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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1966

Page

24

Chatter Box Notes From Huntsville Nightspot Scene

Gossipy item mentions Mr Charon and lively Go Go gal atmosphere in Huntsville. Pensacola family ties surface as Barbara and Bruce Flake and Roland and Jaokie Guice visit. Local officials Louis Holo way and James Crow attend graduation for Nancy Crow and Jimmy Crow. Jimmy III pursues law, Nancy earns BS as Jimmy IV stays with grandma.

Louis Holoway James Crow Eddie Pat Nancy Jimmy Crow Jimmy Little Jimmy IV Grandmas

Crites Return From North Georgia Highlands Trip

Barbara and Dale Crites are back from a three week homefront visit spanning north Georgia to Highlands North Carolina. Dale returned to Decatur after a week while Barbara was joined by her sister from Atlanta for the trip.

Barbara Dale Crites North Georgia Highlands N. C Dale Decatur Atlanta

Polly and Tom Woody Home After Camp Alpine Rescue

Polly and Tom Woody return home with their son Connelly after retrieving him from Camp Alpine in Mentone. The family described the incident as a difficult ordeal but expressed relief at the reunion.

Polly Tom Woody Son, Connelly Camp Alpine Mentone

Penny Wasmer and Mimi Hall Hostery Round of Parties

Tonight Penny and Peter Wasmer attend a party honoring visiting couple Mimi and Walter Hall. Leo Rowe Jane Rowe Joyce Veitch John Veitch host a poolside start then dinner at the Halls. Virginia Al Jones with Judy Winston Ann return from Grand Bahama trip. Greenwood Drive picnic is set to become a regular event. Donald Johnson Connie Johnson enjoy Nassau and southern Florida trip.

Penny Peter Wasmer Mimi Walter Hall Leo Jane Rowe Joyce John Veitch Virginia al Jones Arthur Judy Winston Ann Grand Bahamas

Lynda Bird Johnson Seeks NY Jobs Over Dad’s Insecure Post

Phil Wasserman explains Lynda Bird Johnson looked for work in New York noting that her father’s position was not permanent. The remark frames the family’s search for stable income amid political transitions in the era.

Phil Wasserman Lynda Bird Johnson New York

Proudest golfer Ron Mc Anally hits first hole in one

Ron Mc Anally celebrated his first hole in one this week and showed off a flashy new Mustang. Lattice and Elizabeth Hamm returned home with their two sons after a 10 day visit to Elba to see relatives.

Ron McAnally Lattice Elizabeth Hamm Elba

Osborne family shares Gulf Shores vacation tale

Fred and Marilyn Osborne and their four children recount a Gulf Shores trip with Marilyn staying with locals while Fred moved in and out on business. They reflect on a life spent saving for the Senior Prom and the fatigue that follows, as Arnold Glasgow, Tyler Roberts, and the children appear in the account.

Fred Marilyn Osborne Gulf Shores Marilyn Arnold Glasgow

Weekend News Tidbits From Home to Charleston

Returned Friday from a visit at home in Anniston and then she and hubby Tommy were off for Charleston West Virginia where he was in the wedding of Carolyn Wood and Porter Wheeler. Speaking of Tyler her birthday was celebrated this week in the Sherman St. home of the Barrett Shelton Juniors. Dropping in were Barbara and Bruce Flake and Sissy and Jim McGaughey. Daytona Beach was the vacation spot chosen by Louisa and Bill Kirby. They took children and stayed for two weeks of it. Its another semester closer to graduation for Richard Parr who chalked off another summer school session at the University. Folks in the new airplane business include Randy Troup Joe Blackburn and James Riggs. Quite a crew is taking off tomorrow for the Kiwanis Alabama District Convention in Gadsden. Driving down will be Art Belew Whit King Byron Carroll Russell Bolding Denton Cole Hammond Martin Art Vickery and Larkin Yates. Highlight of the meet will be an address from Sen. George Murphy.

Anniston Hubby Tommy Charleston West Virginia Carolyn Wood Porter Wheeler Tyler Sherman St Barrett Shelton Barbara Bruce Flake Sissy Jim McGaughey Daytona Beach Louisa Bill Kirby Kiwanis Alabama Gadsden Art Belew Whit King Byron Carroll Russell Bolding Denton Cole Hammond Martin Art Vickery Larkin Yates Sen George Murphy

Underwood Family Returns from Destin Weekend

Fred and Lou Underwood return home with their children after a long weekend in Destin.

Destin Fred Lou Underwood

Ralph Edward Slate Jr Born to Ralph Slates Parents

August 14 marks the birthday of Ralph Edward Slate Jr born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Slate. He joins three sisters Beth Cynthia and Shelley at home in a growing family and local joy.

Ralph Edward Slate Jr Ralph Slates Beth Cynthia Shelley

Beth and Donald Campbell Move to Garden Court Apartments

Beth and Donald Campbell establish a new residence at Garden Court Apartments, marking a fresh home address for the couple in the local community.

Beth and Donald Campbell Garden Court Apartments

Jaycee Summer Conference Attendees In Birmingham

In Birmingham this weekend for the Jaycee Summer Conference were Mrs. Jim Benfield, Mrs. Earl Penn, Mrs.

Birmingham Jim Benfield Earl ‘Penn

Miss Carolene Hughes to Wed Gary Garmany

Mr and Mrs John William Hughes announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Carolene Hughes to Gary Don Garmany son of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wesley Garmany Miss Hughes is the granddaughter of Mrs John C Hughes Clinton Tenn and the late Mr Hughes and Mrs David S Bullard and the late Mr Bullard Mr Garmany is the grandson of Mrs Albert L Bradley and the late Mr Bradley and Mrs John Wesley Garmany and the late Mr Garmany They are West Morgan High School graduates and he works at Chemstrand The wedding is set for November 8 at Bellview Baptist Church.

John William Hughes Carolene Hughes Gary Don Garmany Woodrow Wesley Garmany Miss Hughes John C. Hughes Clinton, Tenn Mr. Hughes David S. Bullard Mr. Bullard Mr. Garmany Albert L. Bradley Mr. Bradley John Wesley Garmany West Morgan High School Chemstrand

Local society names listed for event roles

Dean Long along with Mrs Ken Meguiar Mrs John McBride and Mrs Mickey Morrison appear as participants in a society event. The listing highlights these individuals for hosting duties and social duties within the community gathering.

Dean Long Ken Meguiar John McBride Mickey Morrison

Worthington study links cooling to productivity gains

A Worthington Corp claim ties air conditioning to higher output, suggesting a cool workplace boosts business productivity by 92 percent. Applied to the homemaker, this implies reducing daily work time to about 122 hours, reflecting a humorous take on the dog days.

Worthington Corp

Women travelers visit California coast and Los Angeles

Elizabeth Fowler and Florence Compton visited western states focusing on California. They traveled along the coast and visited Fowler’s son Hoy in Los Angeles.

Elizabeth L. E.) Fowler Florence Roland) Compton California

Harvey Family Gatherings Mark Miltons 89th Birthday

George and Violet Harvey of Troy arrived to help celebrate Milton Harvey s 89th birthday and great granddaughter Elizabeth Loyd s sixth birthday. Charlie and Thelma Harvey will entertain the Harvey and Loyd families at a patio party tonight.

George and Violet Harvey Troy Milton Harvey Elizabeth Loyd Charlie Thelma Harvey Harvey Loyd

Dessert-Bridge Honoring Ranger Visitor Ends in Winners

Mrs. Robert Broad hosted a dessert-bridge Tuesday for visitor Mrs. Charles Hummel of Ranger Texas. Readily read results show daily winners among participants.

Robert Broad Charles Hummel Ranger Tex

Reunion at Calloway Gardens Draws Many Families

Mrs Randall Troup and Mrs Terry Griffin join Mrs Thomas Boys with families for a weekend at Calloway Gardens. Mrs Hummel left Friday after a reunion with her son Jack and kin. Ann and Gil Crane with children hosted by John Pearce Bet ty Harris and families, joined by Alan Hamilton, Battle Hamilton, Bob Tweedy Carolyn Tweedy Gordon Christiansen and former Decaturites from Rome Ga.

Randall Troup Terry, Griffin Thomas Hummel Jack Calloway Gardens Ann Gil Crane John Pearce Betty Bob Harris Alan Battle Hamilton Bob Carolyn Tweedy Gordon Betty Christiansen

Five students finish advanced styling course at Dale Strebel

Helen Bound Hope Williams Faye Guyse Betty Briscoe and Ernest Roberts completed advanced hair styling classes at Dale Strebel University of Cosmetology after returning from Atlanta.

Atlanta Dale Strebel University of Cosmetology Helen Bound Hope Williams Faye Guyse Betty Briscoe Ernest Roberts

Advertising Quotation by Earl Wilson Cites Longing Illusion

Earl Wilson notes advertising sells desire by suggesting you have always yearned for something new though you may not have heard of it before. The remark underscores how marketing frames novelty as necessity.

Earl Wilson

Shelton couple attends Tennessee Tombigbee meeting

Suzanne and Barrett Shelton travel home from Kentucky after joining the dedication of Barclay Dam. The couple attended the Tennessee Tombigbee Development Committee meeting and are noted in Chatterbox on Page B-8.

Kentucky Suzanne Barrett Shelton Tennessee - Tombigbee Development Committee Barclay Dam

Pfister Lets License Lapse In Wyoming

Richard Pfister president of the Wyoming Highway Commission forgot to renew his driver license before expiration. A friend drove him to the highway patrol office where she took the exam to qualify for a new license.

LUSK Wyo Richard Pfister Wyoming Highway Commission

Liver Slices Dipped in Egg Beat and Crumbs

Slices of liver may be dipped in beaten egg and then seasoned bread crumbs before frying.

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