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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1960
Page
16
Michael Jerome Patterson turned two on November 11, with Mr. and Mrs. Carlton J. P. Patterson of Decature as his parents. His great grandmother, Mrs. Annie Patterson of Somerville, is noted in the accompanying photo by Kyle Sullivan.
Reports described a Movie Toy Party in November to collect toys for underprivileged children and a Hat Show fundraiser for furniture and school equipment for Retarded Children. A December 17 event with guest Barker Bill was planned, and Mrs E H Cawley of Macon Georgia Woman's Club contributed.
The Chicago Tribune Weekly Bridge Quiz presents five bidding scenarios. Each position gives a hand and asks the reader what to bid in contract, double or pass, under varying rules and vulnerability.
A cryptic bidding problem shows 6 As South with a 4108 10864 KJ7 and K543 distribution. The sequence includes Pass Pass Double Pass, seeking the best contract and lead strategy.
Mrs. John Lyle and Mrs. Edward Schreck were welcomed as guests. Mrs. Vickie M. Schlosser of Welcome Wagon International spoke on goals. Dues appoints were made for officers. 22 members attended as Mrs. Chester Smith reported on a Federated Club District meeting.
A Decatur Daily promotion offers Printed Pattern M483 by Sagarday in sheer wool to linen options. Sizes 10 through 18 available with size 16 needing 318 yards of 54 inch fabric. Send one dollar to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department for the pattern and brochure. Next week features Oleg Cassini.
A practical guide to Candlemaking with wax blends and molds. Learn double boiler melting, color addition, and wick prep for long burning candles. Create milk carton, glass, and brimming glass designs with glitter, beads, and Yuletide symbols for personalized gifts.
Forty three Priceville High School students earned honors for the second six weeks. Tenth grade A student Watha Summerford. B students Norman Thompson Paul Waddell Jean Fairbanks Barbara Gilchrist Jenice Maples Joyce Maples. Seventh grade A students Allen Clemons Marketa Blankenship Vicki Collier Glynice Crow Kay Pierce. B students Stanley Stringer Don Fairbanks Harold Orme Vaughan Winton Patricia Douglas Judy Oakley Minnie Orme Nathaylene Prince Mary Frances Speaks Patricia Thomas Brenda Watson Shirene Wilson Peggy Winton.
A collection of Christmas letters from several children names Lynn Johnson Pat Murphree Charette Murphree and Beverly Anne Fletcher asking Santa for dolls bikes stoves refrigerators washing machines dishes and toy items. They mention being good and promise cake and coffee in return.
In Clanton Alabama volunteers and city officials checked about 1600 homes Friday night and Saturday for gas leaks after a six inch main burst at 3 p.m. Service was restored hours later. About 40 volunteers aided in the checks through the night.
The University of the South Sewanee choir from Tennessee will perform at 3 30 p m today in the Athens High School Auditorium. The performance will be assisted by the local group, details follow.
Tokyo AP reports the Soviet Union signed a contract with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding for the purchase of two 35,000 ton tankers. The deal highlights postwar Soviet maritime expansion and reliance on Japanese shipyards for strategic tonnage.
The Heart Association of Maryland received its first donation of the new fiscal year. Joanne Aaronson age 12 and her 13 year old brother Scott sent in 1.70 dollars proceeds from a charity carnival they held at their home.
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