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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1956

Page

5

Anita Scofield to Wed Michael Stone Jr in Early Fall

Anita Louise Scofield and Michael Edward Stone plan an early fall wedding. Miss Scofield, a Ramsay High School graduate and current Alabama Polytechnic Institute senior, is engaged to Mr. Stone, Decatur High School alum and sophomore at the same institute.

Anita Louise Scofield Michael Stone William Francis Scofield Dade City Fla Stone Decatur High School Alabama Polytechnic Institute Phi Delta Theta H.A. Pennington Hutchinson Kans Mr. Pennington Margie Moore Alexandria Luther Edward Stone Ottawa Kan

Hill Bradberry Vows Pledged At Chapel Hill

Miss Margaret Bradberry daughter of Mr and Mrs Alton Bradberry becomes the bride of Loyd James Hill son of the late Loyd James Hill Sr of Chicago in a double ring ceremony at Chapel Hill Methodist Church. The Rev Otis Long officiates as white gladioli decorates the altar.

Margaret Bradberry Alton Bradberry Eva Loyd James Hill Loyd James Hill Sr Chicago Selvin Ferguson Decature Chapel Hill Methodist Church Otis Long Gadsden

Mrs Dan Summitt Entertained During Visit to Trinity

Mrs Dan Summitt and her sons Danny and Steve were hosted by sister in law Mrs Leo Harris and Dr Harris for informal gatherings. George Wallace Skeggs Crawford hosted an al fresco supper at the Kennedy cabin Trinity Mt. Garner Pride and Comner Ezell and Charles Norman also entertained. The Summitts travel from Annapolis to West Point where Lt Summitt, one of two Navy officers, will serve in the executive department at West Point.

Dan Summitt Danny Steve Leo Harris Harris George Wallace Skeggs Craw Ford Kennedy Trinity Mt Garner Pride Comner Ezell Charles Norman Summitts West Point Annapolis Lt. Summitt Navy

Wedding Party Attends Rehearsal and After Party

The text lists numerous bridesmaids including Mrs. Clifford McDonald and Mrs. Wilson Mitchell. An after rehearsal party was hosted by Mrs. D. L. Grizzard in the church dining room with punch and cookies served by Mrs. W. R. Freeze. The bride wore navy linen with white accessories for a Smoky Mountains trip.

Melvin Wright Janette Kornis Oella Bragberry Lois Motes John McBride Birmingham Billy Teague Billy Ayers Selvin Ferguson James Minor Union Grove Tommy Hil Russell Millwood Clarence Praytor Marion Louise Freeze Janice Grizzard Bradberry Ing Clifford McDonald Wilson Mitchell Charles Mitchell A. H. Nabors Paul Kornis J. B. White Mamie George Raft Crafton D. L. Grizzard W. R. Freeze Grizzard Smokies

Barbara Shaw to Wed Joe Sneed Jr in August

Barbara Shaw and Barbara Shaw Jr. of Tuscumbia announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Barbara Shaw to Joseph Ellison Sneed Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sneed of Atmore formerly of Decatur. The wedding will take place August 11 in Tuscumbia.

Weatherfords Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Bob Weatherford of Athens celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on July 1 with a lawn picnic. The three tier cake featured a white iced wreath motif and a golden 50 topper. Guests included Decatur and Birmingham residents and relatives from multiple Alabama towns.

Bob Weatherford Athens 1

Mrs Davies honored with multiple social courtesies

Mrs Davies and her family preparing to relocate to England for several years receive a series of local social gestures. Mrs Julian Bibb Jr hosted a luncheon, Mr and Mrs Jim mie Fite planned a buffet, and Mrs Jerry Comer and Mrs Goodwin organized a Coke party with Shasta daisies as decor theme.

Town Creek Group Enjoys Picnic at Wheeler Dam

Town Creek families gathered for a holiday picnic at Wheeler Dam on Wednesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brackin Sr and family, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Brackin and family, R. O. Brackin, and several other local households. Additional groups featured Mr. and Mrs. Millard Hall, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Neal and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Tullinson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. K. B.

Town Creek Wheeler Dam Fred Brackin Sr Wfr G. F. Brackin R. O. Brackin Delbert Waddell W. W. Brackin L. A. Roger Millard Hall John A. Neal Dick Tullinson K. B

Personal notes from the week in local society

Mr and Mrs W B Neher travel to New Orleans for eye treatment. Guests include C C Hornbeck and Joyce Anderson of Wichita Falls with M K Edmonson. Mrs H J Hooper of Montgomery to return home tonight. Jack Harlan named for newborn son of Mr and Mrs Robert T Hunter. Camp McDowell attendees listed. Mrs Aubrey P Schoff improving at Decatur General Hospital. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Ex Wade of Birmingham at St Vincent’s Hospital.

C. C. Hornbeck Joyce Anderson Wichita Falls M. K. Edmonson Enolan Robert T. Hunter Jack Harlan Charles Ex Wade Birmingham St. Vincent’s Hospital

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Anitaouise Scofield Theodore Francis Scofield Michael Edward Stone Luther Edward Stone Jr Decatur Pat Hoover Buschsi Tiend Morton, Owen, Allen and Johnson Barbara Shaw Joe Sneed The Weatherfords Luther Carter Emma Malone Goode William Beddingfield Atheny Earl Hamilton Susie Holt Alex Hamilton C. E. Malone Charles Malone Graysville Adamsville John Malone Joe Fuque Cullman Clifton Defer Junior Butgerell Racine Wis William Weatherford Emmet Weatherford Willie Brown Athens Mrs. Davies Woodall’s Brunswick Woodall Bros Mrs. W. B. Neher New Orleans Mr. Neher Paul Russell Mrs. Mussell Pauline Alcorn Wichita Larry and Terry Waits S T. Scott Mary Chambers W. C. Chambers Camp Sumatonga H. J. Hooper Montgomery Quince Eddens Judy Bibb Patricia Wilson Mike Wilson Tommy Hutchinson Char Les Stedman Sammy McManus Camp McDowell Nauvoo Ala Aubrey P. Schoff Decatur General Ruby Sandlin John W. Sandlin E. S. George Robert Evans Nashville Margaret Ann Emens Mrs Ben .Britnell City Park Danville Rd Chemstrand Corporation Chemstrand S-7 Decatur, Ala Buick America Century MORAE Lee Street N.E Jacioe Gleason
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