Elba Beta Club banquet caps school year
The Elba Beta Club held a formal banquet at the L and E Club in Enterprise with members and guests including Mary Dowling Billy Rowe Marylene Pope Ralph Johnson Marshall Ringsdorf Willie Dismukes Levis Jeter Sara Lee Poole Mary Lou Plant Pete Martin Miriam Hudson Grady Thirris Sammy Bite Jake Layert Morrow Patsy Bronson Charles Whitman Elizabeth Miles Joel Murphree Evelyn Carter Doyle Carpenter Dot Clark Densby Lowery Joan Thomason Freddie Rainer Orell King Jean Taylor John Burton Harper Juanita Fuller Helen Braswell Mike Morrow Johnny Kimmey Nell Hornsby Edna Sue McCullough May Glen Ham Mellie Maude Dewberry and Mrs Eris Paul and Mrs J W Kendrick.
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Elba Beta Club
L & E Club
Enterprise
Mary Oowell Dowling
Billy Rowe
Marylene Pope
Ralph Johnson
Marshall Ringsdorf
Willie Dismukes
Levis Knox Jeter
Sara Lee Poole
Mary Lou Plant
Pete Martin
Miriam Hudson
Grady Thirris
Sammy Bite
Jake Layert Morrow
Patsy Bronson
Charles Whitman
Elizabeth Miles
Joel Mu
Roswell Owen Circle Hosts Ienterprise W M S Session
Enterprise special report on First Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society meeting Roswell Owen Circle led opening devotion on stewardship of personality by Mrs R C Conner. Mrs Joe Jernigan presided. Y W A leader announced camp at Shocco Springs July 9. Cottage prayer meetings planned ahead of revival starting June 13. Betty Bailey circle won attendance pin for largest turnout. Corinne Watts from Selma aiding vacation Bible schools and other work at Negro Baptist churches.
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Y.W.A
Shocca Springs
Betty Bailes
Mamie Dorsey
Dorsey
Corinne Watts
Selma
Betty Bailey
R.L. Murdock
Community notes on birthday tea and senior party events
The piece describes a Woman's Auxiliary birthday Tea at the Southern Presbyterian Church with welcoming hosts Mrs Bid and Mrs Bein, a program led by Mrs Hamby and speakers on Montreat and Richmond Seminary. It also outlines a series of 1948 Coffee County High School graduation parties hosted by local families, honoring seniors, with details of dates and attendees.
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Weina
Sra
Bid
Bein Fon
Kuesty
A. N. Hamby
Assembly
Hottie Mission
L.A. Boyd, Jr
J.J. Faulk
Richmond
Eloise Hamby
Grimes Club Holds Meeting at Community House
Members of the Grimes Home Demonstration Club met Friday afternoon at the Grimes community house with Mrs. R. M. Skipper presiding. Eleven members and one visitor attended. reports were given by officers and committee chairs. A insect control demonstration was led by Mrs. Clodie Horn and Miss Wilson. refreshments were served by Mrs. W. M. Key.
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Grimes Home Demonstration Club
Grimes Community House
R. M. Skipper
W. M. Key
J. D. Green
Gladys Adkinson
J. C. Paramore
Clodie Horn
Miss Wilson
Efficiency Expert Believes Women Should Budget Time
AP News features writer Cynthia Lowry reports Lilian Moller Gilbreth, a noted efficiency expert and mother of twelve, argues women can balance home and work by budgeting time and energy like income. She cites workplace waste, fatigue, and the need for data on task duration, advocating practical shortcuts and a proactive, energetic approach.
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Cynthia Lowry
AP News
New York
Lilian Moller Gilbreth
Gilberth
Pin
Cottondale Troop Hosts Mothers Tea Event
The Cottondale Brownies Troop held a mothers tea Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Edward Shores home. Hostesses served and mothers of troop members were invited. Mrs. Shores gave a year summary and Mrs. Ralpy Windbams presented awards for perfect attendance and achievement to Daphyne Register Wanda Dilmore Becky Williams Shirley Harrod and Ann Kittrell.
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Cottondale
Edward Shores
Shores
Ralpy Windbams
Daphyne Register
Wanda Dilmore
Becky Williams
Shirley Harrod
Ann Kittrell
State Sheriffs Seek Tougher Penalties for Habitual Felons
The Alabama Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association pushes for life terms for fourth time offenders in major crimes. The group adopted the resolution at its 16th annual convention concluding in Birmingham. Art F. Adams was elected president, succeeding C. M. Thorsen. H. W. Luther named VP. C. N. Kicker reelected secretary-treasurer. Local editor Hay Sailors named editor of the Alabama Seamen and Peace Officers Journal.
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Birmingham
APO
Alabama Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association
Art F. Adams
Frisco Railroad
C. M. Thorsen
John HW
Flash
Kicker
Hay C Sawlors
Montsomers
Alabama Snrenits and Peace Officers Journal
Vta
Sherff
Rod
Aagdaure Bettet
Tdor
Goafres
Premee Baye
pMueter
General Motors Pact With Union Points to Living Cost Tie
James Marlow reports GM struck an agreement with the CIO to raise wages by 11 cents an hour over two years with 8 cents tied to living costs and 3 cents as a new standard of living increase. The plan aims to unlock automatic adjustments with inflation and suggests a model for other companies and unions amid wage disputes.
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James Marlow Washington
General Motors
Auto Workers
U. S. Steel Corporation
Ford Moter Company
Chrysler Corporation
Avie
Rte
GM Worker Pay Rise and Cost of Living Deal
The agreement raises base pay to $1.50 with a three cent annual living standards raise this year and next, plus an eight cent living costs allowance. If living costs rise or fall, adjustments apply, with protections limiting future deductions to five cents. End result ranges around $1.59 to $1.64 over two years depending on costs.
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Yonge
TOOTH BRUSH MENACE WARNING IN SAN FRANCISCO
A San Francisco doctor warns that brushing teeth more than twice daily can damage tooth structure. Dr A W Ward cautions against injudicious brushing and urges proper brushing frequency.
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San Francisco
A. W. Ward
Music Conference Sponsored by Federation at Montevallo
The Federation of Music Clubs and Alabama College sponsor a church music conference at Montevallo Alabama College Campus June 14 to 18 led by Drs Helen and Clarence Dickinson. Attendees include choir directors organists and church musicians with sessions on organ technique repertoire conducting and choir rehearsals. Reservations and further details are available from the Alabama College School of Music and Mrs Creel Comer House Sylacauga.
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Montgomery
Federation of Music Clubs
Alabama College
Montevallo
Helen
Clarence Dickinson
Philip V. Speir
Greenville
Alabama Federation
J. P. Creel
Sylacauga
Federation
Creel
Intersts
Prick Presbyterian Church of
New York City
School of Sacred Music
Union Theological Seminary of
New York
Helen Dickinson
Dickinson
Gj Reel
Alabama Colling School of Music
Miss Averett Honored in Bridal Shower Gathering
A group of close friends entertained Mrs Bessie Merle Averett at the Byrd home before her marriage to Paul Tillman Cai. Guests signed the bride’s book, toured a dining room with gladioli and Queen Anne’s lace, enjoyed sandwiches and cookies, and viewed shower gifts displayed by Mrs. Curenton.
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Robert McCall
Bryan Taylor
McCall
Brantley Road
Hattie Mae Bullard
Kimmey Dorsey
Jerry Hause
J. C.dixon
Arthur Tilwidh
Judy
Abbeville
J. D. Lowery
Baxter Bryan
L. A Boyd II
Harold Deal
Robert Childs
Mayo Peucutt
Ann Bickford
Enterprise
Bessie Merle Averett
Paul Tillman Cai
Elmer Byrd
Nell Cymichael
Ben Crumph
Recsivi
Elm Byrd
Bessie Merle Averet
Grady Averett
Willie Ca
Jim Ray
Holman Stephens
Jeanette Grifft
Bonita Averett
Elizabet Ave
Certificates Awarded at Haleburg Sixth Grade Graduation
Miss Carrie Grimsley distributed certificates to Haleburg Elementary School sixth graders. Arthur Craft delivered the salutatory, Louise Powers gave the valedictory, with Elizabeth Skelton guiding the program. Students with roles included Janice McKissack, Marilyn Carter, Montez Ellis, Rabon Holland, Levon Harris, Ledd Vickers, Myrtle Spann, and Henrietta Weems.
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Carrie Grimsley Frida
Haleburg
Arthur Craft
Louise Powers
Elizabeth Skelto
Janice McKissack
Marilyn Carter
Montez Ellis
Grumbler
Rabon Holland
Levon Harris
Will
Ledd Vickers
Myrtle Spann Singer
Henrietta Weems
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Mary King
Red Griffin
Joan Thomason
Freddy Reiner
Buddy Witman
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Tuscaloosa
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U. S. Navy
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George Saron
Jake Bonneau
Alabama Funeral Directors
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Flock Lumber Company
Enterprise Hospital
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R. H. Talbot
Walter Stephens
Southport
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M. Armor
Donaldsonville
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Charles Haire
Arizon
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Troy Hospital
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Frank Sonar
Evelyn “Andhar
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Bobbie
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J. W. Reeder
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Grimes
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Mobile
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Miami
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Gordon
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Heme
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Eft
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Center
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Alexander
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Seibold
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