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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

5

Miss Stinson Bride of David Smith

Peggy Joyce Stinson daughter of Albert Stinson and the late Mrs Lillian Hall Stinson wed David Brown Smith son of Mr and Mrs Grady Lawrence Smith in a morning ceremony at Ninth Street Methodist Church with Rev M H Harper officiating. The couple’s attendants were Mrs Lowell Stinson and Stewart Weaver. They reside at 1222 1 2 College St Decatur after a brief honeymoon.

Peggy Joyce Stinson Albert Stinson Lillian Hall Stinson David Brown Smith Grady Lawrence Smith Ninth Street Methodist Church Lowell Stinson Stewart Weaver Mrs. Smith College St Decatur

Don’t Chew The Pearls Warns Cultured Pearl Association

A public warning notes women risk damaging pearls by biting them to test authenticity. Experts say touch with teeth can ruin pearls. x rays determine real versus cultured pearls. The piece also includes a birth notice for Sandra Elizabeth Hill with family details.

Stockholm troupe to stage unfinished O'Neill play

The Royal Dramatic Theater of Stockholm plans the world premiere of More Stately Mansions in January. The unfinished Eugene ONeill work was to be presented two years ago. Karl Ragnar Gierow, the company director, has prepared the stage version from the manuscript.

O’neill New York Royal Dramatic Theater of Stockholm Eugene O'Neill Karl Ragnar Gierow

Goren on Bridge 1961 The Chicago Trip

In the 1961 bridge column, East and West suffer through a difficult hand from a tournament. The article analyzes bidding and plays from trick two onward, highlighting risky lines and a single defensive idea that defeats declarer.

Natural Affection Scheduled As Tragic Themed Play

A newspaper item notes that the work titled Natural Affection is scheduled to run, described as close to a tragedy. The piece hints at a somber tone and potential dramatic impact for audiences familiar with the play.

Mothers Club Presents Christmas Music Program

Decatur Mothers Club held its December meeting at Mrs. John Chenaults home with a Christmas music program led by Mrs. Jack Crawford. Soloists included Misses Mary Propst and Mary Robertson with Janet Hinkle at the piano, and the group joined in Silent Night. A letter from Searcy Hospital requested Christmas gifts. the club voted to send a check.

Decatur Mothers Club John Chenault Jack Crawford Mary Propst Mary Robertson Janet Hinkle Miss Robertson Bethlehem Hills Jesus Holy Infant Miss Propst S. N. Propst

Inge Describes Play New York AP

William Inge outlines his latest stage work in New York, detailing themes, character focus, and expected reception as critics await previews and audiences anticipate performances.

Debut of Miss Ida Hawkins Sparks 1962 Attention

In present day Chicago a mother and her son are central as Miss Ida Hawkins returns for a debut early in 1962. Bolay on business in Puerto Rico expects weekend homeward. Harold Clurman may direct the work in place of Frank Corsaro. Frank Jones and family spent the weekend in Birmingham after Auburn Alabama game. Pruett and Strickland visit Dr and Mrs Pruett this weekend. Police helicopter patrols operate over the Milan Como highway in Italy to curb highway deaths.

A! Bolay Puerto Rico Chicago Harold Clurman Frank Corsaro Frank Jones Birmingham Auburn Alabama Milan Como Switzerland

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