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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

6

Anne Layman Weds Allison Bailey Jr

Miss Eleanor Anne Layman and Allison Chappell Bailey Jr. married at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Magnolia decor and a detailed bridal gown. A reception followed at the Country Club, after which the couple will live at 200 Montgomery Ferry Road, in Atlanta.

Anne Layman Allison Bailey Jr St. John’s Episcopal Church Eleanor Anne Layman Horace Maynard Layman Allison Chappell Bailew Jr Allison Chappell Bailey Lester McManus Walter Carter John Moores Charlotte Orr Nashville Suzanne Shelton Sydney Finnell Tuscaloosa Marshall Walker Ellen Gilchrist Atlanta Allison Chappell Bailey JR Bailey Kyle Sullivan

Finley Island Judge and Mrs Kinkle Visit Memphis for Holidays

Judge and Mrs. Robert Kinkle of Finley Island are in Memphis for the holidays. Mrs. Homer Tankersley has returned from Columbus Georgia after a visit to her son Jack Tankersley and family. Dick Dobbs of Andalusia is the guest of the S J Netherys Jr in Belle Mina. Joe Allen Price of Northwestern University is spending the holidays.

Robert Kinkle Finley Island Memphis Homer Tankersley Columbus, Ga Jack Tankersley Dick Dobbs Andalusia S. J. Netherys Jr Belle Mina Joe Allen Price Northwestern University

Celebration for the Magnussons 50th Wedding Anniversary

The children of Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Magnusson hosted a Sunday reception at the Clay Pitts home on the Bee Line Highway North in Athens for their parents fiftieth wedding anniversary. About 250 guests attended.

Lee Roy Magnusson Athens Clay Pitts Bee Line Highway North Robert A. McMasters Birmingham Malcolm Magnusson Mabron Magnusson John Todd I. V. Legg William Flood Magnussons Curtis Smith Pulaski Ed Rogers Nell Lacky

Lightning Strikes Twice in Kennett Missouri

A pair of nonfatal lightning strikes caused yardwise chaos in Kennett. One bolt traveled from a tree to a drain pipe into a kitchen wall. another hit the fire department radio, knocking the driver from his chair. No injuries or fires were reported.

Kennett Missouri A. W. Garrett Fire Department Marcus Williams Garrett

Collegians Entertained at Home of Frank Price Jr

Frank Price Jr Miss Ann Morton and Miss Elaine Holle hosted a Sunday coffee for returning college students and local seniors at the Price home. A bright Christmas tree and greens with red candles adorned the setting. About 85 guests were served coffee nuts and cookies including out of town student Martha Hogue of Moulton from Stephens.

Frank Price Jr Ann Morton Elaine Holle Frank Prices Martha Hogue Moulton Stephens

Beauty Contest at Whitmore Lake Ends in Bust

In Ann Arbor Michigan a bathing beauty contest at Whitmore Lake was deemed a bust by attendees and contestants. One participant charged 12 of the 19 others were falsies while attorney Richard W. Ryan, a judge, quipped about the situation with a sharp remark.

Ann Arbor Mich Whitmore Lake Richard W. Ryan

District Judge Fred Erisman Resigns Amid Frustration

District Judge Fred Erisman announced his resignation calling the position ulcer creating, patience testing, and grossly underpaid. The statement frames the move as a bold step away from a demanding judiciary role.

Ter Fred Erisman

Miss Berryman Engaged to James McCormack

Miss Carolyn Berryman and James McCormack of Town Creek announce their engagement. The wedding is set for December 23 in Iuka, Mississippi, with plans to reside in Chicago after the ceremony.

Rufus Berryman Town Creek Carolyn Berryman James McCormack Rosevelt McCormack Iuka Miss Chicago

Miller Hollimon nuptials held at Madison home

Otto Hollimon and Onye Miller were married December 14 at 8 p.m. in the home of Rev. Robert E. Thompson of the First Baptist Church of Madison. The ceremony was witnessed by immediate family and close friends. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Athens.

Otto Hollimon Onye Miller Robert E. Thompson First Baptist Church of Madison Hollimon Athens

Luncheon Club Holds Christmas Meeting at McCulloch Home

The Luncheon Club gathered at Mrs. L. L. McCulloch's home for a Christmas program with poinsettias and greenery. After lunch Mrs. J. R. Huie recounted the Christmas story. The January meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Elmer Bussey.

L. L. McCulloch J. R. Huie Elmer Bussey

Metals Used as Pigments In Paint From Ground Minerals

The article notes that finely ground metals like aluminum copper and gold serve as pigments in paints. It highlights the practice of using powdered metals to achieve color effects in artistic and decorative coatings.

Phantom of the Auto In Gainesville Report

John Michell found his car headlight rims hanging from the radio aerial with a note reading Youre lucky pal They wont fit mine The Phantom indicating a taunting incident in Gainesville Florida.

Phantom OF the Gainesville Fla John Michell

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