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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1963
Page
5
In the St Louis Spring National Bridge championship a 3NT lead and subsequent play yield nine running tricks for declarer. West discards reveal West protects other suits, prompting an endplay and club finesse to secure overtricks and a top score.
Miss Mary Frances Shaw bride elect of Bobby Jack Rodgers of Birmingham and Hartselle was honored Saturday at the home of Mrs. Paul Glenn. Co-hostesses included Mrs. C. T. Rogers and others. pink decor, white mums, and a silver five branched candelabrum highlighted the reception. Participants included Rodgers sisters from Hartselle and Birmingham, with Shaw presented a white carnation corsage.
Linda Dungy, soon to wed Jerry Ledbetter of Huntsville, was honored at a shower by Bethel Baptist Church Adult Women’s Sunday School Class. The event in the church recreation hall featured green and pink decor, an umbrella centerpiece, and a red and white checked suit with white accessories on the guest of honor.
A terse agricultural note states that just three percent of Norway's land is cultivated. It notes limited arable areas and suggests potential for expansion if farming conditions and policy support improve. The item emphasizes the small share of cultivable land in the country.
Fraught with fashion notes for Anne Adams patterns. Describes printed pattern 4738 in half sizes from 12 1 2 to 24 1 2 and a size 16 1 2 outfit requiring 4 1 2 yards of 35 inch fabric. Includes ordering details 50 cents plus mailing fee, pattern department address in New York and a spring summer catalog offer with coupon for a free pattern.
New York AP reports Joan Caulfield returns to the stage with a summer tryout tour in Lonnie Coleman’s She Didn't Say Yes. Harold Prince and Howard Eskrine sponsor a 10-week circuit to prep for a forthcoming Broadway exhibit next fall.
A snow fence is being assembled from aluminum. One man can carry a 19 foot section, suggesting a modular, easy to transport construction.
North Alabama Methodists will dedicate The Women's Lodge and classroom building at Camp Sumatanga on June 8 led by Bishop Clare Purcell. WSCS and Wesleyan Service Guild had planned the project for eight years. Buildings include a 600-seat auditorium, dining, kitchen, recreation hall, staff apartments, 168 bedrooms, eight classrooms, office, and canteen. Valued at over $300,000, financed by Ten Cents Per Month Per Member contributions plus gifts. Picnic lunch precedes a 2 p.m. dedication service with an open invitation to Methodists and friends.
Ned Frazier returned from a Lion's Club convention in Biloxi. Mr and Mrs Bob Osborne and Mr and Mrs Fred Osborne attended the DHS graduation where senior Osborne's grandson Johnny Wyker III earned his diploma. Bill Board A J Coleman III Bob Trimble and Rev Joseph Walker Jr attended an adult education workshop in Florence on Friday and Saturday with the North Alabama Presbytery.
Out of town guests attended Promenaires Square Dance Club meetings in Huntsville with members from Merry Mixers Orbiteens and other clubs. Saturday workshop guests included Mr and Mrs Jim Allen and Cas Keeper. Promenaires entertained the public at Gateway Shopping Center with three Western Style numbers called by Carroll Ashby.
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