Community club meetings and gatherings listed for Decatur
WSCS and CWF church groups hold morning parlor meetings while clubs such as Straw Hat Garden, West Decatur Sunshine, Altrusa, and Southeast Decatur Home Demonstration arrange evening socials, dinners, and officer installations at homes, hotels, and churches across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Central Methodist Church
Straw Hat Garden Club
Cloyce Frost
11Th Ave. S.E
First Methodist Church
CWF
First Christian Church
Miss Norma Jean Johnson Weds John Willard Key
Miss Norma Jean Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Adley Johnson Decatur became the bride of Mr John Willard Key son of Mr and Mrs James Clyde Key Danville 2 in a ceremony at the bride s brother Adley Glenn Johnson home Saturday evening June 2 at eight o clock The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Clarence Davis Alexander City before a white gladioli and pompous altar The bride wore imported Alencon lace and silk organza over antique satin with long sleeves and flowing train Her veil came from a tiara studded with seed pearls She carried a white prayer book with a white orchid The matron of honor Mrs Lester Walker wore pink satin brocade The groom s best man was Robert Leon Key Reception followed with white lace over green table cloths They will live at 1404 12 Sixth Avenue SE after a short wedding trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Johnson
Adley Johnson
Decatur
John Willard Key
James Clyde Key
Danville 2
Adley
Glenn Johnson
Clarence Davis
Alexander City
Adley Glenn Johnson
Lester Walker
Miss Martha Jane Patton Attends Chattanooga Dance
Personal notices: Miss Patton spent the weekend in Chattanooga and attended the McCallie School final dance as guest of Steve Johnston of Huntsville. Miss Carolyn Clemons visited friends in Atlanta. Miss Connie Stone also attended the McCallie dance in Chattanooga Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Patton
Chattanooga
McCallie School
Steve Johnston
Huntsville
Carolyn Clemons
Atlanta
Connie Stone
McCallie
Spock book tops list of best selling non fiction
The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care by Dr Benjamin Spock, second only to the Bible in non fiction sales, surpassed ten million copies by October 1961 according to Guinness World Records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahammed
Britain
John
William
Guinness Book of World Records
Benjamin Spock
Guinness Book of World
Mrs Ruffner Is Honored On Farewell Luncheon
Mrs E H Ruffner left Wednesday for Columbus Georgia where Mr Ruffner was transferred with J C Penney Company. The bridge club hosted a farewell luncheon at Mrs Richard A Bryson Jr s home with eight guests. Each member brought a dish and a white linen setting featured a single rose. A white metal bathroom set with gold trim and a bean pot were given as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Ruffner
Columbus
Georgia
Ruffner
J. C. Penney Company
Bridge Club
Richard A. Bryson Jr
Fairway Dr
S.E
Secretaries Install New Officers At Decatur NSA Meeting
At the May 28 Decatur Chapter NSA meeting held at the Tower House, officers for the new year were installed by Nina Wood. Attendees from the tenth Alabama Division meeting in Birmingham included Nina Wood, Thelma Fiiszar, Tommie Joy, and Lula Wade Edwards. Next meeting is June 25 with monthly summer sessions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
National Secretaries Association
Tower House
Alabama Division
NSA
Birmingham
Nina Wood
Thelma Fiiszar
Tommie Joy
Lula Wade Edwards
Thelma Filstar
Mildred Lee
Marveline Allbrooks
Sarah Landers
Mrs Denham Wins Claire Flynn Cup At Toastmistress Meet
Mrs Gay Denham won the Claire Flynn cup for best performance at the Decala Toastmistress Club meeting held at East Acres Community Center. Evelyn Jones presided. topics were presented by several members including Mrs Gerca Johnson and Mrs Denham speaking on What is Art and Follow That Urge. Next meeting set for June 14 with nominating committee named for new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Denham
Claire Flynn
East Acres Community Center
Evelyn Jones
Billie Sander
Drue Duke
Mary Harris
Gerca Johnson
Polly Higginbotham
Bill Coley
East Acres
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Decatur
Sunshine Club
Jack Davis
State St. S.W
Southeast Decatur Home Demonstration Club
J. T. Kirby
Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club
Sterling
Coeida Itd
Robert Leon Key
Kyle Sullivan Photo
JO Ann
Showtime
Decatur High School
Featuring
Ray Hanson
James McGaughey
Clearwater, Florida
T.M. Guyton
W. E. Pirie
Bill McInnis
Gulf Shores
Tom
Destin
Florida
Walter Clapton
Denver
H. R. Leeman
Florence
Florence State College
Charlotte
Mrs. Ruffner
Mrs. Denham
Rainey’s
Second Ave
Grant St
Vine St
Johnston, EL
the Academy
Buschs
2Nd Avenue
S_E
Speaking
BeAuty
Ernestine Ling
Rainey’s Beauty Salons
E. Forbes
E. Moulton St. Piano Company
Bank St
Ala
Broadhead -Cook Furniture Company
West Main Street
Hartselle
Dial
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