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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1956

Page

13

Bride Elect Betty Sue Crow Honored in Hartselle Shower

Miss Betty Sue Crow, bride elect of Joe M. Thompson of Hartselle, was feted Thursday at the home of Miss Ruth Bowen and Mrs. Fred E. Bowen. A pink and white theme featured carnations and chrysanthemums with flowers centered on the dining table. Guests were served mints nuts cake and punch as pink bridal bouquets were given as favors.

Ruth Bowen Fred E. Bowen Betty Sue Crow Joe M. Thompson Hartselle

Belle Mina Methodist Bazaar Set Thursday Afternoon

The Belle Mina Methodist Church schedules an annual bazaar starting Thursday at 1 a.m. Lunch will be served and sales include home baked foods and handmade articles. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.

Belle Mina Methodist Church

Miss Brackin Betrothed To Grant Smith

Town Creek announces the engagement of Sara Jane Brackin daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Brackin to Grant Lamar Smith son of Mr and Mrs Grady N Smith of Moulton The couple plan a December 21 ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Town Creek Miss Brackin a Hazlewood High School graduate attended Anderson Business College Decatur and works at Universal CIT in Decatur Smith a Florence State Teachers College student majoring in chemistry is a Lawrence County High School graduate The wedding date and venue are set.

W.W. Brackin Town Creek Sara Jane Brackin Grant Lamar Smith Grady N. Smith Moulton Miss Brackin Hazlewood High School Anderson Business College Decatur Universal C. I. T Mr. Smith Lawrence County High School Florence State Teachers College First Baptist Church W. W. Brackin Bobby Ray Sellers Bessemer Rock Creek

Weaver Weaver Williams Truth Pledged In Florence Mississippi

Mary Gail Williams and Billy Don Weaver pledged vows in an afternoon ceremony November 18 at Highland Baptist Church Florence. The couple, both with Decatur and Florence ties, were joined by family friends as Rev Arsdale and Rev Kelley officiated. The reception followed at 1709 Jackson Road with a four tier cake and pink and white floral decor. The bride is a University of Alabama graduate and Mrs Weaver will complete her studies at the University of Florence before overseas military duty for the groom commences.

Billy Don Weaver Mary Gail Williams H. G. Williams Florence Highland Baptist Church Hermon George Williams Decatur William D. Weaver A. B. van Arsdale Central Baptist Church of Lewis E. Kelley Robert Beck Wayne Vaughn University Dawson Crim Billy Joe Doss Jackson Road Roy Street Punch W. A. Yates Birmingham Barbara Williams Aline Edmondson E. O'Neill A. D. Moore John Beggs H. L. Bobo Lee Royer John Wilks Jr W. C. Vaughn Sandra Clements Weaver

Careers In Fashions And Merchandising In Alabama

University of Alabama home economics class hears from Ann Watson Carothers of Birmingham about abundant fashion and merchandising careers in the state. She notes openings for fashion coordinator stylist bridal consultant designer textile technologist and buyer with Avondale Mills leader in the field. Carothers emphasizes Alabama as a textile hub and showcases 1957 spring designs modeled by students.

UA School of Home Economics Alabama Carothers Avondale Mills University of Alabama

Auburn Alabama Rivalry Draws Emmett Youngs to Birmingham

Mr and Mrs George Emmett and Dr and Mrs Cole Young were in Birmingham Saturday for the Auburn Alabama game.

George Emmett Cole Young Birmingham

Week Calendar of Church Groups and Clubs

Scheduled activities include Monday meetings for First Presbyterian Women of the Church and Junior Service League at church halls, mobilization night for Morgan County Baptists, and daily Week of Prayer programs. Straw Hat Garden Club and Music Appreciation Group plan visits, with a Thursday Christmas Party for Women’s Chamber of Commerce and a National Security program for Business and Professional Women.

First Presbyterian Morgan County Baptists Central Baptist Church First Baptist Church Women’s Chamber OF Commerce Business and Professional Women’s Club

St. Ann's P T A Sponsors School Dance

St Ann's P T A sponsored a school dance on Friday evening featuring Lonnie McDaniel's orchestra providing music for students and attendees.

St. Ann’s P-Ta Lonnie McDaniel Orches

Advent Observed by Episcopalians Across Alabama

Episcopal groups statewide observe the start of Advent with a corporate communion and breakfast. In Decatur at St. John’s Church the auxiliary served breakfast in the parish house for attending women. The note adds an aside about Holy Roman Emperor Charles V who died in 1558 and wore paired spectacles with each costume.

Episcopal St. John’s Church Decatur Charles V

Dance Event Highlights Elvis Styled Takes by Cain Duo

Ruth McDaniel provided vocals with Cain performing as Bob. About forty couples enjoyed the evening and the Elvis Presley inspired takeoffs by Bobby Cain.

Tra Ruth McDaniel Bobby Cain Elvis Presley

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Sterling Nelson's Nelson Bank ST Grant Smith Weaver - Williams Truth Hermon Williams Jr Martha Williams Juliet Bobby George Halbrooks Mdorium Billie Gray Lynne Fisher E. W. Fisher A. W. Gafford Nancy and Jenny Rome, Ga Miss Bobbie Self Dorothy Schwachow Straw Hat Garden Club C. W. Cox Birch St Junior Service League First Methodist Church WSCS Jimmie Clark Central Methodist Church First Christian Church CWF Walker W. L. Greenwell 6Th Ave Earnest Reece Robertson Sobotka George Griffin Magnolia Masonic Temple Travelers Garden Club Johnny Aycock Brookmead Road Green Thumb Garden Club Homer Hutchinson Jackson St Music Appreciation Group Decatur Music Club W. P. Baugh Sherman St W. M. Dinsmore Mothers Club Roy Wymbs Canal St Stephens DAR John Chenault Cherokee Lane LE Club Entre Meres Thomas Edgil Somerville John Robins Cornelia Hotel Uncheon Episcopalians Vine St Grant St Budget Shop Ee Weer Leo
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