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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1966
Page
10
LACEY S SPRING Ala Mr and Mrs Clarence Whisenant announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Jo Whisenant to Kenneth Lamar Griffith son of Mr and Mrs Grady W Griffith The wedding is planned for July 1 in the bride s home.
Dick Fleming Jr returns to Birmingham Southern for summer school. Bob Harrison Jr visits Marietta Georgia then Decatur. Fort Worth pair Mr. and Mrs Jimmy Warren visit Decatur relatives this week. Mr and Mrs Lewis Sims and daughter Linda attend University of Alabama graduation. Margaret Ann Sims graduates with honors earning a BA.
Garden Club members toured Decatur Nursery during their May meeting led by Tom Phillips who answered questions and offered plant care tips. Mrs Newton Powell arranged artificial roses for president Mrs Tony Branson who will move soon and presented a door prize arrangement to Mrs Clifford Loftin. Mrs Travis English will become president with a meeting to elect a new vice president announced.
Miss Ethel Phillips of Roswell New Mexico formerly of Trinity was honored by Mrs. C D Sims in an informal gathering of former school mates. Phillips is visiting sister Mrs. James A Sims. Yellow and pale green decor complemented floral arrangements. Assisting were Mrs Norman Sims and Beth Sims. Seventeen former classmates attended from Danville Hillsboro Trinity and Decatur.
A collection of home advice from readers including washing a sweater without a dryer rolling in towels drying on a bed humidifying a rug with ink markers for wear and tear saving tips neighbor exchange and a walker aided TV tray for mobility plus a lighthearted letter of laughter and routines
Do not discard worn pot holders or mitts. Stuff extra cotton into worn spots, press heat resistant tape over them, and use these improvised mitts when cooking outdoors as a practical reuse tip.
An advertisement promotes floral themed linens with embroidery on towels pillows and scarves. Pattern 7048 with six motifs sold for 35 cents each plus 15 cents mailing. mail to Alice Brooks Needlecraft Dept The Decatur Daily Box 163 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 10011. Also promotes Giant 1966 Needlecraft Catalog with free patterns and Quilt Books with prices and order details.
Mrs. P. H. Sandlin presided at a reception hosted at her home by the Joe Wheeler Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. Dr Ralph Widener Jr and Mrs Widener of Houston along with Commander and Mrs Phillip E Frank of Gainestown attended the annual picnic and Gen Wheeler commemoration.
The year saw 107000 fatalities from accidents across all types. Auto accidents made up 46 percent, falls 18 percent, burns and fire 7 percent, drowning 6 percent, and all other types 23 percent of the total.
Miss Judy Woods and James Robert Howell married May 21 at home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Simmons with Rev. John Rutland officiating. Parents are T. G. Woods of Vinemont and Gober Howell of Haleyville. Bride wore white satin gown with lace jacket and carried white orchids. Maid of honor Wyonell Newton of Loretta Tennessee. Best man was Mr. Howell, ushers Richard Martin and Gober Howell Jr. Reception followed. couple to reside in Decatur after a wedding trip.
The Decatur Ceramic Arts Guild plans a first competitive show at the Gateway Shopping Center on July 30 and 31 with the theme Summer Festival. Ribbons will honor top winners in each category and a Best of Show Freddy prize is planned. Mrs. T A Patterson chairs the show committee with Mrs. Horace Levin as co chair. Sister Gretchen of St Ann's won the door prize a hand painted porcelain vase by Bill Caughran Athens. Mrs A L Richardson led the evening Mold Making program.
The article recounts a direct auction where South opens two spades to show good hand with six spades. North supports to three spades, leading to a six no, and a crafty defense by West defeats declarer’s plan. Declarer misplays timing, loses a heart and bungles the endgame, allowing West to steer to a setting trick.
Stainless steel fibers are being used to make yarns that will likely be blended with conventional fibers in carpets, upholstery, blankets, uniforms and work clothing.
The Burningtree Country Club hosted a Buffet event for the Women’s Golf Association and their husbands. Hostesses included Mrs. Robert Agee Mrs. James Lewis and Mrs. Ray Frederick. A Scotch Foursome arranged by Mrs. Harold Bailey Mrs. S A Shaffer Mrs. Marvin Taylor and Mrs. Stanley Wicker set the mood. Winners were Mrs. George Poovey and Harvey Bernard first Mrs. Carlos Haggod and Robert Agee second Mrs. Harvey Bernard and W C Morgan third and Mrs. W C Morgan and James Newlin fourth. The gathering inaugurated the newly founded organization led by Mrs. James Newlin.
Printing advertises Anne Adams pattern 4712 in linen or shanting with easy sew instructions. Lists sizes 12 1/2 to 24 1/2 and fabric yardage for size 16 1/2. price fifty cents plus mailing. Include name address ZIP size style number and mail to The Decatur Daily pattern department New York address.
Bride elect Miss Nancy Connor Milam Juich to wed June 4 at Central Baptist Church honored at multiple pre nuptial gatherings. A Birmingham luncheon May 14 hosted by Mrs Neal Newell and Miss Fern Presley featured pink carnations and a miniature bride cake. Additional events include a May 19 kitchen shower at Mrs Elvin Ozier's river cottage for 20 guests with green decor and geraniums, a May 21 tea at Mrs Alfred McBride, and a May 24 luncheon at Turtle Point Country Club in Florence with Miss Madeleine Albert and other guests.
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