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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1955

Page

13

Miss Nora Odom Weds Bobby Perry in First Baptist Ceremony

Miss Nora Evelyn Odom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Henry Odom, joined Bobby Dean Perry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ervin Perry, in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church. Rev. W. K. Stephenson officiated with Nuptial music by Mrs. Milton Norris and Ira Schnell. The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and seed pearl embroidery, a fingertip veil, and a tiara, carrying a cascade of white feathered carnations.

Nora Evelyn Odom Clifford Henry Odom Bobby Dean Perry Henry Ervin Perry First Baptist Church W. K. Stephenson Milton Norris Ira Schnell Mr. Perry the Baptist Church Kyle Sullivan

Bride and attendants in pastel attire and pearls

The ceremony featured Mrs. John W. Godfrey as matron of honor with Carolyn Todd and Elizabeth Thomas as bridesmaids in blue polished cotton street length gowns. John White served as best man with ushers Harry Perry and Larry Wilhite. A reception followed with elaborate bouquets and coordinated accessories.

John W. Godfrey Fayette Ala Carolyn Todd Elizabeth Thomas John White Cullman Harry Perry Larry Wilhite Vinemont Carol Odom Margo Adams

Redus Collier Family Vacation Plans

Mr and Mrs Redus Collier and their son Christie will depart Monday for a Smokies trip and a visit to Mr and Mrs Pat Jones in Washington. Several relatives are due home tonight after attending the Levin-Golden wedding in Cartersville Georgia this afternoon.

Leon Clancy George Kling Mr. Kling Newton Iowa New York Charles Brigg Lee Deal Janet Chattanooga Cleveland Tenn Montgomery Birmingham Horace Lovin Julia Lovin Lester Branum J. F. Lovin Clio Lovin Hutson Peurifoy Wesley Cook Holland Cook Janet Lee Devine Jesse Stimson Floyd Harris Sim Price Cartersville

Open House Tuesday for Moulton Heights Teacher

Miss Lala Yarbrough, a Moulton Heights teacher, has moved into a new home and invites friends to an open house on Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. Also noted are visits and hospital observations involving local residents and a military officer.

Lala Yarbrough Moulton Heights

Wedding reception details at annex of the church

The article describes a bride’s table with satin rep, white garlands, a tiered cake with spun sugar bells, a punch bowl, and a silver candelabrum. Betty Sue Crow served punch, Mrs. Bill Goree the cake, Inez Goree the bride’s register, with Mabel Turner and Clarence Davis assisting. The couple will reside at 146 N Ross St Auburn after a Smoky Mountains trip.

Betty Sue Crow Bill Goree Inez Goree

Tea Honors Bride Elect Dorothy Jones of Belle Mina

Mrs Glennis More and Mrs E E Douthit hosted a linen shower tea on Greenbrier road in honor of Miss Dorothy Jones bride elect of William Clifton Henderson of Athens. The event featured an embroidered cloth table with pastel asters, crystal place settings, and individually iced cakes. Miss Jones wore pale orchid embroidered organdy with white accessories and a white carnation corsage.

Glennis More E. E. Douthit Greenbrier Road Dorothy Jones Belle Mina William Clifton Henderson Athens Joel Worthy Belle Mina Miss Jones

Fish Fry Hosted by the Olivers on 15th Avenue

Mr. and Mrs. Burl Oliver entertained friends with a fish fry and watermelon cutting at their home on 15th Ave SE last week. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hill and children from Birmingham, the Rev and Mrs Burl Oliver Jr of Jasper, and numerous neighbors and friends.

Burl Oliver 15Th Ave S.E Tommy Hill Birmingham Burl Oliver Jr Jasper John Wiggins Dawson Smith Sam McDowra Harold Kelton Raymond Ward Raymond Nichols Anita Tommy King J. W. Wardlow Turner Davis E. I. Hartselle Fred Dunn Ralph Cuddabac

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