From the files of Dec. 13, 1945
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
Only a short distance makes a lot of difference in the depth of snow. This was the finding of Prof. E. L. Patrick who visited his parents, the Frank Patricks, last week. At the Patrick farm, located a few miles north of Cullman on the Eva Road, the white winter coverage reached a depth of seven inches. This was more than twice the depth of the snow in Cullman.
Each meeting of the Post No. 4, American Legion, finds it growing into one of the largest and most important organizations in Cullman County. At the regular meeting on Sunday, December 9, the Rev. Henry Meyer, Pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was guest speaker. He chose for his subject, “Experiences With German Prisoners in the United States.”
Next Saturday night will be a night of fun for teachers. At least for the teachers who are members of Delta Kappa Gamma. That teachers’ sorority will hold its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Ted Whitaker on that evening.
When a citizen does some outstanding job well, it is a source of pride to those in the county, from whence he came. The record that Mary Ruth Graham has made as Research Assistant at the University of Alabama and more recently with the State Pardon and Parole Board is one worthy of note. An article by Mary Ruth on “Education and Crime in Alabama” was featured on the editorial page of the Birmingham News last Friday.
For several days after the number for the RCA Radio, given as a prize in the Victory Bond Buying Campaign was drawn, the holder of the ticket could not be located. However, Carl Stiefelmeyer finally checked the stubs of his bond tickets and found he was the lucky winner. He was presented a certificate and as soon as the radio is available will receive it from the Home Improvement Company.
Bethany News
Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Harbison are the proud parents of a baby boy. They have named him Gerald Larry.
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Mauldin and girls and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Jackson of Flat Rock were the Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Law and family.
Marvin Williams arrived home Wednesday from Camp Chaffee, Ark., with an honorable discharge. He is the husband of Mrs. Arrie Williams and son of Mrs. Minnie Williams.
Otis Perdue of Washington, D. C., is visiting his father and other relatives here. He has an honorable discharge from the Army.
Corinne Wilson of Flat Rock spent Saturday night with Onnie Lee Eady.
J. W. Rivers is home on a 60 day furlough from Germany. He has re-enlisted for one year.
Ferman Graves has recently received his discharge from the Army.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Roye Garner and son spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Garner of Berlin.
Blair News
Mary Jane Thomas is in bed with the flu.
Mr. and Mrs. Ruel C. Buckelew and children, Ralph and Archie, were the Saturday night and Sunday guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Buckelew.
Doris Murphree of Gadsden spent the week end with her parents here.
John and Marie Dutton of Jones Chapel were the week end guests of Dock and Norine Buckelew.
Born to Mrs. Eva Morgan on December 4th a baby boy, named Larry Wayne.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Whittle and children of Massey visited relatives in this community Sunday.
HANCEVILLE HAPPENINGS
By HAZEL CARSTENSEN
The W. S. C. S. met at the home of Mrs. J. R. Edmondson on Tuesday, December 11th for the Harvest Day and Christmas program.
The Hanceville P. T. A. will meet at the Hanceville Auditorium on Tuesday night, December 18th. The Glee Club will be under the direction of Miss Betty Dunn. Everyone is invited to come and get the Christmas spirit.
Mrs. Archie Kinney and Mrs. Frances Bond spent Monday in Birmingham.
Rev. Don Hill of Decatur delivered the sermon at the Baptist Church, Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. M. M. Hargrove, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Cagle, Mrs. Emmie Smith, Miss Dorothy Jackson and Woody Jackson attended the Training Union Service at the North Side Baptist Church in Cullman, Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. James Linton spent Monday in Birmingham.
Mrs. C. Burkart is improving in the Jefferson Hospital.
Little Sandra Decker of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting her aunt, Miss Maymie Allred.
Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Grund visited Miss Carrie Grund who is ill at St. Vincent Hospital.
Mr. Lorenzo Interbitzen of Memphis, Tenn., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ashwander last week.
A. P. Blackersby of Guntersville was the Thursday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ashwander.
Mrs. Mary Millican of Bangor is visiting her mother, Mrs. Annie Freeman, who is quite ill.
Misses Lorene and Era Ann Gray and Miss Ruthelle Ashwander spent Saturday in Birmingham.
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Reid of Black Creek spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Casey.
Mrs. Albert Burkart, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Jackson spent Monday afternoon in Birmingham.
Wally Green is quite ill with flu this week.
Pvt. Robert E. Formby, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Formby is now in Nagasaki, Japan.
Mr. and Mrs. Russel Quattlebaum of California are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Quattlebaum.
Pfc. Jimmie Thomas has just spent a 30 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Thomas of Alexander City. He is to return to Columbia, S. C., for assignment for overseas duty.
Walter News
After spending 45 days at home, Cpl. Cletus Daniel has returned to Fort Jackson, S. C.
After serving four years in the Army (3 years in Europe), Pfc. Don McPherson has returned with his discharge.
T/Sgt. Ova Calvert has returned to Camp Polk, La., after spending 10 days at home.
Mrs. Wayne McPherson spent last week in Birmingham with her sister.
Mr. and Mrs. Coy Blackwood have moved to Bangor.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Howse and Mr. and Mrs. Ledon Sutton spent Friday in Birmingham.
Mrs. H. H. Segler and daughter, Bobbie Lou, of Cullman, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cable.
Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Burrow, Arthur Sutton and Ernestine and Kathlene Cable attended the ball game in Holly Pond, Saturday.
Eidson Chapel News
J. A. Thomason was in Arab on Saturday.
W. S. Laney has made his wife a present of a piano.
The Lindsay sisters made music Thursday night at the home of L. V. Laney.
Rev. W. D. Eidson will preach here next Sunday at 11 a. m. and also the evening service.
C. W. Thomas and E. M. Thomason were in Cullman, Thursday.
William Hyatt was in Baileyton Saturday.
T. H. Butler, Mrs. Evan Butler and Lucille Butler have the flu.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bryant’s little daughter has the flu.
John Arrington is in the hospital in Cullman after having his foot amputated.
There were 75 present in Sunday School here, Sunday.
Mt. Pisgah News
Garfield Huddleston has a discharge after serving three years in the Army.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thrasher of Albertville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Grady Jackson and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Johns and Russell are visiting Mrs. Ruby Moses and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Huddleston and Mr. and Mrs. Grady Dye visited Young Smith, who is ill, on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Vera Allen spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Allen of Welcome.
Mr. and Mrs. Doc Devore visited Mr. and Mrs. George Dye on Sunday.
