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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1964

Page

24

Padgett Minter Vows Said In Home Wedding

Miss Jane Minter of Falkville and William Martin Padgett of Hackleburg pledged their marriage Friday evening in a home ceremony. The Rev. Frank McWhirter officiated beside an altar of candles and greenery. The bride wore lace and satin with a seed pearl crown and carried a white orchid. Attendants and reception details followed with family members from HartSelle and Falkville assisting.

Jane Minter Flaudy Rufus Minter Falkville William Martin Padgett Clovis Draimon Young John P. Padgett Hackleburg Ala Elbert Minter Frank McWhirter Falkville Baptist Church Leo Templeton Hartselle W. J Randall Doris Evans Auburn Jerry Hart Ernie Holmes

Local Drive Seeks Donations for Mental Hospital Patients

Morgan County Association for Mental Health urges items for state hospitals including Bryce Partlow Mount Vernon Searcy. requests usable books clothing scraps and home goods. Contacts Mrs E Heckler and Mrs Edgar Mittwede offer details and pickup info.

E. A. Heckler The Mental Health Association Morgan County Association For Mental Health Margaret Ellette Alabama Association Bryce and Partlow School Scans Searcy Mount Vernon

Mrs Johnson Hosts Bridge Party at Pavilion Inn

Mrs J Ewell Johnson hosted a bridge luncheon at the Pavilion Inn with two bridge tables and an extra guest table. The Tuesday fashion show preceded a pie and coffee service. High score among members went to Mrs Tim Lyons and among guests to Mrs Robert McAnnally. Miss Harriett Godfrey won bingo with other guests including Mrs John Knight Mrs Bidge and Mrs H R Gilbert from Hartselle.

J. Ewell Johnson Pavilion Inn Tim Lyons Robert McAnnally Harriett Godfrey John Knight Bendige H. R. Gilbert Hartselle

Decline of theater worries 18th century England

New York AP reports that Christian Deelman notes 18th century England feared English drama would die as pantomime and spectacle overtook the legitimate stage in the decade before 1741. The trend troubled critics who saw tragedy and Shakespearean heritage at risk.

New York England Christian Deelman

Wood chips proposed as near ideal livestock bedding

A report notes wood chips make an almost ideal bedding for livestock. The material is praised for comfort and absorbency, suggesting farmers consider wood chips as a practical alternative to traditional bedding options.

Marie W Bergin Named Public Relations Director

Mrs. Marie W. Bergin, formerly with The Cullman Times, is appointed director of Public Relations at Sacred Heart College Cullman by the board of trustees. She belongs to the Business and Professional Women’s Club, has been publicity chairman, is a Beta Sigma Phi member and Beta Phi Gamma honorary journalist. She has a daughter Marita and three sisters plus a brother living in Decatur.

Marie W. Bergin Cullman Times Sacred Heart College Cullman Business and Professional Women’s Club Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Beta Phi Gamma Marita Frank Duke Donald Perry Charles Duke Larry Wilhite Decatur

Hanley Plays Considered for Broadway Prospects

William Hanley three play projects under review by sponsors for early Broadway staging. Mrs Dally Has a Lover expanded to full length, Conversations in the Dark revised after a tryout withdrawal, and Slow Dance on the Killing Ground cited as another prospect.

New York William Hanley Hanley Theater Guild

Eucalyptus Trees Highlighted as Hardest Hardwood

A historical note claims eucalyptus trees are the toughest hardwood, emphasizing their notable durability and value in timber contexts.

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Smokies Barcliff St Hartsel Edgar Mittwede Ns Titty Beautiful FI All Taxes Inc Black Cordovan Tan Famous Brands Shoe Store E. Moulton St Mrs. Johnson Sears Felton Jones Jr Kenmore Sears, Roebuck & CO Decatur, Ala Sears Fine Line Mr. Jones Roebuck Sixth Ave S.E
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