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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1962

Page

5

Elkins Martin Betrothal Told

Mount Hope announces the betrothal of Miss Sarah Nell Elkins to Harold Lovice Martin. Miss Elkins a Mount Hope High School and Alverson Dreughon Business College graduate, works for Mutual Savings and Life. Wedding set July 18 at the Presbyterian Church pending Rev. Earl Tilford officiation.

Mount Hope Eldred Everett Elkins Sarah Nell Elkins Harold Lovice Martin Lovice Martin Mount Hope High School Alverson-Draughon Business College Birmingham Mutual Savings and Life Insurance Company Miss Elkins Robert Clark Jackson Mr. Jackson Everette Elkins Decatur Minnie Roberson Elkins Martin J. E. Martin C. B. Martin Mable Smith Benton L. H. Benton Tennessee

Church Meeting Highlights at Chapel Hill Society Pledge Service

The CHURCH MEETINGS section notes the Chapel Hill Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Sunday night pledge service at the Church. President Miss Lucille Braswell opened proceedings and Mrs Newlin Shirley led devotion and spoke on Material Possessions with candlelit altar prayers.

Chapel Hill Johnie White Miss Braswell

Walking Gracefully A Guide To Posture And Poise

A homemaker is shown how to assess and improve posture for a graceful walk. Steps include using mirror feedback, body alignment lines, and a balanced stance. Practice, awareness, and slow coordination build confidence and smoother movement.

Miss Hill Announces Fayette Wedding Plans

Elizabeth Ann Hill and James Daniel Meherg plan a July 31 wedding at Central Methodist Church in Florence. Both students at Florence State College, they are the children of Mr and Mrs Thomas Pelmer Hill and Mr and Mrs James Clayton Meherg of Fayette Alabama.

Elizabeth Ann Hill James Daniel Meherg James Clayton Meherg Fayette Ala Florence State College Thomas Pelmer Hill Central Methodist Miss Church

How to minimize freckles for a sun kissed look

Dear Nancy Taylor explains freckle causes genetic roots and sun exposure. She advises camouflage with makeup for the face and full coverage clothing, hats, and avoiding sunburn to prevent new freckles and permanent darkening.

Ruth Circle Meeting in Falkville Methodist WSCS

The Ruth Circle of Falkville Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. Kate Patterson’s home with president Mrs. Hugh Morris presiding. The program theme was The Church in the World.

Falkville Ruth Circle Methodist WSCS Kate Patterson Hugh Morris Church In the World

Leadership meeting and society welcomes pastor's wife

The leadership meeting held recently included distribution of materials to attending officers. Mrs. James Sandlin, the new pastor's wife, was welcomed into the Society. Miss Lucille Smith and Miss Lillian Smith presented a report on special project sales.

James Sandlin Lucille Lillian Smith

New Members Welcomed at Society Meeting

Mrs. Andrew West and Mrs. S C Gordon chaired the event as Mrs Harold Parker was welcomed as a new member. The note highlights the women’s social circle and hospitality within the group.

Andrew West S. C. Gordon Harold Parker

Parties Mark Birthdays in Falkville and Hartselle

Mrs Paul Rowe Jr hosts a Monday party for her daughter Judy turning five with guests including Vicky Bates Teresa Gray Belinda Shelton June Beth Rowe and others. Mrs S C Gordon hosts a swimming party at the Hartselle pool for Kathy turning seven with several attendees. A kitchen shower honors Francis Rowe at her home with 16 guests and a salad course.

Paul Rowe Jr Judy Vicky Bates Teresa Gray Belinda Shelton June Beth Rowe Phyllis John Arthur Teague Valerie Looney Debra Rowe Susie Crowe Sabrina Anders Ilene John D. Bryant John Robert Summerford Mark Freeman Rodney Laney S. C. Gordon Hartselle Pool Kathy Linda Melissa Mark Summerford Susan Becky Patterson Tony Greg West Eddie Summerford Francis Rowe Alton Brown Jerry Nuss Dianne McElroy Amy Ray

Personal notices of local residents and visitors

Weekend guests include Dr and Mrs J B Wiley and family and Dr McCormick and Dr Jack Wilson of Memphis. Deborah McCaig improves after a fall. Mrs N J Meyer hosts her father George Bank and sister Mrs A M Difflee of Detroit. Eric Summerford ill at home. Fred Robinson plans a Hot Springs vacation. Harold Carrico away in Kentucky for his father’s death. George McCrary of University Alabama visits Mooresville. another daughter Mrs J L Cox returns home to Nash. Diet tips note vitamin A rich foods for dry skin hair.

J. B. Wiley J. B. Wiley Jr McCormick Jack Wilson Julia Palmer Memphis Pattye Wiley University, Alabama N. J. Meyer George Bank A. M. Difflee Detroit George McCrary University Alabama Mooresville

Teen Intern Shirt with Classic Pop Top Budget Pattern

Printed Pattern 4986 offers teen sizes for intern shirt and side-buttoned pop-top. Pattern requires 1 7-8 yards 35 inch fabric for size 12. Coin pricing at 35 cents and 10 cents for mailing. Send details and 35 cents to Anne Adams pattern dept in New York with name and address.

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

Grand Slam Trouble On A Treasured Bridge Hand

In a Chicago Tribune report from 1962 a bridge hand ends in a dramatic swing after West misleads with a lead directing double. South overcalls five clubs and North raises to six hearts prompting a bold grand slam bid that collapses as declarer exploits ruffs and finesses to secure the last four tricks.

East South West North Declarer

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