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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1956

Page

5

Pitts Goodwin Vows Said In Landersville

Miss Sarah Christine Goodwin and James Handley Pitts wed in the Old Town Creek Baptist Church Landersville at 7 p m on June 21 with vows read by Rev Jeff Havens Jr The bride wore an imported French lace gown with a Queen Anne collar and carried a white orchid flanked by carnations The event featured music by Terrill Murphree and Donald Agee with a colorfully decorated altar and privacy details from family members listed as attendants and guests.

Old Town Creek Baptist Church Landersville Sarah Christine Goodwin William Hermon Goodwin Moulton James Handley Pitts Oscar Franklin Pitts Talladega Jeff Havens, Jr Millerville Terrill Murphree Donald Agee Decatur Kathleen Goodwin Faye Goodwin J. C. Goodwin Hatton Oscar Pitts Jr Birmingham Donald McKinnon

Retarded Tots Do Differ

AP News features Dr. Dorothy Whipple explains retardation as a spectrum of causes and types. It outlines three development levels marginal independent semi dependent and total dependent with varying learning abilities and lifelong care needs. A cited book You and Your Retarded Child by Kirk Karnes and Kirk aids parents.

Dorothy V. Whipple M.D AP News National Association For Retarded Children Kirk, Karnes and Kirk

Women Golfers Calendar Meet At Miss Harri son Home

A calendar meet is set for Friday at 2 p.m. at 628 Jackson Street in the home of Miss Frances Ann Harrison. Women golfers are reminded of the flag tournament at the Country Club on July 4. All club women are urged to participate. Invitations have gone out to Birmingham Country Club women for a tournament here on July 13.

Frances Ann Harrison Jackson St Birmingham Country Club

Martin hosts informal barbecu supper for 60 guests

Mr and Mrs Martin entertained approximately 60 guests Saturday evening with an al fresco barbecue on the lawn at their home. The supper was served on card tables set outdoors.

Richard G. Martin Athens

Bride Wears Pale Blue Dress On Panama City Honeymoon

A bride wore a pale blue cotton dress with black and white accessories and a white orchid from her bouquet. After a wedding trip to Panama City Florida the couple reside on East Street in Moulton.

Talladega Panama City Fla East Street Moulton

Sharp Family Reunion Brings 28 Grandchildren Together

The M. C. Sharp home in Somerville hosted a four year overdue reunion with all children present except Jack Sharp of Ft Worth. Twenty eight grandchildren attended, with nine great grandchildren. Attendees included H. W. Williams family Somerville, Floyd Sivley family, Kenneth Johnson and Billy Ray Johnson Chattanooga, Milton Sharp Peoria, Samuel Sharp Akron, Houston Rogers, Dick Travis Detroit, Wilma Bartlett Ft. Walton Beach, Mary Roberts and Ted Patterson Decatur, Myra Speegle Hartselle, among others.

M. C. Sharp Somerville Jack Sharp Ft. Worth Tex J. E. White Chicago John Campbell Scottsboro Jimmy Williams Texas City H. W. Williams Floyd Sivley Kenny Johnson Billy Ray Johnson Chattanooga Milton Sharp Peoria Samuel Sharp Akron Ohio Houston Rogers Dick Travis Detroit Wilma Bartlett Ft. Walton Beach Fla Mary Roberts Ted Patterson Decatur Myra Speegle Hartselle

Out of Town Guests Attend Athens Event Dinner

Red checked cloths and red candles set tables while garden flowers in wicker baskets provided centerpieces. Among the visitors were Mr and Mrs Al Kennemer of New Orleans who are visiting Athens.

Mrs al Kennemer New Orleans Athens

After Rehearsal Party in Montevallo for Newlyweds

Dr Annie Eastman and Miss Ethel Reasoner of Alabama College Montevallo hosted an after-rehearsal supper at their home in Montevallo. The event honored Miss Jeanne White and Patrick Leaverton married Saturday in Montevallo. Arrangements of pink and white gladioli stock and daisies adorned the setting.

Annie Eastman Ethel Reasoner Alabama College Montevallo Jeanne White Patrick Leaverton

Local residents listed in regional notices

Harold Gassey of Sylacauga Mrs Gladys Eubanks of Decatur Mrs Crucie Echols of Somerville 1 Mr and Mrs Bernam Sharp and family of Hartselle 3 Mr and Mrs Benford McGee and family of Somerville 1.

Harold Gassey Sylacauga Gladys Eubanks Decatur Crucie Echols Somerville Bernam Sharp Hartselle Benford McGee

Dorothy Dix Dear Dororthy Dix Share Marital Dilemmas

Dear readers discuss a young widow weighing a rushed marriage after a week with a kind fiancé. Dorothy Dix cautions about marrying a stranger and notes earnings and pensions impact, urging thoughtful consideration before forming a life with someone new.

Personal Notices From Town Weekend Departures and Visits

Mrs. Bill Lyle plans a Mobile vacation with Dr. John Lyle and Cindy. Mrs. Clark Williams and granddaughter Miss Julene Reece stay with Mrs. John H. Wood. Bill Britnell family returns from Daytona Beach. Diane Harris back from Camp Sumatonga. Frank Lide and Harriett Lide visit with Mrs. Rhea Carson and Mrs. John W. Jones. Frank Perkins Jr and family spend weekend in Decatur with Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. Rosalind Rice returns from Winter Haven with Sue Stewart. Hartwell Beasley family from Nashville visiting Mrs. Mattie Francis. Cassandra Davis of New York City to visit Decatur parents John and Davis for ten days. Davis works in New York art department.

Frank Lide Birmingham Harriett Lide Los Angeles Rhea Carson John W. Jones Frank Perkins Jr Auburn and Cullman Decatur Rosalind Rice Sue Stewart Winter Haven Fla Miss Stewart Cassandra Davis New York City John Davis Miss Davis New York

Wedding Attendees Dine by Candlelight in Silver Room

The wedding reception featured silver bowls and candlelight. Guests including out of town attendees were served sandwiches, cheese straws, nuts, mints, iced cakes, coffee, and Cokes. Miss White wore a pink imported linen gown with Irish lace trim and sequin embroidery.

Miss White

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice: Five Years Married to Older Husband

A reader writes she has been married five years to a man ten years older who is affectionate and a good provider. she seeks guidance on their relationship and future.

Dorothy DIX Donna M Donna Muriel Nissen Dix

Unknown Savings Stir Tension at Home

The speaker describes a generous partner who is always at home when not working and helps with chores. The concern centers on a lack of knowledge about his savings and bank funds, with the partner becoming angry if asked about money.

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Oscar Pitts Oscar Pitts, Jr Dayne Potts Gwin Burnum John Dison Harold Hugh Howell Missoula Mont Lutheran Church Flora Howell Georgia Ruth Wendt George Wendt University of Montana School of Forestry Susan Jean Rodgers James Claude Rodgers II J. C. Rodgers Jr 20Th Ave Claude Rodgers W. T. Smith City Park Flower Shop Phong Danville Rd Chemstrand Corporation Chemstrand S-7 Decatur, Ala All-States Cafe Cornelian Hotel Mr., Mrs. Martin Entertain Sharp H & H Walgreen William Rhodes Wylodean Posey Percy Posey Town Creek Hewett Rhodes Florence Pleasant Hill Sheffield Rhodes MR. Thomas Bill Lyle Mobile John Lyle Cindy Bill Britnell David Steve Daytona Beach Diane Harris Camp Sumatonga Hartwell Beasley Nashville Mattie Francis Storchij H&h Drugs Walgreen Agency 2Nd Ave Johnston St Peek Oldsmobile Company Lee Street N.E Telephone City Finance Lester Thrasher Second Ave. North
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