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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1960

Page

5

St John’s Episcopal Women Host Annual Christmas Party

The Women of the Church at St. John’s Episcopal held their yearly Christmas party at the Parish House on Monday night. New members were welcomed by outgoing president Mrs. B. M. Cornell. Rev. James O Bodley installed officers for the coming year. Mrs. Robert Kruidenier presided as president. decorations were by Mrs. Withers Peebles and refreshments by Mrs. William Peckman. Christmas punch and cookies were served.

St. John’s Episcopal Church B. M. Cornell James O. Bodley Robert Kruidenier Jim Holly Berties Withers Peebles William Peckman

Goren on Goren Bridge Deal Prompt

North leads with four of spades and layout shows Goren discussion on a bridge hand. West is dealer and North South vulnerable with cards 4K752 for North South and 643 K102 for West East 3103.

NORTH West North East

Bridge Experts Debate Slam Defense In Recent Event

A detailed hand from a recent tournament shows East countering a spade lead and finesses guiding a squeeze to defeat a slam. Varied strategies at two tables illustrate how careful reading of partner signals can stop a grand contract.

Declarer East South North West Chicago Tri

Printed Pattern 4924 and Pattern Catalog Ad

Catalog prompt for Anne Adams pattern 4924 for children sizes two through eight. Instructions include yardage for blouse jacket and overalls and mail order details to The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. Also mentions a colorfully illustrated Fall Winter Catalog and family notices including a birth and visits.

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

J D Grays Host Square Dance for Promenaires Club

Mr and Mrs J D Gray hosted a square dance sponsored by Promenaires Club at the Athens Armory on Saturday night with about 300 attendees from Alabama Tennessee and Mississippi. Fred Linley called the event and numerous couples performed specialty numbers as holiday decor filled the room. Barbecue and Christmas cakes were served.

J. D. Gray Promenaires Club Athens Armory Alabama Tennessee Mississippi Armory Fred Linley Patricia Gary Linley Bob Thomas

Athens Woman’s Club Holiday Party With Santa Visit

Athens College Women’s Club held a Monday night party in Founders Hall with Santa Claus delivering gifts. Hostesses Dr Loraine Pabst Mildred McLain Norman Puryear Frances Murrell Myrtle Copeland Gladys Ward organized and Paul Neal read a Christmas story.

Athens Santa Claus Athens College Women's Club Santa Loraine Pabst Mildred McLain Norman Puryear Frances Murrell Myrtle Copeland Gladys Ward Founders Hall Athens College L. H. Battle Paul Neal

Delta Kappa Gamma Holiday Party Reported

Delta Kappa Gamma held a holiday party with decor featuring gold. Mrs. Couey Walker and Mrs. Georgia Dinsmore lit candles as birth day toast was given by former Mu Chapter president Mrs. L. P. Troup. Miss Frances Nungester welcomed state officers Miss Pearl Pepper and Miss Helen Gladney. Guests included Alpha Psi and Omicron Chapter members from Lawrence and Limestone Counties. Ann Henderson presented Pepper who spoke on Africa. The group closed with Christmas carols.

Cingna Couey Walker Georgia Dinsmore L. P. Troup Frances Nungester Delta Kappa Gamma Pearl Pepper Helen Gladney Alphi Psi Omicron Lawrence Limestone Ann Henderson Pepper Africa

Spending Holidays with Daughter in St George South Carolina

The text notes a family gathering over the holidays with Mrs. Joe Goldman and their daughter in St George South Carolina, describing a private familial visit during the season.

Mrs Joe Goldman St. George, S. C

Piano Recitals At First Presbyterian Church

Piano students of Mary and Karl Oliver will perform in two recitals at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday December 15. The 5:00 p.m. program features Paula Roberts David Hume Margaret Diseker Sue Diseker Patty Lynn Sears Ed White Jacklyn Key Patricia Russell Bobby Wilson Russell Rhodes Nina Ruth Brown Judy Powell Reid Byers Johnny Aycock Barbara Taylor Susan Shirley. The 8:00 p.m. recital lists Nancy Torbett Linda Cox Vicki Susan Paine Buzzie Paine Diana Chumley Delia Mayer Mary Lyn Rohrer Max Hirshfeld Tom Wallace Sandra Wallace Peter Spink Charlotte Moore Nancy Moore Deborah Olive Jeanie Brown Lane.

Mary Karl Oliver First Presbyterian Church Paula Roberts David Hume Margaret Sue Diseker Patty Lynn Sears Ed White Jacklyn Key Patricia Russell Bobby Wilson Russell Rhodes Nina Ruth Brown Judy Powell Reid Byers Johnny Aycock Barbara Taylor Susan Shirley Nancy Torbett Linda Cox Vicki Susan Buzzie Paine Diana Chumley Delia Mayer Mary Lyn Rohrer Max Hirshfeld Tommy Sandra Wallace Peter Spink Charlotte Nancy Moore Deborah Olive Jeanie Brown Lane

Notable local names listed for public invite

Agnew Paula Ann Johnson Peggy Horsley Linda Ford James Fitzpatrick Douglas Chapman Janice Mink Buz Lovell Ann Terry Deborah Hullar. The public is cordially invited.

Agnew Paula Ann Johnson Peggy Horsley Linda Ford James Fitzpatrick Douglas Chapman Janice Mink Buz Lovell Ann Terry Deborah Hullar

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St. John’s Episcopal Ta Aan Pickens & Wright Hardware Grant St Penney ‘S Faye C. Walker Goren On David Edward McCollum Mary Ann Bagley Mrs. Mid Semmes Memphis Tidwell Semmes Mr. Semmes Mr. and E. F. Bedingfield Aiboee Dan River Penney F. D. Peebles Jr Edith Birmingham Marshall Taylor W. G.gilchrist Jr Satte Jimmy Blythe Courtland A Connell Burlington Mrs. Wiley Cox Noel P. McInnis Bill Anne W. E. Pirie Mr. Pirie Gardener McCollum Jr Tuscaloosa J.D. Grays Woman’s Club Mary L. McMillan 6Th Avenue S.E Decatur, Alabama Earl Glenn Ira’s Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton St Qeewe S.E Spruce Don’s Nursery
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