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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1964
Page
5
In a fierce bridge session West opened seven of hearts and South declared three no trump. South engineered a bold spade disruption plan, leading to ten tricks as East and West faltered. West’s spade overcall failed to deter the declarer who cashed diamonds and clubs for the needed total.
A Polynesian style party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Troy Martin Jr. at their home near Priceville featured roasted pig seafood and tropical dishes for more than 50 guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith of Chattanooga and many local residents and friends enjoying swimming nets shells and festive decor.
Mr and Mrs Larry L Potter of St Louis attended a family visit with Mrs J F Julen. Horace Dryden and daughter Mary Beth visited his mother Mrs Rex Pou in Dallas then returned. Virgil McDonald and son returned from Daytona Beach. Carl Backer and two daughters visited en route from New Jersey to meet Captain Smith and family. Captain Smith and family will depart to Killen AFB. McGaughey family back from Atlanta after visiting James McGaughey. Troy McKleroy and daughters Anne and Sydney returned from Florida. Bobby Tuck of Atlanta visiting her parents Rev and Mrs Chitwood. Ed Wells and Margaret Hill Wells to visit Birmingham. Wells' mother to stay in Decatur for weeks.
Yellow and green decor brightened the Penthouse of First Federal Savings and Loan for a tea honoring Mrs. Horace Wayne Crow. Miss Lazelle Williams Lynda Norwood and Carolyn McAlister hosted as the honoree wore a navy suit and scarf and received a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums.
Oak Ridge Woman's Society met at the church Monday evening with 15 members present. Mrs Ray Kirby gave the devotion and spoke on inter-faith cooperation with several members. Mrs William Terry Jr. presided. August 31 set as next meeting date at the church.
Dr and Mrs Thomas M Veazey announce the August 15 marriage in Carrollton Georgia of their daughter Gerry Veazey to John William Akridge Jr son of Mrs Moseley Akridge of Hueytown Alabama The couple will reside in Birmingham where he attends the University of Alabama
New York actor Arold Moss will tour five African nations August through October under a State Department cultural exchange program. He will lecture produce and act in collaborative projects with student groups in Republic of the Congo Togo Morocco Algiers and Malagasy. He previously toured South America three years ago.
Around the Valley lists visits and departures among Griffin Randall Norman Nelson Smith Ravens Moores Goulet and others. Families host relatives in Atlanta New York and Florida while members plan settlements in Leicester England and Tennessee towns.
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