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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1960

Page

6

Kenum Blevins Vows Set Tonight In Moulton Ceremony

Mrs. Harris Kenum of Moulton 2 plans a wedding at dusk with Brenda Sparkman of Decatur as maid of honor among bridesmaids Lynda Dobbins Bettye Praytor and Jo Ann McDaniel. George Goodlett of Decatur is best man with brothers Harold and Eugene Kenum as ushers. Joann Kenum ring bearer Rebecca Kenum flower girl and Mrs Heidt selects royal blue wool jersey with fur trim for her daughter’s marriage attire.

Brenda Sparkman Decatur Lynda Dobbins Bettye Praytor Jo Ann McDaniel George Goodlett Harold Eugene Kenum Tommy Hensley Beuice Morgan Joaan Kenum Rebecca Kenum Mrs. Heidt

Sixtieth Anniversary Celebrated for John and Jones family

Mr. and Mrs. John Jones celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their home. Mrs. Jones, a lifelong resident, is 77. Mr. Jones, born in Randolph County, is 80. They have three children, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

John Jones Mrs. Jones Mr. Jones Randolph County

Questers Meet at McMillan Home Hosts and Gift Parade

Questers Meet was hosted at Mrs. Cecil McMillan's home with Miss Wanda Harris as cohostess. Seasonal decorations and a Della Robbia wreath framed holiday refreshments. Mrs. R. L. Penn opened with the collect, committees reported, and a contribution to the Helen Keller International Fund for the Blind was voted.

Cecil McMillan Wanda Harris R. L. Penn Helen Keller International Fund For the Blind

Bride and groom plan wedding attire and home return

Mrs Kenum will wear champagne brocade costume suit and both will wear white carnation corsages. The bride will wear a black sheath of imported wool with matching accessories for the wedding trip. On their return the couple will be at home on Moulton 2.

Personal notes on holiday visits to Kentucky and Atlanta

Mr and Mrs Harold Carrico left Christmas night to visit parents in Webster and Muldraugh Kentucky. Mr eeee of Atlanta are spending Christmas with Mr and Mrs B W Malone and other relatives.

Harold Carrico Kentucky Webster and Muldraugh, Ky Mr. Eeee Atlanta Mrs. B. W. Malone

Priceville Home Demonstration Club Christmas Party

The Priceville Home Demonstration Club held a Christmas meet ing and party at the president Mrs. Fred Robinson Jr. home. Devotion and prayer opened the program with Christmas readings. Pajamas were collected for TB Sanatorium patients as decorations and gift exchanges occurred among 17 members and seven visitors.

P.°ville Fred Robinson Jr J. H. Jackson Paul Collier John Collier Frank Collier Sunshine Pals C. E. Meinhardt Orris Hines Meinhardt Emma Joe Lindsey Limestone County Margaret Lindsey Jane Collier Judy Davenport C. C. Garrett

Calendar St. Ann's Sodality Meeting Set at School

St. Ann's Sodality will gather in the school on Wednesday at 8 p.m. for its regular meeting and planned activities.

St. Ann's Sodality

Gifts From the Tree Distributed at Meeting

The gifts from the tree were distributed. The January meeting will be in the home of Mrs. O N Williams. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.

0. N. Williams

Birthday Dinner Honoring Miss Charlotte Marie Joseph

A dinner party celebrated the 11th birthday of Miss Charlotte Marie Joseph at her parents home Mr and Mrs Joe Joseph. The holiday themed table featured a Christmas birthday cake. Guests included her sixth grade class and teacher Miss Julia Hatchett. Ice cream cake and coffee followed for children and mothers.

Charlotte Marie Joseph Joe Joseph Julia Hatchett

Thompson Circle Christmas Dinner at Ninth St Methodist

Thompson Circle of Ninth Street Methodist Church met at Mrs. J. W. Wardlow’s home for a Christmas buffet hosted by Mrs. Wardlow and co hostess Mrs. Douglas Holbert. Nine members and one guest attended as gifts for Salvation Army were collected for needy families.

James Garner Thompson George Hartselle J. W. Keeble Salvation Circle Doris Wardlow

Goren on Bridge: Bid Question After Auction

In a bridge problem from Goren on Bridge to 1960, South holds K J 9 3? No, King Jack Nine example. The bidding sequence shows East South West North: 1 Double Pass 4? The prompt asks what to bid now given the hand and auction.

Bid decision on South hand after opener and pass

South holds 40864 VAKI 106247483 after partner opens and opponent bids. With the auction showing a strong lead and dummy not yet exposed, evaluate whether to bid a descriptive overcall, a takeout double, or pass based on opponent distribution and suit length.

Bridge hand puzzle with bidding sequence

Card notation shows two hands and a bridge auction. South holds 698 TEI OABI 1052.00 and 4K73 938-6983 AKI 104 in another deal, with a sequence of passes and bids including 19 and 24, ending with a question mark.

Bridge puzzle hands with playout hints

South dealer hands are described for two scenarios in a bridge problem. In the first, South holds 4KQJ939106 and A1083443 with no vulnerability and a 2¢ bid. in the second, South holds 4K99Q864 including ¢AKJ and A174 with INT, Pass, and 3¢ bids.

Bridge bidding problem: South opens on 7 As with 24 2

In a bridge hand the sequence shows South 7 As holding 48643 475 K10964984 with West passing, East doubling, South redoubling, and North passing. The question asks what the final bid should be after South’s Pass, the double, and the subsequent pass sequence.

Bridge bidding puzzle in South’s hand with five spades

South holds spades KQJ103 and high cards in other suits. With 14 high cards total and a 4 level, the puzzle asks what bid is optimal after the opening pass and South’s response. The problem prompts readers to search Tuesday for solutions and explanations.

Miss Tredwell Engaged To W E Turner

Talladega Alabama announces the engagement of Miss Tredwell and Mr. W E Turner. The wedding is set for January 20 at 5 p.m. in the Church of Christ.

Tredwell W. E. Turner Talladega Ala W. B Church of Christ

Memorial Drive WSCS Christmas Party Details

Memorial Drive Methodists WSCS staged their annual Christmas party at Mr and Mrs Dock Hurst home. Seasonal decorations dressed the house as a traditional Christmas tree with colored ornaments. Mrs J N Philpot vice president presided and Mrs Zettie Sheats offered the opening prayer.

Memorial Drive Methodists WSCS Dock Hurst J. N. Philpot Zettie Sheats R J. Hollomon

Christmas poem read by Luke and Mrs Sansom

Luke and Mrs. W L Sansom read a Christmas poem as games were played and gifts exchanged. Mrs B M Thompson and Mrs Virgil Newby served a salad course and coffee.

Luke W. L. Sansom B. M. Thompson Virgil Newby

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Kenum-Blevins Harris Kenum Moulton Earl Beasley Joan Southern Gutiags Mons, Chistian Bud’s Dance Studio Merango E Somba Sam Frank and Moore 6Th Avenue S.E Decatur, Ala Priceville HD Thompson Circle Kyle-Sullivan Goren The Chicago Tribune Aki Dr. Wscs Ira Pickens & Wright
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