Elizabeth Sample Engaged to Charles Murphree
Mr and Mrs Atlee Davis Sample of Hartselle announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Ann Sample to Charles Leroy Murphree son of Mr and Mrs Bert Murphree of Huntsville. The couple plans to wed August 27 with both families and several grandparents named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlee Davis Sample
Hartselle
Elizabeth Ann Sample
Charles Leroy~ Murphree
Bert Murphree
Huntsville
Charles Leroy Murphree
Shower Honors Frances Young Bride-Elect Frances Young Toasted
Mrs. B. F. Wear and Mrs. James Gurley hosted a kitchen shower for Frances Young, bride-elect of William Free, at Mrs. Wear’s Somerville home. Floral arrangements featured Bells of Ireland and marigolds, with baby zinnias. Gifts included a large market basket. refreshments of brick ice cream and iced cakes were served to about twenty guests. Frances Young wore a black summer cotton with pink flowers, accessories in pink, corsage of pink roses and tuberoses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Wear
James Gurley
Somerville 2
B. F. Wear Jr
Frances Young
William Free
Ireland
Miss Young
Sahara Desert area compared to Europe minus Scandinavia
The Sahara in North Africa covers about 3.1 to 3.? million square miles, roughly equal to the area of Europe excluding Scandinavia. The estimate highlights the desert's vast expanse relative to European land area.
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Sahara Desert
North Africa
Europe
Scandinavia
About 250 Million Yocks on U S Autos
A figure estimates about 250 million Yocks are used on U S automobiles. The statistic reflects widespread adoption of the item across vehicle models and makes.
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U.S
British Railways
Vacation Tips For All Your Small Fry
Vacation tips for families with young children emphasize planning around naps meals and bedtimes. For very small kids choose a static destination with age appropriate activities avoid long car trips and heavy sightseeing. Ensure daily routines are easy on mom and consider a relaxed stay if resources allow.
Earl Ferguson Returns From Navy Cruise to Europe and Caribbean
Earl Ferguson a Naval ROTC student at Tulane University has returned Wednesday from a Navy cruise visiting Spain England France Cuba and other spots. Several Belle Mina residents are with family or traveling as listed including Mrs Julia Dukes Sourile in Belle Mina and Mrs T Z Bailey with her father in town. Out of town visitors join in funeral services for Mrs Anna R Williams.
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Earl Ferguson
Spain
England
France
Cuba
Earl
Tulane University
Marvin Rankin
Julia Dukes Sourile
New York City
Belle Mina
W. F. Dukes
Decatur General Hospital
Gordon Symons
Vacation ideas for families with children
The article suggests renting a child friendly cottage near a lodge with meals, or beach lake or mountain settings offering privacy and help with kids. It notes these options can be pricey and proposes affordable backups such as hiring a neighbor to assist or staying with relatives. If budget is tight, stay home and wait until children are older.
Dinner Honors Miss Billie Thames Bride Elect in Athens
Miss Billie Thames of Athens, bride elect of Willard Jackson, was feted at a Lyons Hotel dinner hosted by Miss Jane Andrews and Miss Jackie Johnson. Guests from Birmingham, Detroit, Sheffield, Gadsden, Oneonta and beyond attended. Myrtlewood wedding plans for Martha Ann Lewis and Ben Richardson noted.
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Jane Andrews
Jackie Johnson
Lyons Hotel
Billie Thames
Athens
Willard Jackson
Jackson
Mesdames Buck Johnson
W. T. Andrews
Dan Hall
Myrtlewood
Ala
Martha ‘Ann Lewis
Ben Richardson
Luncheon in Lyons Hotel Honors Visitor From Louisiana
Mrs. Ray Childs hosted a Thursday luncheon in the English Room at the Lyons Hotel to honor her aunt Mrs. M. J. Adams of Baton Rouge Louisiana who is her house guest. Mixed garden flowers framed the table with a long guest list including Mrs. F. S. Hunt Mrs. D. C. Shaw Mrs. H. B. Norwood Mrs. Claudie Shumake Miss Helen Bynum Mrs. W. H. Long Mrs. John W. Jones Mrs. George Horsley Mrs. H. D. Barnum Mrs. J. F. Graham Mrs. Clifford Vaughan Mrs. J. W. Clapton and Mrs. C. W. Adickes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Childs
Lyons Hotel
M. J. Adams
Baton Rouge
F. S. Hunt
D. C. Shaw
H. B. Norwood
Claudie Shumake
Helen Bynum
W. H. Long
John W. Jones
George Horsley
H. D. Barnum
J. F. Graham
Clifford Vaughan
J. W. Clapton
C. W. Adickes
Homemade Care For Summer Wardrobe Blues
Dorothy Roe offers quick wardrobe fixes for end of summer blues. She suggests a bright cummerbund of pink lace over red cotton to perk up white outfits and provides simple lace cutting and sewing steps with waist measurements and seam allowances.
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Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
How to Make a Cummerbund with Shirred Ends
Instructions describe joining fabric ends, measuring six inches from each end, sewing four long rows across the cummerbund, leaving thread tails to shir, folding to form a four inch shirred section at each end, finishing with seam binding, hooks and eyes, and tips for shaping and color coordination with pink accessories.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth Sample
Charles Murphree
Radford L. Leonard
Mr. Leonard
Jasper
Robert Hamilton Sample
Somerville
Sample
Gulf Park
Gulfport
Miss
University of Alabama
Murphree
Oliver Judson Quinn
Mr. Quinn
Tuscaloosa
Jefferson Murphree
Lawrence County
University of Alabama Law School
Alabama Supreme Court
Montgomery
City Park
Second Ave
HERTZ
Decatur Transit
Forstmann
Mr. Morris
Winterman
Youthcraft
Doroth
V. Whipple
M.D
AP Newsfeatures
Mrs. T. Z. Bailey
Brad N. Bibb
James H. Tolley
Birmingham
Sam Roberts
Marie Roberts
Glennis Moore
Glenda Dell
T. J. Cottingham
G. W. LaBoon
Taylors 3
S. C
Greenville
Burton Smith
Gretchen
Becky Lu
Robert Barrett
Joe Durrett
Jeffersontown, Ky
Aileen West
New Orleans
Louise Anglea
Vadie Hamilton
Robert France Hair Design Institute
Miss Thames
Alfred Snowden
Everet Rough and Son
Leslie Snowden
Detroit
Richard Thielk
Jimmie Potter
Sheffield
Joseph MacPherson
Paul Henderson
Wade Goodwin
Walter McAllister
Bessemer
William Tiner
Lester Edwards
Lester Jr
Andalusia
T. W. Shaws
Laverne
L. W. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
H. B. Rowzee
Miss Jan Rowzee
Atlanta
Bill Stone
Bill Jr
Sammy
Mary Anne
Florida
Cecil Timberlake Jr
Cecil Timberlake
Wichita Falls
Tex
Ruth V. Tucker
Noble Yocum and Son
Gadsden
O. M. Tucker
John F. Smither
Pennsylvania
New York
Irvin Watkins
Birming
Ham
James Watkins
Mrs. Watkins
A. J. Kell
Mr. Kell
Ruby Richardson Leslie
Tom Leslie
Mrs. Leslie
Leslie's
8Th Ave. S. E
Walton Munn
Angie
Lula
Z. E. Bellah
Oneonta
Julian Jervis
Morris
H. T. Sammons Chiropractor
LaBoon
2Nd Ave
Laine
Ptova
Princess
Red's Drive-In
Decatur
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