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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1971

Page

6

Sivley Reunion Held at Woodall's picnic grounds

The 21st Sivley family reunion was held June 27 at Woodall's picnic grounds. Gifts were given for longest distance traveled, oldest woman, oldest man, and for perfect attendance since 1951. Next year’s reunion is planned for June 4 at the same site. Also noted were attendees at a Tuesday wedding in Huntsville and a Tampa visitor. An aside mentions typical hot dog calories and package contents.

Sivley Woodall’s D. F. McMillian Pleasant Sivley Walter Sivley Landersville

Moon Distance from Earth Inches Toward Clarification

A brief note states the Moon is about 23 miles from Earth. The claim appears in a compact astronomy snippet without additional context or supporting details.

Earth

New York stylist uses bold veils to shape fall look

Kenneth the master in hair and make up trends debuts dramatic veil coverings in black red or blue to create mystery and a defined look for today’s woman. Veils reduce need for hairspray and allow easy styling with soft hair under dramatic faces.

Kenneth New York Yesteryear

Fuller Akers Pledge Vows in Decatur Wedding

Myra Joyce Fuller and Jimmy Dewayne Akers wed Tuesday at the groom’s parents home with Dr. A H Nabors officiating. The bride wore an Empire satin gown with Chantilly lace and a silk illusion veil. The couple plans to live in Decatur until August before the groom ships to service in Vietnam.

Myra Joyce Fuller Jimmy Dewayne Akers Una Russel John Brodie Ross QO. Smith Herman Johnson Howard Maddox Thomas Curry Huntsville Cullman Florence Knott Ruby Glenn Janice Miller Dean Barnett Tampa Fla George ‘Schmidt Amos Akers A.H. Nabors Mary Jo Akers Debra Fuller Robert Akers Connie Fuller William Hannah Decatur William Greer Hartselle Service Vietnam

Decatur Personal Notices Include Weddings and Guests

Newcomers to Decatur include Jerald Reed J N Strickland and Lonn Skiles. Katharynn Barrett and Tommy Williams marry with Barrett Prickett and Meeks families of Little Rock attending. Grandparents Homer Barrett and guests Curtis Booker and relatives visit from Richmond Indiana and Decatur locals list several residents and extended family guest entries.

Decatur Jerald D. Reed Brookmeade SE J. N. Strickland Clearview St Lonn Skiles North SE Katharynn Kay Barrett Tommy van Williams Leon Prickett M.A. Barrett Ben G. Meeks Little Rock Ark Homer Ralph Barrett

Horoscope for Saturday Your Birthday

Make or break year ahead tests aptitudes in trade investment and resource management with steady emotional growth. Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces offer brief guidance on clarity caution bluntness keeping accounts balanced and delays in progress with personal adjustments.

Crisia Oday Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Virgo Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius

Decatur Duplicate Bridge Club Winners Named

Decatur Duplicate Bridge Club met Tuesday at the Aquadome. North South winners: first Merrill Doss and Arthur White. second Charles Darnell and Charles L Murphree. third H I Holland pair. East West: first Mary Hiscrodt and R E Lowrance. second A D Sample and Charles L Murphree. third Grady Stubbs and F Schultz.

Decatur Duplicate Bridge Club Aquadome Merrill Doss Arthur White Charles Darnell Charles L. Murphree H. I. Holland Mary Hiscrodt R. E Lowrance A. D. Sample Grady Stubbs F. Schultz

Origins of the hot dog disputed across European cities

The article traces hot dog origins through competing claims. Some attribute the invention to a Coburg butcher Johann Georg Lahmer in the late 1600s, others credit Vienna with the name Wiener, while Frankfurt and its promoters are tied to the spread of the product.

Frankfurt-on-Main Germany Johann Georg Lahmer Coburg Franconia Frankfurt Lahmer Vienna Wiener

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