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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1955

Page

12

Kitchen Shower Honors Hazel Brasseale Bride-Elect

Miss Hazel Brasseale, bride-elect of Bobby Johnson, was honored with a kitchen shower hosted by Miss Neysa Cowan at her home. Guests participated in games, received corsages, and presented gifts in a market basket decorated in green and white while punch, sandwiches, and cookies were served.

Hazel Brasseale Bobby Johnson Neysa Cowan Sarah Hadley Miss Brasseale Brasseale

Chatter Box Notes From Athens Area People and Happenings

Local column covers social visits in Montgomery and New Orleans, TV programs, stray dogs, paint tips, new bridge club in Athens, residents Elaine and Bill Wilson moving to Massachusetts, a cake recipe idea for kids parties, car safety belt costs, Times London ads, a Taft memorial proposal critique, dog lovers and photographers, a new wrist watch with rotating numbers, Maureen Clay Moore hosting at the Athens Country Club, and an upcoming Hospital Auxiliary auction on Aug 13.

Mrs Bill Patton Noted Guest in Bessemer Visit

Mrs William Patton of Bessemer is hosted as a guest of her partner during a social visit. The event highlights courtesy and local networks as part of community life.

William Patton Bessemer

Meetings Announced for Deca ture Chapter and Alice Thompson Circle

The August meeting of the Deca ture Chapter National Secretaries Association will be hosted by Mrs Gladys Paulin at 1410 Cypress St Monday at 8 p.m. The Alice Thompson Circle of Southside Baptist Church will hold a covered dish supper at Dela no Park at 7 30 p.m. Monday.

Decature National Secretaries Association Gladys Paulin Cypress St Alice Thompson Southside Baptist Church Delano Park

Vocational School Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting

The State Vocational Trade School Auxiliary met on Tuesday evening in the school club room. Twelve members attended with Mrs. R. C. Davis presiding in place of Mrs. Kirk Langford. A devotion titled Always There was given by Mrs. Bill Wear. The recreation committee reported blinds and drapes installed in student recreation areas. The program continued china painting led by Mrs. R. C. Davis, who also served refreshments. The next meeting is Sept. 6 with Mrs. John C. Darmer of Athens as hostess.

State Vocational Trade School Auxiliary R. C. Davis Kirk Langford Bill Wear John C. Darmer Athens

Luncheon Honors Mrs. B. Gerhardt in Delanco NJ

Mrs. Bernard Gerhardt of Delanco New Jersey was honored at a luncheon Friday hosted by Mrs. A A Jones Jr and Mrs L W Johnson at Jones home. White carnations in a silver bowl centered the table and buffet service accompanied a guest list including Mrs T M Jones III Mrs Robert McNelly Mrs D L Hume Mrs Frank Troup Mrs John Wyker Mrs Jack Pitts Mrs E S Loyd Jr Mrs Robert Baugh Mrs John Giles Mrs Robert Donnelly Beaumont Tex Mrs Leroy McEntire Jr Mrs Homer Tankersley and the honoree

Bernard Gerhardt Delanco N.J A. A. Jones Jr L. W. Johnson T. M. Jones III Robert McNelly D. L. Hume Frank Troup John Wyker Jack Pitts E. S. Loyd Jr Robert Baugh John Giles Robert Donnelly Beaumont, Tex Leroy McEntire Jr Homer Tankersley

Friends Honor Mrs. Patton With Luncheon at Phinizy Home

Mrs. Patton received compliments from Mr. and Mrs. Early Phinizy as Mrs. Joe Hagler and Mrs. G H Jones Jr hosted a lunch at the Phinizy residence. Pastel gift flowers and red roses decorated the dining area while guests enjoyed a buffet meal.

Early Phinizy Joe Hagler G.H. Jones Jr Patton

Personal notices from Belle Mina and nearby towns

Sam Kay and daughters Carol and Faye return from a visit to their son Sam Kay Jr. stationed at Lackland AFB. Several families plan weekend visits and guests, including Mrs. Ernest Barnett and others from Shoal Creek, Birmingham, Montgomery, Atlanta, Auburn, Greenville, and Athens.

Sam Kay Carol Faye Belle Mina Sam Kay Jr Lackland Afb San Antonio Texas Ernest Barnett Robert Banks Philip Pointer Will Wyker Wyker Shoal Creek J. M. Philpot Frank Philpot Montgomery Joe Philpot Atlanta

Hastings Bride Aurelia Weds James Thaxton in Iuka

Miss Aurelia Hastings and James B. Thaxton married July 31 at First Baptist Church Iuka. Attendants were Sharon Hastings and Fred Bound. After a wedding supper at Ramon's in Florence, they reside at 2705 Somerville Road and plan fall studies in Florence at FSTC.

Condon Ralph Hammon Shoal Creek Baptist Church Bunyan Walfice Hammon Joseph Max Delmore James D. Hammon Hartseller Lorraine Ohio Otto Hastings Aurelia Hastings James B. Thaxton D. W. Thaxton Town Creek First Baptist Church Iuka Sharon Hastings Fred Bound

Local Family Visits and Travels Mentioned

Mrs. Cowan and Mr. H Wohl are listed as visiting at Danville Road. Bob Catlett Jr. returns to Ft. Smith after a three week visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Catlett. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Damsky and their son Ben Lee spent Thursday in Birmingham.

W. J. Duncan Jr Birmingham Visi Bob Catlett Jr Ft. Smith Mrs R. E. Catlett Mrs. Lee Damsky Ben Lee

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