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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1968

Page

18

Miss Terry Bride of Kenneth Dale Letson

Miss Carlene Terry daughter of Mr and Mrs George Terry of Moulton married Kenneth Dale Letson son of Mr and Mrs Emanuel Letson of Courtland at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church officiated by Rev Ernest Dillard. Music by Terrill Murphree and Carolyn Steel. Attendants wore rose crepe gowns and carried bouquets matching the ceremony decor.

Wren Carlene Terry George Carlyle Terry Monltoft Kenneth Dale Letson Emanuel Letson Courtland Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Ernest Dillard Terrill Murphree Carolyn Steel Moulton Quets Jackie Letson George Terry Little Rock Ark Wyatt Lacy Blake Jr Florence Steve Montgomery Lakie Lambert

Turner Palmer vows pledged in Danville church ceremony

Patricia Ann Turner and Arthur Ray Palmer were married at Walden's Chapel Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. E. Bowling officiating. The ceremony featured music by Julia Templan and Susan People, with bridal attire described in detail. A reception followed in the church fellowship hall before the couple departed for a Montgomery trip and a new home in Birmingham.

Danville Patricia Ann Turner Alton Turner Decatur Arthur Ray Palmer Arthur Palmer Birmingham Walden’s Chapel Baptist Church IE. P. Bowling Nuptia Music Julia Templan Susan People

Miss Pamela Holder Weds Sonny Snellings in Clinton

Miss Pamela Grace Holder and Sonny Lee Snellings were married December 28 at Memorial Methodist Church Clinton with Rev. J Fort Fowler officiating. The ceremony featured a candlelight setting, Alencon gown and pearl crown, with reception at the church. The couple will reside in Titusville Florida after a Florida wedding trip following a pre wedding luncheon.

Clinton, Tenn Pamela Grace Holder James Arthur Holder Jr Sonny Lee Snellings H. M. Snellings Memorial Methodist Church Clinton J. Fort Fowler J. B. Richardson Corinda McConnell Atlanta Sue Sparkman Sherri Tipton Knoxville Tenn Charles Cole Joe Norwood Jefferson City Merle Nel Asheville N. C Larry Snellings Thomas Fisher Ralph Thurman Jeanne Fisher Dudley Grizzle Martha Mann Barbara Curtis Anne Fisher Florida Titusville Fla H L. Sparkman E. J Kiser

Duplicate Bridge Winners Named At Decatur Evening Club

The Decatur Duplicate Bridge Evening Club held a 7:15 Tuesday session in the Pet Hospitality Room. Top North-South finishers were Mrs Judson Davis Jr and Mrs L Rob bert Dishman, with others placing including Mr and Mrs Hugh L Ogle East-West and several pairs tied for fourth. Ladies club set master point game Monday at 9:15 a.m. and Tuesday night club at 7:15.

Decatur Duplicate Bridge Evening Club Pet Hugh L. Ogle W. B. ‘Allen Merrill Doss Wesley Bankston C. W. Mitchell C. W. Whatley William E. McCormick Doug One W. W. Jackson Ladies Duplicate Bridge Club

Shorthand Systems Invention Dates Noted

The Pitman shorthand system was invented in 1837 and Gregg shorthand was first introduced in 1888, marking key milestones in stenography history.

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Decatur Junior Woman’s Club Hosts Meeting at First Presbyterian

The Decatur Junior Woman’s Club met Thursday at First Presbyterian Church with hosts Mrs. R. M. Smith and James Wilkerson. President Mrs. James Barksdale introduced guest Wayne Eberhardt and nominated Barksdale for Woman of the Year. Members voted $150 for Special Education Classes equipment and planned Spring Scenic note card sales. John Vinicki of Decatur Civic Theatre spoke on theatre history and future building plans and memberships. The club also agreed to co sponsor the January 30 Mothers March of Dimes.

Decatur First Presbyterian Church R. M. Smith James Wilkerson James Barksdale Wayne Eberhardt Alabama A. E. Leybourne John Vinicki Decatur Civic Theatre

Mrs. Weiss Named Home Demonstration Agent in Johnson County

Mrs. James T Weiss of Cleburne Texas formerly Janis Penn has accepted the home demonstration agent position in Johnson County Texas She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John W McCant of Decatur and a Decatur High School graduate with BS and MS degrees from the University of Alabama She belongs to the Alabama Education Association the National Education Association and the Tuscaloosa City Teaching Association.

James T. Weiss Cleburne, Tex Janis Penn Johnson County Tex Weiss John W. McCanti Decatur Decatur High School University of Alabama Alabama Education Association National Education Association Tuscaloosa City

Fruit Cup Salad with Apples and Almonds

Coat sliced tart apples with lemon juice and sugar then form colorful bowls. Sauté slivered almonds in butter until golden and sprinkle over the apples. Add a dollop of sour cream and a few shakes of pepper.

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Miss Terry Carolyn Blake Imaginé Montgomery Faye Whitlow Turner - Palmer Deborah Turner Kenneth Maples Jerrel Morgan Brenda Owens Brenda Turner Craig Palmer Larry Rockett Kenneth Scott Steven Turner Jacquelynn Turner Miss Holder Mrs. Snellings Limb & Brace CO 2Nd Ave S.E Dr. Locke 6Th Ave S.E. Dial Jim Cox Dia 2Nd Ave.s Huntsville Florence Storf Washington ST Court ST E. Moulton St Is & Ore Youn Arrete Ta Rover i M. L DuPont
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