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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1963

Page

5

Ballet Here Saturday in Decatur High School Auditorium

The Decatur Junior Service League stages a ballet show Saturday at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Fairlie Avant stars as Mary Poppins with a large cast including Webb Robertson, Margaret Workman, Gage Bush, and Richard Englund. Tickets at the door are 50 cents for children and one dollar for adults.

Decatur Junior Service League Decatur High School Fairlie Avant Mary Poppins Webb Robertson Michael Margaret Workman Jane Gage Bush the Moon Richard Englund the Sun Decatur

Local Social Notes Include Visits Across States

Around The Valley reports many residents visiting relatives in Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina. Names include Mrs T J Cottingham Mrs J L Appling Mr and Mrs Wallace King Mr and Mrs Walter Hammond and others with trips to Birmingham and Sarasota and mentions of the Alabama Credit Union League activities.

Wallace King Walter Hammond Birmingham Alabama Credit Union League Hammond Northeast Alabama League King Chemstrand Credit Union

Urban HDC Meeting at Mrs Bell Home

The Urban Home Demonstration Club met at 221 Jackson Street hosted by Mrs. W M Bell with cohostess Mrs Henry Perry. President Mrs R L McCulloch opened with a Morley quote and members pledged to the flag. Aderhold gave a meat buying demonstration using guidance from Miss Dorothy Overby Auburn extension. Joe Elliott welcomed as guest. 12 attended including guests.

Urban Home Demonstration Club W. M. Bell Jackson St Henry Perry R. L. McCulloch John Morley Elmer Bussey McCulloch Aderhold Dorothy Overby Auburn University Joe Elliott

Patricia Sanders to Wed Joseph Aldridge in July

Miss Patricia Anne Sanders and Joseph Myers Aldridge announce their engagement. Patricia is a Decatur High School and University of Alabama graduate, and Aldridge is a Decatur High School graduate and U S Air Force veteran now employed by Worthington Corp. A July wedding is planned.

Mrs. Oval Sanders Miss Patricia Anne Sanders Joseph Myers Aldridge Mrs. Smith Morgan Myers O. Aldridge L. A. Wilson R. W. Sanders Mr. Sanders Birmingham Decatur High School University of Alabama Aldridge Albert J. Smith Joe Aldridge Decatur U. S. Air Force Worthington Corporation

Visitors Entertained at Lyons Hotel Luncheon

Mrs. Quince Eddens hosted guests at the Lyons Hotel on Monday inviting Mrs. A. L. Davies of Scarsdale N Y and other former residents. Iris blossoms in yellow tones adorned the luncheon table for eight. Tuesday morning co hosts Mrs. Bob Wright and Mrs. James Crow held a coffee at Crow's home with friends of the group. Purple and lavender irises brightened the foyer. Mrs. Julian Bibb Jr. and Mrs. Clarence Heiserman served. Mr. and Mrs. R L Broaden-

Quince Eddens Lyons Hotel A. L. Davies Scarsdale N.Y Restat Iene Carl Hoyer Roy Wymbs Elmer Fisher Bob Wright James Crow Julian Bibb Jr Clarence Heiserman

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1963

In a Chicago Tribune bridge column a hand shows East's careless opening one spade bid leading to a four hearts contract. Declarer uses a diamond finesse, end play, and a late club discard to squeeze East, who fails to counter with the right diamond play. The analyst urges East to signal with the opening spade deuce to force a diamond shift.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune East Declarer West Nesse South Dummy North

Printed Pattern 4651 Dress and Jacket Sizes 14 to 24

Advertisement for Anne Adams pattern 4651 featuring dress and jacket with print motif repeats. Includes yardage for size 16 1 2 and pricing details, mailing costs, and instructions to order via The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. Catalog offer lists 304 design ideas and a coupon for a free pattern.

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

The Amazing Mrs Bonaparte review by Fannie Richardson

Fannie Richardson lauds Harnett Kane novel The Amazing Mrs Bonaparte a blend of fact and fiction about Betsy Patterson and Jerome Bonaparte. The piece praises Kane’s historical weaving and notes prior works and enduring fan appeal. The review mentions Betsy Patterson's Baltimore meeting in 1803 and historical context from early America to Europe.

America Betsy Patterson Bonaparte Mrs. Bonaparte Harnett T. Kane Harnett Myra Clark Gaines Jefferson Davis Harnett Kane Natchez Mississippi Cotton Martha Berry Old South Betsy Patterson Baltimore Betsy Europe

Litter Bug poem urges cleanup after trash left on lid

A short contributor poem scolds a litter bug for tossing trash on a bin lid. It warns that careless wind can spread litter and create more litter bugs, urging proper disposal.

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Carolina Symphony T. J. Cottingham Tom Kimbrough Greenville S.C J. L. Appling W. H. Jennings Jr Winder, Ga Lonnie Pettey Durham N.C Lewis Safley Georgia Bibb Miller Charles Tweedy Jr Jasper Durham, N.C Mrs Herman Safley Robert Ford L. F. Fenton Dayton Ohio Fentons Sarasota Ray Nixon F. B. McCoy Mt. Pleasant, Tenn Keith Thrasher Sheffield Donaldson Terry Terry Tommy England Kansas Aren Earl Howell Lu-Lindo Farms Spring Ave Ira’s Book & Gift Shop Napoleon le Amazing RS Bonaparte Lady of Arlington Mrs. Stonewall Harnett't Kane E. Moulton St Sanders Chemstrand Tom Leslie Milton Cornwell Russell Weinkauf North Carolina Stanley Tartar Pensacola Wymbs Hoyer Davies Patricia Anne Sanders Rohrer Mr. and R. L. Broaden Goren 1St Ave Fy Brien O’briens UeUe Uuers Walgreen Agency 2Nd Ave Johnston St Dale Book Review Fannie Richardson United States Lovin’s Second Avenue Decator Buschs 2Nd Avenue S.E Penney Penney’s
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