. They visited Tennessee State Prison Capitol Centennial Park and the Parthenon with stops at the prison kitchen dining room death row and the electric chair.
Langtown September meeting of the Home Demonstration Club was held on the lawn at Mrs. D. C. Wade’s home with Mrs. G. H. Wade hosting. Members sang What A Friend We Have In Jesus and discussed quilting plans for September 13 at Mrs. Archie Lang’s home.
Federal sentences were imposed on three men in U S district court for a North Alabama car theft ring. Robert Leroy Matthews 25 Hayden Basil McCullough 26 and Calvin Jackson Cofield 19 received two year terms after admitting involvement in stealing and transporting cars between North Alabama and Flint Michigan.
Foresters remove buds taller than two and a half inches on young pines to reduce knot formation. This experimental practice targets growth stages and aims to improve lumber quality and market value.
A terse line notes that filberts are the same as hazel nuts and mentions a son and Mrs. Adkins tied to Hartselle. The readable fragment places these terms in a local context with no additional details or dates.
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