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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1955

Page

6

Bernice Hartselle Weds Edward England in Iuka

Mr and Mrs W E Hartselle of Hartselle announce the marriage of their daughter Bernice Hartselle to Edward England of Falkville. The ceremony occurred in Iuka on August 13 with attendants Mr and Mrs Kyle Kirby and Mr and Mrs A B Sparkman of Hartselle.

W. E. Hartselle Hartselle Bernice Hartselle Edward England Falkville Iuka Kyle Kirby A. B. Sparkman

Madonna Circle Meeting at Central Methodist Church

The Madonna Circle of Central Methodist church met Monday in the church parlor. Prayer opened by Mrs. Robert Hutson followed by business session. Mrs. W. L. Hill led a program with “The Old Rugged Cross” sung. Mrs. Ford presented an article and Mrs. Jim McCool gave the last lesson from Christianity and Wealth. The meeting closed with Mizpah.

Madonna Circle Central Methodist Church Robert Hutson W. L. Hill Old Rugged Cross Robert Ford Jim McCool

Christian groups report busy December meetings

Mrs Glenn Frix and Mrs Robert Ford served refreshments to 16 members and two visitors at the Christian Women’s Fellowship monthly meeting with Mrs Ed Crane and Miss Addie Goode as hostesses. Willoughby Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid met with Mrs F C Thornhill. program featured a duet by Mrs Ralph Hood and her daughter Paulette and scripture by Mrs Horace Norman.

Glenn Frix Robert Ford Royce Nesser Decatur Paul Wright Tallahassee Fla Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church Ed Crane Addie Goode Floyd Corbin Reese Robertson Jack Barnes Ladies’ Aid Society Willoughby Presbyterian Church F. C. Thornhill Melvin S. Wells Ralph Hood Paulette Horace Norman Neely Crawford Finley Clift

Shower Honors Bride Elect Mary Lou Wilkinson in Flint

Mrs. Leona Norris and other hostesses held a party at Mrs. Norris’s home in Flint honoring Miss Mary Lou Wilkinson bride elect of Carl Lee Howard. The event featured garden flowers, a lace tablecloth, a tiered white cake, and pink and white decor with periwinkles, while guests and gift rooms were arranged for numerous attendees and out of town guests received gifts.

Leona Norris Cyrus Merritt Bryant Layman Norris Flint Mary Lou Wilkinson Carl Lee Howard Miss Wilkinson Clifford Wilkinson Alberta Mr. Howard J. L. Howard

Ep silon Sigma Alpha Beta Delta Chapter Meeting

The Beta Delta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Marlin Long on Danville Road.

Beta Delta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Marlin Long Danville Rd

Luncheon for out of town visitors hosted at Lyons Hotel

Mrs. Frank Yaney hosted a Saturday luncheon in the Lyons Hotel private dining room for guests including Mrs. J. V. Rozer Nashville Mrs. E A Anders Baton Rouge and Mrs. Thomas Scheussler Florence. A buffet dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. T M Jones III with garden flowers and antique crystal candelabra. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Loyd Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pitts and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Anderson.

Frank Yaney Lyons Hotel J. V. Rozer Nashville Redus Collier E. A. Anders Baton Rouge Ray Childs Thomas Scheussler Florence John .McGehee T. M. Jones III Elmer Loyd Jr Jack Pitts Bob Anderson

Personal notices from readers occupy travels and visits

A string of social items lists Mrs. Leo Wright Mrs. Frank Stone Mrs. Loudie Carey Mrs. Sam Nettles and Miss Carol Stone visiting in Birmingham. Others host and visit relatives in Florence Tallahassee Tupelo Montgomery Florence Gatlinburg Denver San Francisco Vancouver Banff Yellowstone Lake Louise and Los Angeles with gatherings in Birmingham Nashville Augusta and Atlanta.

Leo Wright Frank Stone Loudie Carey Sam Nettles Carol Stone Birmingham J. O. Casper Tallahassee, Fla Sam Malone Malone Casper Florence Walker Sloan Jack Sewell Charles Doss Mary Frances Sewell Sarah Redding Sewell Denver Yellowstone Park Lake Louise Banff San Francisco Vancouver Los Angeles

Peek-A-Bee Coffee Cake and Travel Notices

A mixed page item presents a coffee cake recipe using self rising flour and dried apricots with step by step instructions. It also lists numerous travel notices including families visiting relatives in Missouri and Tennessee, Mayo Clinic plans for Pete Fite, and a hospital update on E. E. Bawsel.

Le Roy Lotion Promises Quick Skin Fungus Relief

A wartime style ad touts LE ROY LOTION for eczema ringworm and athlete's foot claiming rapid improvement after first application. It guarantees money back if not delighted and urges immediate purchase.

Michigan Streams Share Of Trout Waters Reaches Half

A state assessment notes Michigan has 36,350 miles of streams and about half of them qualify as trout waters. The finding highlights the abundance of coldwater habitats across the state and implications for angling.

Michigan

Want Ads Promote Christmas Cards at Ira s & Gift Shop

An advertisement notes 20 percent savings on personalized Christmas Cards for the remaining 15 days of August. The offer invites readers to visit Ira s & Gift Shop at 222 E Moulton for unusual cards and gifts.

Ira A & Gift Shop Moulton

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