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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1957

Page

5

Mr and Mrs Boylan Farewell Parties Ahead of Florida Move

The Boylans, who will move to Quincy Florida after year end, were guests of several parties. W S Greer hosted an informal evening with a Acrilan throw rug as a gift. Mrs Leon J Smith Jr hosted dessert bridge with Mrs Boyland as guest. Mrs Robert Jackson and Mrs Carl Spanger won. Frank McLaughlin hosted a dessert bridge with holiday decor. gifts were given to the couple. Additional courtesies are planned before their departure.

Howard Boylan Quincy Fla W. S. Greer Leon J. Smith Jr Bridge Boyland Robert Jackson Carl Spanger Boylan Frank McLaughlin Joe Turbyfill Boylans

Etiquette columnist endorses giftless gift to celebrate fiftieth anniversary

Louise Davis praises a reader who honored a no gift request by sending fifty dollars to the couple's chosen charity. The answer commends thoughtful generosity, avoids duplicating gifts, and emphasizes altruism and impact on humanity.

Louise Davis

Nickel Alloys Highlight Huntington Production Capacity

More than 55 nickel alloys, each with special variations, are produced in Huntington West Virginia. A nickel copper alloy is used in boat fittings for its salt water corrosion resistance.

Huntington W. Va

Miss Hurst to Wed Douglas Walker in December

Miss Kay Frances Hurst of Gallatin Tennessee and Douglas M Walker of Chattanooga announce their approaching marriage. The wedding is set for December 23 in Gallatin. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C H Hurst, the couple will reside in Chattanooga.

C. H. Hurst Gallatin, Tenn Decatur Kay Frances Hurst Douglas M. Walker H. M. Walker Chattanooga Miss Hurst L. E. Hurst Mr. Hurst B. T. Shelton Mr. Shelton University of Chattanooga

Questers Club Christmas Party Features Gifts and Games

Questers Club held a Friday night Christmas party at Mrs. R L Penn’s home with Mrs. Garnett Young as cohostess. President Yancy Vaughan led a brief business session and members exchanged gifts while donating to Bryce Hospital. Lilia Mae Halfacre won the Santa Claus role in an improvised costume.

Questers Club R. L. Penn Garnett Young Yancy Vaughan Questers Bryce Hospital E. L. Mixon Hugh Terry

Ross Graham Jr Has Space Party

Ross Graham Jr entertained on Friday evening with a space party at his home. Decorations included two Mexi can pinatas shaped as airplanes hanging from the ceiling. Flying saucers formed an arch in the living room and sputnike balloons rested on the mantle. The group enjoyed games dancing and refreshments of Cokes cookies potato chips and candy. Guests included Sissie Lowther Elizabeth Russell Savann Whitman Hilton Hagler Ann Howard Fenn Eloise Holt Karen Hughes Barbara Peerson Terry Jean Carden Patricia Wood Sandra Holmes and Jimmy John.

Ross Graham Jr Sissie Lowther Elizabeth Russell Savann Whitman Hilton Hagler Ann Howard Fenn Eloise Holt Karen Hughes Barbara Peerson Terry Jean Carden Patricia Woodall Sandra Holmes Jimmy John

Service League calls for more clothing donations

The Junior Service League asks Daily readers to donate used clothing for the Red Cross clothing bank at 305 NE Cain St. Depleted by weather, the bank serves 165 families and 700 people with items from civic groups, schools, churches, and hospitals. Call El 3 4891 to arrange pickup by a League member.

Junior Service League Red Cross Cain St League Service League

DKG Marks Twentieth Anniversary With Athens Guests

Delta Kappa Gamma celebrated its 20th anniversary with the Omicron Chapter of Athens as guests at a December 14 dinner at Hotel Lyons. Dr. Martha Howell spoke on Continuing To Grow Professionally and four teachers joined Mu Chapter. Mentions include Gladys Moses Reba Penn Frances Collier and Roy Odom. The event featured Korean child cards and a gift book for orphans.

Delta Kappa Gamma Omicron Athens Hotel Lyons Martha Howell Decatur Athens College Howell Katherine Hoppers Gladys Moses Morgan County Reba Penn Riverside Frances Collier Decatur High School Roy Odom West Decatur John Caldwell Hotel Lyons Cleo Levin Zana Peurifoy Gene Horton Bernice Simmons Elva Frazier Hazel Rowe Zelma Parker

Seven Clubs Triumph Not Trump Choice by South

In a bridge hand, South faces a choice between seven clubs and seven no trump. The analysis notes the queen of spades as the critical card and critiques South’s line of play, highlighting the advantageous lead and potential squeeze path.

South West North East Pepades Trump Deuce South West Dummy East Declarer

Music Is In The Air Huntsville Civic Orchestra concert

An audience of about 400, many from Decatur, enjoyed the Huntsville Civic Orchestra at Huntsville High School. Theodore Ullman, famed pianist, impressed with Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1. Also a Glee Club performance by Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College at the Negro college in Huntsville featured Handel and Bach selections.

Decatur Huntsville Civic Orchestra Huntsville Birmingham Athens Scottsboro Guntersville Huntsville High School Theodore Ullman Ious Ullman Felix Mendelssohn Glee Club Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College Negro College Handel Bach Pergolesi God

Ander son couple travels after death in Gallatin Tenn

Mr and Mrs Forest F Ander son left for Gallatin Tenn after the sudden death of Mrs Ander sons father B Overton Harris who suffered a heart attack. W C Eubank, burned last week, is slowly improving at Bank St Hosp Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson and family visited Birmingham with Leonard Johnson and family.

Forest F. Anderson Gallatin, Tenn Anderson B. Overton Harris W. C. Eubank Bank St. Hos Ed Johnson Birmingham Leonard Johnson

Pageantry and Messiah Highlight Decatur Music Offerings

Carols and Christmas spirituals were featured in a Pageantry of Music at Central Methodist Church in Decatur on Sunday. The exquisite Messiah was presented Monday evening under the Decatur Music Club sponsorship, showcasing two days of excellent music.

Central Methodist Church Decatur Decatur Music Club

Barry Nelson Joins Broadway Producers with New Rights

Barry Nelson, newly added Broadway producer, spent 15 months in London starring in No Time for Sergeants. While shopping in the West End, he secured American stage rights to the British hit Odd Man In.

New York Barry Nelson London Nelson West End

Society Notes Guests Travel Through Miami

Mr. and Mrs. Bertram J. Cohn of New York City are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scroggins and Thomas J. Kelley Jr. en route to Miami.

Bertram J. Cohn New York City Frank Scroggins Thomas J. Kelley Jr Miami

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