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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1956

Page

5

Tea Honors Flint Bride On Thursday Evening

A miscellaneous tea shower entertained Mrs. James Alton Copeland, nee Dorothy Howard, at Mrs. P. W. Thrasher’s home in Flint. Hosts Mrs. Thrasher Mrs. O Neal Shelton and Miss Barbara Grant oversaw guest seating 7 to 9 PM with winter flowers and a white lace table setting. Punch mints salted nuts and cookies were served. Barbara Grant presided at the event.

P. W. Thrasher O’neal Shelton Barbara Grant Thrasher James Alton Copeland Dorothy Howard Flint T. E. Howard John Copeland O'Neal Shelton

Honorees Wear Aqua and Silver Faille Dress

The honorees presented in aqua and silver faille gowns with coordinated accessories, completing a coordinated appearance for the event.

Christmas Themed Bridge Party Hosted By Mrs Blackwell and Mrs Knudsen

Mrs Paul Blackwell and Mrs J P Knudsen hosted a Thursday dessert bridge at Knudsen's home with bridge club members and guests. Christmas greens candles angels and ornaments decorated the scene. Winners were Mrs Edwin Pearson Mrs Robert Banks and Mrs John Cook.

Paul Blackwell J. P. Knudsen Edwin Pearson Robert Banks John Cook

Books for teens and families give light through reading

The essay savors approachable books as joyful, meaningful reads for teens and busy adults. It urges publishers to avoid heaviness, notes Christmas memories tied to books, and promotes accessible titles. it mentions St. David's Lighthouse in Bermuda (1879) as a related detail.

Elta St. David’s Bermuda

Mary Howell BWC Observes Day Of Prayer

The Mary Howell Business Women Circle of Southside Baptist Church held a Day of Prayer for foreign missions at Mrs. J. B. Marsh home. Mrs. Marsh opened with the theme Hallowed be Thy Name. Members led by Mrs. Ed Self and others discussed missions related topics and Christmas gifts were exchanged.

Mary Howell Southside Baptist Church J. B. Marsh Marsh Ed Self Julian Moody Hubert McCown Frances Spanabel Mamie Baggett Preston Baggett Frances Kennedy

Mrs McDanal Bridge Hostess Event Notes

Mrs C E McDanal served as bridge hostess on Friday and Saturday afternoons, hosting a social card game gathering. The brief notice highlights her role and the time frame without additional details.

C. E. McDanal

Bridge Partners Hostess Holiday Cards and Prizes

A hostess arranged four bridge tables with green cloths and festive centerpieces of snowmen balsam and beads in the living room and den. Dessert coffee and mints were served as players enjoyed the game. Friday winners were Mrs. Rodney Barron Mrs. Albert Fisher and Mrs. Sam Hobbs. Saturday winners were Mrs. Frank Whisenant Mrs. John Chenault and Mrs. Fred Hearn.

Rodney Barron Albert Fisher Sam Hobbs Frank Whisenant John Chenault Fred Hearn

Restoring Colon Moisture and Bulk for Normal Bowel Urge

The text describes two steps to restore regularity in the colon. It emphasizes remoistening dry, shrunken waste and supplying bulk to stretch and stimulate the bowel to a normal urge to purge. It references using a bulk laxative to achieve these effects.

CoLonam

Berean and Altrusa Club Meetings Set in December

The Berean Club plans a Wednesday 3 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Byna Dinsmore’s home with Mrs. J. D. Bush and Miss Bessie Speake as cohosts. Altrusa Club hosts a Christmas party Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Richard Dewey’s home 2512 Stratford Road.

Berean Club Byna Dinsmore J. D. Bush Bessie Speake Altrusa Club Richard Dewey Stratford Road

Landers Couple Settle in Decatur After Army Duty

Mr and Mrs Alvin Landers Jr arrive in Decatur after duty at Ft Bliss Texas traveling through Arizona Nevada California and western points. Landers to join Chemstrand Corp. Anita Reynolds to return home for holidays. Several families visit and holiday plans noted. Tommy Grubbs promoted to Airman First.

Alvin Landers Jr Ft. Bliss Tex Landers Army Decatur Arizona Nevada California Chemstrand Corporation Tommy Grubbs Thomas D. Grubbs Jr Airman

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