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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1971

Page

31

Christmas in August plan to beat the dog days

In a light column Phylliss Sidebotham suggests a holiday prep idea to calm a busy household. She urges families to view August as time to plan ahead and start Christmas preparations, easing stress before school starts and holidays approach.

Miss Knowlton Feted Before Aug. 28 Marriage

A bridal tea at Mrs. Bill Speakman’s home honored Miss Reba Knowlton, who will wed Kenneth Dyer on August 28. The event featured ribbons of social detail, with the mothers of the bride and groom present, and mentions other local society notes and travel anecdotes from Florida to Maryland.

Bill Speakman Reba Knowlton Kenneth Dyer Miss Knowlton Speakman Charles Knowlton Ray Dyer Peggy Ricky Tyler John S. Burnetts Joe Knoxville John J. P. Burnett Letitia J. H. Simmons Baltimore Maryland Queen City Constellation Fort McHenry Baltimore Orioles Thomas Jefferson Monticello Washington, D. C Longwood Gardens Kennett Square E. I. DuPont Asheville Oak Park Ill Esther West Suburban Hospital School of Nursing

Town Newsline Tips and Personal Updates

Readers are invited to share town goings on and personal notices with the Women’s Page Newsline at 353-4612 Ext. 48. Send items about local moves, visits, engagements, and social happenings for publication.

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