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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1964

Page

5

Bride Elect Given A. misc Shower At Mrs. Rogers Home

A bridal shower honored Miss Ray ford of Logansport Indiana at 1407 Plaza Street SE hosted by Mrs. Moody W. Rogers. The event featured a pink and silver theme, a tea table with lace cloth, and a five branched candelabrum with pink flowers. About 70 guests attended between 2 and 5 pm.

Moody W. Rogers Plaza Street Rayford Logansport Ind Cohns Jesses Rogers Paul Crawford James Clemons T. C. Teel Gayle Montgomery Alton Rogers Polk Daly Delbert Flack Herd Granville Tyler Susan McMasters

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren

Bridge column analyzes a four spades contract where South aims to draw trumps and finesse clubs. It recommends early club finesses and outlines entry considerations given dummy limitations and opponents signals in the Chicago Tribune style.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune King of North Altho North West Declarer South

Judson College Students Arrive Home This Weekend

Judson College announces returning students for the weekend with arrivals including Miss Sandra Blalock Mary Hodges and Ella Mose.

Judson College Sandra Blalock Mary — Hodges Ella Mose

Women Department Wedding Photo Rules Alford News

Women department hours listed as 8 30 a m and 3 p m and Saturdays closed. Wedding stories must be submitted within five days. late items will be shortened with one column pictures. Glossy prints required. snapshots not accepted. Engagement notices are discouraged if less than a month before the event.

Girl Scouts Host Christmas Party for Opporunity Center Children

Girl Scout Troop 238 at St. Ann's School hosted a Christmas party for the handicapped children at the Opportunity Center, providing refreshments, games, and gifts led by Mrs Gordon Gibbs. Straw Hat Garden Club supported with a Thanksgiving event and plans monthly holiday parties through the year.

St. Ann’s School Opportunity Center Gordon Gibbs Straw Hat Garden Club Kirby Platter Project Chairan John Umber Straw Hat

Speegles Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Falkville Reception

Mr and Mrs Walter L Speegle marked their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at the home of their daughter Mrs Jerry Nix Hart in Falkville. Hosts included their children Mrs Lynn Matlack, Montgom ery, Mrs Billy Presley Florence W L Speegle Jr Falkville. Over 200 guests attended as family and friends served by relatives from multiple towns.

Falkville Walter L. Speegle Jerry Nix Hart Lynn Matlack Mont Gomery Billy Presley Florence W. L. Speegle Jr

Old Christmas Carols Trace to Early Records

The First Nowell is a medieval shepherd song. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen dates to the 16th century. Joy to the World appeared in 1719.

Frying chicken tips with heavy cream coating

A cooking tip suggests dipping chicken in heavy cream before coating with seasoned flour to improve crispiness and flavor. The advice emphasizes preparation steps and a dairy-based connector to the breading.

English Brides Meet in Decatur for First Time

Two 23 year old brides from North England, Gwen Chantrey and Kathy Pilling, met in Decatur while husbands worked at Chemstrand. Both University of Leeds graduates, they married in England and now live at Hardwick and Brentwood Apartments. They faced seasickness on arrival aboard the Queen Elizabeth and adapt to American life with Sears catalogs, learning to drive, and adjusting to meals and salads as a new cultural contrast.

England University of Leeds Graham Chantrey Brian Pilling Decatur Chemstrand Chantrey Graham George Leeds Chantery Gwen Manchester Lancashire Sheffield College Hardwick America United States Pillings Dr. Pilling Kathy Yorkshire Girls Guides Girl Scouts Brentwood Sears

Redus Collier Speaks on The Declaration at DAR Luncheon

Redus Collier spoke at the Col. John Robins chapter DAR luncheon in Hartselle on The Declaration of Independence Its Principles and Ideals. He emphasized human rights and the cost of liberty noting the signers sacrificed wealth homes and health for freedoms we enjoy. A memorial service was held for Mrs. O P Jackson of Cullman and members voted to send flowers to her widower.

Redus Collier John Robins Dar Col John W. Horton Hartselle Lamar Harold K. Parker Collier Ile America Alfred Stevens Stevens State Board Guntersville Milner H. Jones National Defense

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Goren North Pass Pass Pass Women’s Department Larry D Judy's Beauty Salon Wiley’s Beauty Shop Judy McDonald Wanda Long JuDy Skelton Ben Woodard Judy Beauty Salon Ave., S.W Lee Wilder Warren Ellen David Lee Bank Street National Credit Store Jtami's Shop Johnston Street
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