New Bride is Honored in Town Creek
Mrs Norman Stewart and Mrs Kirk Wear hosted a bridal tea for Miss Vona Pearl Brackin Elkins the bride of Billy Clarke Elkins at the home of Mrs Paul Waldrep in Town Creek The color scheme pink and green featured pastel decorations including pink gladioli arrangements and a green pink corsage for the honoree Forty five guests registered between 7 and 9 PM on Saturday evening A lime green punch and pink and green confections complemented the tea event hosted by families from Decatur and Town Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Creek
Billy Clarke Elkins
Vona Pearl Brackin
Norman Stewart
Kirk Wear
Decatur
Paul Waldrep
Stewart
Reading Alaska Through Baldy and Ice Palace
Judith Golwyn reviews Alaska literature noting Baldy of Nome’s dog’s eye view and Edna Ferber’s Ice Palace as a strong, accessible introduction to Alaska’s recent history and character, while acknowledging it may not be ideal as literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Baldy
Lve
America
Tom
Edna Ferber
Miss Ferber
Dristan Tablets Promote Sinus Drainage Relief
A New York City special announces Dristan Tablets that quickly relieve sinus congestion and pressure by circulating a medication through the bloodstream to shrink swollen sinus doors. The tablets, priced at 98 cents for 24, are claimed to relieve pain and nasal blockage with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Using Rubber Base Paint Efficiently for Easy Cleanup
A rubber base paint dries slower at the wet brush base than a dry brush base. Dip the brush in water and squeeze before starting to paint to improve flow. This prep helps later cleanup as washing the brush becomes easier after the job.
Laurents Revivals Planned Off Broadway in Fall
New York revive four Arthur Laurents plays including Time of the Cakoo Clearing in the Woods Bird Cage and Home of the Brave All but the last are being revised for the fall off Broadway season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Laurents
Broadway
Alaska Books Highlight at Regional Library Sale
Regional Library showcases Alaska themed titles including The Big Country by Edward A. Herron Getting to Know Alaska by Jim Breetveld Hearth in the Snow by Laura Buchan and Jerry Allen Lady Sourdough by Ella Fitz Born on Snowshoes by Evelyn Berglund Shore. The collection features biographies and adventure tales reflecting early to mid century perspectives on Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Edward A. Herron
Big Country
Jim Breetveld
Laura Buchan
Jerry Allen
Bering Strait
Nome
Miss Fitz
Evelyn Berglund Shore
Library Journal
Personal visits tag weekend guests across Birmingham area
Mr and Mrs Jack Cathey of Florence visited Mrs Pace and family while Miss Vickie Ferguson joined a ten day Camp Winnetaska stay near Birmingham. Other lists include visits by the Ashtons in Birmingham, Mike Jonas with Miss Rosalie Miles, Sam Carpenter en route to Memphis, and numerous relatives visiting in Decatur and Leighton with Gulf Shores plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cathey
Florence
Mrs
Owen S. Pace
Hill Ferguson Jr
Vickie Ferguson
Camp Winnetaska
Birmingham
Fergusons
Mike Jonas
Rosalie Miles
Sam Carpenter
Wilmington, del
J. B. Miles
Vredenburgh, Ala
Memphis
Sun Dress Pattern 4822 for Children
Thrifty printed pattern 4822 offers a muu muu style dress for girls sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 with pants included. Easy over the head sewing, versatile as sundress smock or beach cover. Send 35 cents plus 5 for first class mail to Anne Adams Decatur Daily pattern dept. New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Care Decatur Daily
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Lane Florida woman injured in fall recovery under care
Rowe of Lake Worth Florida Mrs Billy Wyker listed in good condition at Decatur General Hospital as a traction patient after a slipped disc. Miss Jewell Adams of Twiggs County Georgia visits with Mr and Mrs J N Bailey and travels with them to see Mr and Mrs H J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Wyker
Decatur General Hospital
Jewell Adams
Twiggs Co
Georgia
J. N. Bailey
Mrs. H. J
School officials study growth of local pupils
GROWING CHILDREN LA MESA California 9 school officials seek to determine if today’s elementary students are bigger than those of 10 years ago. Glenn E. Murdock superintendent says standard size classroom furniture doesn’t seem to fit today’s pupils and health records are being reviewed to see if children are taller and heavier than a decade ago.
Lockhart Brackin Betrothal Made Known
Mr and Mrs Vernon Lockhart of Parkersburg West Va announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their N Brackin of Town Creek. The bride elect attended Freed Hardeman College Henderson Tenn and is employed as a tele an early fall wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lockhart
Parkersburg
West Va
N. Brackin
Town Creek
Freed-Hardeman
Henderson, Tenn
Family Picnic at Goldust in Limestone County
Mr and Mrs Elmer Loyd hosted a spend the day July 4 picnic at their Limestone County home Goldust Barbecue was served picnic style with 18 family members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Loyd
Limestone County
Goldust
Twiggs County honors Decatur native Miss Adams
Miss Adams of Decatur, now a Twiggs County High School student, is a member of the Glee Club and FHA. She received the Homemaker award in Future Homemakers and writes a column for the Twiggs County weekly newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Adams
Decatur
Twiggs County High School
Glee Club
FHA
Twiggs County
Early Nova Scotia Assembly Had New England Roots
At least half the members of Nova Scotia's first assembly were former New Englanders, reflecting strong regional ties and migration influence shaping early Canadian governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Canada
First Assembly
Country Club Pool Closed For Cleaning This Week
The Country Club swimming pool will be closed today Tuesday and Wednesday for cleaning. Seekers Bible Club will meet Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Dorothy Pitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Seekers Bible Club
Dorothy Pitt
Huntsville Hostesses Honor Miss Diane Fleming
Miss Diane Fleming, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walton Fleming of Huntsville, was feted with several courtesies during her stay. On Friday Miss Isobel Wyker hosted a swimming party and lunch at the Country Club for ten guests amid a string of informal gatherings planned by hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Diane Norris
L. T. Norris
Hartselle
Leona Norris
Decatur
B. C
Diane Fleming
Walton Fleming
Huntsville
Fleming
Isobel Wyker
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Golwyn
Sys
Culver Cleaners
Laurents Revivals
H. Leon Reeves
James Ashton
Sissy
Bill
Bob Osborn
Mrs. Osborn
Billy Duncan
John H. Wood
Helen
Lisa
Genevieve
Mrs. Wood
Clark Williams
Ted Gambill
Nashville
Frank Stone
Berthold Kennedy
Moresburg, Tenn
Dr. Kennedy
Harold Kennedy
Kennedy
Harry Jonas
Mobile
Comer Ezell
Ben F. Martin
Clearwater, Fla
Bill Parker
Judy Sanderson
Bobby Riddle
Robert Riddle
Warrior River
Paul Lux
Waterbury, Conn
Harold Sargent
Leighton
Robert McLaughlin
Leo Rowe Jr
A. L
Dolores Jean Lockhart
J. W. Weems
Rowe of
Lake Worth, Fla
Radio Shack
LaFayette
6Th Ave
H.P
Price
Bath
Youngstown Links
4Th Ave
Holly St
N.E
City Park
Second Ave
Jamaica
House OF Ladies’ Fashions
Walnut St
6Th Ave. N
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