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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1958

Page

9

Local Gift To Marry Kansan

Miss Ann Thompson daughter of Mrs Beatrice Thompson of Decatur and the late Guy Edgar Thompson and Donald Dean Green son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Martin Green of Ransom Kansas have planned a wedding in the college church of Christ building Searcy Arkansas at three o clock on January 26 Raymon Voogt will officiate with music by Harding A Capella Chorus Miss Myrla Russell serves as maid of honor Miss Juanita Thompson sister of the bride and Miss Betty Buchanan of Paragould attend.

Ann Thompson Beatrice Thompson Decatur Guy Edgar Thompson Donald Dean Green Joseph Martin Green Ransom Kansas College Church of Christ Searcy Arkansas Raymon Voogt Harding A Capella Chorus Myrla Russell Juanita Thompson Betty Buchanan Paragould

Miss Smith Weds Robert Lively at Southside Baptist Church

Miss Josephine Smith daughter of Mrs Roland Cleveland Smith and the late Mr Smith, of Athens, united in marriage with Robert Donald Lively son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lively of Decatur, at 3 pm Saturday December 22 at Southside Baptist Church. The Rev W J Johnson officiated with Polly Kirkland as attendant. The couple now reside at 819 Canal Street.

Josephine Smith Roland Cleveland Smith Athens Mr. Smith Robert Donald Lively Robert Leonard Lively Decatur Southside Baptist Church W. J. Johnson Polly Kirkland Mr. Lively Canal Street Southside Church

Goren on Goren on Bridge: A Cautionary Hand

In the 1958 Bridge column South overreaches for a game after opening clubs and rebidding to two no trump. North supports to three no trump, but a greedy South misplays the hearts and diamonds, letting the defense strip his stoppers and endangering the contract.

South North West Declarer East Hearts

Arkansas Bridesmaids and Best Man Arrangement

John Niestadt of New York City will serve Mr Green as best man. Ushers are Charles Willard of Dodge Kansas and Denny Hall of Ransom Kansas. Arkansas will serve as brides maids.

Arkansas John Niestadt New York City Mr. Green Charles Willard Dodge Kansas Denny Hall Ransom

Etiquette for Teenagers and Card Play Reflections

Louise Davis explains there are no teen etiquette leaflets and that teen manners mirror adult rules. She emphasizes common sense, the Golden Rule, and the Ten Commandments guiding teen behavior, with parental guidance keeping standards consistent.

Louise Davis

Sharon Thrasher to marry Jack Bendall in Courtland

Miss Sharon Marcella Thrasher and Jack Gates Bendall announce their forthcoming wedding in Courtland at the groom's parents home. Sharon is from Town Creek and works in Decatur. Jack is the son of Courtland residents and employed by The Chemstrand Corporation. The couple plans for January 31.

Sharon Thrasher Jack Bendall Lucien- Leon Thrasher Town Creek Sharon Marcella Jack Gates Bendall William Marvin Bendall Courtland Miss Thrasher Ander

Thoughts From A Hospital Vigil And Other Writings

A reader shares a hospital room reflection on transfusion challenges and interruptions from family and staff. The piece reflects on blood donation in Decatur and Birmingham, then presents humor and social satire from Tracks Magazine about a ranch and a hat branding iron misunderstanding.

Tracks Magazine

Beauty Baths and 1958 Short Coifs at Raineys

Col or rinse at Raineys promises rich hair glints and a first step to permanent color. 1958 styles favor fullness with ear lobes exposed and vamp bob looks, with tips on under-body support and touch-up curls for lasting, easy care.

Rainey’s

Limit on Postal Savings Balance Stated at 2500 Dollars

The article states the maximum balance allowed a depositor in U S postal savings is 2500 dollars. It notes the restriction applies to individual accounts and reflects federal savings rules in place at the time.

U. S

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