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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1964
Page
5
Carl Compton arrived Tuesday from Bedford Massachusetts to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Rowland.
Doris Nell Hughes daughter of James Clifton Hughes and the late Mrs. Hughes becomes engaged to David Lee Dodson son of Francis Dodson of Lexington Kentucky. The couple, both from prominent families, plan a December wedding at St Andrews Episcopal Church in Birmingham following education and employment details for each.
Placing custard cups in a pan of hot water in the oven ensures even baking and helps prevent overcooking that can curdle custard desserts.
Northside Baptist Church meetings included a night circle gathering at Mrs Harris home and a Christmas party for the choir directed by Essary Harris. Supper for about 50 attendees. Christmas carols sung by the group. a gift presented to Mr Harris by members.
North and South maneuvered to reach a six hearts contract despite misreads. South gambled on clubs and used a diamond and heart run to secure the final end position, forcing East to yield the last two tricks to North.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club held its annual Christmas party at the Shan-Gri-La restaurant with Evelyn McCulloch presiding. Dee Cordray gave the invocation as guests enjoyed festive decorations, carols, and a Santa arrival.
Mrs. James H. Sanders announces the engagement of Barbara Sue Sanders to Walter Darrell Woodard son of P J Woodard of Cullman and the late Mrs Woodard. Barbara Sue attended Florence State College works at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville. Woodard attended Sewanee and Howard College and works with his father in Cullman. A late January wedding is planned.
Advertisement for Printed Pattern M437 showing a demure ruffle dress and jacket in crepe linen or textured cotton for spring and resort wear. Includes size range Misses 10 to 18, fabric yardage for size 16, ordering details from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department, pricing add-ons, and promos for couture collection and future designer pattern.
The women's department lists contact numbers for events and general women's interest items, notes closure on Saturdays, and sets deadlines for wedding stories and pictures. It specifies submission timelines, photo requirements, and restrictions on late engagement announcements.
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