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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

4

Miss Young to Wed William Free in Westside Church

Miss Frances Lee Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Garnett G Young plans her marriage to William Free son of Mr and Mrs Freeman C Free The wedding is set for Tuesday at 6 30 PM at Westside Presbyterian Church Rev William Montgomery to officiate Miss Dean Drake of Cullman will be maid of honor Mrs Ray Nixon bridesmaid Best man will be Mr Free Ushers Ray Nix on Ray Norris Dennis Allred and Dr Jason Copeland will attend Reception at the young parents home follows the ceremony

Frances Lee Young Garnett G. Young William Freeman Free Freeman C. Free Westside Presbyterian Church William Montgomery Dean Drake Cullman Miss Young Ray Nixon Mr. Free Ray Norris Dennis Allred Jason Copeland

Norwegian Girl Plans To Explore Jungle

Elsa Lind, a soon to be 17 year old aspiring physician from East Africa, plans a six week Amazon expedition led by Lester E. Harris Jr. with John Reinhold and John A. Davidson to collect rare reptiles and amphibians. Pastor Robert Correia will guide the team in Para Brazil.

Washington Elsa Lind East Africa Amazon Jungles England Seventh Day Adventist Washington Missionary College Lester E. Harris Jr Eolgy Harris John Reinhold John A. Davidson University of Maryland Robert F. Correia Satarem Para Brazil Pastor Correia

Cook and Homemaker Series invites new featured women

The note asks readers to nominate interesting women for the Cook and Homemaker Series. It requests suggestions from out of town readers and invites sending a photo with favorite recipes or homemaking tips.

Fannie Richardson

Habitat trip and museum plans amid wildlife notes

The article outlines a museum project at a college featuring amphibians and reptiles with some specimens destined for the U.S. National Museum and ectoparasites to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Elsa joins in specimen work, mentions a specialized lizard pistol, and a trek to a cooler mountain area north of the Amazon described as rugged but potentially profitable.

College U.S. National Museum Walter Reed Army Medical Center Elsa Harris Amazon

Festivities For Virginia Visitors

The Rev. and Mrs. William Glass and their children visit Decatur as honored guests of Mrs. J. Y. Hamil. A week of parties includes a church sermon by the former Presbyterian pastor, dinners, steak supper, al fresco supper, picnics, and informal lunches hosted by local families and clubs for Miss Ruth Glass and the family.

William Glass J. Y. Hamil Glass Arthur Jones Philip Pointer Jane Doss Fred Hunt Jr Sam Wilds D. L. Hume Humes Will Wyker Burton Bartee H. D. Barnum Robert McWhorter Decatur Country Club T. J. Hendrix Garner Pride Ruth Glass

Connecticut Visitor Fetcd Mrs Pestalozzi Entertained

Mrs W E Pestalozzi of Westport Connecticut visiting her sister Mrs John Caddell is guests of many parties. Hostesses Mesdames Hendrix and Parr gave a bridge gathering at the Lyons on Wednesday. Barret Shelton hosted an informal supper that night. Thursday Luncheon at the Lyons Hotel was given by Mrs Fred Hunt Jr and Thursday evening Mrs Frank Stone and Mrs Joe Duncan planned a buffet supper for the visitor.

W. E. Pestalozzi Westport Conn John Caddell Caddell Thomas J. Hendrix Richard Parr the Lyons Pestalozzi Barrett Shelton Fred S. Hunt Jr Lyons Frank Stone Joe Duncan

Parties Honor Texas Visitor

Mrs. Bob Donnelly of Beaumont, guest of Dr. and Mrs. John Bragg, enjoyed a week of social events with lunches and bridge. Hosts included Mrs. John H. Jones, Mrs. Allen Wallace, Mrs. Comer Ezell, and Mrs. E. S. Loyd Jr. A reception and buffet dinner were planned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardwick to honor Donnelly.

Bob Donnelly Beaumont John Bragg John H. Jones Allen Wallace Donnelly Jones Comer Ezell E. S. Loyd Jr Jack Pitts Pitts Bob Baugh Bob McNelly Bob McLaughlin Billy Duncan L. W. Johnson Sim Lovelady Charles Hardwick

Shower Notes Honor Miss Sarah Vinson Bride-Elect

Mrs. Jack Riethmaier and Mrs. Bobby Smith hosted a Saturday night shower for Miss Sarah Vinson, bride-elect of James W. Gray, at Riethmaier’s home. Garden flowers, games with prizes, punch and cakes featured the event. Vinson wore a brown pure silk dress with white accessories and a white carnation corsage.

Jack Riethmaier Bobby Smith Sarah Vinson James W. Gray Miss Vinson

Family Reunion at Adderhold’s at Friendly Forest

Mr and Mrs C H Adderhold hosted a family reunion at their home Friendly Forest on Norris Mill Road. Basket lunches were served to guests including Ben F Black and Tommye, William Byrd and others from Knoxville Atlanta Cadwell Ardmore and Cadwell guests listed.

C. H. Adderhold Friendly Forest Norris Mill Rd Ben F. Black Tommye William Byrd Knoxville T. B. Lindsay San Jose Calif A. H. Borden Atlanta O. L. Colter Connie and Jerry Cadwell

Helena visit ties families across generations

Dren, Alice and George, along with Mrs. Hallie Mosby of Helena visit this week in the home of A. A. Jones Jr. Mrs. LeMaistre is Jones’ mother and Mrs. Mosby is her grandmother, linking three generations during the stay.

Dren Alice George Hallie Mosby Helena, Ark A. A. Jones Jr LeMaistre Jones Mrs. Mosby

Party Honors Hartselle Girl

Miss Linda Perry hosted a gathering for Miss Carron Benthal of Hartselle who moved to Huntsville. The party included a theater viewing of The Seven Year Itch and a dinner at the Perry home in Decatur with yellow floral centerpieces and crystal settings. Guests included Barbara Rea Jenny Lauderdale Eleanor Roberts Becky White and the honoree.

Hartselle Linda Perry Ilycene P. Perry Sherman St Decatur Carron Benthall Huntsville Perry Barbara, Rea Jenny Lauderdale Eleanor Roberts Becky White

Elementary PTA Names Committees

Hartselle Mrs Merrill Doss president called an executive committee meeting of the Elementary School PTA at her home Tuesday morning Plans for the coming year were discussed and committees were selected Hospitality Committee Mrs Van Glasscock chairman Mrs D B Slappey Mrs George H Mrs A D Plemmons Mrs Eugene Ellis Mrs E O Creel Membership Committee Mrs Tommy Kimbrough chairman Mrs Henry Wesson Mrs James Yarbrough P T A Magazine Mrs J V Henderson chairman Mrs J H Stephenson Mrs Earnest Ray Budget and Finance Mrs E L Drinkard Jr chairman Mrs Charles Simpson Mrs Sam Minor Room Mother Representative Mrs Elizabeth Dodson Health Mrs Ed Worrall chairman Mrs C L Orr Mrs

Henry Wesson James Yarbrough P.T.A. Magazine J. V. Henderson J. H. Stephenson Earnest Ray E. L. Drinkard, Jr Charles Simpson Sam Minor Elizabeth Dodson Ed Worrall C. L. Orr

Birmingham Family Names Adderholds And Blackburns

Decatur residents Mr and Mrs Charles Adderhold and family Dave Danny and Judy along with Mr and Mrs Guy Adderhold and Deborah Leigh join Mr and Mrs Clyde Blackburn Becky Linda Cheryl all of Birmingham in a listed grouping.

Decatur Charles Adderhold Dave Danny Judy Guy B. Adderhold Deborah Leigh Clyde Blackburn Becky Linda Cheryl Birmingham

New Arrivals End August 20% Off Personal Christmas Cards

Ira's Book and Gift Shop offers 20 percent savings on personalized Christmas cards with a limited August window. The shop features a large selection of nationally known card designs at 222 East Moulton Street.

Ira’s Book & Gift Shop East Moulton St E. Moulton St E. Moulton Si

Publicity and Program Committee Roles Listed in Meeting

Rudolph Smith heads publicity with Mrs Allen Smith as chairman and committee members Mrs H E Orr. Program committee chaired by Mrs Joe E Wright with Mrs Lee man Gibson and others. Legislation committee led by James H Stephenson with Mrs Ed Summers and Mrs Grady Long.

Rudolph Smith Allen Smith H. E. Orr Joe E. Wright Leeman Gibson Edward Summers Fuller Merrill James H. Stephenson Ed Summers Grady Long

Edmonton Grows From Trading Post to Populated City

Edmonton Alberta has transformed from a 1900 trading post into a city with a population surpassing 200000, reflecting rapid development and urban expansion over more than a century.

Edmonton Alta

Cancer accounts for a quarter of premature American deaths

About one fourth of all Americans who die from disease before age 45 die of cancer. The statistic highlights cancer as a leading cause of early mortality in the United States.

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