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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1963

Page

5

Service Club Names New Chairmen

HARTSELLE At the January meeting of Volunteer Hospital Service Club held in Mrs J C Johnsons home committee Hill program Mrs Lon Monk finance Mrs Paul H Clark publicity Mrs L L Ferguson welfare Mrs Ben Bean birthday Mrs John Cooper devotion Mrs George West president presided meeting opened with prayer by Mrs Jack Tipton A letter from Jewel Archer chairman board of trustees District I TB Sanatorium commending group on patient work Christmas project included pajamas nuts candy fruit for 196 patients Welfare chair Mrs Ferguson reported gifts given in January Contributions from Hartselle Jayceettes Tri City Salon 690 8 & 40 and soap from Zetomen Bible Club

Hartselle Volunteer Hospital Service Club J. C. Johnson Hill Lon Monk Paul H. Clark L. L. Ferguson Ben Bean John Cooper George West Jack Tipton Jewel Archer District I TB Sanatorium Mest Ferguson

Fashion Show Tea Planned by Women's Chamber of Commerce

The Women's Chamber of Commerce announces a Fashion Show Tea on February 13 at Decatur Country Club. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets are $1.25 and available at the door or from members. for information call Mrs. Preston Brown at 353-2750.

Women’s Chamber of Commerce Decatur Country Club Preston Brown Second Ave. S.E Decatur

Oak Ridge WSCS Meeting Hosted by Mrs Sparkman

Mrs Clarence Sparkman hosted the Oak Ridge Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting with eleven members present. Scriptures were read by Mrs Roy Griffith and prayers led by Mrs John Hardin and Mrs Ray Kirby. Chapters from Who Cares were read by Mrs John Harold West and Mrs Earl Legg. The benediction was by Mrs James West and refreshments served by the hostess. Mrs Griffith to host February 11 and Mrs Ray Kirby led a special meeting Tuesday at 10 am.

Clarence Sparkman Oak Ridge

Patricia Long Weds Roland Montgomery in Courtland Ceremony

Patricia Long married Roland Kermit Montgomery at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Harry A. Campbell presiding. The bride wore a satin gown with lace, pearls, and a chapel train. they will reside at 305 Main St., Moulton after a Florida wedding trip.

Crable Rufus Long Roland Kermit Montgomery Cobin Pickens Montgomery Courtland Mr. Montgomery First Methodist Church Harry A. Campbell Jamey Sugeine Jr Birmingham and Posty Charles N. Elliott Montgomery Ava Virginia Montgomery Linda Jane Turner Allen David Montgomery Charles Elliott Gene Long Jimmy Long Jerry Berryman Hartsalle Charles Elliott Jr Mrs. Long Mrs

Bridge Luncheons Held by Mrs Owen Anderson and Mrs Dallas Vickers

Mrs Owen Anderson and Mrs Dallas Vickers hosted a series of bridge luncheons and dessert bridges in February. The first event at the former home featured four bridge tables and lunch for four plus three extra diners, with pink and white carnations on the dining table. Winners included Mrs Paul Gann Mrs Robert Dishman and Mrs Robert Pettey.

Owen Anderson Dallas Vickers Paul Gann Robert Dishman Robert Pettey

Pretty gingham pleat pattern with no waist seam

Printed Pattern 4626 by Anne Adams offers a children’s style in gay gingham with pleats and no waist fitting. Sizes 2 4 6 8 require 214 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 6. Cost 50 cents plus 10 cents for mailing. Include name address zone size and style number when ordering.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

New Needlecraft Catalog Ad Promises 200 Fresh Designs

Alice Basel promotes Pattern 7396 for fluffy pillows using worsted yarn. Directions cover 14 inch round and 12 inch square with loop-stitch pile. Mail 35c plus 10c extra for first class to Alice Brooks in New York. includes free pattern and over 200 crafting designs.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

Saturday Club Chooses Officers For 1963 64

The Saturday Club met at Mrs. T. G. Morrow home with Miss Ethel Rhinehart as cohostess. President Mrs. Herbert Spiller led business and announced a nominating slate accepted for 1963 64: Constance Peerson president Mae Gardner vice president Mary Louise Garrett recording Louise Ryan treasurer Elizabeth Houston parliamentarian. Mrs. J W Clapton spoke on Confucianism and Taoism. Seated were 18 members and one guest Mrs. J G Walker visiting Forest City North Carolina. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Clapton.

T. G. Morrow Ethel Rhinehart Herbert Spiller Constance Peerson Mae Gardner Mary Louise Garrett Louise Ryan Elizabeth Houston Walter Stump J. W. Clapton J. G. Walker Forest City N.C J. W. Walker Clapton

Birth of a son James Jr at Huntsville Hospital

Around The Valley notes announce the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Hurst Sunday night at Huntsville Hospital. The baby is named James Jr. Also covered are visits and travel of local residents including Charles Scudder Peter of Mobile visiting Mrs. John R. Hunter, and others from Memphis to Huntsville, Danville Road, and Vanderbilt ties.

James Hurst Huntsville Hospital James Jr Charles Scudder Peter Mobile John R. Hunter Danville Road

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1963

In a bridge column Goren analyzes a hand where East West vulnerability and a four spade contract fail to yield a win. The piece offers strategic commentary on play sequences, trump management, and how sharper defense or deception might have produced ten tricks.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune South West West Declarer South East Dimmy Oga

WGA To Form Junior Group in Decatur

Decatur Women's Golf Association met at Decatur Country Club in the Red Room. They discussed forming a Junior Girls group for players 17 and under and tentatively set June 18 and 19 for the first tournament.

Decatur Women’s Golf Association Red Decatur Country Club Robert Agee L. C. Wilson 0. M. Tucker

Holt Daughter Joins Auburn Sorority Phi Theta Chapter

Linda Holt, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Holt, was initiated into the Phi Theta chapter of Delta Delta Delta at Auburn. Nearby memorial services were held in Hanceville for Edwin McNutt with attendees including Mrs David Rennegar of Raleigh NC and Mrs Neva Moran of Birmingham.

Linda Holt John Holt Phi Theta Chapter Delta Delta Delta Social Sorority Auburn John Sewell Hamilton H. L. Ogle Roy South Marion Burke Ed Mack“arbor Hillsboro Hanceville Edwin McNutt David Rennegar Raleigh, N.C Neva Moran Birmingham Atlee

Ancient Japanese peach seeds unearthed in north reveal 7000 year old find

A team of Japanese archeologists in northern Japan reports discovering peach seeds estimated to be 7 000 to 8 000 years old. Their discovery suggests early horticultural activity and long standing fruit cultivation in the region.

North Japan

The Hair Strand That Could Change Your Life

A single hair strand is billed as a key to a billion-dollar industry and personal success. The piece asserts hair analysis can reveal secrets for independence happiness and a more attractive appearance and urges readers to pursue this market.

America

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