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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1971

Page

6

Alabama Sororities Pledge 429 Women After Rush Week

University of Alabama assistant dean Dorothy Moser announced 429 new sorority pledges after rush week. Pledges and hometowns include Kathy Stephenson of Hartselle in Alpha Omicron Pi, Donna M. Zink of Decatur in Delta Gamma, Martha P. Jones of Decatur and Lila Lamb Pryor of Tanner in Delta Delta Delta, Jera K. Grisham of Decatur in Delta Zeta, Catherine Hutson Margaret L. Russell and Patricia D. Neall of Decatur in Kappa Alpha Theta, and Susan E. Pheny Margaret Ann Whitt of Decatur with Denise Sandlin of Athens in Phi Mu.

University Dorothy Moser University of Alabama Alpha Omocron Pi Kathy Stephenson Hartselle Delta Gamma Donna M. Zink Decatur Delta Delta Delta Martha P. Jones Lila Lamb Pryor Tanner Delta Zeta Jera K. Grisham Kappa Alpha Theta Catherine Hutson Margaret L. Russell Patricia D. Neall Phi Mu Susan E. Pheny Margaret Ann Whitt Denise Sandlin Athens

Miss Arrington August Bride

Pauline Arrington of Montgomery and Ferrell Summerford Anders of Danville were married August 18 by Rev. R S Summerford. The bride, a University of Alabama graduate, and the groom, a South Alabama graduate and Cumberland Law School student, will live in Birmingham.

Tuscaloosa Pauline Arrington Richard H. Arrington Montgomery Ferrell Summerford Anders William M. Anders Danville Mr. Anders R.S. Summerford Jennings Chapel United Methodist Church University of Alabama University of South Alabama Cumberland Law School Birmingham

Mason Booth III Born in Decatur General Hospital

HARTSELLE Mr and Mrs William Mason Booth announce the birth of son William Mason Booth III at Decatur General Hospital He is grandson of Mr and Mrs Fred Harper of Athens Mrs Vaughn Booth of Hartselle and the late Mr Booth Also Mr and Mrs Robert Robinson of Richmond Indiana visited Decatur area family over the weekend.

Hartselle William Mason Booth Decatur General Hospital William Mason Booth III Fred Harper Athens Vaughn Booth Mr. Booth Robert Robinson Richmond Ind Curtis Booker Jr Decatur Michael Steelman Robert Steelman Somerville 3 Huel Charest Giles Steelman Eddie Clifton Miller Burnice Miller T.C. Milam W.D. Miller Decatur 5 Gdaily Wallace Keith Wright Tyson Wright O.J. Self Eva 1 W.H. Wright Vinemont

Heloise tips organize drawers with seasonal accessories

Reader suggests storing seasonal gloves with purses to save space and speed outfit matching. Advice includes packing tote sets for outfits and crocheting matching accessories to extend wear and save money.

Marian Murray

Dear Ann Landers Helps Soldiers Wives And Dating Dilemmas

A column of letters and replies covers wartime infidelity, engagement doubts, and dating ethics. Readers seek guidance on forgiveness, staying loyal, and breaking engagements while a loved one serves in Vietnam. The exchange includes war’s moral complexities and youthful romance challenges.

Ann Landers Vietnam

Horoscope for Wednesday and Birthday Guidance Across Signs

The page provides a Wednesday horoscope with yearly themes about cooperation and responsibility. It covers individual signs Aries through Pisces, noting personal tendencies, potential missteps, and advised approaches. A birthday notice for Wallace Keith Wright reports his age and family relations.

Cedar Lake Homemakers Hold August Meeting

The Cedar Lake Homemakers Club met at the home of Mrs. Ora Adkins. Devotional scripture was Mark 10:8. Members answered roll call with the one home fix-up they most need. Mrs. Oscar Edmons spoke on Spruce up the Home. Plans were made for the club's fair booth. Mrs. James Strain won the club's monthly gift.

Ora Adkins Cedar Lake Homemakers Club Oscar Edmons Iclub James Strain

Sheinwold On Bridge Black Hat Not Sign Of Villain

Bridge columnist outlines a hand where East is the dangerous opponent and West the safer lead. West holds the ace of spades. the plan is to give the lead to West while avoiding giving it to East. The sample shows a club finesse for nine tricks and contrasts yesterday's villain with today’s joker. A pocket guide offer follows.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Virgo Libra Croey Scorpio Jgs West East Villian

Bell-bottom trousers origin tied to sailors

The wide bottom design of bell-bottoms arose so sailors could roll them above the knee when swabbing decks. This practical feature helped keep trousers dry and clean while performing deck chores aboard ships.

Five Year Old Sonya Bennett News Note

Sonya Annette Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bennett of Hartselle, turned five on Monday. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy S. Bennett of Decatur and of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Livingston of Hartselle.

Angela Beth Shadden Jerry ‘Shadden Hartselle Lavern Burns Ernest Burns J.T. Shadden Somerville Sonya Annette Bennett James E. Bennett Leroy S. Bennett Decatur 2 C.E. Livingston

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