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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1964

Page

5

Around The Valley Travelers and Family News

Mac Morris of Delta Airlines based in Atlanta spent vacation with his parents the Phil Morrises on Hartsel two. Mr and Mrs Hugh Fitzgerald and sons Bradley and Joe returned home on Hartsel after fishing in Bristol Florida. Mrs Law Lamar of Selma and her daughter Mrs Don Strench of Charlotte visited Mrs Lamar's sisters Mrs Eyster and Mrs Miller. Mrs Arthur Jones Mrs Barrett Shelton and Mrs Jim McGaughey are in Birmingham today.

Mac Morris Delta Airlines Atlanta Phil Morrises Hugh Fitzgerald Bradley Joe Hartselle 1 Bristol Fla Law Lamar Selma Don Strench Charlotte, N. C Bibb Lamar Lamar Charles Eyster Georgia B. Miller Arthur Jones Barrett Shelton Jim McGaughey Birmingham

Betty Lou Sledge Feted Before Her Wedding

Miss Betty Lou Sledge was honored at a tea in the State National Bank penthouse hosted by Mrs. C E Uptain Miss Wanda Bates and Mrs Newlin Shirley. About 75 guests attended as yellow and white decor highlighted the event ahead of her marriage to Donald F Nelson slated for Saturday.

C. E. Uptain Wanda Bates Newlin Shirley State National Bank Betty Lou Sledge Donald F. Nelson Sido Miss Sledge

Shift into Fashion Pattern 4574 Misses' Sizes 10-20

Pattern details for a Misses shift dress in cotton knit linen and contrast binding. Size 16 fabric yardage listed. price 50 cents for pattern plus 15 cents for mail service. Offers 300 designs and a free pattern coupon. Send to Anne Adams, Decatur Daily Pattern Dept, New York NY.

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

Hints From Heloise Clean Oven Using Ammonia Trick

A 1964 Heloise tip explains cleaning an oven by placing a wet towel on a rack and pouring ammonia over it. Vent coverage with damp cloths or paper towels keeps fumes away, then bake off grime and wipe clean for a quicker two hour job.

Heloise

Wesleyan Service Guild Lunch Meeting Set

Wesleyan Service Guild committee of the Decatur District will hold a luncheon Saturday at noon at the Tower House Restaurant. Miss Jane Shelton district secretary will preside. Devotion by Mrs C H Edwards Memorial Methodist Church. Attending chairmen include Mrs Virgil Fowler Cullman Mrs Fred Martin Athens Mrs R S Summerford Courtland and others.

Wesleyan Service Guild Committee Decatur Tower House Jane Shelton C H. Edwards Memorial Methodist Church Virgil Fowler Cullman Fred Martin Athens R. S. Summerford Courtland L. L.gilchrist Hartselle D. L. Blackwell Somerville Garland Roberts Clio Levin B. M. Cuthrell Guild Bill Cole Seabel Smith Roland Cross Evelyn Winn W. J. Edwards Jr R. L. Francis Elkmont Olena Harris Moulton Eldredge Guire Roy Hendrix F. C. Screws Margaret Ann Yarbrough

Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club Invites Family Picnic

The Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club held its annual family picnic at the home of Mrs. Mamie Livingston. Lunches were spread on the front lawn and games were played. Rev. J. D. Douthit of Rock Creek Baptist Church gave the devotional.

Rock Creek Home Mamie Livingston J. D. Douthit Rock Creek Baptist Church

Tipps announce marriage of Tipps and Crowe in Georgia

Mr and Mrs Frank L Tipps announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Jackie Ann Tipps to Horace Wayne Crowe son of Mr and Mrs Fred Crowe. The ceremony was held July 3 in Trenton Georgia. After the groom completes Army service the couple will reside in Decatur.

Frank L. Tipps Jackie Ann Tipps Horace Wayne Crowe Fred Crowe Trenton Decatur

Promenaires Square Dance Club Hosts River Barge Party

The Promenaires Square Dance Club hosted a barge party on the Tennessee River with fifty couples from Decatur Huntsville and Athens clubs attending a picnic supper and square dancing. The regular monthly business meeting and covered dish supper will be held this evening at 6 30 p m.

Promenaires Square Dance Club Tennessee River Decatur Huntsville Athens

Lee R Champion recovering after major surgery

Lee R Champion is reported doing as well as could be expected after undergoing major surgery Monday at Hartselle Hospital. Mrs. Lara Sims of Birmingham has returned home after visiting relatives in the Massey community.

Lee R. Champion Hartselle Hospital Lara Sims Birmingham Massey

Neektie Sales Surpass 194 Million in 1963

Commerce records show nearly 194 million neekties sold across the country in 1963, reflecting strong consumer demand and stable market activity during that year. Demand surged in metropolitan areas, with retailers reporting steady inventory turnover and rising disposable incomes.

Goren on Bridge in Four Spades Triumph by Goren

Story analyzes a four spades contract where South unexpectedly leads six of spades to exhaust East's king and force a trump promotion. North overbid with two no trump and South converts with precise endplay, discussing potential alternate lines and safety plays in the key deal.

South North West East Declarer

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Traylor Sterling Sledge Hillsboro Frank Nelson Mr. Nelson Church OF Christ Tanner, Ala Speaker George Marshall Minister Memorial Drive Meike 2Nd Ave Dial Alabama Horne Winford Clark Loven Kisses Mrs Stewart Noyes, Jr Hileah King Features Syndicate, Inc Wesleyan Service Guild Rock Creek HD Club Homeland Insurance Agency 2Nd Avenue S.W Ala Harold Lentz Auto — Fire — Life Conditioned Air Corp Bicatur Avenue S.E Promenaires Club News Goren Charles H North East South West Bank Dodge Boys Second Avenue
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