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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1963

Page

5

Miss Dent Engaged to Frank Richardson III of Mooresville

Birmingham couple announce engagement of Susan Sorrell Dent to Frank Tompkins Richardson III. Dent, granddaughter of Lewis Sorrell and Elliott Dent, studied at Ole Miss with Kappa Kappa Gamma. Richardson, grandson of Mooresville and Clarksdale families, attended Sewanee and Ole Miss business school. Army service in Germany. Wedding plans pending.

Birmingham Elliott Estill Dent Jr Susan Sorrell Dent Frank Tompkins Richardson III Frank Tompkins Richardson Jr Mooresville Lewis Edmond Sorrell Elliott Dent University of Mississippi Oxford Kappa Kappa Gamma Richardson Frank Tompkins Richardson Frederick Ernest Cocke Clarksdale Miss U.S. Army Germany

Easter sundress pattern 7232 offered by Decatur Daily Needlecraft

Ace Brees promotes a two piece pattern 7232 for a child sundress with sizes 2 4 6. Send 35 cents for pattern plus 40 cents each for Is ing to Alice Brooks The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept New York 11 NY. Include name address zone and pattern number. 1963’s Needlecraft Show offers free pattern and 200 new designs with 25 cents request.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Needlecraft

Davis Union Remedy Promises Relief in Two Months

A letter to the paper praises Davis Union Remedy claiming two bottles improved health after 15 years of unhelpful remedies. The writer urges others to ask their druggist or grocer for the tonic or write Johns Distributors in Pensacola for purchases.

Davis Union Johns Distributors S. Baylen Pensacola

Bride-Elect Vicki Rogers Honored At Pink Shower

Miss Vicki Rogers, bride elect to Truman Sandlin, was honored at a lingerie shower hosted by Mrs. J. Percy Garnett and Miss Marguerite Garnett. The pink themed party featured games, treats, and a purple wool sheath worn by the guest of honor. Crescent luncheon by Miss Virginia Hall accompanied the festivities.

Vicki Rogers Truman Sandlin J. Percy Garnett Mrs. Garnett Marguerite Garnett Miss Rogers Virginia Hall Crescent

Local Social Notes And A Rita Gam Casting Announcement

Neighborhood social rounds fill pages with visits and family ties. Ed Fortner and Robert Summerford traveled for business, while Mrs. Wiley and Miss Pattye Wiley enjoyed a Birmingham outing. Rita Gam joins Minnesota Theater as part of its initial season May 7 to Sept 22.

Minneapolis Rita Gam New Minnesota Theater Project Miss Gam

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren

East's alert defense at a key moment saved partner from an end play that would have doomed the declarer in a 1963 Chicago Tribune bridge analysis. The article details spade and diamond play outcomes, signaling decisions, and the strategic ducking and end-play possibilities that shaped the hand.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune North East South West East West South Declarer Jorsne East North Altho

Slim casual pattern with scarf neckline for spring

Precise fit fashion pattern 4982 offers half sizes 14 to 24 with a slim casual style and a scarf neckline. Size 16 requires 3 yards of 39 inch fabric. Price remains five cents, add ten cents for first class mailing. Mail to Anne Adams pattern dept at The Decatur Daily with name address zone size and style number.

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

Courtland Court Records Mention Eason Shumake Case

Fragmentary line notes Eason Shumake as a patient in Birmingham facility. Details are unreadable but indicate a court or medical context involving Courtland.

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Miss Dent Frank Richardson II University of the South Sewanee, Tenn Phi Delta Theta By Ace Brees Ed Fortner Wylam Bap Robert A. Summerford of Falkville J. B. Wiley Pattye Wiley Charles McCaig Athens Mrs. Jackson Carrie Sewell Laxson Loge Raguyse Ge B. Cornell Rex Poll George H. Jones Jr M. E. Edwards Philip Shanks John Wyker Jr Walter Carter Richard Parr John Davis Milton Yarbrough William Stackhouse John Hawkins John Clark Judson College Joe Henderson 7Th Ave Decatur General Hospital Mrs William Leggett Patty Nomen Harris Toolen Durick Goren Penney Brentwoods Brentwood Penney’s Byrne Courtland Eason Shumake Ee Ee Eee Ae Birming Knight Kilns Lovin’s Ceramics Second Avenue Young Land's Grant ST Decatur Nursery Old Moulton Rd
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