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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1955

Page

6

Ten Honors Bride-Elect Ten Honors Bride-Elect

Mrs B C Cowan and Mrs James Spears hosted a tea at 1608 College St in honor of Miss Mary Jo Law bride elect of Kenneth Shel. The pink white green color scheme featured American Beauty roses and crystal bowls. Guests included Mrs Homer F Shelton and Mrs Floy Lawrence as hosts and relations.

B. C. Cowan James Spears Cowan College St Mary Jo Law Kenneth Shel- Dickies Miss Lawrence Floy Lawrence Homer F. Shelton Lorene Shelton Marvin Terry Jr Jack Allen Mary JO Lawrence H. F. Shelton

Mrs Bill Graham Complimented At Birmingham Lunch

Mrs C M Graham entertained today at 12 30 p m in the English room at the Lyons Hotel to compliment her daughter Mrs Bill Graham of Birmingham A low arrangement of summer garden flowers centered the table and places were set for the following

C. M. Graham Lyons Bill Graham Birmingham

Outdoor Supper Honors Joneses

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wolfer hosted an al fresco supper on their back lawn to honor Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Jones II who recently moved from Louisiana. Fruit in a Mexican bowl and woven mats set a colorful scene with guests including D. L. Hume, W. Eyster, A. A. Jones Jr., J. Fite, Floyd Sharp, Barney Gerhardt, Jones Pinkston, and others.

Paul Wolfer T. M. Jones II Louisiana D. L. Hume William Eyster A. A. Jones Jr Jack Fite

Coke Party Honors Bride Elect Miss Jeanette Golden

Mrs. H. B. White and Mrs. Em mett McClary hosted a Coke party at McClarys home Monday morning for Douglasville Ga bride elect Miss Jeanette Golden. Summer garden flowers decorated the setting with a pearl pink organdy and lace cloth as the focal table cover.

H. B. White Emmett McClary Jeanette Golden Douglasville Billy Levin

Local Ladies Gather for Grand Social Event

Mrs J L Gunter Mrs Fred Sittason Jr Mrs Bill Cox Mrs C W Adickes Mrs W G Simpson Mrs Redus Collier Mrs Lena Sturdevant the honoree and the hostess attend a prominent social gathering featuring prominent community women and a named honoree.

J.L. Gunter Fred Sittason Jr Bill Cox C. W. Adickes W. G. Simpson Redus. Collier Lena Sturdevant

Central Methodist WSCS Meets for Church Program

The Central Methodist WSCS met on Monday at 3 p.m. in the church parlor with Mrs. Falla Bailey leading prayer and Mrs. Howard Belser presiding. A zone meeting was announced for Chapel Hill Friday at 10 a.m. Grizzard Circle led a program on Settlement Houses and Mizpah benediction closed the session.

Central Methodist Wscs Falla Bailey Howard Belser Chapel Hill Grizzard D. L. Grizzard Brother Memorial Drive Methodist Church WSCS Bob Hollomon R. P. Thompson Holloman United Efforts Bill Wear Frances Hendon Zettie Sheats Dock Hurst Baker Sheats Westminster Presbyterian Church J. O. Coward T. B. Rogers Robert Spears George Hubbard Douglas Dodd

Anne R Penney’s Fourth Birthday Party

Little Anne Rankin Penney celebrated her fourth birthday with a family gathering at her parents home. The party featured a doll topped cake with pink rosebuds and forget-me-nots and favors of tiny dolls in pink net dresses. Guests enjoyed iced cakes and ice cream on the terrace as Anne wore pink polished cotton.

Anne Rankin Penney Walter Penney Little Anne

India estimates a million leprosy cases in the country

Government officials estimate about one million people in India are living with leprosy. Health authorities stress early diagnosis and treatment to curb spread. The figure highlights ongoing public health challenges and stigma around the disease.

India

Lunch for N J Visitor Honored by Local Ladies

Mrs. Barney Gerhardt of Delanco New Jersey was hosted to lunch at the Lyons Hotel by Mrs. James H. Johnson Mrs. Stanley Wyatt and Mrs. Arthur Jones. Daughters friends of the guest are in Europe. Summer pastel flowers framed the table with twelve attendees listed including the honoree’s mother Mrs. Gerhardt.

Barney Gerhardt Delanco N. J James H. Johnson Stanley Wyatt Arthur Jones Lyons Hotel Gerhardt Europe Robert McNelly Frank Troup John Wyker

Personal notices of travels visits and illnesses

Charles Rankin returns from Miami. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Clancy accompany daughter to Nashville en route to West Point New York. Mrs. L. L. McCullouch visits Gadsden. Burley Lane returns to Paducah after his mother’s death. The Breeding and Polk parties back from Birmingham. Tom Chandler ill. Floyd Sharp guests in Birmingham. Mrs. Robert Donnelly visits from Beaumont. Mrs. Bragg improves. Ruth Binns to visit Spinks in town. J. P. Calhoun and Bruce Ballentine to visit next week. Lovelady family visiting Sylacauga relatives. Mrs. W. B. Bean recovering in Hartselle. Roy Wyatt and son join party in Florida at Mexico Beach Port St. Joe.

Dirt as Tractor Enemy Causes Engine Wear

Dirt is identified as the tractor engine’s main foe causing increased wear and potential performance loss.

Shower for Bride Elect Jeanette Golden Held at Spencer Home

A kitchen shower honoring Miss Jeanette Golden bride elect of Billy Levin was hosted Tuesday by Mrs. Bruce Spencer Mrs. Carlton Kelley and Mrs. Floyd Harris at the Spencer home. Guests gathered on a lantern lit garden terrace with summer blooms as prizes were awarded for kitchen contests.

Bruce Spencer Carlton Kelley Floyd Harris Spencer Jeanette Golden Billy Levin Golden

Summer Accidents Kill More Americans Than Spring

In a typical year roughly 3,000 more Americans lose their lives to accidents during the summer than in spring months.

Buick

New Arrivals at Ira's Book and Gift

A second shipment of Wild Mountain Blackberry Syrup has arrived at Ira's Book and Gift. Restock brings back this popular item for $1.00 a bottle, described as an excellent buy and age prize for patrons.

Ira

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Jeff Joneses Penney Japan Miss Golden Randolph Scott Columbia H. T. Sammons Chiropractor LaBoon 2Nd Ave Anne R. Penney Charles Rankin Miami Fraance Leon Clancy Warren Briggs Nashville West Point N. Y L. L. McCullouch Gadsden Ace Etherton Mrs. Burley Lane Paducah, Ky Mr.Lane Mrs Madgie Lane John Breeding James K. Polk C. H. Pearyoe Tom Chandler Line St Floyd Sharp Robert Donnelly Beaumont Tex John Bragg Ruth Binns Philadelphia William Spink Mr. Spink J. P. Calhoun Kinston, S.C Bruce Ballentine Sim Lovelady Becky Lovelady Bill and Larry Lovelady Sylacauga Lovelady Roe Greer Miss Lovelady Connie Archer Leon Archer Roy Wyatt Roy Wyatt Jr Mexico Beach Port St. Jo, Fla Bennie Malone Little Scarlet Eugenia Garner Brandon Garner Town Creek Opal Garner Perlie Patterson City Park Second Ave York Eae Lee Street N.E
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