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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1963
Page
15
Women buyers favor homes near libraries schools and shopping centers and seek modern design over older colonial styles. They express weariness of constant chauffeuring and the desire for convenient living close to community resources. The kitchen is cited as a key factor in home choice.
The Ransom family of Rome announces the engagement of Linda Joyce Ransom to Ensign Edward Bedell James Jr. of the U S Navy. She is a West Rome High School graduate and Auburn University student leader and editor. James is a Baylor School graduate with a 1962 Auburn degree and is stationed aboard the U S S Independence in Norfolk Virginia. An early summer wedding is planned.
Mrs Brunke notes women compare two nearly priced houses and favor the one with a nicer kitchen. They seek charm and distinct feeling. some homes give a welcoming sense that invites imagining the past residents.
Producer Billy Rose presses Maurice Chevalier to return to New York for another show at the Ziegfeld Theater after a four week run. Chevalier grossed $173,000, with weekly grosses rising each week, and Rose seeks an indefinite October stay.
Mike Nichols, famed night club and TV comedian, will play the French Dauphin in Shaw's Saint Joan at the 1963 Vancouver International Festival with Susan Kohner in the title role. He will also perform in The Importance of Being Earnest. The festival features two Shakespeare based operas Macbeth and The Merry Wives of Windsor and a revival of Florodora.
Multiple church women circles met during the week. Akers group held 13 members and one guest in the Fellowship Hall with Mrs. E K Akers leading business and program. Segler group met with eight members, Jones group had six, and Central Methodist Woman's Society conducted its regular monthly session.
Hartelle announces the engagement of Juda Gail Parker to Jimmy Lee Dyer son of Decatur. Parker is Morgan County High School graduate and medical secretary in Decatur. Dyer is a Decatur High School senior set to graduate this spring. The wedding is planned for June 22 at the First Methodist Church in Hartselle.
Altrusa met with 15 members at Mrs. L. R. Nash residence. President Mrs Severn Johnson heard reports from the treasurer and committee chairs and read a letter seeking contributions to the international convention. Members voted a grant not to exceed 250 dollars to Founders Fund to aid a needy person in typing course.
Dig N Delve Garden Club met as Mrs. James H Crow spoke on design elements and principles for flower arranging. She listed form pattern texture color balance nuance rhythm and presented four sample arrangements. Detailing points, she previewed the fifth spring flower show set for April 25 from 2 30 to 7 30 pm at Central Methodist Church with a broad holiday theme. For more information call Mrs. Troy McKieroy.
Hairstyles draw on historical precedents from Cleopatra to Queen Elizabeth I. Rainey’s salons offer individualized styling that uses facial features and hair condition to craft a distinctive image. Easter season prompts new bonnet styling and color hints to complement hats.
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