Miss Hudson and Bobby Edwards Plan August Wedding
Miss Rose Hudson daughter of Mr and Mrs William James Hudson and Bobby Bryan Edwards son of Mrs Lena Edwards of Athens have completed wedding plans for August 27 at 4 p m at Northside Baptist Church with Rev Ollie Linkous officiating. Miss Virginia Ann Hudson to sing with Miss Betty Sanders accompanying. Best man will be Charles Sanderson of Athens. Attendants ushers include uncles Leonard and Clarence Hudson Joel Davis and Mennafee Pettus of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hudson
William James Hudson
Bobby Bryan Edwards
Lena Edwards
Athens
Northside Baptist Church
Ollie Linkous
Bobby Cox
Charles Sanderson
Virginia Ann Hudson
Betty Sanders
Leonard and
Clarence Hudson
Joel Davis
Mennafee Pettus
Personal News From Decatur Area Residents
Mrs H A Chamberlin and children return from Pekin Illinois where they visited relatives Ernest Roberts comes back to Corpus Christi Texas after visiting here Rev and Mrs O E Burton and sons of Clearwater Florida were here for a short visit They will visit Charleston South Carolina before returning home Daughters visiting Charleston will accompany them Mildred Ferris of Birmingham with her niece Mrs Neils Oster and daughters Sven and Frances of Brookline Massachusetts spent Friday in Decatur Mrs Oster is the former Sarah Bloodworth Rev A H Nabors is recovering from illness at his home Danville Road Mr and Mrs Bob Thomas Mrs J M Reynolds Mrs Thomas Hill and Miss Sherry Maner left for a vacation at Daytona Beach Florida Mr and Mrs J S Allred message their son Billy Wayne has been promoted to A2e stationed at Fairbanks AFB Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Burton
Mildred Ferris
Birmingham
Neils Oster
Sven and
Frances
Brookline
Mass
Decatur
Oster
Sarah Bloodworth
Bob Thomas
J. M. Reynolds
Thomas Hill
Sherry Maner
Daytona Beach, Fla
J. S. Allred
Billy Wayne
Fairbanks Afb
Washington
Vera Elizabeth Pockman Weds Evan John Hughes at St. John's
Miss Vera Elizabeth Pockman daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd A Pockman married Evan John Hughes son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hughes at St John s Episcopal Church with Rev Lester Maemanis officiating. The couple will sail Aug 31 for London and East Africa before settling in Durban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Pockman
Evan John Hughes
Evan “John Hughes
Vera Elizabeth Pockman
Lloyd Alfred Pockman
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Mr. Hughes
Robert John Hughes
Durban
Natal
South Africa
Kyle Sullivan
Supper Honors Mrs Donnelly at Garden Buffet
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardwick hosted a buffet supper in their garden on Saturday honoring Mrs. Robert Donnelly of Beaumont Texas, guest of her parents Dr and Mrs John Bragg. Lamps and wrought iron lanterns lit the terrace as the serving table featured light decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hardwick
Robert Donnelly
Beaumont
Tex
John Bragg
Luncheon Honored Bride-Elect Miss Alvah Richards
Miss Carolyn Sue Odom hosted a luncheon at the Ly ons Hotel Saturday for bride-elect Miss Alvah Margaret Richards of Birmingham, fiance of Donald Parker. The long table featured vari colored mums in a silver bowl and place cards for Birmingham and Huntsville guests plus family. The hostess presented Richards with a nine piece salad set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Sue Odom
Lyons Hotel
Alvah Margaret Richards
Birmingham
Donald Parker
Miss Richards
A. M. Richards
Dale Sandefur
Jane Anderson
Huntsville
Estil Warren
John Mullican
W. R. Riley
Mary Anne Riley
Frank Richards
Dora Clark
Maude Odom
Whipple-Stedham Truth Pledged Wedding in Lakeland
Miss Mary Evelyn Stedham daughter of Rev and Mrs Marvin V Stedham of Palatka Florida married William Upshaw Whipple son of Mrs Charles S Whipple and the late Mr Whipple of Lakeland Florida on August 19 at Southside Baptist Church Lakeland The Rev Stedham officiated Music was by Mrs S F Howard and Miss Patricia Waters The bride wore a nylon tulle gown with embroidered lace and carried white roses atop a satin Bible A reception followed and the couple planned to reside at 1117 Melton Ave Lakeland The bride is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J S Stedham of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Vera Elizabeth Pockman
Lloyd Alfred Pockman
Evan John
Robertes
Durban
Natal
Lester MaeManis
William H. Rowland Jr
Mary Evelyn Stedham
Marvin V. Stedham
Palatka
Fla
William Upshaw Whipple
Charles S. Whipple
Mr. Whipple
Lakeland
Southside Baptist Church
Stedham
Charles W. Knight
R. D. Willis
Douglas
Susan Upshaw
Chicago
Lamar Hutchinson
Orlando
Lanier Upshaw
Joe Jefferson
James S. Welch
Brooks Johns
John A. Causey
Henry P. Trawick Jr
North Carolina
Melton Ave
Lakeland, Fla
Whipple
Decatur
J. S. Stedham
Wrought iron centerpiece with antique epergne at event
An elegant centerpiece featured a centered wrought iron design with an antique epergne holding fruit and garden flowers. The gathering included between fifty and sixty guests.
Meetings Announced By Local Groups
Circles of First Presbyterian church will meet Monday at 4 p m in Mrs. Fred S Hunt Jr home. Co hosts are Mrs Wilmer Hall Mrs J W Wyker Jr and Mrs T G Morrow. Cotillion Club meets Friday 7 p m at City Hall with important future implications for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Fred S. Hunt Jr
Wilmer Hall
J. W. Wyker Jr
T. G. Morrow
Cotillion Club
Morning Party Welcomes Newcomer Mrs Eaken In Hodges Home
Mrs Billy Sittason Mrs Tom Hamilton and Mrs Jim Fite hosted Thursday morning at Mrs Davis Hodges home to greet Mrs A J Eaken recently moved from Los Angeles. Eaken sister of Melvin Ozier to be welcomed as Col Eaken will join soon. Floral theme used marigold zinnias purple asters and wood bowl decor. Guests served chicken salad on pastry croquettes cookies celery pinwheels and Cokes in informal setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sittason
Tom Hamilton
Jim Fite
Davis Hodges
A. J. Eaken
Los Angeles
Eaken
Melvin Ozier
Col. Eaken
Zinnias
Barbecue Honors Westport Visitor John Pestalozzi
A hosted barbecue last week by John and Hank Caddell and Richard Parr featured a picnic honoring John Pestalozzi of Westport Connecticut and Bob Don.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Hank Caddell
Richard Parr
John Pestalozzi
Westport, Conn
Bob Don
Civic and Civinette Picnic at 6 30 P M
Civic and Civinette plan a picnic at 6 30 PM hosted by Mrs. Malcolm Smith and Mrs. J H Turner. Guests without reservations are asked to call the hostesses. Family Night at Decatur Country Club starts at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan
Civinette
Malcolm Smith
J. H. Turner
Decatur
Decatur Country Club
Business and Professional Women's Club Meets at Woodall's
The Business and Professional Women's Club met for supper at Woodall's picnic grounds with hosts Mrs. Dorothy Woodall and Mrs. Avery Roberts Jr. Forty members attended. President Mrs. Dorothy Riddle led a brief business session and welcomed three guests while new members Mrs. Cyr Books and Mrs. Kirt Lankford joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Woodall
Dorothy Woodall
Avery Roberts Jr
W. A. Sullivan
Dorothy Riddle
Lorraine Worthington
Myrtle Nelson
Mary Clyde Garner
Cyr
Kirt Lankford
Beaum on Club House Gathering Honors Guests
Nelly of Beaumont Texas attended a party at the club house built by Jack and Hank in the pine grove behind the Caddell home. Athletes games and plentiful food were served for Edwin Wilson George Adams Mike Adams John Wyker John Power Jodie Duncan the guests of honor and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelly
Beaumont
Tex
Jack
Hank
Pine Grove
Caddell
Edwin
Mike Wilson
George
Mike Adams
John Wyker
John Power
Jodie Duncan
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. A. Chamberlin
Pekin, Ill
Ernest Roberts
Corpus Christi
A. H. Nabors
Danville Rd
Beca Ine
Ralph Weinman
Gemologist
Johnston St
American Gem Society
Richard Loyd Pockman
William Pockman
Mr.Hughes
William Rowland
John S. Jemison Jr
Leonard Jemison
Dallas
William Peckman
Hughes
New York
London
Kenya
East Africa
Mombasa
Tanga
Zanzibar
Dar-es-salaam
Cape Town
Christian Science Monitor
Marine Drive
Brighton Beach
Belle
Tiny Town Originals
Johny Lee
California
Johnston
Bates
Second Ave
Mrs. Donnelly
Sue Gail Lee
Walter L. Lee
Mr. Lee
John Horace Kitchens
J. N. Kitchens
Moulton 2
Olan Milla
Whipple-Stedham Truth
America
Pet
Pai
Snookie
VOOL
DELTA
Suzanne Jones Shelton
Delta-C&s Air Lines
Atlanta
Barrett Shelton
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Kappa Delta Sorority
Shelton
Vine St
Grant St
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