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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1963

Page

5

Miss Carol Roberts Weds Harrison Bankston

Miss Carol Roberts daughter of Rev and Mrs Roland John Roberts of Africa South Rhodesia wed Harrison Bankston son of Mr and Mrs Charles Houston Bankston Saturday at 7 30 PM in Somerville Road Church of Christ Rev Doyle Banta officiated Nuptial music by Carolyn Whitehead Patricia Rollings Lenard Smith Steven Williams Dr Edwin Moody gave the bride In law She wore white rosepoint lace with molded bodice sabrina neckline and chapel train Gardenia bouquet Attendants included Sandra Smith Decatur best man Houston Moody ushers Allen Harrison Dwayne Dutton Ring bearer Mark Moody Flower girl Rettie Moody Reception in First Federal Savings and Loan penthouse After trip couple will reside in Huntsville The Decatur Daily advertising notes patterns and sewing notions following the ceremony.

Carol Roberts Roland John Roberts South Rhodesia Africa Harrison Bankston Charles Houston Bankston Somerville Road Church of Christ Doyle Banta Carolyn Whitehead Gainesville Patricia Rollings Athens Ala Lenard Smith Birmingham Steven Williams Edwin Moody Houston Moody Allen Harrison Dwayne Dutton Mark Moody Rettie Moody

Miss Hogan to Wed James Don Tomlinson in Danville

DANVILLE The engagement of Miss Audrey Nell Hogan to James Don Tomlinson is announced by their Danville parents. The couple plans to wed August 10 at the Danville Baptist Church.

Miss Hogan James Don Tomlinson Danville Audrey Nell Hogan Oe Washington Hogan James Mitchell Tomlinson Frank Hogan Mr. Hogan W. R. Holladay Mr. Tomlinson Lawrence Kelsoe J. W. Tom Jr Danville Baptist Church

Friendly Aetna Discount Co. manager offers loans over 300

The friendly manager of Aetna Discount Co. advertises loans from 300 to 3000 for vacations or other uses. AFC is a 45 year old financial institution promoting courtesy and respect. Contact Mr. Crenshaw at 209 4th Ave SE in Decatur Alabama or call 355 0361.

Aetna Discount Co AFC Mr. Crenshaw 4Th Ave Decatur Alabama

Mrs Haver Honored At Tea In Indian Hills

Mrs. William F. Haver former Doris Wardlow of Decatur was honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. Thomas Elliott in Indian Hills. About 75 guests called over the weekend to pay tribute and share refreshments in Southeast Alabama.

Childersburg Ala William F. Haver Doris Wardlow Decatur Thomas Elliott Indian Hills Eever

1963 Needlecraft Show Promises Fresh Designs Catalog

The feature highlights smocked accessories and the 1963 Needlecraft Catalog offering over 200 designs to knit crochet sew weave embroider and quilt. A free pattern is included and readers can send 25 cents to receive the catalog.

Steed Family Travels After Father-in-Law's Death

Mr and Mrs W E Steed Jr travel to Sylacauga Alabama after the death of Mrs Steeds father Miles Motes from a heart attack at a Birmingham Hospital. Donna Dixson remains ill at Decatur General Hospital. Johnny Johnson returns from Rochester Minnesota after visiting his father Howard Johnson post surgery. Buck Walker and daughters Diane and Debbie vacation on the Gulf Coast.

W. E. Steed Jr Sylacauga, Ala Miles Motes Motes Birmingham Donna Dixson Decatur General Hospital Johnny Johnson Rochester Minn Howard Johnson Mrs Buck Walker Diane Debbie Gulf Coast

Imaginative East bids pay off in four spades bridge hand

In a Chicago Tribune report from 1963, East doubles over four spades after North opens four spades. East later supports with five hearts and five clubs, guiding West to a lead that helps defend. East’s strategy yields a contracted result with two diamond losers and expert play details across tables.

KS West East North East Declarer West South

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First Federal Savings and Loan Association Huntsville Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P. QO Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y Anne Adams Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York Mrs. Bankston By Mike Brock By Shane Helams Kyle Sullivan Photo Man OF Gilbert Crenshaw Lucy C.O. D Goren Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune NEW York Couture Larry Aldrich Marie McCarthy Davidow Pleterski Pattullo Copeland Adolfo Shop Penney Women’s Fine USA Penney’s
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