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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1963

Page

10

Ed Mack tops Alabama Field Trials at Courtland

Ed Mack led the shooting dog stake with Warhoop Bud, while his son handled Ed O Neals four year old pointer. Stanton Warhoopers captured second place. Marion Brodnax of Birmingham took third. Bi Hembree and wife Doodle Rosson also showed in all age. results were not known at press time.

O’neal Warhoop Bud Stanton Warhoopers Marion Brodnax Birmingham Bi Hembree Union Springs Doodle (Rosson Cullman

Mrs Meredith Woodall Heads to National BPW Meeting

Mrs Meredith Woodall departs for Washington to attend a national Bureau of Public Welfare meeting and luncheon where she will share information. The event includes a luncheon featuring the First Lady.

Dottie Meredith) Woodall Washington BPW

White House Cookery 1893 edition mentioned

Annie Bean Lee notes a printed 1893 cookbook titled White House Cookery by Emma Frances Voris and invites the public to view it.

Annie Bean Lee White House Emma Frances Voris

Greer Couple Marks 50th Wedding Anniversary Florida Trek

Hugh and Mary Greer celebrated their 50th anniversary by taking an annual sun seeking trip to Florida. They were joined by Mary and Elmer Loyd for the journey.

Hugh Mary Greer Florida Mary Elmer Loyd

NFMC to Stage Parade of American Music in February

National Federation of Music Clubs will stage a month long Parade of American Music during February featuring symphonies small instrumental ensembles choruses operas college music groups and radio and TV stations. The NFMC has presented a thousand dollars for an endowed seat in the National Cultural Center in Washington.

National Federation of Music Clubs NFMC National Cultural Center Washington

Local housing swap and new builds along Magnolia area

Jane and C A Culver purchased the Goodwins house on Stratford while Mrs Hudson Sheats bought the Culvers home on 417 Oak. The area near Magnolia and Dogwood Lane features many new wooded homes as Huntsville and Decatur are poised to meet at the river.

Jane C. A. Culver Chet Ruth Goodwin Stratford

Alabama Garden Club names nine new National Council Accredited Flower Show Judges

Alabama's Garden Club announced nine new National Council Accredited Flower Show Judges including Mrs. John Collier and Mrs. Newton Powell. Also noted, Mrs. R. E. Moore in Tuscumbia and a brief item about the Lawrence Jacksons at Gov. Wallace's inauguration.

Alabama Garden Club National Council John Collier Newton Powell Tuscumbia R. E. Moore

Powell Rides with Morgan County Club

Sally Jo Powell was seen riding with Morgan County's MC club, supporting local riders and events at the community gathering.

Morgan County Sally Jo Powell

Inaugural Parade Highlights Local Figures Return Home

Sally Jo serves as county Maid of Cotton in the parade while Joyce Giles and Johnny Giles return from a trip to New Orleans. Phyllis Sidebotham back from a duty trip to North Carolina visits Betty and John Setzer.

Sally Jo Joyce Johnny Giles New Orleans Phyllis Mrs. Norman) Sidebotham North Carolina Betty John Setzer

Sally York Heads to California with Classmate Relative

Sally York accompanies a college classmate of her daughter Martha now Mrs. Louie Reynolds to West Covina California where the Reynolds family resides in a pale blue Cadillac.

Sally York Larry Martha Louie Reynolds West Covina Calif Reynoldses

Local figures attend CPC meet at Diplomat in Hollywood

John Power and others from Missouri Houston and Rome attend a National Cash Register CPC 100 point meeting at the Diplomat in Hollywood Florida. Kay Beth resident 1401 Jackson St SE and the Tackett family from 2407 Elliott St SE are listed as attendees.

John Power Lucky Hound Hollywood Fla The Diplomat National Cash Register Kay Beth Jackson St Missouri Houston Tex Gladys and W. T. Tackett Mary Kate Dana Walter Tommy Elliott St Rome

Rayburn Roberson’s son promoted in Korea

The Rayburn Roberson family notes their son Rayburn has been promoted to private first class in Korea. At Hopewell the Country Club undergoes a full redecorating with a Garden Room new curtains and furniture and a new maitre d Nathan Tate. Chemstrand donation funds carpeting not yet laid. The Exec Club dinner was held Friday evening and upcoming events include County Mental Health dinner Thursday and Cosmopolitan lunch and bridge on the 29th with Sunday buffet dinners each week.

Country Club Nathan Tate Chemstrand Exec Club County Mental Health Cosmopolitan

Almanac notes and local tidbits from a rural Virginia page

A collage of farming schemes and household tips. Dairy unit claims to feed 40 cattle from 5000 dollars. oats in trays mature in seven days. Readers share plant care, book borrowings, moves, travels to Miami Beach and New York, and social notes from Hartselle to Virginia with mentions of individuals such as Mrs. Ed Garrett, Liz Hull, Bill Hull, the Beddows, and Evelyn Rice.

Book Gift Sparks Prize Mention in Local Exchange

Martha Wilds presented a copy of God Gold and Government by Howard E. Kershner who won first prize on part of it in a local competition.

Martha Sam Wilds God Howard E. Kershner

Printed Pattern M158 Spring dress pattern feature

The notice advertises Printed Pattern M158 a spring outfit with a flattering collar line and slimming skirt. It highlights fabrics in pastel checks or solids and notes sizes from 12 to 22 percent with a 358 yard 39 inch length. Orders cost one dollar plus ten cents mail, sent to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department. Next week a designer pattern by Oleg Cassini is promised.

Martin Maron Norman Rosen Jersey Dacron Decatur Daily Pattern Department P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Oleg Cassini

Elizabeth Arden Unveils Sheik Lipstick and Matching Cosmetics

The beauty house leads with a Sheik lipstick and an entire matching line featuring cactus green hues to complement the bold trend.

Elizabeth Arden

Public Forum Letter From Harry Anschutz Highlighted

Reader calls for review of Harry Anschutz letter in Thursday’s issue urging readers to revisit the public forum item and consider the points raised.

Harry Anschutz

Arkansas Baptist Quotation Captures Builder Debate

A W St. Journal item cites an Arkansas Baptist quote about an architect struggling with a prospective home builder. The exchange hints at friction over plans and options as the architect seeks a concrete direction.

The Arkansas Baptist W.st.j

All-America Selections 1963 Garden Winners Named

Two zinnias one dwarf Thumbelina and a giant Firecracker lead five new vegetables named All-America Selections for 1963. Buttercrunch lettuce Emerald Cross cabbage Hercules squash and Greyzini summer squash join Executive Bush Snapbean with notes on growth, flavor, and disease resistance.

Co, Se AP News Garden Seed Industry United States Canada All-America Cornell University Copenhagen

Man sketches home to match Vermont bought doorknob

The man asks about the house style and tells the prospect it must pair with an antique doorknob his wife bought last summer in Vermont. The exchange hints at a design challenge linking furniture to a home plan.

Vermont

Diet Cola Sparks Weight Watchers Buzz

Colossal interest follows a new cola boasting minimal calories per ounce while promising no miracle diet effects. Observers say the drink could become a talking point for weight conscious consumers and diet trends.

Goren on Bridge Quiz Questions

Weekly puzzle from the Chinese Tribune presents eight bridge hands with specific holdings and bidding sequences. Each position outlines auctions from North to South and asks what bid is best, ending with a prompt to look for answers on Monday.

Charles H. Goren Chinese Tribune East South West North

Greyzini Squash Adds Flavor to Home Gardens

Rich orange flesh and long storage life. Matures in 82 days. All-America notes can be eaten raw as an appetizer or cooked. Best used 3 to 8 days after blossom drops when young and tender. A bush type variety suited for small home gardens.

All-America

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Chatterbox Courtland Ed Bird Ed Mack Bank St Lawrence Jacksons Gov. Wallace Jacksons Rayburn P.m Virginia Ed Jr Garrett John Palmer Cumming White Pillars Hartselle Liz Bill Hull Rock Hill S. C Pete Mary Beddow Miami Beach American College of Orthopedic Surgeons Mary and Russell Bolding New York City Ins. Co W. St. Journal Evelyn Robert) Rice Auburn Johnny Dan Jo Lawler Athens Gene Moore Johnny Patti Patrick Rosalind Reynold Porterfield Middle East Smiths Elvis Smiths By Norman Rosen Garden News Goren Bama Homes, Inc Decatur, Alabama Sterchi’s Sterchi's Pianion 2Nd Ave
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