Miss Ann Wellden Weds Otto LaFayette Mullins
Miss Shirley Ann Wellden daughter of Mr and Mrs James Elmo Wellden of Athens and Otto LaFayette Mullins son of Mr and Mrs Sim Elvis Mullins of Hartselle exchanged vows at the First Baptist Church in Athens in mid December with Rev Earle Trent officiating The couple now reside at 616 East Moulton Street A rehearsal supper was hosted by Mr and Mrs Morris Black at their Somerville home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elmo Wellden
Athens
Otto LaFayette Mullins
Sim Elvis Mullins
Hartselle
First Baptist Church
Earle Trent
Martha Singleton
Pauline Crowell
Mary Wellden
Nell Fay Mullins
James B. Lamon
Birmingham
Susan Smith
Mullins
Charles Quinn
Scotty Stone
Joe Howell
Joe Black
Decatur
John Orr
Wellden
Morris Black
Marlin Brown
Fhene Moses
A. L. Singleton
Felix Kennemer
Shirley Ann Wellden
Miss Patsy Ulmer Honored During Holiday Visit in Orangeburg
Miss Patsy Ulmer of Orangeburg South Carolina was complimented Friday at an informal gathering hosted by the Journey family. Guests included John Eddie Journey Sgt U S Marine Corps based in Charleston and Ben Journey with his family. Earlier New Year’s Eve parties hosted by Mr and Mrs S M Draper extended courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Ulmer
Orangeburg
S. C
Journey
John Eddie Journey
U. S. Marine Corp
Charleston
Ben Journey
Shaw-Hood Vows Said In Maryland
Walter Benjamin Shaw Jr. and Dolores Ann Hood wed in December at Christ Episcopal Church La Plata Maryland officiated by Rev Marc Anton Nocerino. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with tiara and veil. groom wore formal attire. Bride’s attendants included Miss Jane Sutphin and Miss Louise Garner. After a reception they planned a New York trip and residence in Pecos Texas. The bride is a La Plata High School graduate and a secretary in the U S Department of Agriculture. The groom, a Tanner High School graduate, attended API at Auburn and joined Pi Kappa Alpha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Benjamin Shaw Jr
Walter B. Shaw
Tanner
Dolores Ann Hood
Mae Hood Gordon
Waldorf
Christ Episcopal Church
la Plata
Marc Anton Nocerino
Charles R. Pearson
Jack Duke
Tuscumcari
N. M
Jack Gibson
Bobby Bell
Jimmy Reeves
Pecos
Tex
Larry Dermo
Colorado
New York
la Plata High School
R.E.A. Division
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tanners High School
API
Auburn
Pi Kappa Alpha
Walter Benjamin Shaw
Waldorf, Md
Miss Gonnella Weds Mr Allfrey at Croton Falls Church
Marion Lou Gonnella daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Gonnella North Salem New York and William Cyral Allfrey son of Mr and Mrs Leon Allfrey Ath ens were married in late November at St Josephs Church Croton Falls New York Father Nevins officiated Matron of honor was Mrs Patricia Penrod bridesmaids Gail Adams Shelia Rowland Joyce Ann Rocco Linda Polk Shirley Smith Betty Farrell Patricia Guss Best man Harold Gonnella Ushers included Victor Gonnella Jr Robert Leighton Alexander Allonzo Hillary Allonzo William Penrod William Rowland Calvin DeLowra After a wedding trip to Ardsley New York the bridegroom will leave for the Far East to serve with the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lou Gonnella
Victor Gonnella
North Salem
N. Y
William Cyral Allfrey
Leon Allfrey
Athens
St. Joseph’s Church
Croton Falls
Father Nevins
Patricia Penrod
Gail Adams
Shelia Rowland
Joyce Ann Rocco
Linda Polk
Shirley Smith
Betty Farrell
Patricia Guss
Harold Gonnella
Katinah
Victor Gonnella Jr
Robert Leighton
Alexander Allonzo
Hillary Allonzo
William Penrod
William Rowland
Calvin DeLowra
Ardsley
Far East
U. S. Army
Johnson-Wooten Vows Exchanged in Montgomery
Miss Edna Marie Wooten, daughter of Mrs. Edna M. Wooten of Montgomery, married David Pittman Johnson of Signal Mountain Tennessee in a late November Capitol Heights Church of Christ ceremony. Officiated by the groom’s father, with music by local musicians. Honor maid Barbara Bozeman and bridesmaids Mary Jo Heflin and Janice Johnson. Best man Ralph Samples, ushers Robert Divens and Roland Buffington. The couple reside in Signal Mountain where the groom attends the University of Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Marie Wooten
Edna M. Wooten
Montgomery
Decatur
David Pittman Johnson
Leonard Johnson
Signal Mt
Tenn
Capitol Heights Church of Christ
Thomas Weaver
Martha Carrett
Raymond Duncan
Barbara Bozeman
Mary Jo Heflin
Janice Johnson
Signal Mt., Tenn
Ralph Samples
Robert Divens
Roland Buffington
Johnson
University of Chattanooga
Miss Goode and Posey Wed in Iuka Miss Goode and Posey Wed
Miss Bernice Goode daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Goode Town Creek 2 and Earl Posey son of Mr and Mrs Garvin Posey Leighton exchanged marriage vows in Iuka Mississippi in late December. Goode wore a pale blue suit with dark accessories and the couple plan to reside in Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Goode
Warren Goode
Town Creek 2
Earl Posey
Garvin Posey
Leighton
Iuka
Miss
Miss Goode
Mrs. Posey
Rayon fabrics require careful ironing says specialists
University Park experts advise that rayon fabrics need warm irons, close to cotton heat. Most rayons iron best when slightly damp, except dress weight spun rayons and heavier satin or sharkskin which do well when noticeably wet. To prevent shine test iron on seam edges or hem back and set temperature accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Park
Pink party craze highlighted in Washington society notes
Washington society pages praise Mamie Eisenhower's favorite pink theme. A local hostess hosted a grand pink party for an engaged couple, featuring pink flowers, candles, tulle, and pink lovebirds. Pink menus, drinks, and decor filled the ritzy apartment and hotel lounge. The hostess tracked guests by signing on her pink ink foot cast. Martha Rountree cited for pink party style in her cookbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mamie Eisenhower
Martha Rountree
Women’s National Press Club
Parish and club meetings announced for week
St Johns Episcopal Church holds its annual parish supper in the new Parish House Thursday at 6 30 with Brunswick stew salad and coffee. Decatur Mothers Club meets Friday at 3 pm at First Presbyterian Church hosted by Mrs Maurice Barrett and Mrs W T Jordan. Travelers Garden Club meets Wednesday at 10 am with Mrs Frank Holle 712 Somerville Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Brunswick
Decatur
Trawelers Garden Club
Frank Holle
Somerville Road
Thursday Luncheon Club Meeting at Spotswood Apts
The Thursday Luncheon Club will meet at 12 30 p.m. with Mrs. Thomas J Hendrix at Spotswood Apts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Hendrix
Spotswood Apts
Pink party tips from Martha on mood and menu
Martha suggests using pink accents like brandy snifter candles and colored cloths to set a party mood. She advises choosing a clear purpose for hosting, which guides guest lists, menu, and the overall spirit of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melias
Martha
Informal Coffee for Mrs Hanson and Dallas Guest
Mrs AT Hanson hosted an informal Sunday evening coffee after church. Dallas guest Mrs J H Pressley was entertained by her daughter Mrs Norman Harris and Mr Harris. White carnations and candles decorated the rooms. Mrs W P Reeves poured and Mrs Spencer Hicks helped in the dining room. Cheese straws sandwiches nuts mints and fruit cake were served to about 40 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AT. Hanson
J. H. Pressley
Dallas
Tex
Norman Harris
Harris
W. P. Reeves
Spencer Hicks
Virginia Wingo Circle Meets at Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church
The Virginia Wingo Circle held its regular meeting at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Walker Smith presented a Home Mission program based on Matthew 28 19 20. The group discussed life stories of the American Indian and planned Bible collections for a Negro church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wingo Circle
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Gardening This Week By Cynthia Lowry
Feeding birds on a schedule, pruning advice, and tree care. The piece discusses plant evaluations, evergreen screening, storm damage repairs, tree painting to prevent disease, and caution on early sprays. It also covers houseplant checks, wooden furniture treatments, and planting depth guidance. It cites Dr Lowell Kelly on marriage similarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
Personal notes of travel and visits in Belle Mina
W P Reeves Jr left Tuesday for Asheville to resume teaching at Warren Wilson College. Elizabeth Bradley returned home in Belle Mina after a visit in New York and Washington. Ernest Stewart of South Carolina was a holiday guest at the Fred Stewarts home in Belle Mina. Glenda Joe Hough has returned after months in Detroit. Sgt and Mrs Jack McCarley and sons of Panama City were holiday guests of the Leonard Kays and Lyle Houghs in Belle Mina. John Robin and Jerry Thomas left to resume studies at Tennessee Mobile Institute in Sweetwater Tennessee. Ralph Mann and family were holiday guests. Morris Pyron and son Bill. Mrs F E Campbell and daughter Paulette of Fayetteville Tennessee. Mr and Mrs W E Jeze of Boonshill Tennessee. Mr and Mrs Wendell Copeland of Birmingham. Mr and Mrs W B Mann, Jimmy and Sue of Alexander City Alabama. Charles Davis returned to Bryan Texas to resume studies at Texas A and M after holidays with Paul Bryan on Sherman Street. Willie Griffis, visiting relatives in Athens, returned to Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Stewart
South Carolina
Fred Stewarts
Belle Mina
Jack McCarley
William and
Jack Jr
Panama City
Leonard Kays
Lyle Houghs
Ralph Mann
Morris Pyron
Bill
Aa Tee
F. E. Campbell
Paulette
Fayetteville
Tenn
W. E. Jézébe
Boonshill
Wendell Copeland
Birmingham
W. B. Mann
Jimmy
Sue
Alexander City
Ala
Charles Davis
Bryan
Tex
Texas A and M College
Paul Bryan
Sherman St
Felt Shoes Step Out Of The Boudoir
AP News highlights felt shoes shifting from bedroom comfort to high style. The glamor felts appear in resort fashion and chic circles from Park Avenue to Hollywood Boulevard with jeweled heels, whimsical designs, leather trim, and rainbow colors for evening, cocktail, and everyday wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glamor Brigade
Park Avenue
Hollywood Boulevard
Current Best Sellers List From Reader’s Markets
The edition highlights top fiction selections including Marjorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk and Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis, plus Kantor’s Anderonville and Hawey’s Cash McCall. Nonfiction features Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Inside Africa by John Gunther. Year of Decisions by Harry Truman appears among notable titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Morningstar
Herman Wouk
Andersonville
MacKinlay Kantor
Cash McCall
Cameron Hawey
Auntie Mame
Patrick Dennis
the Tontine
Thomas
Costain
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Africa
John Gunther
Rachel Carson
Norman Vincent Peale
Harry Truman
RCMP Training College Seeks Exclusive Policemen’s Church
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police training college at Regina Saskatchewan boasts what may be the world’s only church used exclusively by policemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training College of the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Regina
Saskatchewan
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City Park
Second Ave
S.C
Wally Fowler
Statesmen Quartet
Blackwood Bros
OAK Ridge Quartet
Decatur High School
Loyd’s and
Goidel Drugs
Maryland
Charles R. Beale Jr
Jane Sutphin
Falls Church, Va
Louise Garner
Westwood
Martha Ethridge
Riverdale
Brenda Joyce Engle
Pfc
Roger Engle
Germany
Brenda
Tanner 1
Miss Gonnella
Mr. Allfrey
Johnson-Wooten
Leon Posey
Rayon
By Jane Eads
Mrs. Hanson
Reynolds
Elva Tipton
Volunteer Hospital Service Club
Fannie Richardson
Decatur Daily
William L. Hacker, Jr
Joe Formby
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Lowell Kelly
American Psychological Assn
W. P. Reeves Jr
Asheville, N. C
Warren Wilson College
Elizabeth Bradley
Glenda Joe Hough
Detroit
John Robin
Jerry Thomas
T.M.1
Sweetwater, Tenn
Willie Griffis
Houston
AP News
M. D
Phinoy
Webi Research Institute
Greyhound
Atlanta
Nashville
Chattanooga
Tampa
Dayton, Ohio
New Orleans
U.S
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