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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1956

Page

5

Country Club Afternoon Tea Honors Two Local Women

Mrs Henry Bitler and Mrs William Koster, who are leaving for Pennsylvania, were honored at a Country Club tea hosted by Mrs Norman Stiles and others. Guests from the valley enjoyed greenery, white Fuji chrysanthemums, and silver service with punch and tea, followed by a small dinner in the evening honoring the couples.

Henry Bitler William Koster Pennsylvania Norman Stiles Eee Roy Sudhoff Country Club Frank Richardson Jr William Vittason Eoster Bitter A. L. Davies Roy Buthot Neonea Stiles Carl Hoyer James Crow

Huntsville Hosts Homer Davisson One Man Art Show

A Fort Wayne artist, Homer Gordon Davisson, opens a solo exhibit at Huntsville Public Library on Sunday July 8 from 3 to 6 PM. The 18 oil paintings will be on view through August 4, curated by Mrs. Ralph Doner. Davisson, dean of Indiana artists, studied at DePauw University and trained in Munich and New York.

Huntsville Homer Gordon Davisson Fort Wayne Indiana Huntsville Public Library Ralph Doner Davisson Indiana Artists Fort Wayne Art School The Art Association Ohio Ilinois New York United States

Luncheon Honors Bride-Elect Betty Moody

Miss Betty Moody was honored at a Saturday luncheon hosted by Mrs. G E Stephens mother of the bride elect and others. Table decor featured yellow gladioli butterfly bush and shasta daisies with miniature bride place cards. Miss Stephens wore a white embroidered sheath with white accessories and carried white carnations. she received a silver gift.

Betty Moody G. E. Stephens L. E. Moody J. E. Moody Ben’ Lee Bob Dishman Tom Phillips Eddie Self Miss Stephens

Letson Scoggin Wedding Performed In Town Creek

The wedding of Miss Annice Letson and Billy Scoggin took place June 21 at the home of Baptist minister G N Gober in Iuka Mississippi. The ceremony used a double ring format with immediate family and a few close friends. The couple will reside in Town Creek.

G. N. Gober Iuka Miss Annice Letson Berta Maye Yarbrough Town Creek Leonard Letson Birmingham Billy Scoggin Emma Scoggin Hatton Miss Letson Mrs. Scoggin

Doctor Proposes Family Friendly Child Hospital Concept

Dr James L Wilson of the University of Michigan urged creating a future children s hospital where parents can stay with their sick child in motel style rooms with kitchenettes on ground level. He warned such units should fit individual cases and emphasize time and care to help children feel at home.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan James L. Wilson University Wilson

Anniversary Dinner Honors The Nevilles

Mrs. Howard Hovis hosted a buffet at her home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neville who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Shasta daisies decorated the living and dining rooms for the occasion with a guest list including Thomas and W. Parks, Glenn Crook and family, Dora and Eddie, Joe Crutchfield, and Frank Speer family from Huntsville.

Mrs Charles Neville Howard Hovis Thomas Parks W. F. Parks Glenn Crook Dora Eddie Joe Crutchfield Frank Speer Frankie, Douglas Carol Huntsville

Patterson Couple Plan Birmingham Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Sidney Patterson will spend the holiday in Birmingham with daughter Mrs Leonard Weil and Mr Weil. Terrill Wenzel of Decatur and David Hurley of Wedowee Ala left for Chicago for a week. Mrs J E Wilder recovering at St Vincent s Hospital Birmingham. husband Mr Wilder at her bedside. Mrs Wilder s daughter Mrs Lucien Bush and Miss Kitty Bush of Rapid City SD are with her, as are son Paul Crawford and Mrs Crawford of Pensacola. Frank Perkins Jr and Jack Davis of Auburn will visit Friday for weekend with Mrs John Davis. Edward O Neal at home for a few weeks. Quince Eddens and Harriet Hopper to Grace Episcopal Church wedding to Robert Jones Carson in Sheffield.

Mrs Sidney Patterson Birmingham Leonard Weil Mr. Weil Terrill Wenzel Decatur David Hurley Wedowee Ala Chicago J. E. Wilder St. Vincent’s Hospital Wilder Ormond Frazier Lucien Bush Kitty Bush Rapid City S.D Paul Crawford Crawford Pensacola Frank Perkins Jr Jack Davis Auburn John Davis Quince Eddens Sheffield Grace Episcopal Church Harriet Janet Hopper Robert Jones Carson

Bride Elect Honored With Town Creek Shower

Mrs. Herman Lansdell and Mrs. Frank Williams hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Lansdell home in Town Creek for Mrs. Glenn Lansdell formerly Miss Ann Blanton prior to her June wedding. Event featured gladioli and roses, yellow green color scheme, games with prizes to Mrs. Sara Calvert Mary Smith Jim Hill and Gertrude Simmons, and gifts in a decorated basket.

Herman Lansdell Town Creek Frank Williams Nashville Lansdell Glenn Lansdell Ann Blanton Sara Calvert Mary Smith Jim Hill Gertrude Simmons Frank W Maude Hill

Current Best Sellers Buck A THING OF BEAUTY

A brief feature lists top selling works led by Buck and a title A Thing of Beauty highlighting popular books and authors in a literary market roundup.

Birth of Britain and Other Classic Nonfiction Picks

A reading list highlights Winston Churchill on Britain’s origins and Kennedy on courage alongside profiles in politics and sea adventures. Include works by Dan Dale Alexander Barbara Hooten Patrick Dennis and Anne Pro.

Britain Winston Churchill Dan Dale Alexander Anne John Ff. Kennedy Barbara Hooten Patrick Dennis

First Methodist Choir Honors The Kosters

The First Methodist Church choir hosted Mr. and Mrs. F. William Koster at the Timberlake home on Monday evening. Husbands and wives of choir members attended, with gladioli and daisies decorating the living and dining rooms. The dining table featured Bells of Ireland and yellow flowers in a silver bowl, while yellow tapers burned in silver candelabra. Cakes, sandwiches, and ice were served by several hosts, and choir director Henry J. Fleming presented Mr. Koster with a gratitude gift for his service to the church.

First Methodist Church F. William Koster Cecil Timberlake Ireland W. E. Curry Mary Robertson Leo Wright 0 M. Tucker

Roma Clemons Celebrates 15th Birthday Honor

Miss Barbara Ann Tapscott hosted a lawn party for Roma Clemons of Hartselle in her honor on the occasion of Roma’s 15th birthday. Games, a scavenger hunt, and refreshments followed with attendees including family and friends such as Faye Waddell, Becky White, Wanda Prince, Linda White, and several Clemons and Waugh relatives.

Roma Dean Clemons Tommie Clemons Hartselle Barbara Ann Tapscott Clifton Tapscott Tapscott Oscar Waddell Faye Waddell Becky White Wanda Prince Linda White Arnold Sterling Holt Jackie Livingston O’neal Vanda Wilma Prince Jimmy Speegle Ross Thomas Wilma Judy Patsy Shelby Mary Sue Shelby Patsy Clemons Faye Weddel Betty Jo Waugh Gardendale

Fidelis Teacher Honored by Bible Class at First Christian

The Fidelis Bible Class honored teacher Miss Carrie Jones with a surprise birthday party on Monday at Mrs. Floyd Corbin’s home. Cohost Mrs. Z L Greenwell helped. Games were played and refreshments served to class members and former member Mrs. Hartwell Beasley of Nashville.

Fidelis Bible First Christian Church Carrie Jones Floyd Corbin Z. L. Greenwell Hartwell Beasley Nashville

Cooking Is Fun Bread Tray Blue and Gold Compote

Fruit dessert recipe using grapefruit blueberries and apricots. Separate grapefruit sections remove membranes and collect juice then mix with blueberries and apricot syrup. Top with apricot halves and chill for five 1 2 cup servings.

Family Lunch Creamed Eggs on Toast

A recipe listing ingredients for creamed eggs on toast uses asparagus, boiling water, salt, butter, and medium-fine cracker crumbs. The partial method begins by trimming asparagus ends.

Challenge For Dr. Mays Clues Deepen In Hazel Barr Affair

Chad Mays debates Lacey Barr's marriage as Hazel Milburn reveals a dark family history involving murder, blackmail, and a doctor lover. Chad grows convinced the truth ties to Lacey's departure while a clinic board meeting looms and a sudden marriage proposal stalls.

Dr. Mays Hazel Barr Lacey Brit Chad Mays Mrs. Milburn Chad Alice Milburn Hazel Cas Milburn Clinic Cole

Rainy Day Craft: Yarn Doll Lapel Pins By Two New York Girls

Mrs. Joseph Damone of New York shows how her two daughters made yarn doll lapel pins on a rainy day. They use colored yarn fabric scraps macaroni letters and safety pins to create personalized pins for friends. The craft activity is presented as simple and fun for children. The article ends with a note comparing Mars atmosphere to Everest.

AP News Joseph Damone New York

Asparagus Steam Method in 8 Inch Skillet

Instructions describe trimming and peeling asparagus with a slotted peel parer. Wash and drain, arrange in an 8 inch skillet, pour boiling water with salt, bring to boil, cover and simmer until tender about 10 minutes, lifting cover occasionally.

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Jerry Comer Chester A. B L. E. Stone Edward Gernt Jack Mueller James H. Johnson L. R. Nash 8. N. Propst Ewell Gregg Charles Eyster J. W. Darrah Kurfees Leon Reeves Scoggin-Letson Vews W.T. Grant CO Second Avenue Grant Street Nevilles Mrs. Edward O'Neal First Methodist Choir Henry J. Fleming Mr. Koster Roma Clemons Miss Tapscott Fidelis Elizabeth Arr Elisabeth Seifert Reprimeuer Dott, haeed & Ce + Inc Meisie Aka Mrs. Milburnes Ried Britton Britton van Horn Barr Mars Mt. Everest Davidson Coal & Feed CO Holly St City Park Danville Rd
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