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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1963

Page

5

Stone-Chaffee Vows To Be Said September 21

Announcement of the engagement lists Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Chaffee of Memphis and Miss Stone daughter of E. M. Stone of Fort Oglethorpe Ga. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of J. H. Stone and the late Stone. The wedding is set for eleven in the morning at St Ann's Catholic Church on September 21.

Stone-Chaffee T. H. Chaffee Memphis Miss Stone E. M. Stone Fort Oglethorpe J. H. Stone Chattanooga Stone Oo. P. Chunn Chaffee John Ryan Long Island N.Y Mr. Ryan P. H. Chaffee Meade Kansas Mr. Chaffee St. Ann’s Catholic Church

Mrs Powell Is Honored In Linen Cloth Display

A linen cloth centerpiece features a tiered arrangement of flowers and foliage honoring Mrs Powell. The setup includes open face sandwiches and cheese as part of the display.

Mrs. Powell

Hints From Heloise on Quick Starching and Ironing

Heloise shares tips to starch clothes in the washing machine or on the line using a fine spray from a garden hose. She advises placing sprinkled items in a plastic bag overnight for easier ironing and suggests refrigeration or deep freezing as time saving methods to prevent mildew and speed ironing.

Gals Heloise King Features Syndicate, Inc

Quick Knit Afghan Pattern Sale Notice

Advertises a rainbow afghan pattern 7338 with garter stitch and picot trim. Includes mailing details for pattern purchase from The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept, plus an offer for 1963 Needlecraft Catalog and over 200 designs with a free pattern.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N Y

Palaces and Attics Rome

A brief AP item notes that in Rome a palazzo means apartment building and an attico denotes a penthouse. The column ends with a want ad cue promising results for classified listings.

Rome Attico

Birthday cake iced in roses served with treats

Stems of straw and mint leaves accompanied a birthday cake, with coffee and mints arranged around the dessert. The scene blended graceful sweets with a floral iced cake centerpiece.

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren

A Chicago Tribune bridge column explores a 1963 hand where South opens three hearts and fights a six heart sequence to make a quirky contract. The narrative examines misread bids, defensive shifts, and the resulting play with spades diamonds and hearts to reach a favorable end.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune North Aitio South Yait North East South West Hearts West East

Local residents return from travels and visits

Around The Valley lists numerous recent homecomings. Miss Judy Larkins returns to Denver after visiting her Larkins parents. Mr and Mrs William Martin hosted Rev and Mrs R Ford Lewis and Mr and Mrs Calvin McCain en route to San Antonio after a South Carolina and Smokies trip. Mr and Mrs St John Courtenay came back from Charleston. Henry Haigler and children visited Lake Martin and relatives in Chevy Chase. Paul Blackwell returned from Brewton with Hunters’ kin and Murphree family. James McCool and son Jimmy toured the West and Mexico. Dr O M Strock and four Charleston children plan a visit to McClellan family. Gilbert Tod Meadows Jr and wife announce birth of Gilbert Tod III. James Lewis and Mrs W H Tankersley spend time with Leroy McEntire family. Charles Cooner hosted N D Hubbard of Columbia and David W Allen.

William Martin R. Forda Lewis Calvin McCain San Antonio Tex South Carolina Smokies O. M. Strock Charleston, S.C D. H. McClellan C. H. Morris

New Chandeliers at Ka's Book & Gift Shop

Two beautiful handmade crystal and brass chandeliers are offered at Ka's Book & Gift Shop located at 222 E. Moulton St. The shop promotes home remodeling and new home decor with these striking light fixtures.

Ka‘s Book & Gift Shop Moulton St

Guests Attend Event Highlighting Local Figures

Mr and Mrs were seen hosting a gathering with notable attendees including 9 oe SS, showcasing community engagement and culture.

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Miss Vida Miriam Stone Sanford 17 Jewels Nor ‘Gota Taurs Nightspecaren Buschs 2No Avenue Cranes Second Avenue S.E Gail G CEN del Delicatessen Rehree Case Miter Elc Huntsville Corner Washington & Clinton St W. B. McCrory Goren Judy Larkins Denver Colo H. B. Larkins St. John Courtenay Charleston, S. C Henry Haigler Lake Martin Susan Chevy Chase Maryland Deeeeee Nungester Paul Blackwell Brewton Hunters Daughter Charles Murphree Murphree James McCool Jimmy Mexico W.L. Zaucdaches Seay Birmingham Gilbert Tod Meadows, Jr Montgomery Gilbert Tod III Meadows Sue Carrell James Lewis W. H. Tankersley Billy Leroy McEntire Charles Cooner Mr. and N. D. Hubbard Columbia, S.C Mrs David W. Allen Mlo Marss Syasye Dillehay Drug Shoes School Pennleigh
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