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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1955

Page

11

Rose Fanguy to Wed Thomas H. McKelvey in August

Miss Rose Mary Fanguy of Greenwood Mississippi will marry Thomas Herbert McKelvey of Birmingham Alabama. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Joseph Fanguy and granddaughter of Charles Fanguy and the late Mrs. Fanguy of Lafayette Louisiana. The groom is the grandson of the late Thomas Gordon and Mrs. Ann Shuemate, with paternal grandparents listed. The couple met through school circles, and the wedding is planned for late August.

Rosemary Fanguy George Joseph Fanguy Greenwood Miss Thomas Herbert McKelvey Glenn McKelvey Birmingham Decatur Herbert Everson McKelvey Mr. McKelvey Harry Rumfelt Rose Mary Fanguy Glenn Russell McKelvey Ala Charles Fanguy Fanguy Lafayette Andrew Bacon New Orleans Miss Fanguy Greenwood High School Belles Club Brenau College Gainsville Phi Mu Newman Club Alchemist Thomas Herbert Gordon Ann Austin Shumate McKelvey North Fulton High School Atlanta

Modern U.S. Furniture Takes On Solid Look

Chicago reports a 1955 summer furniture show featuring a solid informal look. Heavier modern pieces mix with Italian Provincial Queen Anne Early American and French Provincial styles. Walnut dominates with natural grain, stone and marble tops appear, new white pewterized metal finishes appear on accessories, and modular walnut chests and cabinets offer interchangeable units for versatile storage and room division.

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Garden Wedding Unites Dismukes and Runion in Greenville

Miss Martha Jean Runion daughter of Mr and Mrs James T Runion of Greenville S C wed Kenneth A Dismukes son of Rev and Mrs Foster T Dismukes in a garden ceremony at the Runion home last month Bride wore organza and carried a white Bible with a white orchid Maid of honor was Annette Ward Greenville bridesmaids Joyce Dismukes Evelyn Hanvey best man Gene Sloan Greenville ushers Jack Pyeatt and Kenneth Cobb couple to reside at 1526 Sherman St while groom attends Athens College

Martha Jean Runion James T. Runion Greenville S. C Kenneth A. Dismukes Foster T. Dismukes Imogene Kenton Thomas Madden Annette Ward Joyce ‘Dismukes Evelyn Hanvey Carrier Mills Gene Sloan Jack Pyeatt Kenneth Cobb Sherman St Athens College S.C Dismukes Mr. Dismukes

Garden Growing Pains and Perennial Planning

A garden guide explains perennials provide years of bloom with care and timing. It covers seed start in August with cold frames, fall plantings, bed planning, sun needs, and protection from winter heaving, plus tips from Miss Whisnant on reducing lightning dangers by disconnecting devices.

Luncheon Fashion Highlights at Lyons Hotel Hostesses

Mesdames Hendrisx Parr Skeggs Crawford and Barrett Shelton led a Friday luncheon in the Lyons Hotel private dining room. Guests wore silk, linen, and cotton outfits in colors from pure silk to Dutch blue, with gladioli and daisies on tables and 53 guests seated.

Mesdames Thomas Hendrisx Richard Parr Skeggs Crawford Barrett Shelton Lyons Hotel Richard Rouquie Milton Yarbrough B. M. Cornell V. L. Deese

Personal notices list visitors and travels around Statesville area

Mr and Mrs Robert Chandler and two children of Statesville NC visit Mrs Chandler s father Thomas Wilson who shows slight improvement Miss Lane Morrow of Bessemer visits Aunt Annie Morris The Morrow and Kim brough families travel and guests visit Indianapolis Cleveland and Kentucky relatives Georgia Miller Law Lamar and Miss Lamar visit New York City Mrs Bloodworth heads to Birmingham for hospital stay Others visit Ocean Drive Beach Newberry SC Mobile Biloxi Pensacola and Florence future trips noted Included are Camp Lake Hubert Minnesota and Mexico trips plus visits to Birmingham Charleston W Gulf Shores and New York ongoing travel and family news

Robert Chandler Statesville, N.C Georgia Miller Law Lamar

Thursday Family Night at the Country Club

A community event begins at 8 p.m. at the country club for Thursday Family Night. Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at 7 30 p.m. at Delano Park nearby.

Decatur Beta Sigma Phi Delano Park

Insects Cart Vacation In An Untidy Home

Raleigh story notes how leaving a home untidy invites pests like roaches ants moths and carpet beetles. Mamie Whisnant NC State College extension urges full house cleaning with kitchen emphasis and daily checks while residents are away to prevent mustiness and insect infestation.

Raleigh N.C Mamie Whisnant Spepong North Carolina State Col

Hartselle Pair Weds in Iuka Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Dewey G Channell of Hartselle announce the marriage of their daughter Martha Jeanne Channell to Bobby Ray Breedlove son of Mr and Mrs Lucien Breedlove also of Hartselle The wedding was solemnized in Iuka February 12.

Dewey G. Channell Hartselle Martha Jeanne Channell Bobby Ray Breedlove Lucien Breedlove Iuka

Garden Center Library Moves to Grant Street Location

The Garden Center Library relocates from East Acres to Pickens and Wright Hardware Store at 115 Grant St. The library will remain open during store hours.

Garden Center East Acres Pickens and Wright Hardware Store Grant St

New Arrivals at Ira's Book and Gift Shop

New arrivals at Ira's Book and Gift Shop on 222 E Moulton St feature ice cream friendly products for entertaining occasions. Wild on Blackberry Fresh Fruit Git Shop ally appears in the shipment.

Ira E. Moulton St Ally

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Rose Fanguy Thomas H. McKelvey Sterling Bank ST Nelson U.S Merton L. Gershum Tom Tisdall Y Alberta Bank Street Miss Lane Morrow Bessemer Annie Morris Mrs Oscar Morrow Mrs. Morris Ted Brooks Morgan City K. Hackley K. Hackley Jr Miami A. J. Coleman Ruby Russell Indiana Michigan J. P. Vanhoy Chattanooga Ollie Linkous Ben Bloodworth Miss Marian Bloodworth Mrs. Bloodworth St. Vincent's Hospital Ellison Adams Ocean Drive Beach Newberry, S.C Will David Lee Mobile Biloxi Pensacola Judg. Sudhorff Camp Lake Hubert Minnesota St. Louis Nene D. Workman David Workman Workman Clinton, S. C Ellisor Adams W. J. Duncan Mildred Barsalow Tuscon Helen Burleigh Mexico Jesse Stimson Charleston Roy Fite Jr Roy Fite Fite Gulf Shores Mrs.a. L. Davies New York Jessie Rose Hudson William J. Hudson Bobby B. Edwards Lena Edwards Athens Howard Gray Edwards Northside Baptist Church Kyle Sullivan Lydia Central Baptist Church F. C. Holle Somerville Rd Garden Center Library Second Ave Vine St Budget Shop Penney Penney’s Werdrebg
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