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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1955

Page

6

Tea Shower Honors Mrs Ben Poole at Francis Home

Mrs Ben Poole formerly Louise Breeding was honored at a Tuesday tea shower hosted by Miss Sue Francis Mrs Peggie Francis and Mrs E L Francis at their home. Christmas colors featured a lighted tree red bells and a creche with a white lace cloth and silvered pine and magnolia on the dining table.

Sue Peggie Francis E. L. Francis Ben Poole Louise Breeding Sue Francis W. G. Breeding Enoch Poole

Under One Roof Galaxy of Dreams Gifts

A festive holiday feature highlights a grand array of gifts and dream come true items under one roof. Readers are invited to explore stores open with seasonal cheer and special selections that embody the spirit of giving.

Brown Speake Betrothal Told in Oliver Springs

Judge and Mrs L N Brown of Oliver Springs Tennessee announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Margaret Ann Brown to Lt James G Speake son of Mr and Mrs. Speake.

L. N. Brown Oliver Springs, Tenn Margaret Ann Brown James G. Speake Oliver Springs Tenn C. W. Speake Danville 2 First Baptist Church of Oliver Danville Brown Knoxville Business College Lt. Speake US Army Fort Jackson S.C FSTC Florence First Baptist Church Shirley Ann Simmons H. L. Speake Oak Ridge Pat Roberts Alma Parham Cookeville Peggy Brown Knoxville Avis Easterly Shirley Witt Jane Marie Brown Clinton Sandra Faye Brown J. L. Speake Decatur Art Shultz Detroit Hoyt Speake Birmingham J. D. Clanton Ft. Jackson Wilburn Brown

Christmas Wedding Narration with Corsages and Candles

Attendants describe a holiday wedding reception with silver leaves and red poinsettias as cake and punch were served. Mrs. J B Austin, sister of the groom, helped hostesses 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs Poole wore black and white faille with a white carnation corsage and mothers wore Christmas corsages.

J. B. Austin

Christmas Cotillion a Golden Ball at Decatur Country Club

The Decatur Cotillion Dance featured a golden theme with a central gold ball and gold décor. Ray Eberele's orchestra played as new and old officers were introduced and plans for a Decatur wedding were noted.

Decatur Country Club Ray Eberele Jack Kopp Harvey

Dinner At The Taylors and Christmas Cotillion

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Taylor Jr hosted a Christmas cotillion after a dinner Tuesday to greet guests of honor Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schuessler of Florence. The home featured red linen table, holly greens, red candles, and a Christmas tree. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nettles, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNelly, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ashwander, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pride, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Rankin, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McLaughlin, and Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Hume.

Wilson Taylor Jr Thomas Schuessler Florence Sam Nettles Robert McNelly Ray Ashwander Harvey Pride Rex Rankin John Taylor Jack McLaughlin Lindsey Hume

Christmas Party At The McNellys Dinner Celebration

Mr and Mrs Robert McNelly hosted a Saturday evening Christmas dinner at their Jackson Street home. The eight couples have held this annual gathering for years, with a green spruce tree as the room’s focal point and an Italian woven fruit tray in the pine den. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dick Fleming Mr and Mrs Frank Troup Mr and Mrs Withers Peebles Jr Mr and Mrs Ray Ashwander Mr and Mrs John Wyker Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and Mr and Mrs Billy Duncan.

Robert. McNelly Jackson St Dick Fleming Frank Troup Withers Peebles Jr Ray Ashwander John Wyker Harold Smith Billy Duncan

Mrs Richardson Hosts Christmas Coffee in Charlotte

Mrs John Richardson of Charlotte hosted a morning Christmas coffee at her parents home on Country Club Road with guest Mrs William Morrisette of Mobile. A poinsettia cloth centerpiece, miniature green tree with red carnations, lit candles, and self-serve coffee cheese straws and sweets highlighted the gathering.

John Richardson Charlotte N. C W. J. Duncan Jr Country Club Road William Morrisette Mobile F. D. Peebles

Personalities and Officers At Club Christmas Gathering

Mr and Mrs J W Darrah will spend Christmas in Nashville visiting family. New officers announced include Mrs Fred Trimble incoming president escorted by Mr Trimble and other officers Mrs D L Hume Mrs Robert Mee Whorter Mrs Frank McLaughlin Mrs Ben Lee and Mrs Rex Rankin. Pre dance parties included Dr and Mrs Robert Evans hosting on Canal Street with festive decor and refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs Jack Tankersley Mr and Mrs George Carraway Dr and Mrs Willard Irwin Paul Conley.

Mr. Cox Jim Fite Mr. Fite Homer Hutchinson Mr. Hutchinson Philip Shanks Mr. Shanks Fred Trimble Trimble D. L. Hume Mr. Hume Robert T. Mee- Whorter McWhorter Frank McLaughlin McLaughlin Ben Lee Lee Rex Rankin Rankin Robert Evans Canal Street Jack Tankersley Columbus, Ga George Carraway Memphis Moulton Paul Conley Scottsboro Willard Irwin

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