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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1963

Page

5

Confederate Seals Presented DHS Seniors by United Daughters of Confederacy

Mrs. Charles C. Johnson hosted the Joe Wheeler chapter meeting with guests from North Alabama. Officers of the Alabama Division received copies of the Great Confederate Seal as Mary Atkerson, second vice president, looked on. Judge James Bloodworth spoke on early North Alabama history.

DHS Children of Confederacy Charles C. Johnson Joe Wheeler United Daughters of the Confederacy North Alabama Alabama Division of Children of the Confederacy Mary Atke Son Johnson Richard Dewey Bruce Pettey Clio Levin Nina Hodges Thomas Jefferson Hotel Birmingham Wheeler District Wheeler Plantation W. F. Frazier James Bloodworth North Alabama Jack Hough Mary D. Johnson Children of the Confederacy Jimmie Ward Bonnie Blue Flag Anne Diseker Cheryl Troup Dixie Group Wynne Jones Decatur High School UDC

Mrs Laymon Wins at Decala Toastmistress Club

Decala Toastmistress Club at East Acres center presided by Mrs Jack Jones. Mrs Floyd Hennessee reported on regional conference in Chattanooga and Mrs Ralph Laymon won the Claire Flynn Cup for best performance. Next meeting set for May 9.

Decala East Acres Jack Jones Floyd Hennessee Chattanooga Ralph Laymon Billie Gates Albert Sander R. Harris J. M. Pulich Clark Rountree Robert Denham Jack Higginbotham Jones Sandor Layman Claire Flynn

Exotic border print tunic pattern for misses

Vintage sewing notice promotes pattern 4558 for misses sizes ten to eighteen with Indian inspired border prints and solid cotton options. Includes yardages, price fifty cents plus mailing, mail to Anne Adams pattern dept The Decatur Daily New York address. Also offers 304 design ideas and a coupon for a free pattern in the Spring-Summer catalog.

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

Personal notices from Hartselle area social page

Cherry Austin undergoes heart surgery in Birmingham. Cedar Creek residents Homer Foote family and David Sims return from Sylacauga visit. Parson Willis returns from Boston. Milwaukee couple visit Somerville relatives. Corinth Miss visitors hosted by Ledbetter family. Frank Thompson ill in Decatur. McPhersons host Birmingham guests Henry Halvorsen. Dr Robert Miller travels from Columbus Ohio. Pearl Miller ill. Harwick and McWhorter home from university. Wheeler Lake camping trip. Bartlett housewarming surprise. Cullman Jaycee district meeting and dance. Mrs Walter Jackson returns from Selma and Huntsville trips. Rainbow Garden Club visits Cullman for program.

Cross-stitch Roses Pattern 7412 and Needlecraft Catalog

Promote cross-stitch roses in six to inch motifs with pattern 7412 for twelve rose transfers. Pattern costs 35 cents for first-class mail and handling. Order via Alice Brooks at The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. New York. Also touts 1963 Needlecraft Show and catalog with over 200 designs and a free pattern, request 25 cents.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

Delta Zetas To Meet Saturday In Montgomery

Montgomery sorority will host Delta Zeta Day with collegiate members from four Alabama chapters and state alumnae gathering in Montgomery on April 27 at 9 30 a m starting with coffee at the Governor s Mansion.

Montgomery Delta Zeta Alabama Governor's Mansion

Rose Garden Club Private Flower Show Highlights

The Rose Garden Club hosted a private Spring Day themed flower show at Mrs. William Day’s home. Nineteen members entered arrangements judged by certified flower judge Mrs. James Crow who provided feedback. Attendance prize went to Mrs. C. H. Aderhold. business session led by president Mrs. J. J. Hardwick.

Rose Garden Club William Day James Crow J. J. Hardwick C. H. Aderhold

Milwaukee Crane Stacks 25 Ton Containers Across Rails

A large new mobile gantry crane built in Milwaukee can lift 25 ton containers three high on flatcars and spans three railroad tracks, enabling faster loading and stacking.

Milwaukee

Alumnae Day Events At Montgomery Country Club

Chapter host Mrs William ORear and Mrs Wallace greet guests for alumnae discussions at Montgomery Country Club with a lunch eon led by Mrs Lloyd Denton Cole of Decatur. Chapters from Birmingham Auburn Tuscaloosa Mobile and Province Director join guest speaker Mrs Charles Parnell of Montgomery. Miss State Day announced based on scholarship campus activities service and interview.

Montgomery Country Club Lloyd Denton Cole Decatur Birmingham Auburn Tuscaloosa Mobile Huntsville Charles Parnell Montgomery Huntingdon College University of Alabama Delta Zeta

Four-One Trump Division In A Bridge Hand

In a mixed 1963 bridge discussion, South faces a four-one trump division after West opens with queen of hearts. South must plan to cash one high spade before running diamonds to guard against a potential ruff and preserve control. If West ruffs late, South can still develop clubs and spades to limit opponents to two spades and one club trick.

North East South West South West Declarer North East

DKG Meets In Home Of Mrs. Chenault

Delta Kappa Gamma chapter held its final meeting as a breakfast at Mrs. Eugene Chenault home with cohosts. Founders Day was led by Miss Lizzie Reed Penn with assistance from several members. The group marked 26 years for the chapter and 35 years for the society and approved a year of projects.

Delta Kappa Gamma Eugene Chenault Sue Jones Margaret Brown Elizabeth Peer Lizzie Reed Penn Effie Lou Gilchrist Grayce Wasson Beulah Pottey Faye Parker Delta Kappa Gamma Society Maek Gardiner Harnett Kane Berry School Rome

Small Scale Conversion of Nuclear Energy to Electricity

A historic note reports that direct conversion of nuclear energy into electricity has been achieved on a small scale. The achievement demonstrates a proof of concept for transforming nuclear reactions into usable electrical power with potential implications for future energy systems.

Central Club Organizes Landscape Program and Garden Tour

Central Garden Club met at Mrs. Rufus Warren’s home for a landscape design program by Mrs. J R Williams emphasizing garden color. Mrs. Jesse Stimson opened with Hortensia poetry. Delegates were elected for the state convention in Auburn June 6 7 8 with Mrs. Howell as delegate and Mrs. Williams as alternate. Committee appointments included Mrs. Howell Warren and Paul C Davis for 1963 64. The group reported on the litter bug project and state flower show in Gadsden. Final plans were made for a May Callaway Gardens tour in Georgia.

Central Garden Club Rufus Warren J. R. Williams Howell Warren Paul C. Davis M. G. Smith Gadsden Callaway Gardens Georgia

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