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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1956

Page

6

Mrs Brown Is Honored

Local news notes Mrs Brown receives honors in a ceremonial event marking community recognition. Details of the honoring and affiliated organizations are not provided.

Mrs. Brown

Do You Know Card History Card Game Trivia

Eskrigge Crump was phcantied to on A hap Ht wil be to you who enjoy cards. The center pip on the ace of spades is larger than the others. In 16th century England card makers submitted the ace of spades to the government engraver to ensure the tax was paid. The queen of spades holds a kind of sword.

Eskrigge Crump F.R. Stacy Gatal Sinesathirs

Personal notices of moves and visits appear in Decatur column

Mr and Mrs A S Vool move into a Birch Street home and Henon Pearce prepare to relocate on 836 Grant Street. Mrs J H Pressley returns to Dallas after visiting daughter Mrs Norman Harris. Mrs C A Moore comes home from Vanderbilt Hospital with a medical report. The column also notes hunting fishing business in Barretts Ferry Virginia run by two widows and a young woman, Ellen Hofmeyer, and family, with various relatives traveling or visiting in Georgia Illinois Ohio and Canada.

J. H. Pressley Dallas Tex Norman Harris Harris Barrett’s Ferry Chickahominy River Ellen Hofmeyer Dorothy Hofmeyer

New Family Welcomed to Decatur Bramletts Arrive from Savannah

James Edward Bramlett and wife Gladys Ring Bramlett with sons Russell and Norman moved to Decatur in October after living in Montgomery Gainesville and Savannah. Russell eleven enjoys science and model planes while Norman seven is in first or second grade. Mr Bramlett, former Swift and Co office manager, enjoys golf. Mrs Bramlett is a pianist active in church choir. The family placed their letter at Central Methodist Church and Decatur locals welcome them.

James Edward Bramlett Norman and Russell Decaturee Es Sees Bramlett Beit and Cow Thay Aealia Chestnut Court Apts Decatur Norman North Alabama Farm Security Administration Montgomery Rome Swift and Co Gainesville Savannah Rusty Somerville Road School Italy Salaton Oak Oulan

Club Meetings Feature Bryant Bird Conservation Talk

Rice club program chairman introduced S. Paul Bryant who spoke on Birds and Conservation. Mrs.

Dinner party hosted by local couples in Cullman

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Strickland and Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Willoughby entertained recently with a dinner party in Cullman. The Rev. and others attended, sharing hospitality at the King Edwardte Cee restaurant setting.

C. C. Strickland O. M. Willoughby

Mrs Johnson Bridge Hostess in Canasta Group

Mrs L E Stone and Mrs A L Davies hosted a Bridge and Canasta gathering led by Mrs Johnson. Participants included Mrs Johnson as hostess with guests trading hands in a social afternoon.

Mrs. Johnson Bridge Canasta

Family Dinner Dress Up Meatloaf with Spanish Sauce

Readable recipe snippet lists ingredients for a family dinner meatloaf with a Spanish flavored sauce. It includes butter, onion, celery, drips, a condensed celery can, drained peas, and sugar as components.

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Mrs. A. S. Vool Birch St Mrs Henon Pearce Grant St C. A. Moore Vanderbilt University Hospital Kramer Alex Scarrow Paisley Ness Charlemagne Isabella Bavaria Andao Canadas James Paul Robson Tom Keith St.Thomas Hospital Billy Jacobs Sr Johnnny Collier and Son H. P. Garrett Bobby Oa Yan Ga Gene Collier Auburn Barney Gerhardt Fannie Richardson Giles-Franklin Ern Cullman King's Cleaners S.W Simmons Waldorf Astoria Statler Fontainebleu Sheraton
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