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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1955

Page

11

Elizabeth Perkins Weds Coleman Lankford in Cullman

Miss Mary Elizabeth Perkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Norvel Perkins of Cullman wed Coleman Lankford son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Coleman Lankford of Cullman at First Baptist Church Cullman Saturday night. The ceremony featured organ music and vespers, bridal gown of Nan Tuckett organdy with embroidered collar, veil, bouquet of tuberoses and pink rubrum lilies. Attendants wore romance blue gowns. reception followed with three tier cake, white linen cloths, lilies and gladioli, and multiple family members among servers.

Coleman Ray Lankford Mary Elizabeth Perkins Frank Norvel Perkins Cullman First Baptist Church Mr. Lankford Clyde Coleman Lankford Kyle Studio Coleman Lankford Allan Hyatt Frank Perkins Jr Auburn J. D. Lewter Hunts Betty Harris Atlanta Jim Sligh Jack Perkins Harol Montgomery John McBride Decatur Rex Abernathy Bessemer Bankhead Bates John Perkins

Personal notes and visits across cities with upcoming Auburn wedding

A roundup of relatives and friends visiting from Charlotte, Gastonia, Birmingham, Athens, Decatur, Texas City, and more. Local students Ellen Emory and Marshall Walker will be weekend guests. The Dodd family returns from Florida while plans for a Florida wedding trip feature a navy coat dress and white orchid corsage. The couple will reside in Auburn after the wedding.

Ellen Gileheidt Emory Marshall Walker Ga. Tech W. G. Gilchrist Jr Elizabeth Jackson Montgomery Jackie Jackson Bessemer Suzanne McBride Decatur Florida Auburn

Weekly church and club meeting calendar

A detailed week schedule lists meetings for Central Methodist Church Circles First Presbyterian Women WMU First Baptist B W C and Civinettes at various homes, Woodall's venue, and Westminster Church. Activities include circle discussions, business sessions, Bible club, sunshine club and Jaycee Auxiliary gatherings across multiple addresses and times.

Central Methodist Church Bramit T. B. Woodard Grizzard Otis Kirby Sherman St Price Carlton Kelley Jackson Bramum Guy Flautt 5Th Ave. S.W First Presbyterian First Baptist Business Addie Cox Roberta Ryan Kathleen Mapley Bess Cartwright B.W.C Woodall’s Martha Gilliland Centennial Circle B. F. Wear Jr Willoughby Presbyterian Church Ladies Society Luther Sellers 8Th Ave Seekers Bible Club of C. L. Dinsmore Howell Turney Howell Morris

Ellen A Roberts Weds Cpl John Legg In Ridge Methodist Parsonage

Ellen Alvilene Roberts married Cpl Donald Newman Legg son of Mr and Mrs John T Legg of Hartselle in a double ceremony July 2 at 4 PM conducted by Rev Johnny Garrison. The bride wore a Dacron ice blue dress and white accessories. Attendants were Joyce Teague and Raymond Brown. Mrs Legg graduated Danville High, works in Decatur for Mutual Savings Life. Cpl Legg serves in the US Army and has returned to Camp Gordon Ga. The bride and groom currently reside with her parents.

Ellen Alvilene Roberts Donald Newman Legg John Talmadge Legg Hartselle Johnny Garrison Air Ridge Methodist Parsonage Dacron Joyce Teague Raymond Brown Teague Legg Danville High School Mutual Savings Life Insurance Company Decatur Camp Gordon

Ep silon Sigma Alpha Beta Delta Chapter Meeting Notes

The Beta Delta Chapter met with Mrs. James M. Bloodworth Jr for a business meeting led by president Mrs. Hubert Burleson. The group plans a social gathering with Mrs. Burleson at 1505 Olive St on July 19.

Beta Delta Epsilon Sigma Alpha James M. Bloodworth Jr Hubert Burleson Burleson Olive St

Keeping Them Neat Towels Tied with Color Coded Clips

Youngsters drop towels after washing. Clip towels to the rack with snap clothespins tied to the rack. Use different colored pins to identify each child’s towel. This keeps towels within reach and reduces dropped items.

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Elizabeth Perkins — Weds CR. Lankford Nis Woodard Frank Callaway Beverly Charlotte and Gastonia N. C D. C. Ewing Birmingham University Hospital Jean Looney Ruby Looney Ruth Sanderson Moulton Marjorie Hendricks Athens Bessie Cowan Daytona Beach Fila Bud Orr Helena, Ark Charles Wooten Jr Jon Moores Eee ‘Tenn R. W Mrs. C. E. Heiserman Ee New Hampshire Montreal Canada Marian Key Texas City Gilbert Key Mrs. Key Miss Key Russell Douglas’ Dodd Dusty O.M. Tucker Louise L. Stinson Rochester, Minn Martin Hotel National Secretaries Association Delano Park Lenora Yarbrough Central Baptist Golden Circle Tommy McRae Civitans Clara Cortner Westminster Presbyterian Church W. L. Deese Jackson St West Vrwcatur Sunshine Club Vic Armstrong 6Th Ave Jaycee Auxiliary Ellen A. Roberts Cpl John Legg All Wright Pastry Shop Nom Belie All Wright Mother Seaianes Sydney A. Smith Herbert Walker Robert E. Smith Lillian Smith Lucille Smith Mary Belle Smith Eveleen Smith Sydney Alonzo Smith Jr Huntsville Second Ave Vine St Grant St Budget Shop Emporium Clearaway Red Cross Carmelette Foot Flair Jantzen
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