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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1965

Page

6

Decatur Woman's Club Luncheon Feature Speakers

District Director speaks at Decatur Woman's Club Christmas luncheon at Congress Inn with guests Mrs. Victor Poole and Ellen Obarr. Poole discussed Junior Woman's Clubs organization and Obarr spoke on her trip to Girls State. The Trio Triplets ensemble performed folk songs. Red décor lit by candles and poinsettias. Remarks on East Acres Day Care Center funds and gifts for children. Welcome extended to new Junior Woman's Club members.

Decatur Woman’s Club C. B. Smith Victor Poole Moundville Ala Elien Cbarr DWC Decatur Woman's Club Congress Inn Ellen Obarr Trio Triplets Henry East Acres United Fund Board Junior Woman’s Club

Resourceful declarer rides long shot to five diamonds

In a Chicago Tribune bridge column, North open with two hearts and the contract lands at five diamonds. West chooses heart lead, East takes ace and queen, South ruffs, cashes, and with precise endplay tests, defeats defense. West's club lead would have doomed the contract. East returns a club to seal fate. defense must settle for two tricks.

Altho South Two Hearts Five Diamonds Reasonle West East Declarer South North

Adamses Name Son Michael Seth at Bank Street Hospital

Mr and Mrs James Adams welcomed a son named Michael Seth on December 7 at Bank Street Hospital. The infant has an older brother Jim Jr. the maternal grandmother Mrs James S Tapp is due to arrive Sunday from Raleigh North Carolina. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs N H Seirsdale from Louisiana for their son N M Seirsdale and Mrs Seirsdale.

James Adams Michael Seth Jim Jr Bank St. Hospital James S. Tapp Raleigh N.C

Crochet a Cloud-Light Jacket Pattern 742.23 Ad

Crochet a soft, cloud-light jacket by Mice Brookes with easy mohair squares. Includes sizes 32-32 and 36-38, price 35 cents per pattern plus 15 cents for first class mailing. Send to Alice Brooks at The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Box 163 New York NY 10011.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y America New Museum

Printed Pattern 4632 Misses Styles for Fall Winter

Pattern 4632 offers designs with a curved bodice gliding skirt and demi sash. Misses sizes 10 through 20, size 16 needs 3 yards of 45 inch fabric. Cost 50 cents for mailing and handling to Anne Adams Pattern Dept New York. Include name address zip size and style number for catalog and free pattern coupon.

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

Christmas recipes from a university professor in Alabama

University of Alabama assistant professor Dorothy Jones urges families to turn cooking into a Christmas gift project. She suggests preserves, breads, ready meals, frozen fruits, nuts, and decorative containers. Includes several recipes such as Pound Cake Scandinavian Cookies Pecan Balls Christmas Fruit Salad and Ellen's Fruit Cake with detailed steps. Mary Baker Eddy died in 1910.

Ellen The Christian Science Church Mary Baker Eddy

Garden Club Christmas Luncheon At Country Club

Hill and Dale Garden Club met for a Christmas luncheon at the Country Club hosted by Mr. T. Walter and Mrs B. J. Hoppenans. Guests included Mrs C. F. Bergman Mrs J. Bod ly and Mrs W. J. Swafford Jr. New member Lew Tanno welcomed.

Hill and Dale Garden Club Country Club T. Walter B. J. Hoppenans C. F. Bergman J. Bodly W. J. Swafford Jr Lew Tanno Maurice Barrett R. D. Agee Gordon Bible School Gordon McBride Ted Burnthall

Yule Party Held by Garden Club of Town Creek

Town Creek Home and Garden Club hosted a Christmas covered dish party at the home of president Mrs. William H. Pettus. Attendees included Mrs. W. J. Terry, Mrs. W. J. Lee Jr., Mrs. Charles Roberson, Mrs. F. Brackin, Mrs. Ray Waldrop, Mrs. Sam Key, Mrs. Albert Ferguson, Mrs. L. L. Abrams, Mrs. Lonnie Roberts, Mrs. J. R. Knouff, and Mrs. Van Jones Jr.

Town Creek Town Creek Home and Garden Club William H. Pettus W. J.terry W. J. Lee Jr Charles Roberson F. Brackin Ray Waldrop Sam Key Albert Ferguson L. L. Abrams Lonnie Roberts J. R. Knouff van Jones Jr

Boston’s 1653 Piped Water Supply Milestone

The article recalls Boston’s pioneering achievement of delivering piped water in 1653, marking the first such public supply in the United States and reflecting early urban infrastructure development. The piece highlights the historical context and impact on city life and public health.

United States Boston

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