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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1955
Page
6
The article highlights Quince Eddens cooking kabobs on a small charcoal grill, praising his recipe from St. John Episcopal cookbook. It notes his return to the kitchen during a holiday and the crowd’s praise for his grilled sirloin kabobs.
The list shows top fiction titles including Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan, Something of Value by Robert Ruark, Sincerely Willis Wayde by John P. Marquand, The Good Shepherd by C. S. Forest er, Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis, and nonfiction works Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale, A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall, Why Johnny Can't Read by Rudolf Flesch, among others.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hart were honored with a dinner party in the Lyons Hotel English room. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Whitt, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heiserman, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Brunner, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. Hart. The Harts plan to move to Childersburg midmonth.
Ed Davies left Friday night for Cincinnati on vacation to attend ball games and other sights. Homer Hutchinson went to Lake Michigan to visit Mrs. Hutchinson and son Tom and return early next week. Dick Pockman of Orlando visits his parents Mr and Mrs L A Peckman over the holiday weekend. Mrs Bennie Malone is expected from New York City on Wednesday. Mrs and Mrs F D Peebles Mr and Mrs John Miles and Miss Betsy Miles spent the weekend in Tellico Plains Tenn.
The Beta Delta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was chartered Friday July 1 at Mrs. W. W. Mack’s home with Zonell Trout and Vida Rae Norman conducting the ceremony. Officers include Mrs. H. E. Burleson president and Mrs. James M. Bloodworth Jr. vice president. The first regular meeting is set for July 7 at 1503 Olive St. S.E. Decatur Garden Club notes five of seven clubs attended plans for next year and library moves to Pickens Wright Hardware after July 10 with Mrs. Fred Lerner in charge. Mrs. G. E. Stephens reported on the Auburn state convention. Mrs. Ray Childs became historian and will join the Federation Board.
The record high annual immigrant arrivals in the United States reached 1,285,000 people in a single year, marking the greatest inflow documented to date.
Geraldine Moor and Harold Wayland McLemore wed June 18 at Central Baptist Church with Rev. A B Van Arsdale officiating. The ceremony featured nuptial music by Mrs Doyle Taylor and Miss Carol Sue Elkins, with floral decor of pink carnations, pink snapdragons and greenery. The bride wore antique white taffeta with seed pearl bodice trim and a pearl jewelry set. attendants wore green taffeta and carried pink blooms. After the ceremony, a reception followed in the church annex and the couple planned to reside at 114 Memorial Dr NW. Out-of-town guests traveled from Birmingham Huntsville Hamilton and Oak Ridge.
Wiiter Breathes profiles a summer trend of outdoor barbecue with James Beard endorsing men cooking outdoors. Tips urge wives to provide good equipment, proper tools, and manage charcoal use while letting men handle the meal.
Mrs. Julia L B Sherrill of Moulton announces the marriage of her daughter Belvin Sherrill to Bobby Terry of Chicago. The couple were married in Iuka by Rev. W C Hamilton with attendants Vivian Lipscomb and Darwin Sullins. Belvin is a Lawrence Co High School graduate. Bobby Hazlewood High School alumnus works at Hot Point Electric in Chicago. They reside at 4137 W Jackson Blvd Chicago.
The report notes that when the Army standard classification test average is set to 100, the average score for students entering high school is a fraction of those who proceed to college, indicating a gap between high school and college readiness.
In Hartselle on Sunday afternoon June 19 the Proctors celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Proctor, married in Danville in 1905, hosted about 250 invited guests from Hartselle Decatur Danville Falkville Florence and Tuscaloosa.
Dice leftover chicken and add to a well seasoned cream sauce. Serve over hot biscuits for a brunch on Saturday or Sunday morning. Sprinkle paprika for color just before serving.
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