Luncheon Held by Urban Homemakers Club
The Urban Homemakers Club met at the home of Mrs. Roston Hoover for a seasonal luncheon with 16 members and one guest, Mrs. James Berret. Officers installed for the new year include Baron Cockrell president and T. W. Morris and L. L. McCulloch as vice presidents.
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Urban Homemakers Club
Roston Hoover
Tennis Teague
Calvin Woodall
James Berret
T. W. Morris
B. E. Sheats
Partlow State School
Tuscaloosa
Baron Cockrell
Morris
Vows Said By Former Resident
Mrs Clyde T Stewart and Carlos V Horton wed January 1 at Winter Park Methodist Church with close relatives present. They reside at 912 Aldrich Avenue Winter Park Florida. Mrs Horton formerly worked for First National Bank of Decatur.
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Winter Park, Fla
Clyde T. Stewart
Carlos V. Horton
Winter Park Methodist Church
Aldrich Avenue
Winter Park
Florida
Horton
First National Bank of
Decatur
Bridge quiz answers reveal bidding strategies and tips
The weekly bridge quiz presents eight scenarios with South or East West positions, detailing optimal bids from pass to three no trump. It includes commentary on overcalls, suit emphasis, and partner cooperation, plus a brief local note about hospital stay and visits in Birmingham and Atlanta.
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North East South West
White House Weddings Through the Presidents Daughters
The piece surveys history of presidential daughters marrying in the White House from Maria Monroe to Luci Johnson. It recalls Maria Monroe wedding Samuel Gouverneur, Eleanor Wilson, Nellie Grant, Alice Roosevelt, and others, noting social impact and landmark ceremonies at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It highlights Luci Johnson as potential future bride and past high profile galas.
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Washington
Maria Hester Monroe
Samuel L- Gouverneur
White House
Luci Baines Johnson
Pennsylvania
Eleanor Wilson
Lyndon Johnson
Lynda Bird
St. Bernardo Rosenbach
Luci
Pat Nugent
Maria Monroe
Wilson
Elizabeth Tyler
Ellen Grant
Alice Roosevelt
James Monroe
Maria
Washington Intelligencer
Nellie Grant
Algernon ‘Sartoris
Atlantic
Col
Fred Grant
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Theodore Roosvelt
Republic of Cuba
China
Vatican
Curable Hodgkin’s Disease If Detected Early
Dr Eric C Easson of Manchester England says Hodgkin’s disease a form of cancer affecting lymph glands is curable with early detection and intensive radiation treatment. He reports at least 40 percent of patients can be cured and live as long as normal peers of the same age and sex.
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Eric C. Easson
Manchester
England
Spring sewing pattern ad drumbeat for Misses sizes 10 18
Advertises Printed Pattern 4836 for Misses sizes 10 to 18 with a 3 yard fabric estimate for size 16. Includes pricing 50 cents per pattern plus 15 cents mail handling, order form asks name address size and pattern number. Offers Spring-Summer catalog with 125 top shapes and a free pattern clip coupon.
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Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Alice Brooks
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chelsea Station
Needlecraft
Engagement Ring With A Tiny Diamond Sparks Judgment
A reader recounts a story from 35 years ago about a couple where the groom gave a ring with a chipped diamond. The mother advised returning the ring due to its small diamond, while the couple balanced work, night school, and small joys like streetcar rides as their romance grew.
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Ann Landers
Edie
Embroider Roses And Ann Landers Q A Notes
A collage of reader letters and ads features Edie who cherishes a simple ring amid wealth, a mother grateful for Ann Landers guidance after a daughter's suicide, and readers seeking wedding gown advice. The page blends patterns, catalogs, and etiquette queries from a mid-century column.
Flower Show School Set by Decatur Clubs in March
Federated Garden Clubs of Decatur will sponsor Flower Show School H on March 14 15 16. Instructors are Mrs E F Simpson of Memphis and Mrs W Walton of Nashville teaching flower arranging horticulture and show practice with a new handbook. Exams only for judges and advance registration encouraged via Mrs John Collier Decatur 2 or 353 1790.
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Federated Garden Clubs of
Decatur
E. Fimpson
Memphis
Tennese
W. Walton
Nashville
Alabama
John Collier
Flower Show School
Decatur 2
Homemakers Club Holds December Meeting
East Limestone Homemakers Club met at Mrs. A. C. Henderson’s home for December. President Mrs. W. G. Barksdale called the meeting to order as programs and songs were led by Mrs. J. W. Gray, Mrs. Robert Laxson, and Mrs. McDole. A cancer information report by Mrs. Barksdale noted film availability for school and club use. A covered dish luncheon followed with gifts exchanged and a display of the scrapbook of the year’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Limestone Homemakers Club
A. C. Henderson
W. G. Barksdale
J. W. Gray
Robert Laxson
McDole
New Year Guests Attending Howard House Party
Out of town guests for the New Year's Eve party of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Howard included Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Blythe Mr. and Mrs. Hood Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Burt Pippin all of
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Bill Howard
Jimmy Blythe
Hood Harris
Burt Pippin
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John Walden
Florence
R. C. Woodall
Univer
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Lynn Scruggs
Atlanta, Ga
M. M. Scruggs
Toni Troup
Roger Mathis
Linda Mackiewitz
Gene Bolton
Susan Hardwick
Butch Adams
Bev Mynes
Bill Bethune
Sandra Wallace
Mike Putman
Lile McLaughlin
Steve Underwood
Goo Wood
Richard Mackiewitz
Lynelle Weber
Mike Simpson
Mary Fain
Tommy Dungy
Shelia Stennit
Vance Davidson
Kyle Sullivan
Joy Miller
AP Women’s
Chevyland
Thasy
Len Moses
Brine Hbeloms
Arizona
Ann
California
By Alice Broyles
Lanier-Hine
Homemakers Club
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Riddle Rug
Bank St
Bank
Bank First National
Downtown
Sixth Ave
Austin
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