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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1966

Page

5

Scout Leader Feted by Troop in Afternoon Tea

Girl Scout Troop 242 hosted a tea at Miss Marilyn Meyer’s home honoring Mrs. William Harmon a leader who will move with her family to Orlando Florida this week Mrs. Harmon received the tribute from fellow leaders including Mrs. Robert Brunton and Mrs. Charles Rankin The event ran from 2 to 4 p.m.

William Harmon Harmon Orlando Fla Marilyn Meyer Robert Brunton Charles Rankin

Misses Pattern 4556 Prine Helens-Most Beautiful Backwrap

Advertisement describes a Misses’ backwrap dress pattern 4556 in cotton linen, with waist insets and sash ties. Size 16 requires 4 yards of 35 inch fabric. Pattern costs 50 cents, add 15 cents for first class mail. Send to Anne Adams The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. 9243 West 17th St New York NY 10011.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Mrs Lovin Shares Ceramics History at Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting

Mrs Horace Lovin spoke on the history of ceramics at the January Delta Kappa Gamma meeting in the Pet Dairy Hospitality Room. She traced production from Biblical times and highlighted Meissen as probably the oldest European factory. The program included home and school ceramic techniques and a mold demonstration. New officers were elected with Roy Odom as president and a report on refreshments followed.

Horace Lovin Delta Kappa Gamma Pet Dairy Lovin China Europe Meissen Levin Roy Odom Larkin’ Yates Elizabeth Houston A. L. Cain Lucille Wiggins Hudson Peurifoy W. T. Jordon F. Parker

Unrivaled knit jacket patterns and Needlecraft catalog sale

Sizes 32 to 46 offered for warm knit jackets and sports casual wear. Pattern 7146 lists sizes 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 with pricing and mailing details to Alice Brooks in New York. Giant 1966 Needlecraft Catalog features hundreds of knit crochet designs and three free patterns. collectors quilts collection highlights patches from museums.

Orion Layelle Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Needlecraft America

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren

In a three no trump contract with South declarer South risks Overconfidence. West opened spades and North showed strength in clubs prompting a three no trump bid. South misplayed by cashing clubs and diamonds leading to a one trick defeat. If South had led diamonds first or clubs split better, twelve tricks possible.

South North West Declarer Altho East

Hair stylist Sassoon urges short bold cuts for women

Vidal Sassoon argues women should cut hair short to save time and enhance femininity. He notes his approach shapes each cut to bone structure and face contour, with quick maintenance every two to three weeks. Models praise the look while American clients hesitate.

New York Vidal Sassoon London Janes Joes America Sassoon New York Couture Group Anna Lenz Munich Judy Marsch Copenhagen Denmark Kelly McKeown Paris Rome Virginia Graham

Alabama Women to Attend ZTA National Meeting in Evanston

Two Alabama women will join the Zeta Tau Alpha National Council meeting next week in Evanston. Mrs. T. W. Schuessler of Florence and Mrs. Luther Callahan of Tuscaloosa will travel for the convention. Executives will gather at ZTA headquarters and campus events will honor officers from several states.

Alabama Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Evanston T. W. Schuessler Florence Luther Callahan Tuscaloosa National Finance Committee Schuessler John G. McGehee Decatur Fraternity International Adhen Northestern University Chicago Zeta Tau Alpha Dallas Tex Long Island N. Y Detroit ZTA Shamrock Hotel Houston Mary Jo Jernigan University of Alabama Helene Pointress Auburn University Janice Kay Lyda Birmingham Southern College Connie Elder Samford University Margaret Hodges Athens College Texas William Zerman Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Zerman Zeta Zeta Mildred Ellen Dollar

Homemakers Club Meeting Led by Mrs Lott in Austinville

Mrs Lott hosted the Austinville Homemakers Club party at the Austinville Club House. Mrs Gil Johnson led a brief business session before passing leadership to newly elected president Mrs Robert Wilson. Mrs Johnson received a token of appreciation. The devotion was by Mrs James Shelton with prayer by Mrs P H Montgomery. Several games awarded prizes to winners led by Mrs Johnny McDougle. Secret pals revealed, new names drawn. Elizabeth Mays won the door prize. Mrs Lott served coffee and cake to 23 members present.

Coleman Lott Austinville Lott

Personal items and Valley notices contact numbers

Call 353-4655 for personal items or Around the Valley notices. If no answer, call 353-4612 for contact.

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