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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1961

Page

6

Tea Parties Honor Bride-Elect Brenda Ann Martin

Miss Brenda Ann Martin bride to be of Gerald Wayne Marks attended a tea at the Roper home with pink lace on pink satin and a centerpiece engagement ring. Guests included Mrs. G. F. Martin and Mrs. Horace Marks with many ladies assisting and a dinner party planned by Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Chenault with six couples and parents.

Brenda Ann Martin Gerald Wayne Marks A. G. Roper Grad Smith Zola Clark W.F. Hoover Roper Eugene Chenault

Wild in the Kitchen cookbook review by Fannie Richardson

Fannie Richardson reviews Will Jones's Wild in the Kitchen from Gilbert Publishing. The cookbook blends humor with recipes aimed at men and cooking fans, noting the author's newspaper background and playful title ideas.

Will Jones Gilbert Publishing Company Fourth Ave. South Minneapolis Minn Jackie Kennedy

Bridal Showers Gift Crystal Decorated Luncheon Notes

Mrs. B. D. Cagle hosted a luncheon for the bride elect with Christmas decor, a crystal and silver epergne, pink rosébuds, grapes, and a miniature wedding cake with silver bells. Miss Martin wore a green wool jersey and black accessories. A second shower at the Austinville Club House featured a white umbrella centerpiece and green decor, with Miss Martin in a blue wool dress and white carnations.

B. D. Cagle Shelby Johnson Austinville Club Miss Martin

Goren on Bridge Lesson Sparks Slam Victory

The article recounts a 1961 Chicago Tribune bridge column analyzing a North South vulnerability. Declarer uses a sharp squeeze to defeat the opponents, with a suggested safer line in contrast to the actual daring play.

The Chicago Tribune North South _ West South West East Declarer

Mrs. Burnett Hosts Sunshine Club Meeting

Mrs John Burnett hosted the East Decatur Sunshine Club meeting with Mrs Ernie Spivey opening with the invocation. Mrs Wade Jacobs reported, Mrs Bill Herndon elected secretary for the coming year, and members planned a Christmas party at All States Cafe followed by coffee and dessert at Mrs John Ross's home.

John Burnett East Decatur Wade Jacobs Bill Herndon James Tuten All States Cafe John Ross Burnett

Lobster and Shrimp Surf and Turf Dish Preview

The note sketches a lobster and crab salad with shrimp and wild rice Neiman Marcus dish ideas. It also outlines a red onion dressing with oil vinegar garlic salt sugar and pepper, to be chilled and then tossed with greens. The writer hints at future book content and cheeky recipe titles.

Neiman-Marcus

Italian tax cut sparks townwide mass migration in Martina Franca

Hearing taxes would drop for residents over 2109 feet above sea level, 800 villagers of Martina Franca at 2000 feet ascended to relocate 200 feet higher. The mass move reflects fiscal policy impact on high altitude communities.

Martina Franca

Decatur couple to wed at Lexington Methodist Church

Miss Judit Elaine Putnam and Allen Martin Henrickson plan a December 2 wedding at Lexington Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Gonia officiating. Attendants include Mrs. Alfred Williams and J. W. Putnam. The couple will honeymoon in Gatlinburg before settling in Decatur.

Lexington Ala Lexington Methodist Chapan Judit Elaine Putnam Willard Putnam Mr. PutNam Allen Martin Henrickson Jr A. M. Henrickson McFarland, Wisc Robert Gonia Billy Scott Raymond Davis J. W. Hicks Anniston Alfred Williams Decatur J. W. Putnam Huntsville Ferrell Desselle Frank Southerland Eddie Sexton Donna Kaye Williams Doyce Brooks Tom Sexton Lillian Miller Gatlinburg

De catur Business and Professional Women Meet

The De catur Business and Professional Women's Club held its regular meeting with president Mrs. Louise Julich presiding. Members planned the Christmas dinner meeting at Lions Hotel on December 14 and noted date changes. Lillian Barnes was named team captain replacing Mabel Turner who moved away. Julia Bass attended as guest. The career advancement committee led the program.

Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club Louise Julich Lions Hotel Lillian Barnes Mabel Turner Julia Bass Career Advancement Committee Margaret Cuthrell Ruby Sumners Doris Blackmon

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