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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1955
Page
4
Tea honors the mother of the groom to be. The table featured a white linen cloth and family-themed decor. A miniature bride centerpiece sat beside crystal pieces with yellow and white satin ribbon. Candelabras held yellow glow, and Jositeroa cakes bore white and yellow rose buds. Sand wies shaped like hearts and mints, punch served by Mrs. Morgan Pearson and Mrs. Lonnie Weaver. Mrs. Ed
The Mary D. Johnson Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy meets with David Hume on Rd Monday at 3 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss chapter activities and upcoming events.
Mrs. E. M. Morrow of New Orleans visiting relatives in Athens and Florence is feted at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Carlos Wood at Edgewater Beach Florence. Athens guests include Mesdames Jeffery Johnson Wilson Garrett Porter Wilson Lovvorn and Hightower.
The Branum Circle of Centre Methodist Church met Monday with Mrs. Guy Flautt leading prayer and the group singing There is a Name I Love to Hear. Mrs. B H Higdon gave a devotional from I Peter focusing on a desire for God. Mrs. Donald Branum led the business session and discussed study chapters three and four.
The American Association of University Women opens its Twelfth Annual Summer Workshop at Birmingham Southern College. The program covers education fellowship social studies status of women international relations legislation and the arts with sessions led by local and regional leaders and a luncheon address by Henrietta M. Thompson. The event concludes Saturday noon with a luncheon atop Red Mountain.
Mrs Sam Propst hosted the Mizpah circle with a closing benediction and prayers. Visitors Mrs George LaBoon and Miss Frahn attended as 11 members enjoyed lime chiffon pie iced drinks and nuts. later 18 members were served ice cream and cake.
Mrs B M Jones and Mrs Joe led a bridal shower for Mrs Robert Rivers at the Austinville Club House. Garden flowers brightened the rooms and a center bridal shower tree displayed daisies candles and an umbrella ornament. Mrs Walter Jones mother of the honoree attended with the hosts.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McEachern of Birmingham are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wheat. The Wheat family host Mrs. Wheat's cousin William B. Huie and Mrs. Huie of New York City, visiting another cousin, Mrs. E. M. Frazier and Mr. Frazier. Ed Pirie and companion depart for Calumet Michigan to see Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bud Kramer, formerly Decatur residents. Charles Hardwick will be in Gulf Shores this weekend. H. D. Burnum Jr. and children Denson III and Allen Brewer of Birmingham visit Mr. Burnum’s parents.
Mrs H D Durnam and Mrs Gil Churchman spent the early part of the week in Jasper. Rose H H Mays, a patient at Decatur General, is reported improved. Miss Pattye Wiley is improved.
After a week’s illness a display announces Part-Of-Summer House of Herbs sauces including Barbecue Sauce Herb Mustard Garlic Wire Vinegar and other products now available at Ira's Book & Gift Shop.
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