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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1966

Page

6

Miss Lynette Han Cock Weds Clyde Hogan In Valley Grove Church

Thure sday evening ceremony at Valley Grove Baptist Church united Miss Threasa Lynette Han cock daughter of Mr and Mrs William Morris Hancock with Clyde Richard Hogan son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Hogan Rev Garland Hancock officiated. The bride wore a silk organza gown with Chantilly lace and seed pearl detailing and a chapel train. Judith Carol West served as maid of honor in mint green with a long stem white chrysanthemum. Best man was Robert Singleton. ushers included Mike Hancock and Howell McCaghren. A reception followed at the brides parents home and traveling attire featured navy crepe with antique lace.

Threasa Lynette Hancock William Morris Hancock Clyde Richard Hogan Emmett Hogan Valley Grove Baptist Church Garland T. Hancock Rayburn Ellis Judith Carol West Robert Singleton Neel Mike Hancock Howell McCaghren

Duplicate Bridge Winners and Charity Night Action

Morning Club met at 9 15 a m in the Pet Dairy Hospitality Room for Master Point on August 1. North South winners included Mrs Bill Kimbrough and Mrs Bartee first and Mrs Joe Calvin with Mrs C French Athena third. East West winners featured Mrs D Moore and Mrs Aubrey first. The Tuesday Evening Duplicate Bridge Club held Charity Night at the Pet Dairy Hospitality Room raising 25 dollars for the Opportunity School on Somerville Road.

Decatur Duplicate Bridge Pet Dairy Master Point Bill Kimbrough Bartee Joe Calvin C. French Athens Earl Hartgrove R. E. Lowrance D. Moore Aubrey Bob Dishman Charles Murphree James Ratliff A. D. Sample Hartselle Pet Dairy Hospitality Room Opportunity School Somerville Rd

Goren on Bridge Goren on by Charles H. Goren

The column analyzes a bridge hand from 1966 with East West vulnerable. North opens minor suit, South cue bids clubs, leading to a seven spades contract that fails due to East’s defense. The expert notes how miscounting and defensive signals doomed the slam and advises bidding seven diamonds as a safer option.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune King Altho North South North Hearts West East

East West winners named in local bridge event list

First place in the East West division goes to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Gilli land followed by David Dinsmore with Charles Parrot and Del Carraher with Bill Culver. East West class winners include Mrs. A. D. Sample Hart selle and Mrs. Charles Mur phree in first place.

E. J. Gilliland David Dinsmore Charles Parrot del Carraher Bill Culver A. D. Sample Hartselle Charles Murphree Edward Brennan Larry Dervelle

State Department Established in 1789

The United States created the State Department in 1789 to handle foreign affairs. It marked the origin of the U.S. diplomatic service and the management of relations with other nations. The department was among the first executive agencies established by the new government.

U.S. State Department

Les Jeunes Meres Club Welcomes Five New Members

Five new members were introduced at the Les Jeunes Meres Club meeting hosted at Mrs. L. A. Wenzier Jr house with Mrs. Tommy Edgil as co host. Guest speaker Mrs. Joe Halas spoke on Poland under the Communist regime and shared slides from her husband’s homeland. Guests included Mrs. E A Thomas of Haleyville and Mrs. Bob McAfee. Cookies sherbet and coffee were served after the program.

Les Jeunes Meres Club L. A. Wenzier Jr Tommy Edgil Edgil Joe Halas Poland E. A. Thomas Haleyville Bob McAfee Les Jeanes Mercs Club L. A. Wenzler Robert Black

Hopkins Summerford Troth in Falkville Church Wedding

Letha Jane Summerford wed Billy Wayne Hopkins on July 15 at Round Top Union Church with Rev Ralph Edwards officiating The bride wore a white street length dress with an empire waist and lace accented bodice She carried a white Bible with carnations and stephanotis The matron of honor was Mrs Bennie Holmes and best man was Russell Hall of Hartselle The notice closes with a 1966 back to school wardrobe remark.

Falkville Letha Jane Summerford Fred Summerford Billy Wayne Hopkins Hugh Hopkins Round Top Union Church Ralph Edwards Bennie Holmes Russell Hall Hartselle

Local Social News Highlights in Alabama Readers

Miss Melissa Oliver of Jasper visits Miss Peggy Bryson. Mr and Mrs Joe Jones visit Auburn to see son Joe Jones Jr and family. R B Puckett Jr of Hartselle announces the adoption of Dorothy Elizabeth Puckett. Grandparents are Noojin Walker and Mrs Bracken Puckett. Mrs C D Daily and daughter return from Langdale visit with Russell Letson family. Letsons formerly lived in Decatur.

Melissa Oliver Jasper Peggy Bryson Joe Jones Auburn Joe Jones Jr Mrs. Jones Dorothy Elizabeth Puckett Noojin Walker Mrs. Bracken-Puckett C. D. Daily Russell Letson Langdale Ala Letsons Decatur

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Hogan - Hancock Jim Cox Mrs. Clyde Richard Hogan Kwik Kleen Westwood Shopping Danville Rd 8Th St., S.W Second Ave S.E Sterchi E. E. Graham Goren Void Tay Tiffany 2Nd. Ave Huntsville 101 N. Jefferson Les Jeunes Meres Michael Vileno John Woller Malcolm Prewitt Bill Nabors Dee Bauer Mrs. Hopkins R. B. Puckett Jr Goidel Daran Babes and Tots Parisian Gateway Center Parisian
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