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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

5

NSA Sponsors European Trip for Secretaries Seminar

NSA sponsors a Flying Liberal Arts Seminar for secretaries visiting Rome Florence Paris and London from March 11 to 26. Open to all secretaries regardless of NSA affiliation, announced by International President Mrs. Evelyn G Day.NSA has over 21 000 members in 500 chapters across the United States Canada Puerto Rico Mexico and Helsinki Finland.

Rome Florence Paris London NSA Evelyn G. Day United States Hawaii Canada Puerto Rico Mexico Helsinki Finland

Christmas Coffee Held by Mrs Kucera and Mrs Cooper

Mrs Kucera and Mrs Cooper hosted a Christmas coffee at the former’s home on Tuesday. Mrs Edward Schreck assisted in serving. The table featured ecru damask with white china madonna centerpiece, white net wreaths, silver and blue bells, white angels and bells, and a red net candle tree.

R. B. Cooper R. J. Kucera Edward Schreck Ecru

Local NSA Leader Plans European Artist Interviews

Nichols, president of the Decatur NSA chapter, says the association has collaborated for months with Trans World Airlines and Simmons Gateway Tours to arrange interviews with prominent European artists, authors, actors and musicians in Rome, Florence, Paris and London. Additional visits to notable business establishments are also planned.

Judson Plans Annual Tea at Jewett Hall Parlors

Miss Patty Montgomery of Decatur chairs Judson College Student Social Committee and announces the annual Christmas Tea in Jewett Hall Parlors from 3 30 to 5 30 p m on December 10. Decatur students Sara Scott and Rebecca Quattlebaum will serve. Patricia Peinhardt of Cullman will be in the receiving line.

Marion Ala Patty Montgomery Decatur Judson College Jewett Hall Sara Scott Rebecca Quattlebaum Patricia Peinhardt Cullman Student Government Association

Goren On Bridge Discussion of Finesse Choices

In a four spades contract a spade finesse vs heart finesse is weighed. The article explains the heart finesse offered equal odds, but locating a king mattered, and the declarer erred by forcing trumps and choosing the spade line, risking one trick in each suit.

West Declarer North South The Chicago Tribune

Pork powers through peak marketing season with lean cuts

The pork industry signals its heaviest marketing season with prices near yearly lows. Shoppers find a wide range of cuts from loin to spare ribs and chop suey meat, with lean, low-fat hogs emphasized. Quality pork should be firm, smooth, and lightly flecked with fat, with white firm exterior fat and a red porous bone center. The diet’s value is high, offering thiamine, protein, niacin, iron, and minerals. Recipes include baked pork chops with rice, and glazes for pork roast and ham with apricot and honey options.

Dorothy Overbey Auburn University Extension Service Auburn Ala

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated for Lamon Family

Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Lamon of Austinville were honored on their golden anniversary. Their children hosted a tea at the Austinville Club House for about 200 guests. Guests included Harold Lamon of Memphis and Roy Lamon of Tuscaloosa. grandchildren Micheal Lamon and Ann Sanders registered guests. Dwain Lamon led the music as five children and eight grandchildren are noted.

Walter F. Lamon Austinville Austinville Club Harold Lamon Memphis Roy Lamon Tuscaloosa Micheal Lamon Ann Sanders Patsy Sanders Robinelle Lamon Dwain Lamon

The Frixes At Home In Decatur

Greensboro Ala Mr and Mrs J B Wilkerson announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara Louise Wilkerson to Harold Dean Frix Their marriage occurred November 18 at Highland Methodist Church in Birmingham The bride is a registered nurse at Highland Baptist Hospital Birmingham He is employed as assistant manager for Commercial Credit Corporation in Decatur where they reside

Greensboro Ala J. B. Wilkerson Barbara Louise Wilkerson Harold Dean Frix Highland Methodist Church Birmingham Highland Baptist Hospital Frix Sidney Frix Albertville Commercial Credit Corporation Decatur

Flying Liberal Arts Seminar Announces Registration Deadline

Mrs. Nichols set Friday February 10 as the deadline to register for the Flying Liberal Arts Seminar. The group plans to depart New York City March 11 via TWA and return March 26, with further details from Mrs. Nichols and Dr. Fred Cook, coordinator of the National Secretaries Association International.

Nichols Flying Liberal Arts New York City TWA 10Th Avenue Fred §. Cook National Secretaries Association (International Grand Avenue Kansas City Missouri

Rumpelstiltskin Christmas Play Charms Decatur

Decatur Little Theater staged a Christmas Rumpelstiltskin with strong performances by Allison Ajadkiewicz as Rumpel and Pat Anderson as the Miller's Wife. Betty Rocha opened with the pages. costumes, lighting, and makeup drew praise as Jean Hinds and Meccy Wiley guided the production.

Rumpelstiltskin Decatur Little Theater Betty Rocha Allison Ajadkiewicz Rumpel Pat Anderson Jack Williamson Barbara Agee Tim Goodrich Alma Ruth Norman Miller Billy Benfield Jean Hinds Meccy Wiley Marjorie Opferkuch

Choir members sing Bach Christmas Oratorio at Alabama College

Leroy Swanner of Athens and Charles McManus of Old Greenwich Conn formerly of Decatur are among choir members at Alabama College for a December 14 performance of Bach by the college choir. Mrs. Yetta Samford returns to Opelika after visiting her daughter Mrs. Richard Williams and Mr. Williams.

Leroy Swanner Athens Charles McManus Old Greenwich, Conn Decatur Alabama College Yetta Samford Opelika Ala Richard Williams Mr. Williams

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