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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

5

Linen Shower For Bride-Elect Ann Van Arsdale

Mrs J H Turner and Mrs C Tucker hosted a linen shower in Greenville South Carolina honoring Miss Ann Van Arsdale bride elect of Dan Nebrig. The event featured pink and white flowers, a wedding ring theme, four contests with ring motifs, and prizes like clothes pin aprons and crocheted hi jacks. Guests received sachet favors and heart shaped cakes iced pink with a ring and valley lilies.

J. H. Turner Tucker Greenville S. C Turner Home Ann van Arsdale Dan Nebrig

Mack Graham to Be Graduating From API This Saturday

Mack Graham son of Mr and Mrs Pete Graham will graduate from API on Saturday. He will receive a B S degree and plans to enter Tulane medical school in September. The Graham family will attend the Auburn exercises for the honors.

Mack Frank) Graham Pete Graham API Graham Auburn Tulane Medical School New Orleans

Valentine lace cake edges and bridal shower details

The article notes the cake edges forming a valentine with lace trim and mentions Bride's punch and nuts served at the event. It also describes Miss Van Arsdale choosing a black and white linen sheath with a white corsage for the shower.

Miss van Arsdale

Apricot Cream Cake Instructive Kitchen Tip

A recipe outlines an apricot cream cake with cornstarch sugar mash apricots and juice, then cook until thick and bubbly. Fold in apricot mash and flavoring, spread between cake layers, and frost with whipped cream.

LA Monroe to Wed Arthur Miller Likely After Divorce

Reno reports Miller has completed the six week residence requirement for a Nevada divorce and may marry Marilyn Monroe. Columnists expect a marriage before Monroe travels to Europe to film with Sir Laurence Olivier. An LA spokesperson says Monroe has no marriage plans at this time.

LA Monroe Reno Nev Arthur Miller Marilyn Monroe Nevada Europe Laurence Olivier Los Angeles

Actress Divorced in Mexico Divorce Suit by Fleming

Rhonda Fleming sues for divorce from Beverly Hills physician Dr. Lewis V. Morrill in Juarez Mexico. They wed in 1952. An estimated eight million U. S. school children have vision diffi

Juarez Mexico Rhonda Fleming Dr. Lewis V. Morrill Beverly Hills U. S

For an Englishman, an auto choke is a strangler

The statement connects family names Robert as Mr Childs father and Temple as Mrs Childs maiden name. The baby is four months old.

Robert Mr. Child Temple Mrs. Childs

Shower Honors Mrs. McBride at Mitchell Home

Mrs. Charles Mitchell and Mrs. Wilson Mitchell hosted a shower for Mrs. John McBride formerly Miss Jimmy Ann Plant at the Mitchell residence. The event featured mixed garden flowers, pink decor, and a blue nylon dress with white accessories. About 50 guests attended with Mrs. William Ayers registering, and games planned by Mrs. James Minor and Mrs. Newlin Shirley.

Charles Mitchell Wilson Mitchell John McBride Jimmy Ann Plant William Ayers James Minor Newlin Shirley Russell Milwood Minor James Margaret Bradberry

Luncheon Held at Wheeler Dam Hosts Local Guests

Miss Jerry Nell Kimbrell of Town Creek hosted a Wednesday luncheon at Wheeler Dam. Al fresco table setting featured garden flowers. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kimbrell, Miss Shelva Gipson of Town Creek, and Miss Wanda Hill of Courtland.

Jerry Nell Kimbrell Town Creek Wheeler Dam J. P. Kimbrell Shelva Gipson Wanda Hill Courtland

Steam locomotives in active use worldwide exceed 100000 outside US

Report highlights a vast global fleet of steam locomotives in operation beyond the United States totaling over one hundred thousand units. It notes continued use in diverse regions, reflecting enduring railway heritage and differing modernization paces.

The United States

Eight-Year-Old Jimmy Mardis Celebrates Birthday

Jimmy Mardis son of Mr and Mrs Robert Mardis of Town Creek celebrated his eighth birthday at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs D C Brackin in Town Creek. Fourteen guests joined the party with singing cake and ice cream.

Jimmy Mardis Robert Mardis Town Creek D. C. Brackin

Dance Revue Shines at Cullman East Elementary

Miss Jackie Young presents her pupils in the fourth annual dance revue at the East Elementary Auditorium in Cullman on Saturday night at 8 30. Miss Shirley Kirk accompanied. Dancers include Sherry Smith Rhonda Holmes Xenopha Miller Martha Williams Nina Williams Belinda Ann Christian Karen Harbison Fran Johnson John Rogers Della Green Gail Sirmon Nancy Busch Shelia Gorham Celia Mann Emory Gibbs Debra Ann Edge Dianne Morgan Ginger Waldrop Dale Shoemaker Johanna Hagedorn Mary Jane Burke Glenda Schnur Virginia Graff Jan Graff Rebecca Maxey and the teacher Miss Young.

Jackie Young East Elementary Cullman Shirley Kirk Sherry Smith Rhonda Holmes Xenopha Miller Martha Nina Williams Belinda Ann Christian Karen Harbison Fran Johnson John Rogers Della Green Gail Sirmon Nancy Busch Shelia Gorham Celia Mann Emory Gibbs Debra Ann Edge Dianne Morgan Ginger Waldrop Dale Shoemaker Johanna Hagedorn Mary Jane Burke Glenda Schnur Virginia Jan Graff Rebecca Maxey Miss Young

Surprise Party for Mrs Tolbert Ends Pleasant Evening

Mrs James Tolbert and her young daughter Pamela were surprised Tuesday evening at a cousin’s home 823 7th Ave SE where they have resided five months. Hostesses included Mrs F T Dismukes Mrs Aldean Morgan and the Sherman St Church of God Sunday School class. Miss Joyce Dismukes and Miss Lydia McDougal led the event.

James Tolbert Pamela Vernia Kirby 7Th Ave F. T. Dismukes Aldean Morgan Sherman St. Church of God Joyce Dismukes Lydia McDougal

Dessert Course Served After Guest Seating

After the games, forty guests were seated in the living room and served a dessert course.

National Geographic Debates First U S President

The National Geographic Society asserts John Hanson, under the Articles of Confederation, served as the first president of the United States, not George Washington.

United States John Hanson George Washington National Geographic Society

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