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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

6

Miss Bettye Smith Weds Troy Martin Jr in St Pauls

Miss Bettye Delores Smith and Troy O'Dell Martin Jr married at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Decatur Alabama on June 19 at 4 p.m. Rev. David B. Collins officiated with music by Thomas Alexander. The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with train and veil, and carried a white prayer book surrounded by lilies of the valley and stephanotis. Attendants wore rainbow colored Chantilly lace bodices and taffeta skirts. Doris Anne Frame was flower girl.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Bettye Delores Smith Charles W. Smith Troy O'Dell Martin Jr Troy Martin Sr Decatur Ala David B. Collins University of the South Sewanee Thomas Alexander Glenna Dean Purcell Rockwood Nancy Shelor Atlanta Barbara McDowell Patronia Cotten Maid of Honor Doris Anne Frame Richard City, Tenn Troy O’dell Martin JR Chattanooga Dennie Grizzle Henry B. Durham Webster Deadman Jr James W. Smith Robert Marsdorf William R. Senter

New Arrivals Butter Mints At Ira's Gift Store

Katharine Beecher’s original Butter Mints are back in stock at Ira's located at 222 East Moulton Street. A bright mint choice for summer entertaining or parties, Ira's offers gifts and more.

Katharine Beechers Ira’s East Moulton Street

Wedding Closes With Travel to Guadalajara and Summer Plans

The couple wed with an embroidered scalloped gown and white rose basket. Relatives included Henry B. Durham of Birmingham as best man and ushers James W. Smith Robert Marsdorf Webster Deadman Jr. and William Senter II. The reception followed at the Phi Mu house. Guests traveled from Decatur Atlanta Nashville and Birmingham for ceremonies and the couple will spend summer in Guadalajara Mexico with Martin studying there.

Henry B. Durham Birmingham Ala James W. Smith Robert Marsdorf San Antonio Tex Webster Deadman Jr New Orleans William Senter II Denny Grizzle Phi Mu Sorority House John Robert Julie Moore Edithan Werndli Julianna Shanks Clara Pryor Carol Beaty Guadalajara Mexico Mr. Martin University of Guadalajara Trey-O.- Martin Stella M. Daniels J. Buford Smith Karen

Puerto Rico guest feted at Decatur party

Mrs. Milton Norris hosted a Coke party Saturday for her sister Mrs. John A. Bolyard of Puerto Rico. About thirty guests attended as guests arrived in festive outfits. Several locals and visitors were noted, with mentions of camps visited and plans for the near future.

Milton Norris John A. Bolyard Puerto Rico Bolyard Norris W. H. Tankersley Bill Kirby Charles Malone

Civinettes Plan Watermelon Cutting in Delano Park

The Civinettes will meet for a watermelon cutting in Delano Park tonight at 7 p.m. All Civitans and their wives invited. Cohostesses will be Mesdames John Cook and Ray Herndon.

Delano Park John Cook Ray Herndon

Cooking Tips for Pork Chops and Fish Delicacies

Garlic rubbed pork chops brown and braise with optional chili powder. Butter or bacon fat dot fish steaks and broil quickly until opaque. Honey glaze over biscuits adds sweetness. Vegetables cook briefly in butter with covered skillet finish. Carrots sliced thin cook then garnish with chopped dill. An omelet with fresh tomato sauce makes a tasty lunch. To make the sauce.

Cooking tips for tomatoes mushrooms and cheese storage

Recipe notes advise skin and feed tomatoes then dice and cook in butter or margarine with sliced mushrooms chopped parsley and a little onion or garlic. Season with salt and pepper. For freezer transport wrap food in newspaper or use an insulated container. Refrigerate cheese spreads overnight to blend flavors.

Planning to buy jellied salad molds with rings

Looking for ringed molds that can double as dessert molds when not in use. Prefer sturdy metal or silicone options that release easily and store compactly.

Cheese Butter Toast Strips For Tomato Juice Cocktails

Quick snack idea with tomato juice cocktail. Mix equal parts butter and Romano cheese, grate fresh from wedge portions, spread on bread, sprinkle paprika, toast, cut into three long strips, and serve immediately.

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Miss Smith Troy Martin Mable Office Malcolm H. Smith Second Lee David Rice Camp Winnataska Hugh Strickland Tupelo Conrad Strickland Jr Hot Springs, Ark Conrad Strickland John Power Daytona Beach Becky Rait Nashville Rosalind Rice Camp Wignataska Becky Rosalind Bobbie Mae Banks George Wilson Barrett Shelton Suzanne Shelton Miss Shelton Delta S. Airlines Mrs. Perry Smith Danny Ray Wakefield Bonnie Ray Wakefield Raymond Wakefield Danny Bonnie Virgil Cramer Charlie Wakefield Tuscumbia Eva Ann Duke Peggy Heard Georgia John Darby Mrs. Forest Anderson Thornton Fleming The Martin College Shoal Creek Ann Rowe Jeanette Giles Mary Ann Riley Jan Gober Barbara Jean Craig George Screws Camp Sumatonga First Methodist Church Hugh Marron Waterproof Ray Childs Mr. Childs Jack Rowe Virginia Jenkins Rowe F. D. Pentiles Decatur General Hospital Charles Smith Ann Ellis Daphne, Ala Camp McDowell Carol Smith Elmer Walston Tampa, Fla Lutie P. Shaw First Presbyterian Church Ben Bloodworth Vine St. Co Elkins Himes Mary Louise Garrett Golden Circle Tommy McRae City Park Second Ave Jackson ST Decatur Trade Ryan Power Chrysler Smith Motors, Inc Oak St N.E. E Sterchi
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