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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1963

Page

5

Mrs Blair Hosts Trellis Club Meeting

Mrs Harris introduced Mrs William Blankenship who spoke on miniature arrangements. She described construction rules for miniature compositions that also apply to larger displays and shared examples of containers including sea items.

Azaleas, Camellias Topic Campaign In Decatur Club

Mrs. Ray Cole chaired the litterbug campaign for the Decatur Federation. Mrs. John Ross announced a slide installation at the Opportunity School playground. The April meeting at Mrs. Roy Childers home will focus on mental health.

Ray Cole Decatur Federation John Ross Opportunity School Roy Childers Hae Greerem

Bridge bidding and slam trial: four spades or diamonds

The article examines multiple South hands with responses to North’s bids and suggests strategic continuations. It favors four spades as a practical override in several deals while noting occasional four diamonds as a mild slam-try and considers two spades and three spades options based on suit texture and potential stoppers.

Spring Jewelry Trends Show Soft Gold and Long Necklaces

The Fashion Coordination Institute reports a fresh look for spring featuring rings bracelets and earrings as key pieces. Soft gold adds delicacy with tiny chains and ornate clasps while fringe and mesh finish pins and earrings. Color favors pink with yellows beiges black and white, and necklaces extend 22 to 28 inches for updated over blouses and shifts.

Fashion Coordination Institute Institute Florentine Atote

Hawaiian muu muu patterns offered by Anne Adams

All flare and freedom in two new versions for home beach or nightwear. Prints include Misses sizes 10 to 20 with pattern 4789 and yardage listed. Price 50 cents with 15 cents extra for mailing and handling. Send name address zone size and style number to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. New Spring Summer Catalog offers 304 design ideas and a coupon for a free pattern.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily West 17Th St New York 11 N. Y

Social Roundup Freeing the Valley Visitors Attend Local Events

Mrs Jimmie Woodroof and Mrs Elliott Holland of Athens spent several days in Nashville last week to see Jose Greco Spanish dancers. Mr and Mrs Walter Bryant of Sewanee visited Decatur for the Kiwanis Minstrel at Decatur High School. W D Gilchrist and aunt Mrs W G Gilchrist of Courtland visited with son Bill Jr at the University of the South Sewanee. Hill Ferguson III of The University of the South vacationed with classmate Bill Weaver in Vedtra near Jacksonville. Royale Birmingham with Comer Ezell attended the Kiwanis show at Decatur High. Joe Broadus of New York visits his brother John Broadus in Decatur.

Jimmie Woodroof Elliott Holland Athens Nashville Jose Greco Walter Bryant Sewanee, Tenn Decatur High School W. D. Gilchrist W. G. Gilchrist Courtland Gilchrists Bill Jr University of the South Hill Ferguson III Bill Weaver Comer Ezell

Cosmopolitan Club Welcomes New Members at Decatur

At the Cosmopolitan Club meeting held at Decatur Country Club acting hostess Mrs Florine Jackson welcomed two new members Mrs J B Driscoll and Mrs William O Simmons and guest Mrs Troy McKleroy. Bridge game winners were Mrs George Elmes Mrs Richard Dowdy and Mrs Thomas M Veazey.

Cosmopolitan Club Decatur Country Club Florine Jackson J. B. Driscoll William 0. Simmons Troy McKleroy George Elmes Richard Dowdy Thomas M. Veazey

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