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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1963

Page

5

Bates Compton Troth Pledged At First Methodist Church

Falkville Miss Lynda Kay Compton and John Wayne Bates pledged their marriage Saturday evening at the First Methodist Church with Rev W J Alston officiating. Attendants wore distinct outfits and floral decorations included gladioli and ivy garlands.

Bates - Compton Troth Falkville Lynda Kay Compton John Olen Compton John Wayne Bates Jack Brasher J. S. Bates Decatur First Methodist Church W. J. Alston Birmingham Dianne Cloud Charlotte Smith

Needlecraft pattern and wedding notes from Falkville

Pattern 7061 cherries transfer with 35 cents plus 15 cents handling offered by Alice Brooks via Needlecraft Dept. at The Decatur Daily New York. Wedding plans: ushers Jimmy Aycock and Buster Howell, bridesmaids Mrs Compton and Mrs Bates, couple to reside in Falkville after a church rehearsal and shower events at the bride elects home.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y Alice Brooks Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station Jimmy Aycock Buster Howell

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1963

In a San Vincento tune up, two identical auctions produced contrasting results. One declarer misread odds and failed. the other found a bent finesse leading to a successful endgame after two rounds of trumps and club play.

South West North East Cavendish Club New York John Gerber San Vincento Italy South North West East Declarer Hobson

Oregon Holds One Six of Remaining U S Timber

Oregon contains roughly one sixth of the nation’s remaining standing timber, a sizable share amid national forest and resource discussions. The figure underscores the state’s pivotal role in timber supply and conservation policy debates.

Oregon United States

Four Faces of Two People to Have Toronto Tryout

New York playwright Albert Meglin will see his first play The Four Faces of Two People tested by an audience next fall at the Crest Theater in Toronto. Producer Bill Freedman will mount the Canadian tryout with a New York exhibit planned to follow.

New York Crest Theater Toronto Albert Meglin Bill Freedman

Local Notes Highlight Community Visits and Birth Announcements

Charlie Namie of Macon Georgia visits his mother Mrs Marion Namie for several days. Ennis Casteel and two Florence nephews return from a week in Williamsburg. Mrs D R Roper visits. Raymond Norman and family announce daughter Mary Janice born Friday July 12 at Black Chandler Hospital. Arthur Ray Haylock Jr. born Sunday July 14. Haylock family returns from trip to New Orleans and Houston. Joe T Jones of Florence visits relatives here.

Charlie Namie Macon, Ga Marion Namie Ennis Casteel Florence Williamsburg Raymond Norman Enolam Arthur Haylock Arthur Ray Haylock Jr

Jamie King Honored At Monday Luncheon

Miss Jamie King of Mr. Brook, guest this week of Miss Karen Sundback, was honored at a luncheon given Monday by Miss Faye Davis at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Davis, 1403 Locust SE. An arrangement of summer flowers centered the dining table.

Jamie King Brook Karen Sundback Faye Davis Walter H. Davis

Local couple and friends return from regional trips

Mr and Mrs Fletcher Groves returned from a two week visit to Tampa. Robert T Jackson came back Friday from a business trip to New York. Mr and Mrs Leroy C Sandusky returned home after a month in Wichita Kansas. Jane Walker daughter of Dr and Mrs William Walker is doing well at Decatur General after surgery. Mrs James Purnell and son Jay returned from visiting relatives in Wilmington Delaware and Georgetown.

Mrs. Fletcher Groves Tampa Robert T. Jackson New York Leroy C. Sandusky Wichita, Kans Jane Walker William Walker Decatur General James Purnell Jay Wilmington Del Georgetown

Beauty Career Talk Reaches Out To Aspiring Beauticians

The columnist invites readers who inquired about beauty courses to reconnect for a renewed discussion. The piece notes summer breaks offer a chance to plan and consider a beautician career, with fall plans in view.

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Shelba Chaney John Thomas Compton Besin By Alice Brieles Goren Charles H. Goren The Chicove Tribune Decatur Cemetery Association Belks Belk’s Catalina P.F Lady Archdale House Presses India Madras D. R. Roper Vance Alan New Orleans Houston Joe T. Jones By Ernestine Ling Rainey’s Beauty Academy Penney Penney’s Birdseye Pkg Doz Academy Second Ave S.E Decatur On Beautician Coats Decatur Now
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