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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1963

Page

5

Miss Rosebrough To Wed Flavous R. Johnson

Elora Tennessee announces the engagement of Miss Jean Rosebrough to Flavous Randolph Johnson son of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Johnson of Somerville. Jean attended New Market High School and works at Southern Bell in Huntsville. Flavous graduated from Austinville High School and Auburn University and now works at Brown Engineering in Huntsville. The wedding is set for February 22 at 7 p.m. at Oakley Baptist Church.

Elora, Tenn Homer Rosebrough Miss Jean Rosebrough Flavous Randolph Johnson Randolph Johnson Somer Judy Crow Montgomery Carolyn Robertson Reese Robertson University of Alabama Athens Carolyn- Ann Jenkins Jim P. Jenkins Paul Pitts Marvin Pitts Courtland New Garden Pentecostal Church Lothar Pitts Charles Odom Columbia Tenn Barbara Ann Putman David Hughes Deborah Joyce Jenkins Bobby Pitts Ken Hughes Lavanuel Sherrill Kenneth Jenkins Dennis Jenkins Faye Logston 6Th Ave Decatur

Birthday Party Held for June Rowe in Falkville

Mrs. Harold Rowe hosted a spend the day party for her daughter June to celebrate her 10th birthday. Guests included Donna Crittenden Mona Shaneyfelt Mary Pettey Beth Rowe Judi Rowe and Cathy Stephenson of Hartselle at a hamburger supper.

Falkville Harold Rowe June Donna Crittenden Mona _ Shaneyfelt Mary Pettey Beth Rowe Judi Rowe Cathy Stephenson Hartselle

Cosmopolitans Club Lunch and Bridge at Decatur

The Cosmopolitans met at Decatur Country Club for a regular luncheon and bridge. Mrs. R. G. Childers presided at the business meeting. Afternoon winners were Mrs. George Elmes, Mrs. John Farrar and Mrs. J. B. Driscoll. Next luncheon and card day set for February 26 at noon.

Decatur Country Club R. G. Childers George Elmes John Farrar J. B. Driscoll

College students scattered across holidays with families

Local notes list University of Alabama and Auburn University students visiting relatives or traveling for mid term holidays. Names include Linda Clark George Douthit Marvin Julich Jimmy Blythe Patsy Tucker Bill Robertson and others visiting Clayton Decatur Florence and Birmingham areas. Several alumni and faculty members are mentioned with travels to Chicago London Israel and Nashville.

Auburn University Linda Clark George Douthit Marvin Julich Jimmy Blythe Courtland Patsy Tucker Ray Tucker University of Alabama Bill Robertson Clayton Ala

Reunion's French Ties Date Back to 1643

Reunion, a 9.69 square mile island in the Indian Ocean about 1,000 miles east of Africa, has belonged to France since 1643.

Reunion Indian Ocean Africa France

Six heart contract rues in Phoenix bridge hand

In a National tournament hand from Phoenix South reached six hearts after West opened five of hearts. Declarer faced a spade misstep and a fourth club, allowing East to construct a defense that stranded dummy and blocked diamonds. West’s heart lead proved pivotal.

Phoenix West Declarer South East North

Rainbow Girls Install New Officers in Decatur Assembly

Decatur Assembly 26 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls installed officers Saturday night with a green and white theme. Miss Phyllis Bogle welcomed guests and introduced officers including Mrs. Joe Elliott and Miss Brenda Clemons.

Decatur Order of Rainbow Pat Bogle Billy Simmons Phyllis Bogle Joe Elliott Brenda Clemons Grand Hope Emily Black Jim Woodall Zana Puerifoy Miss Bogle Flora Clemons Patricia Ann Smith Mary Herrin Charity Charla Price Hoo Janet Morgan Faith Kathy Dobyns Cathy Claborne Pam Faulkner Syble Bogle Scarlet Smith Janet Barton Darlene Ford Frances Bender Judy Blackwood Pat McCurry Janelle Smith Judy Means Outer Observer Debbie Hamlin Dolly Mathews Peggy Falciani Miss Smith Sally Smith Buddy Smith S. R. Bogle Simmons

Americans Visit Britain At High 1962 July Seven-Month Total

About 274000 Americans traveled to Great Britain in the first seven months of 1962 marking a strong midyear tourist period and reflecting growing transatlantic travel demand.

Great Britain

High Pines Garden Club Organized in Hartselle

High Pines Garden Club was organized at the home of Mrs. C. W. Ham with Region I chairwoman Mrs. John Collier present. Officers elected include Mrs. Ham as president, Mrs. Waite as vice president, Mrs. Watts secretary, and Mrs. Phillips treasurer. Meetings set for the first Tuesday each month with Mrs. Maclary hosting next month.

Hartselle High Pines Ai Ww. Ham James E. Waite Troy E. Watts C. L. Phillips T. V. Maclary

Hair Doctor Career Promises Quick Training and Rich Income

An advertisement promotes quick hairdresser training, likening the craft to a medical vocation. It claims streamlined methods, visual demonstrations, hands on lab work, and a diploma leading to a lifelong, stable income. Also includes a humorous locker room quip about a father reacting to his daughter’s wedding gown.

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Miss Rosebrough Flavous R. Johnson Jean Rosebrough Decatur Nursery Old Moulton Rd Mit Jerry Taylor University of Ala Mrs Avery Taylor Paul Bussey R. B. Bussey Morris, Ill John A. Davis Fort Payne Milton Price Sim Price Mr. Davis State Nations Bank Wayne Lamon Eugene Lamon Florence State College George McCrary Jr Auburn Mooresville Haif Ebbie Emens Pattye Wiley Hal Patton Memphis R. W. Orr Jr Mr. Orr Julian S. Jervis Lookout Mt., Tenn Furman Smith Chattanooga Frank Wallace Florence D. N. Macey Eagle Judson Crockett Birmingham Richard Dowdys Seton Ave Auburn R. Foote Cape Canaveral, Fla Anne Wright Luanne Weber Judy Sudhoff Chi Omega Social Sorority Emory University Atlanta RK. W. Sudhoff Robert E. Wright Neil Geary Jr J. B. Charlton N.Y Mr. Wright London England Israel Marian Elouise Yeatman Rupert Lee Billions Tuscaloosa Andrew Jones Danny Harold Lott W. V. Kemp Richard King Booneville Miss Ralph Huff Cecil Knox Brewton Francis Richerson St. Paul Minn Chicago Richerson Oliver Reed Pine Bluff Ark Judge Robert Kinkle Finley Island Bill Greene Nashville Goren Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune Bereta Cornelian Hotel Beltone Beltone Hearing Center Greater Als Rainbow Girls Pitts-Jenkins High Pines Garden Club Knight Kilns Lovin’s Ceramics Second Avenue Valentines Ira’s Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton St By Ernestine Ling Rainey’s Beauty Academy Profit Second Ave. S.E Peerless Woolen Mills Oliver Graber Down
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