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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1957

Page

5

Miss Jones Engaged to Allen B Diack

Mrs Arthur Alvin Jones announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Lee Jones to Allan Beattie Diack of Kirkcaldy Scotland. The couple met at university circles and plan a late January wedding with Diack employed at Beaun Mills Childersburg division.

Miss Jones Allen B. Diack Arthur Alvin Jones Daugher Mary Lee Jones Allan Beattie Diack James Lamb Diack Kirkcaldy Scotland Henry Alexander Skeggs Mary Baldwin College Staunton Virginia University of Alabama Delta Delta Delta Sorority Decatur Cotillion Club Junior Service League Diack University of Edinburgh Leeds University Europe Black Watch Regiment Childersburg Beauni Mills, Incorporated

Etiquette on Saying Thank You and Returning Gifts

A reader asks if thanking a servant is proper and Louise Davis says there is no rule against it and that genuine thanks are fine. She warns against patronizing tone and notes even royals thank servants. The column also advises not to return a gift from generous neighbors who show appreciation for small favors.

Louise Davis

Local residents plan holiday travel and family visits

Mrs. Fred Stewart leaves weekend for Florida to spend Christmas with relatives. Charles Leopard recovers at home in Mooreville after major surgery. Winton to arrive in Birmingham from Philadelphia to spend holidays with C. E. Winton family. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fitzgerald visit Halifax North Carolina and Candor for holidays. Frank Stone and Connie Stone meet Miss Carol Stone in Ft. Payne for holidays. Janice McCant helps Alabama cotton fashion show at University. Gilbert Hunter returns home from Coca Cola training in North and South Carolina. T. B. Hudson heads to Sheboygan Wisconsin for holidays. Major Tilery and family visit from Camp Polk Louisiana. Ensign Julian Jervis and Miss Mary Sue Cooksey join pre-holiday visit in Atlanta.

Paul Fitzgerald North Carolina Halifax Candor Frank Stone Connie Stone Ft. Payne Carol Stone Mary Baldwin Staunton Gilbert Hunter Machel Hunter Gilbert Coca Cola Company of Atlanta North South Carolina Charlotte N.C Julian Jervis Norfolk Mary Sue Cooksey Bob Jervis

Flint Home Demonstration Club Christmas Meeting

The Flint Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Bu iarty's home with 18 members present. Mrs. Day opened the meeting, devotion by Mrs. Smallwood, carols and special music by Mrs. Poole, a Christmas story by Mrs. J. L. Howard, and gift exchange around the tree. Two new members, Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Pickerill, were welcomed.

Flint Home Demonstration Club Harvey Poole Don Pickerill

Goren on Bridge Slam Bid Sparks Expert Debate

A detailed bridge analysis critiques South and North's bids in a heart slam attempt. The commentary notes South's double and seven-heart overreach, North's three no trump, and West vulnerable nine tricks, arguing the sequence misreads partner's strength and leads to a 2500 point swing despite a favorable trump break.

West North East Laeehearts Sdiams King of Diamonds South West North

Mrs Bradford and Mrs Fitzgerald Host Dessert Bridge Party

Mrs Charles Bradford and Mrs Paul Fitzgerald entertained with three tables of dessert bridge at the Bradford home on Wednesday. Santa Claus centerpieces, poinsettia and grape décor, a white Christmas tree, and a cherry pie finale marked the festive afternoon. Winners were Mrs Henry Richter, Mrs Bill Lyle, and Mrs Eugene Wright.

Charles Bradford Paul Fitzgerald Santa Claus Bridge Henry Richter Bill Lyle Eugene Wright

Delta Kappa Gamma Hosts Annual Christmas Party

Alpha Psi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held a Christmas party at Mrs. Mildred Dailey's home with decorations in a Christmas theme. Grace Etheredge, chapter president, welcomed guests. a program was presented by Mrs. Christine Almon and Mrs. Decia Jenkins. Miss Olea Harris won a prize for the most Christmas greetings and Mrs. Greene for the best Christmas hat.

Alpha Psi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Mildred Dailey Madelene Cleere Nadine Shelton Lulu. Wallace Mae Armour Allie Harris Moulton Lela Greene Decatur Bertha Counts Annie Philpot Ora Nance Hope Lawrence County Grace Etheredge Jon Christine Almon Decia Jenkins Etta Horton Greene Olea Harris

Morningside Craft Club Christmas Party

The Morningside Craft Club held its Christmas party at the Pitts Motel with husbands as guests. Santa Claus and a sleigh full of toys decorated the head table. Members exchanged gifts for secret pals and played games after dinner with numerous couples listed as attendees.

Morningside Craft Club Pitts Motel Santa Claus John Breeding William Cantrell Seldon Compton Dan Dockery William Falls Brevard Gates Tom Hester Harold Holland W. G. Smith Ethel Striegel

Sunshine Club Fetes Husbands At Private Dinner

The Sunshine Club hosted its annual party with husbands as honor guests at Pitts Motel in a private dining room. Hostesses Mrs. Lucian McCulloch and Mrs. Vic Armstrong led a turkey dinner with gifts exchanged and the outgoing president honored. Guest performer Mrs. Frank Scarborough sang several solos as numerous couples attended.

The Sunshine Club Pitts Motel Lucian McCulloch Vic Armstrong Frank Scarborough Gene Zahnd Billy Watterson Sidney Shackelford Sam Montgomery Thomas Bennett W. T. Cook Elbert Lee Jolly E. G. Blevins Martin Fleming Douglas Rogers Dan Sandlin

Nickel Used In Modern Jet Engine Construction

More than a ton of nickel is employed in building a contemporary jet engine for high speed aircraft, highlighting nickel’s critical role in aircraft propulsion components and turbine alloys.

Bloodworth Delivers Legal View at UDC Chapter Meeting

James N. Bloodworth spoke on Illegal Trial of Jesus at the Joe Wheeler Chapter of the U D C meeting held Thursday at Mrs. W M Lanier’s home. He offered sketches from Sun Circles and Human Hands and discussed the trial from a lawyer’s perspective as hostesses provided Christmas refreshments and gifts after the program.

James N. Bloodworth Joe Wheeler U.D.C Jesus

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