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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1957

Page

13

Mary Battle King Weds Alfred A Hamilton at First Methodist

Mary Battle King daughter of Mr and Mrs James Edward King wed Alfred Allen Hamilton son of Mrs Estace Grady Hamilton and the late Mr Hamilton at a five o clock ceremony in First Methodist Church. Rev Minar Triplett and Rev Otis Kirby officiated. The couple will live at 118 Walnut Decatur after a honeymoon in the Smokies.

Mary Battle King James Edward King Alfred Allen Hamilton Eustace Grady Hamilton

Miss Alice Smith to marry Chattanooga man

Miss Alice Rutledge Smith of Tuscaloosa will wed Richard Johnson Ramsey of Chattanooga. The couple's families include the Castlemans, Smiths, Johnsons, and Ramseys. She is a Swarthmore College graduate and former Canterbury House chaplain's assistant. he is a Vanderbilt alum and Navy veteran. Wedding date to be announced.

Personal notices from Auburn weekend visitors and relatives

Mr. and Mrs. David Shipley of Auburn host weekend guests in town including her parents the Moodys. Roy Wyatt Jr. and several families visit from Auburn and Birmingham. The McBrides host sisters and nieces from Charlestown Indiana and Atlanta. Costa Rica trip tied to a Rockefeller Grant and Winnetaska camp plans are noted. Out of town guests attend the Ray Manor nuptials.

Mrs David Shipley Auburn Leonard Moody Roy Wyatt Jr Ebert L. Franklin Susan Atlanta John McBride McBride Emil Kotcher Betty Peter Charlestown Indiana Kotcher Costa Rica Rockefeller Foundation Winnetaska Franklins Ray Manor Jack Zarosky

Huntsville and Birmingham Residents Gather for Visits and Travel

A list of Huntsville and Birmingham residents visiting relatives and returning home is followed by notes of trips to St. Louis New York Gainesville Ga and Georgia. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Harold Michelson John Sample and Dr Robert West guest at Courtland races and Anga Caliente Palm Springs reference from 1774.

Harold Michelson St. Louis New York Robert West University of Georgia A. J. Harris The Jaycees Palm Springs Calif Anga Caliente Milton Norris

Newcomers Lunch at Country Club and Church Meetings

Newcomers group to meet for lunch at the Country Club at noon. SMITH CIRCLE of Central Methodist to meet in the church parlor at 9 30 a.m. Westminster Presbyterian Children’s Bible Study Class at 9 30 a.m and Ladies BS class at 2 15 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary Memorial Chapel First Presbyterian Elmo Holibaugh Bess Cartwright Paul Wolfer Martha Gilliland Adolph Feil Central Methodist Wscs Baugh D. L. Blackwell E. Moulton St A. H. Nabors Danville Rd Self L. A. Moody 5Th Ave. NW Country Club Smith Circle of Central Methodist Westminster

Kiker Terry Engagement Announced for Rebecca Kiker

Mr and Mrs L P Kiker announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Jane Kiker to Fred Lyndon Terry Jr son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lyndon Terry of Courtland The bride elect is a Jones Valley High School and University of Alabama graduate Alpha Chi Omega member The groom elect attended Athens College and the University of Alabama and is now serving a tour with the U S Army Wedding plans will be announced later.

L. P. Kiker Rebecca Jane Kiker Fred Lyndon Terry, Jr Fred Lyndon Terry Courtland Jones Valley High School University of Alabama Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Terry Athens College U.S. Army

Vest Beavers Tie Themselves In Falkville Church Wedding

Linda Vest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Vest of Falkville and Robert Beavers son of Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Beavers were wed at 7 p m Saturday at the First Methodist Church Falkville officiated by Rev Charles Wallace with organist Joe Bogue and soloist John Knight. The ceremony featured lilies gladioli ivy white and blue decorations. The bride wore a rhinestone embroidered lace over satin gown with Juliet cap veil and carried a white Bible with orchid. Attendants included Joe Sue Gibson maid of honor Loy Nell Bryan and Jeann Clark bridesmaids Ermond Lindsey served as best man and ushers Billy Ray Johnson and Charles Lindsey. The couple will reside in Pensacola after a Florida wedding trip.

Carolyn King Gil Crane Bill Levin Gene Brown Carolyn McMillan Marshall Walker Huntsville Edgar Kirby Birmingham Jimmy King Robert Tweedy II Courtland Jimmy Cantley Kingsport Tenn Linda Key Vest William Vest Falkville Robert Beavers Cedric Beavers First Methodist Church Charles Wallace Joe Bogue John Knight Joe Sue Gibson Loy Nell Bryan Jeann Clark Ermond Lindsey Billy Ray Johnson Cullman Charles Lindsey Danville Doug West Patricia Douglas Decatur

Delta Theta Chi Sorority Meet Slated at Suzanne Filler Home

The Delta Theta Chi sorority will meet Tuesday at 2 30 pm in the home of Suzanne Filler 1515 Jackson St SE.

Delta Theta Chi’ Sorority Suzanne Filler Jackson St

Informal Trinity Fourth Held With Barbecue

An informal July 4 party on a Trinity lawn featured guest list includes Mr. and Mrs. William H. Edwards of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. E M McCullogh Mrs McCullogh Ross and Miss Beverly Ross of Decatur.

Trinity William H. Edwards Birmingham E. M. McCullogh McCullogh Ross Beverly Ross Decatur

Chile Name Origin Legend Tied to End of Earth

A legend ties Chile’s name to the Indian word chilli meaning place where the earth ends, suggesting a geographic edge origin for the country’s designation.

Chile

Speaking of Beauty During Pregnancy Hairstyles and makeup tips

This vintage style article advises pregnant women to boost appearance with hairstyles that lift the face, bright eyes, and necklines. It recommends brushing hair, periodic lanolin, lighter makeup to address skin changes, rest to prevent dark circles, and flattering collars and jewelry to maintain a polished look.

Raineys Promos Offer Hair Care Specials Day

Special of the week promotes a professional permanent restoring youthful luster for ten dollars. The ad lists Raineys locations on Second Avenue Vine Street Grant Street and the Beauty Balcony and Budget Shop. A humorous line contrasts living with the perfect man to owning dull pewter.

Rainey’s Second Ave Vine Street Grant Street Rainey’s Beauty Balcony Rainey’s Budget Shop

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Mr. Hamilton Tom Chandler Frank Stone Leo Tuscaloosa Mary Ann Russell Smokies Photo By Kyle Sullivan Alice Rutledge Smith Alice Smith Chattanoogan Carol Castleman Smith Tusgaloosa Richard Johnson Ramsey Chattanooga Paul Ramsey Miss Smith Charles Stollenwerck Greensboro Benjamin Bosworth Smith Montgomery Willis Weatherford, Jr Swarthmore, Pa Carol Castleman Smith, Jr USN Jacksonville Fla Charles Stollenwerck Smith Mr. Ramsey Alonzo Johnson James Graves Ramsey Athens U.S. Navy Ramsey Electric Supply Company Nelson Bank ST Brunswick Woodall Bros Mrs. C. D. Cottingham Steve Florence Sally Stevens Lucy Ashton Pattye Harris Sue Nungester Jeanette Giles Camp William Falkenberry Ralph Edwards John Irvin Boyd Hightower Pauline Moore Marcella’ Hamilton Pat Patterson Charlie Hargrove Grover Cleveland Terry Amelia Terry Carol Leckie David Bean Betsy Bean Hartselle Zana Darnell Washington, D.C Robert Jones Pensacola Jervis Jones John Sample New York City Martha Georgia Johnson Elliott Gainesville, Ga Little American Legion and Auxiliary Home Martha Haygood First Baptist Church Wilbur Bailey Jr Kiker Terry Bethrothal Linda Vest Mr. Beavers Tell Truth Speaking Beauty Mr. Moseley
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