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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1961

Page

5

Longshore-Wade Vows Pledged December 1

Mrs Erline Barnard Wade of Decatur and Columbia and Judge Herman Knox Longshore of Florence Alabama wed December 1 1961 at the Church of Christ Devine Street in Columbia The ceremony was conducted by C H Woodruff in the presence of immediate family The bride was attended by her sister Mrs Jack Ancel Helms and Herman Knox Longshore Jr served as best man

Columbia S.C Erline Barnard Wade Decatur Ala Herman Knox Longshore Florence C. H. Woodruff Church of Christ, Devine Street Jack Ancel Helms Herman Knox Longshore, Jr Alabama

Local Personal Notes Span Alabama Trip and Family News

Mr and Mrs Jim McGaughey visited Birmingham for the Alabama Auburn game Saturday. The Shelton and Peebles families also traveled to Birmingham. Holt family attended the game with daughter Linda. Dinsmores returned from Pensacola where Mr Dinsmore was on business. Reynolds welcomed daughter Laura Lynne in Dayton Ohio with grandparents York in Decatur. McCrary of Ft Lee Virginia visits Mooresville with family. Cocke couple back in Clarksdale after their daughter's marriage.

Jim McGaughey Birmingham Auburn Barrett Shelton Jr F. D. Peebles John Holt Linda Ryan Dinsmore Marvin Dinsmore Pensacola Mr. Dinsmore Louis H. Reynolds Dayton Ohio Laura Lynne Larry York Decatur Fred E. Cocke Clarksdale

Vest-Bryan Betrothal Told

HARTSELLE William Hewett Vest and Mrs Vest announce the engagement of their daughter Sherry Gayle Vest to Marshall Jay Bryan son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Lee Bryan of Falkville. Sherry Vest graduated Morgan County High School attended Howard College and works as secretary for the Education Department Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Marshall Bryan graduated Falkville High School attended Florence State College and sells for McClary The Company in Decatur. The wedding is set for January 26 at the First Baptist Church in Hartselle.

Hartselle William Hewett Vest Sherry Gayle Vest Marshall Jay Bryan Jesse Lee Bryan Falkville Miss Vest Morgan County High School Howard College Birmingham Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Decatur Falkville High School Florence State College McClary the Company of First Baptist Church

Miss McMeans Weds Vernon Carter at Family Home

Rose McMeans daughter of Mrs. Lillie McMeans wed Vernon Carter son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Carter on November 23 at the bride’s brother W. B. McMeans home. Rev. Tommie Vernon officiated with strong family attendance. reception followed. The couple will reside at 2004 Triana Blvd Hun tsville.

Rose McMeans Lillie MccMeans Mr. McMeans Vernon Carter Willie Carter W. B. McMeans Tommie Vernon Joseph Emens Dewey Carter Carol Sue McMeans Bobbie Jenkins Edna McCluskey Mrs. Carter Triana Blvd Huntsville

WCTU House Meeting on World Brotherhood Theme

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union gathered at Mrs. Louis Argend’s home with Mrs. J. E. Blair presiding. L. L. McCulloch led a prayerful meditation based on Mark 12 28 34, stressing love of God and neighbor. A poem and closing prayer followed with Christmas plans for Frances Richard son of Timothy Goodrich.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Louis Argend J. E. Blair World Brotherhood L. L. McCulloch

Misses 4596 Pattern Offered By Anne Adams

Advertisement lists Misses pattern 4596 with options plain and bib front in sizes 10 through 18. Notes fabric yardage for size 16 and mailing cost 35 cents, plus 10 cents extra for first class. Address for orders is The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept in New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York 11 N.Y

Goren on Bridge 1961 Answers and Bidding Tips

A Chicago Tribune style bridge quiz with eight questions. Each presents South hand, auction, and recommended contract or bid, highlighting game or slam chances and partner signals.

The Chicago Tribune South West North East AKQS

Pleasant Reading for Winter Evenings

Robert D. Bass of Furman University surveys novels and plays that inspired operas. Works include Manon Lescaut from Prevost, The Barber of Seville from Beaumarchais, The Marriage of Figaro, Carmen, La Boheme, Pamela, and Evelina among others, noting literary themes and adaptations.

Department of English Furman University Manon Lescaut Abbe Antoine Prevost Massenet Manon Auber, Halevy Puccini Pierre Caron Beaumarchais Rossini Prosper Merimee Bizet Henri Murger

Volunteer Hospital Club Finishes Christmas Plans for Sanatorium Patients

District 1 Volunteer Hospital Service Club held the November meeting at Mrs. P. H. Clark home. They finalized plans for a December 14 Christmas party and program at the TB Sanatorium with a 12:30 p.m. gathering, Santa gifts at 3 p.m., and a 7 p.m. musical program by Mrs. Troy Baker and sons. Donations came from multiple groups including Mrs. Rose Frahn, Home Demonstration Club, Franklin County Hospital Club, American Legion Post 15, and Morgan County Medical Society Auxiliary. A November December birthday party for patients was planned, with Christmas plays by patients set for December 5 and 10 in the sanatorium chapel. Officers were elected: President Mrs. George West, Senior VP Mrs. J. C. Johnson, Jr. VP Mrs. Ben Bean, Treasurer Mrs. Jack Richardson, Secretary Mrs. Sue Hill, Corresponding Sec. Mrs. Jack Tipton, Welfare Director Mrs. P. H. Clark.

District 1 Volunteer Hospital Service Club P. H. Clark Alva Richardson Santa Claus Troy Baker George West J. C. Johnson Ben Bean Jack Richardson Sue Hill Jack Tipton

Mrs. Thomas Is Club Hostess

The Twilight Garden Club November meeting was held at Mrs. Robert M. Thomas home. President Mrs. Thomas welcomed three visitors Mrs. Marié Murrell Mrs. Carroll C. Ashby and Mrs. Newton Powell guest speaker. Plans for a December Christmas party were discussed along with a doll dressing project for Salvation Army distribution and a program on Christmas decorations.

Twilight Garden Club Robert M. Thomas Thomas Marié Murrell Carroll C. Ashby Newton Powell Robert Duke Fred Lindley Salvation Army

Novels and Language Works from Latin America and English

A catalog of Latin American novels and language studies from the 19th to mid 20th century. Includes Enriquillo, Dona Barbara, Time and the Wind, Jemmy Button, Pedro Paramo, plus Sapir, Chase, Hayakawa, Sloane, Ogden, Richards, Potter, Smith, Roberts, Jespersen, Baugh and others.

Enriquillo Manuel de Jesus Galvan Dominican Republi Robert Graves Romulo Gallegos Venezuela Enrico Verissimo Brazil Rio Grande Do Sul Jemmy Button Benjamin Subercasseux Chile Terra del Fuego Pedro Paramo Juan Rulfo Mexico Jalisco Edward Sapir Stuart Chase S. I. Hayakawa Eugene H. Sloane C. K. Ogden I. A. Richards Simeon Potter Logan Pearsal Smith Paul Roberts Otto Jesperson Albert C. Baugh Lucid

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Miss Sherry Gayle Vest Rohrer Basham Wscs James Lott Wesley Jones Charles Brothers Dawson Jones Household of God J. C. Martin Henry Z. McCrary Ft. Lee, Va George McCrary Mrs Willis Hill Mooresville Eddie Sandlin Hardware Somerville Rd Flint Creek Eri Associates Sixth Ave S.E Decatur, Alabama Vest-Bryan Miss McMeans WCTU Frances Richardson Timothy Goodrich Kraus Originals Los Angeles Goren Robert D. Bass A. B. Markham Department of Social Service Pamela Samuel Richardson Jean Jacque Rousseau Evelina Fanny Burney Oberman Etienne Pivert Sezancour Wildfell Hall Anne Bronte Bulova Ordmors Larsest Buschs Pickens Idwe., Inc Mrs. Thomas Latin America Icarat Fed Decater Buschs Erect Rewelers - Opticaars Avenue S Souths 2Nd Ave Decatur General
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