Volunteers Needed for Dig N Delve Garden Club
Dig N Delve Garden Club speakers urged volunteers to assist teenage mentally challenged youths through activities at the Opportunity Center. The meeting in the Hospitality Room of Pet Dairy Co featured leaders from the Alabama Association for Re tarded Children and plans for garden therapy, bulbs, and trips to Callaway Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Dinsmore
Dig N Delve Garden Club
Dinsmores
Alabama Association For Retarded Children
Opportunity Center
Couple At Home In Trinity After Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Oscar Ray Gray will be at home on Trinity 1 following their honeymoon. The bride Wilma Tucker is the daughter of Reno and Mrs Tucker. The groom is son of Nathan and Mrs Gray of Vernon Alabama. The September 21 wedding was held at the bride’s parents home with Rev Dennis Tucker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Oscar Ray Gray
Wilma Tucker
Reno Tucker
Mr. Gray
Nathan Gray
Vernon
Ala
Dennis Tucker
Cranberry Cultivation From Cape Cod to Wisconsin and Beyond
The article notes the rise of cranberry farming in the United States. It cites Cape Cod as the origin, spreading to New Jersey around 1853 and Wisconsin in the same period. It mentions Charles McFarlin, a Cape Cod native, who established Oregon's first cranberry bog in 1885 using cuttings from Cape Cod vines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Charles McFarlin
Oregon
AAUW Area Workshop Set for Saturday in Decatur
The American Association of University Women announces an area workshop Saturday in the penthouse of First Federal Saving and Loan. Regions include Decatur Huntsville the Tri Cities and Scottsboro. Alabama Division president Dr Lucille Griffith will be keynote with vice president Dr Lillian Manley attending. Theme American Family in a Changing World. Reservations information available from Mrs Otis Lane. Event runs 10 AM to 2 PM with luncheon at Shan Gri La Restaurant. Chairman Mrs Robert Denham Decatur Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University
First Federal Saving and Loan Association
Decatur
Huntsville
Tri-Cities
Scottsboro
Alabama
Lucille Griffith
Alabama College
Montevallo
Lillian Manley
Judson College
Marion
Otis Lane
WCTU Meets for September at Central Methodist Church
The Decatur Union of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its September meeting in the Central Methodist Church school building with Mrs. J. E. Blair presiding. Devotions by Mrs. A Z Bailey and L L McCulloch accompanied by Mr. Morris and others. Social service updates included visits to the sick and shutins, 23 cards, 49 flowers, eight dresses and food shared with eight. Plans and committees for the state convention at Central Methodist Church were announced for October 8-9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur von Christian Temperance Union
New Church
Central Methodist Church
J. E. Blair
A. Z., Bailey
T. W. Morris
L. L. McCulloch
W.C.T.U
Local Residents Attend Orientation Meet For Jayceettes In Moulton
Around The Valley notes list attendees at the Jayceettes orientation in Moulton including Mrs. Harold Carrico Mrs. Bobby Harvey Mrs. Byron Thomas Mrs. Charles Askew and Mrs. Kenneth Meguiar. Other items mention Mrs. W S Dickinson moving to Florence and several local families visiting or relocating as well as a birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayceettes
Moulton
Harold Carrico
Bobby Harvey
Byron Thomas
Charles Askew
Kenneth Meguiar
Justice Thwarted In Bridge Swing Verdict
In a four handed contest a dramatic deal produced a 2510 point swing for the winning team. Souths bold seven hearts hit on a rare misplay by West who failed to cover in clubs. A second table yielded a three trick loss for declarer after a trump response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North East South
Altho
North
South
Blackwood
West
Declarer
East
Mrs T Roy Jarrett Elected World WCTU President
Mrs T Roy Jarrett of Richmond Virginia was elected president of the World WCTU last November in Delhi India. The organization represents more than 70 countries. The meeting closed with the Aaronic Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Roy Jarrett
Richmond
Jarrett
WCTU
Delhi
India
Church Meetings Discuss Plans for Guest House Support
The Neel Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church with Mrs. Hollis Long presiding. They voted monthly offerings for Camp Sumataunga guest house, announced new committees, and decided to resume meetings in members' homes from November .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neel Woman's Society of Christian Service
Hollis Long
Camp Sumataunga
Howard Lazenby
Virgil Wallace
Jack Maddox
Charles Lee James
Leon Sellers
Chester Johnson
Leon Wallace
Sellers
Maddox
Promenaires Club News Highlights Square Dance Gatherings
Members of Promenaires at tending the special dance at Kullman Kickers Square Dance Club Cullman were J D Gray B C Drake Carl Corley Ocle Weir T L Streeter Hazel Minton and Torbit Henry Chuck Raley was the caller. Attending the Tennessee Valley Square Dance Association festival in Huntsville were Jay Girodo Bob Overstreet Bob Williams B C Drake J D Gray Ocle Weir and Tom Whittle. Callers were Fred Linley Jim Baker Mack Letson Gordon Johnston Buck Martin reminded all round dancers of the class on Friday night from 6 45 to 7 45 at the Hospitality Room Pet Dairy Co. New members of the Black Sheep Fun Club are Jay Girodo Bob Duke Bob Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promenaires
Kullman Kickers Square Dance Club
Cullman
J. D. Gray
B. C. Drake
Carl Corley
Ocle Weir
T. L. Streeter
Hazel Minton
Torbit Henry
Chuck Raley
Huntsville
Jay Girodo
Bob Overstreet
Bob Williams
Tom Whittle
Fred Linley
Decatur
Jim Baker
Mack Letson
Sheffield
Gordon Johnston
Florence
Buck Martin
Pet Dairy Co
Black Sheep Fun Club
Bob Bob Duke
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C. C. Ashby Jr
Hartselle
Dig N Delve
Garden Club of Alabama
Bob Thomas
Thomas—Truscott
Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain
Newton Powell
Thomas
Charles Duke
Thomas B. Truscott
the Dinsmores
Chester B. Smith
J. P. Hullar
Dig N Delveare
Ashby
Miles Powell
O. L. Weir
Troy McKleroy
Thomas Truscott
Ray Spofford
Ralph Fleming
Elbert Minter
Powell
Spofford
McKleroy
Nolan Sanders
A. Q. Weaver
Minter
Mrs
Oscar. Gray
Lovin’s Ceram
Elsie Bessemer
Gadsden Roebuck — Decatur
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
James J. Greer
2Nd Ave
Dial
D. P. Culp
AAUW
Robert Denham
Dan Speake
Auburn
E. W. Strother
John Bostwick
Ferry St
Aldridge
F. D. Peebles Jr
Biloxi, Miss
Billy L. Terry
Amy LeJuan
Vickie Annette Terry
Ed Terry
Joe Biggs
Athens
R. L. Wells
Lawrence Ferguson
Greenville, S. C
S. B. Collins
Mrs. C. J. Kubina
L. L. Fabisinski
Greenwood Drive
Paul Hendry
Johnson City, Tenn
Busi
Ness
Greeneville, Tenn
William Vorhies
Murphreesboro Tenn
General Hospital
Bob Henderson
William Kimbrough
Goren
Charles H. Goren
The
Chinese Tribune
Promenaires Club News
Patti Diane Tankersley
William C. Tankersley Jr
Emmett Powell
William Tankersley
Vinemont
Rohrer
Bulova
Ilus
Decator
Buschs
2Nd Avenue S
Wleva
White Plumbing CO
Eels
McDonald’s
6Th Ave
S.E
Bank Street
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