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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1963

Page

5

Wedding anniversaries noted in Falkville and Giles County

In Falkville Mr and Mrs C W Crow celebrated their 60th anniversary at home. They married August 26 1903 by Reverend W A Mays. He farms and walks to work. she active in church and community groups. About 30 relatives attended. In Giles County Tennessee Mr and Mrs William David Jackson marked their 50th anniversary with a home reception near Lester community. guests numbered around 200 with Mrs Gertrude Black and Mrs White Jackson serving punch.

Falkville C. W. Crow W. A. Mays S. J. Roberts Giles County Tenn William David Jackson Mt. Rozelle Ala Lester Jackson Bessie White James and Amanda White Gertrude Black White Jackson Faye Felker Linda Jackson

Luau Party Highlights DeKalb BPW Club August Meeting

Members and guests of the Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club gathered at Mrs. Mary Louise Frost residence for a Hawaiian themed luau. Aloha leis greeted attendees, Polynesian decor and authentic costumes populated the evening with informal dances. President Mrs. Eleanor Ree Russell welcomed guests as reminders of upcoming District II fall meeting at Athens College on September 8 and the club’s next gathering on September 5 at 7 30 p.m.

Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club Mary Louise Frost Eleanor Ree Russell Athens College Decatur Bpw Club

Northside WMU Session Deliberates September Clinic Plans

Northside WMU met at Mrs. Earl McSpadden’s home with Mrs. Raymond Wakefield presiding. A nominating slate was presented, a leadership clinic in September approved, and plans discussed for the Sept 25 G A coronation and October officer installation. Mrs. Jo Finchum dismissed the group and will host the next meeting.

Crres Northside Baptists WMU Earl McSpadden Raymond Wakefield Catherine

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren to 1963

A bridge problem analysis recounts a four heart contract play by North South. South wins a diamond and club ruff sequence, then uses counting to exploit West's distribution. The critic notes South deduced West held six spades two hearts and three diamonds, planning the final club finesse.

Charles H. Goren The Chicase Tribune North Mabta West South East Declarer

Homemaking Tips and Pledge Recited at Club Meeting

Mrs. Zettie Sheats acted as hostess while Mrs. R. C. Woodall led the pledge and Mrs. L. L. McCulloch chaired the flag salute. Mrs. Tennis Teague reported on the community service group and Mrs. Woodall demonstrated homemaking made easy. Twelve members attended with one visitor and lunch was served.

J. H. Jackson Lucile Hawkins Morgan County Robert P. Masterson Zettie Sheats R. C. Woodall L. L. McCulloch Tennis Teague Woodall

Promenaires Club News and Fall Square Dance Class

Mr and Mrs John Stevens and son John Gregory return to the club with guests of caller Fred Linley including Mrs Ethel Gantt Ira Linley and Debbie Linley as they submit names for the fall western style square dance class at 6:30 p m in the hospitality room Pet Dairy Co U S 31 S and plan another session September 16 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m Several members attended the Merry Mixers Square Dance party in Huntsville.

John Stevens John Gregory Fred Linley Ethel Gantt Ira Linley Debbie Linley Pet Dairy Co Huntsville

Evening in Athens Personal Notices

Mrs. John Tippen Fort Monmouth N J Mrs. Freda Bell Greenbelt Md Mrs Thomas Whaley and Mrs Floyd McDonald Birmingham are guests. James Terry and sons from Morgan Hill Calif visit Lula and Blanche Buchanan and announce daughter born August 2 to James Terry and wife. Vida Rae Norman returns from New Orleans Florists convention. Airman J C J Miller on thirty day leave after Ramstein Germany tour. Mrs Yancy V Hughes returns from Pensacola visit to parents. Mr and Mrs R W Orr Jr and Wilson return from Memphis visit. Mrs W D Moore notes daughter H C Wood and husband in Wash.

Athens John Tippen Fort Monmouth N.J Freda Bell Greenbelt Thomas Whaley Floyd McDonald Birmingham James Terry Morgan Hill Calif Lula Blanche Buchanan James Nelson Terry J.C. Jerrall J. Miller Mrs S. J. Miller Ramstein Germany Californ

Secret Pal Names Revealed At Welcoming Event

One new member, Mrs. Peggy Allen, and a visitor, Mrs. Rowe Sanderson, were welcomed. Refreshments were served.

Peggy Allen Rowe Sanderson

Miss Hanson Weds Hugh Thompson In Hartselle Home Ceremony

Miss Ruby Inez Hanson daughter of Mrs. Alton Hanson and the late Mr. Hanson married Hugh Travis Thompson son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Thompson of Falkville on a Saturday afternoon at the Rev. D. C. Prince home on Tabernacle Road. The bride wore beige satin with a matching jacket feathered hat and bone accessories. Her flowers were white carnations. The couple planned a wedding trip to Pa.

Hartselle Ruby Inez Hanson Alton Hanson Mr. Hanson Hugh Travis Thompson William H. Thompson Falkville D. C. Prince Tabernacle Road

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