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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1956

Page

5

Miss Sallye Bryan Weds Charles Davis in Formal Methodist Ceremony

Miss Sallye Bryan and Charles Andrew Davis Jr. wed at Central Methodist Church in Beaumont Texas Sunday evening. The Rev Wallace Lovett officiated as candles and stained glass framed the service. The couple plans a home in College Station Texas where the groom studies at Texas A and M.

Sallye Bryan Charles Davis Central Methodist Bryan Charles Andrew Davis, Jr Charles Andrew Davis Beaumont Texas Wallace Lovett Oscar Napps Eddie Self

Personal notices of visits and travel across Alabama towns

Robert G. McNelly returns from a Birmingham estate planning school. Guests visit Decatur enroute to Atlanta for Agnes Scott College graduation. Ensign Pat Thompson spends leave with parents before Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Camp McDowell hosts Episcopal youth campers from Hartselle and others. Families from Birmingham to Tullahoma and Mooresville share visits. Howard Battles and family hosted by Athens relatives. Navy couple Bill Free and Garnett Young plan leave visit in Muscle Shoals. Marion Drew Hall welcomes newborn Michael Drew born June 2 in Colbert County Hospital. Erskine Chenault departure noted.

Pat Thompson T. A. Thompson Naval Air Station Jacksonville Fla Bill Free Portland Ore Muscle Shoals Mr. Free Navy Garnett Young Freeman Free Marion Drew Hall Decatur Michael Drew Colbert County Hospital

Ann Van Arsdale Weds Daniel Nebrig in Baptist Church

The ceremony at a Baptist Church united Miss Cornelia Ann Van Arsdale and Daniel Nebrig with Rev. A B Van Arsdale officiating. Attendants included Matron of honor Mrs A B Van Arsdale II and bridesmaids Catherine Hayes and Linda Pettey. The couple will reside in Birmingham and Auburn, Alabama after a reception in the church parlor.

Ann van Arsdale Daniel Nebrig A. B. van Arsdale II Thomas Tucker Catherine Hayes Linda Pettey Arthur H. Nebrig Thomas Nebrig Clark Powell Allan Moody Dave Shipley Julian Jervis Ralph Huff Charles Ogle Tom Guffin Robert Aycock Robert Pettey Miss Candy Nelson

Parties Honor N. O. Visitors

U S Navy Chief and Mrs Hubert Hall of New Orleans guests of Oliver Hall Town Creek have attended several luncheons and dinners. Early in the week Mr and Mrs Gabe Pool of Woll Springs hosted a dinner for the Halls. They also joined the wedding of Neil Hall in Landersville on June 3 and plan to return to New Orleans early next month.

Town Creek U. S. Navy Hubert Hall New Orleans Oliver Hall Gabe Pool Woll Springs Hall Neil Chia Landersville

Unity for the American Genius in Common Good

A concise reflection on safety independence and liberty being secured by respecting others rights. It highlights unity in service of the nation and the enduring strength of American innovation and shared values.

The American Cancer Society Detroit

Birthday Party for Sam Lansdell at Town Creek Park

Mr and Mrs Cloise Lansdell Jr host a birthday party for their son Samuel Ray at Town Creek Park on Saturday afternoon. Guests enjoyed candy and bubble gum favors, games and songs, then cake and ice cream after Samuel opened gifts. Attending were many Lansdell family members and friends including Kathy Daphne Diane Bob Debbie and Jerry Lansdell and others.

Town Creek Cloise Lansdell Jr Samuel Ray Samuel Larry Brackin Kathy Daphne Diane Bob Debbie Jerry Lansdell Debbie Brackin Linda Hensley Sylvia Aynes Rigsby Carpenter Ricky Bryant Barrett Jeffreys Delores Anthony Muston Dwight Larry Escoe Dean Dale Gower Ronnie Manley Tony Linda Derrill Grissom Martha Bunnel Felcia Greene

Surprise Party for Miss Givens

A surprise party for Miss Givens featured gifts opened by the honoree followed by a dessert course.

Miss Givens

Democracy and Individual Rights

A statement emphasizing democracy as the framework to ensure every person can realize their abilities and potential within a political system. It argues equal opportunity and protective rights enable personal development and contribution to society.

Shower Honors Miss McConnell at Garden-Flower Brunch

Miss Angele McConnell, bride to be of Tommy Whitehead, was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Gwin Pirkle Mrs. McMasters and Mrs. Wayne Lott at her mother Mrs. Houston McConnell's home. Garden arrangements of roses larkspur and snapdragons filled the rooms. The guest list served lime punch mixed cookies and nuts and Miss McConnell wore a pink antique taffeta cut princess style with a roses corsage.

Marjorie Cain Maidee Seeeeae Semen Huntsville Wesley Parker Oak Genel de Lc Bryan Horace Levin Edna Jackson Sima Mesdames Ben Lee Carrol Rozear Ralph Murphy Carolyn McMillan Sarah Jane Wyatt Bettye Faye Halbrooks Jane Michael Caroyln McClellan College Station Texas Texas A. and M Cornelia Ann van Arsdale A. B. van Arsdale Gene Black Herbie Sherrow Jesse Stimson J. C. Powell Miss McConnell Carl McMasters Gwin Pirkle Pirkle Angele McConnell Tommy Whitehead McMasters Wayne Lott Houston McConnell Carolyn Downs

Betty Sue Caine Is Complimented on Birthday Party

Town Creek reports seven year old Betty Sue Caine honored at 3 p.m. Wednesday with a birthday party at the home of grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Taliaferro. Betty Sue is the daughter of T. M. Caine and the late Mrs. Caine. Games, gifts, a birthday song, cake, and ice cream were served.

Town Creek Betty Sue Caine Cliff Taliaferro T. M. Caine Mrs. Caine Betty Sue

Mizpah 19 CES Dinner and Memorial at Decatur Temple

Mizpah 19 CES hosts a sev ered dish supper at 6 15 p m in the Decatur Masonic Temple dining room. A memorial service follows during the regular business meeting at 7 30 p m.

Mizpah Ces Decatur

Prejudice Costs Too Much in Time and Money

A short editorial urges readers to fight prejudice by highlighting its high cost in money, time, energy, and friendships, advocating practical effort and unity to reduce bias.

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Mrs. Bryan Charles Andrew Davis JR Kyle Sullivan Robert G. McNelly Equitable Life Assurance Society Birmingham William Ear William Jr Morriston, Ark Atlanta Agnes Scott Women’s College Betsy Miles Chuck McManus Monty Lindsey Hartselle Bonnie Richardson Camp McDowell Jasper Episcopal Young People's Church Ed Johnson Hoyt Kelley Raymond Parks Thomas Parks W. F. Parks Hoke Kelley Paul McKnight Tullahoma Tenn John Eustis Mooresville St. Petersburg Mrs Leo Rowe Florida Sam C. Craig Connie Washington, D. C St. Craig Mrs. S. C. Craig Montgomery Mrs. E. Case Erskine Chenault Suneepee Oer Daniel Arthur Nebrig H. D. Schnitzlein Hannibal, M B. Craig Craig Donald Pohlig Mr. Pohlig Barbara Rowland Compton Frank Pe É Cement Auburn Ala Miss. van Arsdale N. O Raymond Matthews Austinville Bleda H. Ryan City Park Danville Sam Lansdell Davidson Coal & Feed Co Jable 2Nd Ave Lee Office T Business Pittsburgh Bureau OF Labor Statistics
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