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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1957

Page

5

Auxiliary Of St. John's Church Hosts New Member Party

The Women's Auxiliary of St. John's Episcopal Church held its annual Christmas party at the Parish House to honor new members. Officers for 1957 were introduced, with outgoing leaders praised and incoming officers announced as refreshments were served.

St. John’s Church St. John’s Episcopal Church W. G. Peebles Mooresville Homer Hutchinson Jr Hutchinson Carol Smith Robert Jackson St. Elizabeth’s Jim Purnell St. Mary’s W. G. Privette R. B. Thompson Jr St. Margaret’s Rex Poll Altar Carl Smith Graves Williamson A. F. Harris J. P. Knudsen Richard Parr

Local Personal News Highlights From Courtland Area

Mrs. Edward Sandlin and Mrs. Maynard Layman have returned from a several days stay in Atlanta. Miss Virginia Blythe of Courtland arrived yesterday from Auburn for between-quarter holidays. Mrs. E. H. Barnett and Mrs. Bob Lear spent Tuesday in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parr have

Edward Sandlin Maynard Layman Atlanta Mrs. Sandlin Layman Allison Bailey Bailey Virginia Blythe of Courtland Auburn E. H. Barnett Bob Lear Birmingham

Westminster Auxiliary Holds Joint Church Meeting 1957

The Westminster Auxiliary of Westminster Presbyterian Church met with church circles in the assembly room on Monday. Mrs J L Whitworth opened with a meditation as members drew next year’s circle names. A Christmas play The Star's Light featured cast members and a choir, with officers installed for 1958 in a candlelight service.

Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Church Circles J.L. Whitworth A. D. Preston Herman Nebrig Robert Lacy Keith Brooks Jack Dupree Karl Klein Dalton Jackson Avery Taylor Andy Shelton Frank Hieserodt Ronald Breckenridge Rex Rankin George Hubbard Auxiliary Elmer Loyd J. L. Appling

Le Club Entre Meres Meeting Postponed to December 20

The Le Club Entre Meres will gather Friday December 20 at the home of Mrs. Tom Edgil. Members should bring a gift for exchange and a hospital gift. C. F. Hodges, brother of Nina and Willie Hodges, is in critical condition at East End Hospital in Birmingham. A jet engine for high speed aircraft uses more than a ton of nickel.

le Club Entre Meres Tom Edgil C. F. Hodges Nina Willie Hodges East End Hospital Birmingham

Two Way Finesse Secures Bridge Hand For Declarer

In a Goren analysis, South defeats a 4 spade contract by a clever two way finesse and endplays. The plan uses hearts, diamonds, and a guarded club entry to keep East out of the lead and preserve entries to dummy. South bonds the hand by ruffing, discarding clubs, and forcing winning entries while the defense yields tricks.

West North South West Declarer East Ace of Hearts

AAUW Plans Christmas Party for Town Children

The American Association of University Women schedules a Christmas party Thursday at 7 in Westminster Presbyterian Church assembly room to aid children who might miss a party. A lighted tree, movies, Santa toys, and refreshments are planned with Katherine Hoppers as chairwoman and a committee including Mrs. Denham Mrs. Hill Mrs. Stanford Mrs. Jones Mrs. Wood and Miss Peerson coordinating.

Westminster Presbyterian Church American Association of University Women Santa Claus Katherine Hoppers Robert Denham W. L. Hill J. A. Stanford Warren Jones Royce Wood Constance Peerson

Johnsons Start New Life in Pearl River After NanuetNuptials

Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson married in early November at St Anthony s Church Nanuet N Y and now reside in Pearl River New York The bride Margaret Derrick is the former Miss Margaret Ann Derrick The couple met at work at Lederle Laboratory Pearl River and New York Telephone Co respectively The reception followed at Robin Inn Rockland Lake N Y with bridal party including Doris Derrick Chris White Clara Horne and Samuel Johnson The newlyweds took a Florida wedding trip and plan to settle in Pearl River The bride attended Falkville High School and worked in Lederle s accounting dept while the groom a Congers High School graduate served four years in the Navy and is an installer for the New York Telephone Co

Charles Richard St. Anthony’s Church Nanuet N. Y Pearl River New York John Margaret Ann Derrick Ocie Thompson Falkville James Johnson Conyers Road New City Jimmie N. Derrick Doris Derrick Chris White Clara Horne Samuel Johnson Roger Klein West Nyack Richard Gregory

W Somerset Maugham At 84 Still Active And Writing

Writer W Somerset Maugham remains spry at eighty four and continues to work on a new novel showing enduring vigor and creative output.

Beta Sigma Phi Meets In Home Of Mrs Utley

The Beta Sigma Phi sorority held its regular meeting Monday at 7 30 P M in the home of Mrs Hank Utley 1503 Pennylane with Mrs Bob Larson as co host. President Mrs Utley led the business session welcoming transfer Mrs W P McAdams from Valdosta Georgia Club as a new member. Final plans were made for the Christmas dance to be held Friday December 20 at Decatur Country Club. Refreshments followed and members helped decorate for the dance.

Beta Sigma Phi Utley Hank Utley Pennylane Bob Larson W. P. McAdams Valdosta, Georgia Club Decatur Country Club

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