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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1955

Page

5

Beverly Jones and Roy Howell Wed at South Side Baptist

The double ring ceremony took place December 16 at South Side Baptist Church with Rev. W. J. Johnson officiating. Miss ae Mae Jones and Roy William Howell Jr. led wedding rites as organist Mary Virginia Roan and J. C. Howell provided nuptial music. The couple will reside at Thomas Apartments on Canal Street after a wedding trip.

Ae Mae Jones Claude Chenault Kendrick Royilliam Jr Ney Wilkens Howell Southside Baptist Church W. J. Johnson Mary Virginia Roan J. C. Howell Peggy Self Cherie Holden Florence Deanna Howell Decatur Bobby White Eugene Shelton Wayne Lott James Jones Thomas Apartments Canal Street Roy William Howell JR Howell Beverly Mae Jones Lewis Kendrick Jones Roy Howell Sr Benny Ray Flack

Mongolia’s status as Soviet ally since 1924 noted

The article states that the Mongolian People’s Republic has been a Soviet satellite since 1924, highlighting Mongolia’s aligned stance with Moscow and the Cold War regional dynamics.

Doubling of Amateur Photographers Since World War I

The number of amateur photographers has doubled since the end of World War I, reflecting broader hobby growth and changes in public interest in photography.

Open House at Schmidt Home Holiday Decor Draws Guests

Mrs J B Schmidt hosted an open house on Canal Street with visitors from Middletown Delaware and Utica New York plus Mr and Mrs Frank Oakport eigen Atlanta to view the Federated Garden Clubs Holiday Houses theme Winter Wonderland. Frosted spruce, crystal snowflakes and white magnolia accents filled the Schmidt home in a celebrated display.

J. B. Schmidt Canal Street Middletown Delaware H. B. Harper Marge Harper James K. Schmidt Schmidt Utica N.Y Gordon Mummert Mummert Atlanta Frank Oakport Eigen Federated Garden Clubs Decatur Michigan Hollywood

Personal Guests and Christmas Decorations Highlight Mobile Nashville Visit

Dr. John Lyle and family from Mobile holidayed with his mother in Nashville while other guests from Cullman Birmingham and Belle Mina joined Mrs. E. Kinney for a first week visit. The article notes parties with Punch and savories, festive decor in red and green, and New Year motifs alongside social calls from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

John Lyle Mobile Mary Lyle John Hamilton Marion Burke R. F. South H. L. Ogle E. C. Kinney Cullman Sam Kay Jr Montgomery U.S. Army Belle Mina Miss Carolay

Miss Campbell Weds Mr. Powell at Huntsville Church

Miss Reba Ann Campbell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison A. Campbell of Huntsville married Robert Henry Powell son of Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Powell of Athens on December 17 at West Huntsville Baptist Church. Rev Burl Grubbs officiated. The bride wore white net over satin with a Chantilly lace redingote and a plateau hat. Attendants wore ice blue brocade silk and the reception followed in the church parlor with a three tiered cake and wedding touches throughout.

Reba Ann Campbell Harrison A. Campbell Huntsville Robert Henry Powell William Henry Powell Athens West Huntsville Baptist Church Burl Grubbs Jackson Vine Margaret Hansen Frances Powell Dorothy Helms Ann Ray Shirley Betterton Redus Black Henry Williams John McClain Auburn Billy Holt W. A. Beach Powell Franklin Bryson

Holiday Visits and Birth Announcement in Morgan County

Mrs Fannie Lou Bowen of Atlanta spent the holidays in Morgan County. Several local families hosted relatives over Christmas and New Year. Lee Follette and Glenn Collins welcomed a son at Decatur General Hospital. The couple tied their wedding trip to the Smoky Mountains and now reside at 1310 Meridian Street Huntsville where the groom works at radio station WBPH.

Fannie Lou Bowen Atlanta Buddy Smith Priceville Robert Knighten Adroin Bowen Elgin Bowen Birmingham Orval Davis Pat Baggett Patricia Decatur M. G. Peck Lee Follette Decatur General Hospital Glenn Collins Russell Peck Marvin Peck Erol Peck Jan Davis Donnie Sue Peck Alva Johnson Charlie Vice Falkville Aaron Beavers Smoky Mts 1310 Meridian St Huntsville WBPH

Hallmark Gift Shop Ad Pitches New Year Cards and Jewelry

New Year's cards and Christmas thank you notes advertised by Hallmark. Exquisite costume jewelry highlights at IRA'S House of Unusual Gifts located at 222 E Moulton.

Ira’s E. Moulton

Lemon Orange Sauce For Cake Topping

Homemade sauce combines lemon and orange flavors to finish a cake from mix. Ingredients include lemon juice rind butter and orange sections. recipe yields about 1 1 2 cups for six servings and is served warm over cake squares.

Splendid Bird of Paradise Dressed in Mourning Colors

New Guinea's female Splendid Bird of Paradise appears drab as if mourning while her mate sports iridescent red bronze and shimmering green and blue plumage in striking contrast.

New Guinea

U S crop losses rise to eight point three billion

United States crop losses from insects diseases hail weeds and other causes are estimated at 8.3 billion dollars annually across the nation, signaling widespread agricultural impact and potential policy concerns.

U. S

Bennie Clemons Family Visit Noted in Leighton

Over the weekend Mr and Mrs Bennie Clemons and their baby from Decatur visited her parents and Mrs Arthur Garrison on Saturday night in Leighton.

Leighton Bennie Clemons Decatur Arthur Garrison

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Beverly Jones Roy Howell IRA Second Ave Wilson Mitchell Danville Rd Pam McCulloch Rhonda McCulloch Beverly Ann Rogers Larry Self Priscilla Self Amelia Rogers Buck McCulloch Dewey McCulloch St. Francis City Park J. C. Moyer Jr Orlando Fila Fdr Belle Skipper Richardson Milton Yarbrough Miss Campbell Mr. Powell Morgan County Pines MR. Peck James W.norwood Buick United States Canada America McRae Buick Company Lee Street N.E
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