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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1963

Page

13

Social Notes Bring News of Travels and Guests

John Sosa visited from Brussels on business. Jim and Mrs. Odom and children returned from Cleveland. Mrs. Frank Wiley came back from Chicago after her father surgery. John Cook hosts his mother in law Mrs. J. M. Mitcham of Atlanta. The Lechlak family returned from Toledo with relatives visiting Decatur and Adrian. Mrs. Al Bogen and Cindy returned from Liberty with aunt Mrs. W. J. Branch. The Walters family vacationed in the Middle West with relatives in Youngstown and Milwaukee. The DeMoss family visited Van Wert to see Mrs. I. DeMoss.

John Sosa Brussels Belgium Jim Odom Cleveland Ohio Joseph Lechlak Toledo Decatur Joseph Krause Cecil W. Wray Mary Kay Adrian Mich al Bogen Cindy Liberty, Miss W. J. Branch Tom Walter Middle West R. Elliott Lewis Youngstown Milwaukee Wis S. H. Walter

Copper tone molds and spring form pans rise in home decor

The notice promotes copper tone aluminum molds in roosters fish and hearts set of five for 5.95 or singles from 1.00. It praises durability and easy cleaning with soap and water. It also mentions Wear-Ever springs indicating 5.95, Better Homes and Gardens gold stemware, and a Randall Gift Wise tease with a note from Frank Moone.

Woman’s Day Fostoria

Kessler and Warren Engage for September 6 Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Oscar Kessler announce the engagement of their daughter Marge Ruth Kessler to Perry Louis Warren son of Mr. and Mrs. J Glenn Warren of Madison Alabama The couple plan a September 6 wedding at St Johns Evangelical Church in Cullman.

Ferrell-Ferliln Slaton Betrothal Announced

Mr and Mrs John William Ferrell Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Faye Ferrell to Ernest Leon Slaton Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Leon Slaton The bride elect is granddaughter of John Killis Cothren and George Ferrell and the late Mrs Ferrell all of Tennessee The groom to be is grandson of the late William Buck Sutton of Tennessee Mrs Thomas Slaton and the late Mr Slaton of Rogersville Alabama He is a Trinity High School graduate and works at Redstone Arsenal The wedding is set for August 24 at Southside Baptist Church with Rev W J Johnson officiating

John William Ferrell, Sr Linda Faye Ferrell Ernest Leon Slaton Jr Ernest Leon

Farewell party for Wests’ son heads to Air Force

Mr and Mrs W O West hosted a surprise going away party for son Doug who with Jerry Derrick and James Johnson departed Monday for Nashville and then San Antonio for basic Air Force training. Classmates and friends attended with cold drinks and finger foods served.

Falkville W.O. West Doug Jerry Derrick James Johnson Nashville San Antonio Air Force

Garden News Tips For Chrysanthemums Azaleas Tomatoes

Pinch fall chrysanthemum tops to bush them out and root cuttings in sand or sand and vermiculite. Diseased leaves yellow before bloom. spray foliage with ecaptan and malathion when dry. Mulch azaleas to conserve moisture and improve appearance under house overhangs. Avoid very dry soil around tomatoes. drought followed by heavy rain causes cracking and blossom end rot. apply fungicide and insecticide about every 10 days.

Two Decatur Students Summer Study at University of the Americas

Charles Pitt and Bingham Edwards of Decatur join 20 international peers for summer study at the University of the Americas in Mexico City. The program offers college education, travel, and language learning with English instruction and transferable credits within the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Charles Pitt Bingham Edwards Decatur University of the Americans Mexico City Mexico Pitt C. K. Pitt Slaughter Pitt Decatur High School University of Alabama Edwards M. E. Edwards University of the South Sewanee The University of the Americas Southern Association of College and Schools

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station History and Truffle Notes

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, oldest in the nation, began in 1875 long before the Hatch Act funded state stations. Early farm labor supported six in produce, now one worker supports about 26. Truffles are a deep ground fungus prized by gourmets and used mainly as a seasoning.

Connecticut

Entrance To Home Avenues for a welcoming foyer

The article urges improving the entrance as a greeting area with practical weatherproof flooring, a valet for coats and umbrellas, a small surface for packages, and a mirror. It suggests using the space for conversation pieces or an heirloom and recommends decorative accents from furniture stores to elevate a small area.

Home Furnishings Industry Committee

Van Dusen Named Traveling Professor at Union Theological

The Rev. Dr. Henry P. Van Dusen, retiring president of Union Theological Seminary, will serve a special traveling professorship visiting Christian churches worldwide to promote more effective Christian approaches.

Collins Pickens Vows Said Friday

Miss Sandra Pickens daughter of Mr and Mrs James Thomas Pickens wed Carl James Collins son of Mr and Mrs Horace Collins Friday afternoon at four in the bride parents home. Rev W W Coffey officiated with Miss Anita Daly as maid of honor. A reception followed. After a honeymoon the couple will reside at Sheridan apartments.

Sandra Pickens James Thomas Pickens Carl James Collins Horace Collins W. W. Coffey Anita Daly Joe Collins Teweldegan Sheridan Apartments

Promenaires Club Plans August Barge Party

The Promenaires Square Dance Club hosts out of town guests at their regular meeting including W C Horton Buddy Mathews Ted Fair Cullars Raven Lowery Al Honey Jim Cross O D Burroughs and Miss Mary Beth Linley. A barge party is planned for August 3 with reservations required for all members. An after dance open house followed at Buck Martins new College Street home.

Promenaires Square W. C. Horton Buddy Mathews Ted Fair and Cullars Raven Lowery Valley Twirlers Square Dance Club Sheffield al Honey Grand Squares Dance Club Florence Jim Cross Circle Eight Square Dance Club O. D. Burroughs Little Rock Arkansas Mary Beth Linley Buck Martin College Street

Georgia Art Show in LaGrange by Chattahoochee Valley Art Association

A non profit Sidewalk Art Show is planned in LaGrange Georgia sponsored by the Chattahoochee Valley Art Association. Chairman Mrs Paul L Hammett Jr says the show aims to foster appreciation of good art. It will not be juried with invited artists displaying and demonstrating multiple media. Some paintings will be for sale and the public can meet the artists. A number of Georgia artists will participate.

Lagrange Chattahoochee

Eye makeup tips from ancient to modern beauty trends

The passage traces historic eye enhancing practices from ancient kohl and brows to modern shadows and liners. It encourages readers to experiment with blue or green shadow to alter eye color perception and notes hairstyle affects eye appearance, ending with a nudge to call Rainey’s for expert advice and appointments.

Fashion Hair Color and Treatment Special Run Fridays

A beauty salon offers hair coloring and treatment services for five dollars on weekdays except Friday and Saturday, providing a budget friendly option for color touch ups and conditioning. The deal excludes the two weekend days.

Rainey Businesses and Salon Listings Spotted

A street list shows Raineys on Second and Grant, Vine and Johnston streets with phone numbers 353-86 353-83 353-8302 353-5836. Charm Beauty Salon 355-2191. Raineys Gateway 353-1080. The Academy on Second Ave 353-8453. From under the dryer notes imply chatter focuses on people rather than topics.

Rainey’s Second Ave Grant St Rainey's Vine St Johnston St Charm Beauty Salon Rainey’s Gateway the Academy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Wiley Chicago Mr. Roberts John Cook J. M. Mitcham Atlanta Murray DeMoss Vanwert I. DeMoss Iam Frank Moone Horsehead Jones Western Wear W. Moulton St Kessler- Warren St._John’s. Evangelical Church Miss Baker Ronald Shaw Pensacola Fla Carolyn Baker Euel Thompson W. G. Baker Jr W. H. Matthews Christopher Homer Thompson Ocie Weir Rowland Compton Roger Horton Marye Ruth Kessler Kyle Sullivan Fred and Flo Garden News By Earl Aronson AP News U. of Mexico Fox Manufacturing Co. No. 2 Collins -Pickens Promenaires Club News Georgia Speaking Beauty Ernestine Ling B. C Rainey H.P. Johnson Motor and Dixie Craft Gaylord Shoes Bruno Pattersons Mar-Kay Children’s Wear Center Delicatessen Firestone Store Super-X Shell Service
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