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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1955

Page

6

Linda Osborne to Wed B W Littlefield in Nashville

Linda Osborne will marry B W Littlefield in a June 4 morning ceremony at Woodmont Christian Church Nashville. Osborne sister is maid of honor with Janis Hill Lorraine McCoy and Sarah Lane Meeks as bridesmaids Edwin L Winn Jr is best man Ushers include Tommy Weimer Don Ignatz Syd Oliver Jr After the ceremony the Osborns will host a reception Several prewedding events are noted including teas luncheons and dinners hosted by local families in West Meade and Richland Country Club

Nashville Son Brazelton William K. Littlefield Decatur Woodmont Christian Church Harold J. Purdy Belmont Baptist Church Osborne Janis Hill Lorraine McCoy Sarah Lane Meeks Edwin L. Winn Jr

Col and Mrs Moore Honored With Parties Before Move

Col and Mrs Moore and children traveled to Washington D C after selling their Mobile home. A series of open houses and hosted meals by Mrs Pointer Mrs Doss Mrs Kirby Dr Edwards Mrs Barnett Mrs Wyker and others marked a farewell in their Mobile circle. They will establish residence in the capital.

Terry Moore Zoe Terry JR Philip Pointer T. G. Morrow Moores Mobile Washington Col Jane Doss Washington, D. C Mr. and Billy Kirby M. E. Edwards Barnett Wyker Banks Fred Hunt Jr

Westside Missionary Society Meets For Bible Study

The Westside Missionary Society and Guild met Monday at Mrs. W. J. Tarpley’s home with cohostess Mrs. E A Edwards. Mrs. William Montgomery reviewed the foreign mission book Under Three Flags after a Mizpah benediction. Dessert was served by the hostesses.

Westside Wtalong Missionary Society W. J. Tarpley E. A. Edwards The Missionary Society Guild William Montgomery Charles Wood

Personal Notices Name The Freeman Family And Guests

Mr and Mrs R B Freeman depart for Annapolis to attend son Roy B Freeman Jr s U S Naval Academy graduation. Leon I Nichols of Detroit visits mother S S Nichols. Jack Davis Elia Darwin Sandra Davis return from Auburn where Darwin Davis earns B S API in clothing textiles. Eleanor Chenault visits from Auburn. Aic Thomas Evans of Providence R I leaves Westover MA after furlough with Walter Marion. Mrs Leroy McEntire Jr returns from Tuscaloosa with Alice LeMaistre. George Wallace returns from Clearwater Florida. Ellen Gilchrist visits from Auburn. Suzanne Shelton and University guests visit with B C Shelton and Maynard Layman. Mrs Thomas J Hendrix and nephew Richard Parr vacation in Miami.

R. B. Freeman Annapolis Roy B. Freeman Jr U. S. Naval Academy Ayle Bailey Marion Aic Thomas Evans Providence, R. L Westover Mass Walter Marion

Rainbow Girls Install Officers in Decatur Temple

The Order of the Rainbow for Girls Decatur Assembly 26 installed officers at the Decatur Masonic Temple with Mrs. Joe Elliott as installing officer. New officers include Jane Upchurch as Worthy Advisor Julia Sue Terry as Worthy Assistant Advisor and Jane Terry as Charity among others. A Rainbow themed program featured songs by Sedama Lanier and a lecture by Rev. William Jones, ending with prayer and social hour.

Order of the Rainbow Decatur Decatur Masonic Temple Joe Elliott C. B. Kenton Ed Carter A. D. Perry Marshall P. H. Sandlin Jane Upchurch Julia Sue Terry Jane Terry Charlotte Pace Mary Virginia Roan Margaret McDowra Alma Suggs Vanda Nelms Jo Anne Elli Vanda Hill Brenda Smith Carol McCord Eliabeth Reese Doris Wardlaw Robbye Smith Wanda Higdon Patricia Powell Pat Sanders Barbara Nance Majorie Elliott Sedama Lanier Miss Upchurch Lanier William Jones Memorial Drive Methodist Church H. B. Norwood

Cotillion Dance Scheduled for June 7

Cotillion members have set a dance for Tuesday June 7. Members are reminded dues become delinquent after that date and fines will be added.

Cotillion

Shower Postponed After Mrs Henderson’s Departure

Tea shower event scheduled for this Saturday is indefinitely postponed due to the unexpected departure of Mrs. Bobby Henderson formerly Linda Wright.

Bobby Henderson Linda Wright

Thumb Test Reveals Asphalt Lump Hammers Shape Like Rock

A lump of asphalt shows a rock like response when struck with a hammer yet remains unchanged by firm thumb pressure. The observation highlights material resilience and deformation characteristics under impact versus indentation.

Hodges Goforth vows pledged in Tanner ceremony

Miss Jane Goforth and Paul E. Hodges Jr. wed May 27 at the bride’s home in Tanner. The ceremony featured gladioli and candles, with Miss Sarah Ann Kitchens singing. After a garden reception, the couple left for a Tennessee trip and will reside in Florence, Alabama.

J. W. Goforth Tanner Jane Goforth Paul E. Hodges Jr Paul Hodges C. N. Baker Scottsboro T. N. Kitchens Tanner Methodist Church Sarah Ann Kitchens Joanne Doris Marie Goforth Betty Chafin Florence Archie Patterson Huntsville Gayle Goforth Wiley Butler Woodville Ala Bobby Hodges Tennessee Florence State Teachers College

Luncheon Honoring Mrs Joe Agee Before Move

Mrs Harold Damsgard and Mrs Kenneth Burnett hosted a luncheon at Burnett home for Mrs Joe Agee. The Agees are moving to Birmingham. Guests included Mesdames W L Chenault Bruce Black Art Beindorff John Setzer Stuart Morton.

Harold Damsgard Kenneth Burnett Joe Agee Agee Birmingham Mesdames W. L. Chenault Bruce Black Art Beindorff John Setzer Stuart Morton

Coal Under About One Acre In Ten In U S

A rough estimate indicates that roughly one acre in every ten across the United States sits atop coal deposits. The figure reflects widespread coal-bearing areas and varies with geology and survey data.

United States

Family Night at Country Club Announces Thursday Event

A Family Night is announced to be held at the Country Club on Thursday with entertainment starting at 8 p.m. Dinner will not be served.

Country Club

Strawberry Desserts Take Center Stage This Season

The article highlights strawberry treats led by strawberry shortcake and includes quick tips to enhance it with egg and cream in the base, plus biscuits, butter, and abundant berries. It also covers a strawberry roll and a strawberry trifle with fresh fruit, sponge cake, custard, and whipped cream, plus a detailed overnight chill method and garnish ideas.

Cecily Brownstone Associated Press Mother of Yesteryear

Apple Coffee Cake Recipe Card

Recipe lists ingredients for an apple coffee cake with apples sugar cinnamon biscuit mix evaporated milk water and egg. Steps include preparing apples with vinegar, mixing topping, combining wet and dry ingredients, pouring into a greased pan and baking 25 to 30 minutes yields 4 to 6 servings.

Soft Custard Cream Pudding for Eight Servings

Recipe outlines soft custard for eight servings. Combine 3 eggs 1-4 cup sugar 1-16 teaspoon salt 1-4 cup cold milk with 1 3-4 cups scalded milk and 1-2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat, heat gently until coats spoon. Cool. Yield about 2 1-2 cups.

AA A forecasts 81 million motor vehicles by 1965

The American Automobile Association predicts the United States will have 81 million motor vehicles on the road by the year 1965. This projection reflects growing automobile ownership and demand across the country.

The American Automobile Assn America

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