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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1962

Page

5

Beta Sigma Phi chapter sets new officers and December charity drive

The Alpha Alpha Beta Sigma Phi meeting at East Acres Community Center named new officers led by Mrs. Bob Young as president. They plan to collect and distribute Salvation Army toys on December 20, with social events scheduled for December 17 and January 25. New officers include Mrs. Ferguson as first vice president and Mrs. Murphree as second vice president. installation planned at the January meeting.

Alpha Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority East Acres Bob Young Paul Markwood Beta Sigma Phi Salvation Army David Bittle James O'Hara Markwood Charlotte N.C Lawrence Ferguson Willard Murphree Lindsay Allen S. E.caudill Allen Bittle Jackie Hawkins Donald Agee James Crane Young Robert Campbell Virginia Harrison

Bride Elect Honored at Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Sherry McLemore bride elect of Thomas Walker was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs. Douglas Fudge and Mrs. Raymond Lee at the Fudges home. Christmas decor featured red reindeer and holly with red candles. a bridal doll stood by the invitation. McLemore wore a pearl and gold embroidered sweater dress.

Sherry McLemore Thomas Walker Douglas Fudge Raymond Lee Reda Fudge Patricia Lee Fudges McLemore- Walker Miss McLemore

Marriage Told In South Holland Illinois

Mil lard Newton Teal and Anna Jane Ritchey Walker pledged vows November 10 at Sandridge Methodist Church with Rev. Paul W. Pretzel officiating. The couple will live in South Holland where the groom works for Ford Motor Company. Attendants included Mrs Ritchey Gannon and Mrs Nicholas DeLuca, Ben F Teal Jr, Gene Teal, Jo Ann Walker, Nick De Luca, and Chuck Oakenpaugh.

South Holland Ill Millard Newton Teal Anna Jane Ritchey Walker Sandridge Methodist Church Paul W. Pretzel C. Krause Mt. Dora Fla George E. Ritchie Chicago B. F. Teal Decatur Ala Mr. Teal Ritchey Gannon Dalton, Il Nicholas DeLuca Thornton, Il Ben F. Teal Jr Birmingham Gene R. Teal Jo Ann Walker Nick DeLuca Chuck Oakenpaugh Ford Motor Company

Whale shark reaches enormous size in measurements

A whale shark can attain a weight of 25 000 pounds and an overall length up to 60 feet, highlighting the species remarkable scale and presence in marine ecosystems.

Pattern for 40s era women sewing wardrobe

Five slimming separates complete a sports wardrobe for larger sizes including jacket top slacks pedal pushers Bermudas. Printed pattern 4871 covers women sizes 36 through 48 with yardages listed. Send 50 cents plus 10 cents for mailing to Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York.

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

Holiday Party Hosted by Cooper and Meadows Saturday

Mr and Mrs R B Cooper and Mr and Mrs William Meadows hosted a Saturday buffet dinner at the Meadows home. Eggnog arrived from a crystal punch bowl with dry ice. The living room featured an aluminum tree, red poinsettias, and red candles with lighted candy canes outside. Twenty guests attended.

R. B. Cooper William Meadows

Women’s Chamber of Commerce Hosts Christmas Luncheon

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas luncheon at the Decatur Country Club with two new members welcomed Mrs. John Lamartire and Mrs. P. A. Ucci. President Mrs. J. B. King led the event as Roy Wood and the Decatur High School Concert Chorus performed Christmas music amidst red carnations and boxwood topiary.

Women’s Chamber of Commerce Decatur Country Club John Lamartire P. A. Ucci J. B. King Roy Wood Decatur High School

Optimistic play stuns in four spades doubled contract

In a Chicago Tribune bridge column from 1962 Charles Goren analyzes a long shot defense. East leads hearts, South risks all to force a win in four spades doubled, using precise spade and diamond play to gain an overtrick. The declarer’s aggressive line yields a remarkable score.

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

Christmas Party At Ryan Home Demonstration Club

The Ryan Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Gary Williams home for the Christmas party. Mrs. Clyde Crawford will host the next gathering. Military families arrive from Maryland for visits with relatives. Mr and Mrs. A R Raager spent last weekend in New Orleans and Montgomery for motel conventions.

Mrs. A. R. Raager New Orleans Montgomery

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