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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1962

Page

5

Personal News: Turner Couple Relocate to Birmingham Today

Mr and Mrs Sam Turner moved to Birmingham today due to Mrs Turner being transferred by Standard Oil. Mrs Anna Kitchens celebrates a birthday with a Sunday dinner at Marvin Kitchens home near the Morgan and Lawrence County line inviting Kits families and friends.

Sam Turner Birmingham Turner Standard Oil Company Anna Kitchens Marvin Kitchens Doc Kitchens Morgan and Lawrence County

Victoria Celebrates Centennial With Trading Dollar Coins

Victoria marks 100 years since 1862 with gold colored trading dollar coins produced by a local service club. Each $1 bronze piece features Fort Victoria on the front and a dogwood emblem on the back, calling itself a souvenir coin redeemable at local stores.

Victoria B. C Victoria Service Club Old Fort Victoria City of Victoria Service Club

Prolific English writer Frank Richards and Billy Bunter creator

Frank Richards, famed English writer of Billy Bunter and author of weekly Magnet and Gem, is regarded as the most prolific writer. Guinness Book of World Records estimates his output reached about 80,000 words weekly and 70 million words by 1953.

Frank Richards England Billy Bunter Magnet Gem Guinness Book of World Records

Sorority Initiation Tea Held At Caudill Home

National Teachers Sorority met at Mrs. S. E. Caudill Jr. home for initiation tea. President Mrs. Keith Thrasher led the ceremony. Officers installed for 1962 63 include President Mrs. James Owen, vice president Miss Sylvia Hallman, secretary Mrs. Don Stephens, and treasurer Mrs. Wayne Wales. Mrs. Caudill, Mrs. John Fleming, and Mrs. Buddy Carne hosted the tea.

Kappa Kappa Lota National Teachers Sorority S. E. Caudill Jr Keith Thrasher James Owen Sylvia Hallman Don Stephens Wayne Wales S. E. Caudill John Fleming Buddy Carne Teachers Sorority Kappa Kappa Iota National Teachers Sorority Donna McAnnally Carolyn Langston Betty Sue Williams Myra Ashley Jacqueline Bailey Susan Marsh Martha Garrett

Duchess Wallis Dress Designer Reflects On Iconic Gown

NEW YORK AP Twenty five years after designing the wedding gown for Wallis Warfield Simpson the couture master Main Bocher recalls the two piece dress with a long skirt and jacket that signaled a style note copied by many. He notes Simpson’s calm cooperation during fittings and her celebrated figure as proof of the gown’s enduring appeal.

New York Mainbacher Wallis Warfield Simpson Duke of Windsor Costume Institute Metropolitan Museum of Art U.S Tours Trousseau Mr. Bocher Wallis Warfield Main Rousseau Bocher Rousseau France Paris Mainbocher Duchess

Goren on Bridge 1942 Double Ups The Chicago Tribune

East combined an enterprising double with pokerlike play to profit for his side in this hand. South opened with a diamond and West doubled two clubs. East ruffed clubs, shifted hearts, and mixed signals to lure declarer into a misdefense. The defense won 500 points after a series of precise ruffs and a trump misdirection.

King of &E East South West Dia North Declarer

Exotic tunic fashion pattern for Misses sizes 10 12 14 16 18

Promotion for Printed Pattern 4558 by Anne Adams describes an Indian inspired border print tunic top to wear with skirts, slacks or Bermudas. Includes yardages, mailing details, and price with optional summer catalog offering over 100 styles for all sizes.

Bermudas Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

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James Davis Randolph Carolyn Hicks Decatur Bennie West Hicks James Add Randolph Danville Danville High School Zoysia the Garden Center Carridale St. S.W Callel Morgan County Chiropractic Research Society RCA Victor Edinburgh W. L. Pate 15Th Avenue S.E Aycock’s Radio Shack Odis Hill Lit 6Th Ave N.E Catalina Joy Miller AP Women’s Ernest Morris Second Ave Holly Sts Business College Goren The Chicago Ehants Webb Greenbrier Ala Federal Gas Station Decatur-Huntsville R. C. Atchley RAY Optical CO Johnston Street Featuring Brace Shop Somerville Road 8Th St. S.E. Suite Two General Electric S A East Moulton St
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