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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1969
Page
11
The Decatur Daily reminds December brides to submit wedding information and photo to the women's Department by the Monday before the ceremony to ensure publication in the following Sunday edition. Later submissions after three days will publish in abbreviated form with a smaller photo.
The engagement of Miss Diana McDonald to Douglas Elwyn Creel of Nashville Tennessee was announced by the McDonald family. Miss McDonald, Mobile native, works for Genesco in Nashville and has prior ties to the Azalea Trail Court. Creel, son of E O Creel of Decatur, studied at Columbia Military Academy and David Lipscomb College and works for South Central Bell. A January 10 wedding is planned at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ in Nashville.
Miss Margaret Diane Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard W Johnson of Decatur married Danny Lee Layton son of Mr and Mrs Loyd Layton of Trinity at 5 pm Saturday in First Baptist Church. The bride wore an Empire A line gown with re embroidered Alencon lace bodice and a silk mantilla veil. They were attended by family members and friends from Decatur Trinity Talladega and Muscle Shoals. The reception followed at the church with party details noted.
Letter from a veteran father describes prolonged custody losses and emotional distress after divorce while arguing that custody rules unfairly favor mothers with drug or mental health histories. The appeal urges public printing for justice and highlights the pain of limited access to children.
Wedding guests attending the Johnson Layton nuptials Saturday included out of town families from Talladega Birmingham and Muscle Shoals with attendees Mr and Mrs Steve Brewer Mrs and Miss DJ Roberts Miss Ginger Newton Mr and Mrs Charles Justice and Mr and Mrs Harold Thornhill Also Huntsville guests were Mr and Mrs Albert White Mr and Mrs Joe Fitzsimmons and Mrs Joyce Whitehorn.
A simple stovetop recipe browns 1 to 3 cups quick cooking rice with 4 cups thinly sliced margarine until tender. Add one can condensed golden mushroom soup and one can water. Bring to a boil. Stir occasionally, cover, and simmer on low for 5 minutes to yield 2 to 3 servings.
Raineys Beauty Salon showcases Gibson Girl inspired fashion and hair design for the holiday season. The feature highlights short and long hair with wiglets and hairpieces, soft waves, chignons, and the Gibson Dog Collar accessory, urging customers to try festive pieces and new identities.
Rainey's colorists offer custom color development tailored to your complexion and personality. Discuss your hair needs including color and condition. Some clients seek healthier looking color rather than fashion color, and we aim to improve hair health with professional coloring.
A playful holiday notice promotes gift certificates for haircuts and styling with email delivery. It lists Rainey’s several locations and contact numbers and ends with a light joke about Santa leaving through a pocket.
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