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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1955

Page

6

Afternoon Party for Visitor Miss Molly Hocking

Miss Molly Hocking of Mobile visiting her aunt Mrs. W F Boswell Jr and Mr Boswell was honored with a Saturday afternoon informal gathering at the Boswell home on Stratford Rd. Summer flowers and a cantaloupe centerpiece plus grape trays and assorted refreshments completed the party. Guests included Marella Tapp Susan Speake Carol Stone Janet Nungester Susan Pepper of Mooresville Carlton Brown Sue Burns Noel Harris Pattye Harris Sarah Frances Sherard Anne Robinson Susan Caddell Diana Davidson Suzanne McBride and Virginia Blythe of Courtland.

Molly Hocking Mobile W. F. Boswell Jr Boswell Stratford Rd Marella Tapp Susan Speake Carol Stone Janet Nungester Susan Pepper Mooresville Carlton Brown Sue Burns Noel Pattye Harris Sarah Frances Sherard Paula Anne Robinson Susan Caddell Diana Davidson Suzanne McBride Virginia’Blythe Courtland

Marriage guidance for young folks under nineteen

AP News features advise young couples on marriage. Respect for a spouse, constructive criticism, avoiding belittling, and supporting family devotion are urged. The piece stresses tolerance of religion, managing possessiveness, and improving cooking to nourish the partnership.

New Arrivals Outdoor Insect Red Candles Offer

Outdoor insect red candles for porch yards and camp areas advertised. Two candles for 1 dollar at Tra's Book and Gift Shop located at 222 East Moulton Street.

Tra’s Book and Gift Shop East Moulton St

Balanced homemaking advice for a happy marriage

Practical tips on supporting a husband through neatness, hospitality, and shared goals. Emphasizes cleanliness, appearance, cooperation on money, and constructive responses to mistakes to foster happiness in a partnership.

Party Honors Young Couple at Informal Picnic

Mrs and Mrs James Roberts entertained last week with a buffet style outdoor picnic for their niece Mrs John Brand and Mr Brand who wed July 6 in Iuka. Mrs Brand is the former Betty Virginia Wright. The couple will reside in Hartselle where he works for White Way Milk Co.

John W. Brand Betty Virginia Wright Price Wright George Washington Brand Iuka James Roberts 13Th Ave. S.E John Brand Mr. Brand Brand Hartselle White Way Milk Co

Personal notices of military moves and visits in Decatur area

Misses Dorothy Guschke and Nancy Hogan have taken civil positions with the Navy Dept in Washington. Several local families host guests and family visits in Mobile Greenville and Greeneville while others plan trips to England and Germany. tips on remembering birthdays and anniversaries close the column.

Dorothy —Guschke Nancy Hogan Navy Dept Washington

Long Family Reunion Draws Members From Several Cities

Members of the Long family gathered from Sheffield Florence and Birmingham for the annual reunion. Mrs J E Stone organized a picnic lunch at the Stone picnic area by the river. About 55 relatives enjoyed the day.

Sheffield Florence Birmingham J. E. Stone Stone

This Is Good Time To Slim Down To Size

Vivian Brown offers summer weight loss guidance for young women focusing on gradual healthful changes. A plan includes brisk daily walks, light chores, mindful eating, and a balanced menu with fruit, vegetables, and lean proteins to maintain energy while shedding pounds.

Vivian Brown UP News Little Chubbies

Brown Waddell Troth Announced in Huntsville

Mr and Mrs Allen A Brown of Danville announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Edna Mae Brown to Paul L Waddell son of Mr and Mrs Edward L Waddell of Decature The wedding will be solemnized at the bride’s home on August 12.

Allen A. Brown Danville Edna Mae Brown Paul L. Waddell Edward L. Waddell Decature

Huston-Berryman Vows Solemnized in Huntsville Church

The marriage of Ruth Beddingfield Beddingfield to Fred B. Huston Jr. was solemnized at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran church in Huntsville in mid June. The bride wore a Dresden blue dress with lace jacket and carried an orchid. Guests included matron of honor Mrs. John Leopard and best man Richard A. Katzman. The couple will reside in Drexel Hill Pennsylvania with the groom employed by Bell Telephone Co.

Ruth Beddingfield Berryman Leslie A. Beddingfield Tanner Fred B. Huston, Jr Fred B. Huston Harrisburg St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Huntsville George F. Hart Ennalis Eisenhardt Wilhemina Rist Dresden John Leopard Linda Beddingfield Patricia Huston

Ren ee Meetings Announced

Junior Service League schedules its regular August meeting for next Monday at 1 p.m. in City Hall.

Junior Service League

Last Call for Biennial Seeds and Garden Care Tips

The note urges sowing biennial seed for next year's bloom including tall hollyhocks. It warns hollyhocks may be biennial and bloom again weakly after one season. It also advises cutting dried bleeding heart foliage, thinning rock gardens after rain, and trimming fading annual blooms to extend color. Peony orders can be placed now.

Seasonal Garden Tips for Dormant Plants and Watering

The notes advise selecting an optimistic site with deep drainage and yearlong protection for plants next season. Move Oriental poppies only while dormant and build a sun shield if needed. Dahlias benefit from weak manure water, peas planted now yield an autumn harvest, and deep watering when soil is dry is essential.

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