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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1959
Page
7
North South in bridge with North manual 14 points. West leads diamonds and East holds jack queen. Declarer misplays clubs. better play would have forced three club tricks by leading ace and king before jack. Endplay potential squandered as diamonds do not break.
The Central Methodist WSCS met Monday at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Robert Hutson presiding. Budget for the year was approved. Circles will serve the Methodist Youth Fellowship Sunday evenings. A Decatur citizens meeting is set for June 14 at 3 p.m. at Decatur High School, all WSCS women urged to attend. Lovett Circle presented the program with Miss Lillian Odom narrating Ambassadors for Christ.
The Vestavia show returns after a postponement with performances at 7 30 p m on Saturday and 11 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday. More than 300 entries expected and entries accepted up to 30 minutes before class. Out of town exhibitors may arrive Friday before 3 30 p m. Stalls held, judges named, ticket sales by University Hospital Auxiliary, proceeds aid medical care for the indigent.
Little Debbie Knouff was celebrated in Town Creek for her sixth birthday with well wishes from family and neighbors. The event featured cake and a small gathering as she marked the milestone.
Mrs. Howard Belser closed the meeting with prayer after readings from Paul, closing remarks summarized by participants as a reflective moment.
Hatton Home Demonstration Club held a May meeting with demonstrations on using corn meal led by Mrs. Ruby Looney and Miss McDonnell. Mrs. Virginia Walker gave the devotion and refreshments were served by Mrs. R. M. Landers to members and visitors.
A birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs J R Knouff featured games won by Toby Barnes of Courtland. Favors included balloons and a Hawaiian necklace. A six candle cake sat beside a candy May Pole with ribbons. Attendees included Nancy and Toby Barnes Ellen Hotchkiss John Kerr Karen Neal Betty Caroline and Lee Russell Terry Johnny Joe Cullen Suggs Angie Crowell Ricky Knouff and the honoree.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society of Beta State holds its fifteenth annual state workshop at the University of Alabama June 24 25 led by state president Mrs Bes sie Asbury Holt. Dr Gaither McConnell Newcomb College will address the theme Building a Unified Profession as head of the Education Department.
Hall family members are highlighted as part scholarship recipients. Virginia Hall, daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Hall, is listed among the scholars, joined by Hall relatives and Jimmy McMurtrie, son of Mr and Mrs H C McMurtrie.
Miss Frances Finley of Birmingham will give the opening invocation. Mrs Norman Smith Bristow of Fitzpatrick will discuss Crisis in American Education. The program features workshops led by state committee chairs such as Mrs Dorothy Riley and Miss Edith Stocks among others, with a banquet Wednesday evening where Dr Frank Rose and Dr John R McLure will speak. An executive board meeting will be held on one morning for all members.
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