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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1969

Page

7

Phillips Carter nuptials witnessed in Athens chapel

Athene Mrs Shelby Wall Phillips and the late Lt Col Phillips witnessed the marriage of Rebecca Gay Phillips and Ralph Ellis Carter III at 8 30 p m in Garth Memorial Chapel First United Methodist Church Athens The bride wore white peau de soie Chantilly lace with seed pearl accents and carried roses stephanotis and fern Sharon Williams served as honor attendant Michael Frederick Harris was best man reception followed at the bride’s home The couple plans a brief wedding trip and will reside in Gadsden.

Athens Rebecca Gay Phillips Shelby Wall Phillips Col. Phillips Ralph Ellis Carter III Doyle Carter Alois Schenectady N. Y Ralph Ellis Carter Jr Largo Fla Garth Memorial Chapel First United Methodist Church J. Ralph Jolly Birmingham Gadsden

Publication rules for calendar and bridal notices

For Our Readers outlines deadlines for the women's department at The Daily. It covers submission timing for calendars meetings engagements bridal photos birthdays and birth-day party coverage and notes photographers do not work Sundays and photos may be returned after publication.

Women’s Department

Life Span Limits Suggested by Sir Solly Zuckerman

British physician Sir Solly Zuckerman predicts a fixed human lifespan with British women about 75 years British men about 70 and American men about 67 by the year 2000 Health gains may improve quality but not extend the natural life span He cites longer British research funding as a factor in longer lifespans and notes American spending has not matched Britain in longevity In other news Paul Victor Wilson turns one with family ties in Arley and a Mills photo credit.

London England Wmns Solly Zuckerman Sally Sir Solly Britain

Sheinwold On Bridge Odd Finesse And A Wolf Metaphor

Bridge column discusses a playful rule for daughters about judging players as a wolf or fair-haired boy using a specific hand. It explains a sample deal where South wins with the king and finesses diamonds, detailing why East is the figure to watch. Also includes a Daily Question and a note on Columbus naming "Indian."

West East South

Holiday Visitors Gather From Across States

Mrs. C. D. Lamon of Prichard visits with sisters Mrs. Roy Grizzard and Mrs. W. C. Rice and brothers Vernie and Hollis Brothers of Hartseller. Mr. and Mrs. David T. Rowe and family of Atlanta, Ga. visit E. M. Rowe and Dr. Kermit Pitt. Guy Martin returns from Baylor School in Chattanooga for a holiday visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Martin in Athens. Mrs. Steve Garrett hosts visits from her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. MacGregor of Detroit and sister Mrs. Fred Spitznagle with Chris of Fort Lauderdale.

C. D. Lamon of Prichard Roy Grizzard Rs. W. C. Rice Vernie Hollis ‘Brothers Hartseller David T. Rowe Atlanta, Ga E. M. Rowe Kermit Pitt Guy Martin Baylor School For Boys Chattanooga Tenn R.G. Martin Athens Steve Garrett R. L. MacGregor Detroit, Mich Fred Spitznagle Chris Fort Lauderdale Fla

Hot Towels Appointed for Holiday Hors d Oeuvres

Adopt an ancient oriental custom by turning border printed paper towels into warm “hot” towels for guests. Fold towel in thirds to a long rectangle, dip in warm water with a scent, fold in half, pleat the edges to show borders, and press dry. Place several near the appetizers.

Know Something Interesting About Our Town

A reader asks for tips on local events and people moving about town. Submit tips to the Women’s Page Newsline at 3534612 Ext 48.

Direct Women’s Page

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Phillips -Carter Sharon Williams Michael Frederick Harris Ralph Ellis Carter II Paul Victor Wilson Paul Wilson Arley 2 Scott L. White Davis E. Wilson Arley Olan Mills Stone Lumber Co., Inc Somerville Rd Market St Decatur Sheinwold Declarer Avelian' Michelle Vaughn William Vaughn Jr Alma St William Vaughn Paul Langford The New World Columbus India Dupont Buschs Eredit Jewelers North Alabama Gateway Center Parsian Bank Americard Interbank Parisian Eve
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