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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

4

Tea Honors Bride-Elect at Mrs. Jones House

Mrs. Ralph Jones hosted a Tuesday tea on Sth Ave to honor Miss Annie Ruth Ulm bride elect of Ernest Matthews. The home featured zinnias marigolds and daisies with crystal bowls marigold centerpieces and cut glass fruit punch service. Attending were Mrs. A H Ulm Mrs. Arthur Matthews and relatives. Miss Ulm wore pale pink antique taffeta with a pink flower corsage.

Ralph Jones Sth Ave Annie Ruth Ulm Ernest Matthews A. H. Ulm Arthur Matthews Martha Garnett Ann Robinson Monroe Parker Richard Robinson Miss Ulm 8Th Ave. S.E Becky Jones Mrs. Jones Jones

Miss Jeanette Giles Hosts Luncheon for Miss Lynn Harris

Miss L Harris of Hamilton Ohio honored guest hosted by Miss Jeanette Giles at her parents home on 8th Ave SE with a luncheon on Wednesday. Guests included Betsy Miles Bonnie Richardson Gretchen Smith Helen Wood Penny Pinkston Mary Ann Riley Ann Rowe Jo Gober and the hostess. After lunch the host announced further plans.

Jeanette Giles 8Th Ave. S.E Wed

Mamie Ashford Circle Meets at Southside Church

The Mamie Ashford Circle of Southside Baptist Church held a Tuesday afternoon meeting led by Mrs. A N Johnson. Mrs. Roy Black chaired the business session in place of the absent circle leader, with reports and a devotional on The Evil of Liquor.

Mamie Ashford Southside Baptist Church A. N. Johnson Johnson Roy Black A. L. Burns Black Ruby McAnear Julian Moody T. R. Speegle O. V. Mitchell

Sunshine Club Meeting Hosts Guests at Picture Show

The West Decatur Sunshine Club met Tuesday with Mrs. T. E. Zahad for the regular monthly gathering. Her guests attended the afternoon picture show.

West Decatur Sunshine Club T. E. Zahad

Personal notes from area families and travelers

Local society page lists Dr. and Mrs. O L Petkovich and children visiting Smoky Mountains to eastern points after visiting Mrs Petkovichs parents in town. Guests include Clarence Miller from San Jose visiting brother Lawrence Miller. Other families travel from Pensacola to see relatives and attend events in Birmingham Corinth and Danville.

O. L. Petkovich St. Louis Smoky Mts Washington New York Clarence Miller San Jose Iil Lawrence F. Miller

Sunshine baskets delivered to two shut-ins at meeting

Mrs. Thomas Bennett and Mrs. Robert Taylor delivered Sunshine baskets to two shut-ins before the meeting. Mrs. Bennett, president, led the session as Mrs. Sam Montgomery read the minutes and treasurer's report was given by Mrs. Zahad.

Thomas Bennett Robert Taylor Bennett Sam Montgomery Zahad Miss Hate] Brasseale Asa Peek Joe Jones

Local social notes and travel updates

Mrs. L. B. Hendon has returned home after spending two weeks with daughter Mrs. John Driver of Erie. Mrs. Driver underwent surgery July 25 and is improving rapidly. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Rankin left Wednesday for a business trip to Atlanta.

P. R. Vardaman Bessemer Lester Smith Smith Emmett Phillips Kay Birmingham L. B. Hendon John Driver Erie Driver Rex Rankin Atlanta

Davy Crockett Craze Spurs Bird Club Warning

Sarasota Bird Club urges parents to supervise children using BB guns and small rifles and to limit shooting to targets to avoid harm as the Davy Crockett craze affects local birds.

Sarasota Fla

Ice Cream Supper Planned by Mattie King Circle

The Mattie King Circle of the East End Methodist Church announces an ice cream supper on the church lawn this Saturday at 6 30 p m. Home made ice cream cakes and other delicacies will be served. The public is invited.

Mattie King East End

Margaret Truman Starts Europe Tour on United States

Margaret Truman arrives in Le Havre on the liner United States for a six week tour of Europe. She will join Guri Lie in Salzburg to attend the music festival and later attend the film festival in Venice.

Margaret Europe LE Havre France Margaret Truman United States Salzburg Austria Guri Lie U.N Trygve Lie Venice

J. E. Stone Celebrates 89th Birthday at Grant Street Home

J. E. Stone marked his 89th birthday Saturday at his Grant Street residence. Sister Mrs. A. J. Lumpkin of Lawrenceville attended with a few close friends. Stone, a Lawrenceburg native, ran lumber businesses in Alabama and Tennessee since 1895, with Stone Bros. Lumber Co. in Hartselle and a Decatur plant started in 1931. He enjoys baseball and Dodgers lore, with sons W. G. and Frank involved in the Decatur operations.

J. E. Stone Grant St A. J. Lumpkin Lawrence Mr. Stone Morgan Nty J. E.stone Jr Hartselle W. G. Stone Frank Stone Robert Stone Decatur Walter Marvin Penney Lawrenceburg Tenn Alabama Morgan County Walter Barnett J. E. Stone Jr Stone Bros. Lbr. Co Stone Lumber Co W. G Frank Brooklyn Dodgers

Luncheon At Trinity Mountain Hosts Mrs Agnew And Mrs Pride

Mrs Robert Agnew and Mrs Harvey Pride entertained guests Wednesday at the Kennedy cabin on Trinity Mountain. Summer flowers graced the living porch and room. a buffet with red checked cloth featured red and yellow zinnias. About thirty invitations were issued for the informal luncheon.

Robert Agnew Harvey Pride Kennedy Cabin Trinity Mt

Birthday Wishes For Mr Stone From Friends

The note praises Mr Stone for his knowledge of baseball and sports news and joins friends in wishing him a happy birthday. It emphasizes his accuracy in discussions and cautions not to bet against him.

Stone

New Arrivals at Ira's Book & Gift Shop

One Mile From Page by Mary Davis Henry is now in stock at Ira's Book & Gift Shop with locations in Trinity Athens and Decatur. The book mentions many people in the Tennessee Valley and is priced at $3.00. Mail orders are filled promptly.

Mary Davis Henry Ira’s Trinity Athens Decatur Tennessee Valley Ira E. Moulton St

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