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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1958

Page

5

Younger Set Has Dance At Country Club

Younger guests Bob Gilchrist Travis Hardwick and Bingham Edwards hosted a Friday dance at the Country Club. Japanese lanterns dotted the pool area while magnolia blossoms and flower candles floated in the water. Punch and cookies were served on the porch and pool area as recorded music played.

Bob Gilchrist W. G. Gilchrist Jr Travis Hardwick Charles Hardwick Bingham Edwards M. E. Edwards Lulu Munn Elizabeth Russell Mary Virginia Hughes

Puritans From New England First Settled in New Ark New Jersey

Puritans from New England were among the earliest settlers in New Ark New Jersey. The move reflects early colonial migration patterns and settlement by religious groups seeking new land and freedoms.

New England Newark, N. J

Round Top Fairview Home Demonstration Club May Meeting

The Round Top Fairview Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Junior Hogan's home. Members conducted prayers, devotion, and singing, with demonstrations on preparing poultry for the freezer. Six dress revue entries were judged with two sports and four dress-up winners. A stork shower honored Mrs. Lemuel Hardin during social hour. June hostess is Mrs. Lavon Jones.

Round Top Fairview Junior Hogan Coyde Flowers Eddie Jones Ruby Hardin James Hardin Alton Summerford Noel Hardin Clyde Smith Lemuel Hardin Lavon Jones

Piano Recital Presented by West Decatur Students

Mrs D D Burleson presented piano pupils in a recital Monday evening at West Decatur school. Participants included Jo Ann Mills Paula Hurst Sherry Jean Drain Sylvia Tommie Smith Diane Johnson Judy Kennemer Johnny Vas-

D. D. Burleson West Decatur School Jo Ann Mills Paula Hurst Sherry Jean Drain Sylvia and Tommie Smith Diane Johnson Judy Kennemer Johnny Vas

Bride-to-be Rhona Howell Receives Multiple Prewedding Parties

Miss Rhona Evelyn Howell, marrying Thomas Joe Summerford in Hartselle on Sunday, is feted with a sequence of showers and dinners. Hosts include the Wallaces in Cullman, Betty Palmer and Virginia Ann Johnson, Gene B. Horton, Judy Newman, and the Stricklins, with gifts and styles noted. A lunch at All States Cafe in Cullman gathers wedding party and out of town guests. The Falkville rehearsal supper follows with pink floral decor.

Rhona Evelyn Howell Thomas Joe Summerford Hartselle Ann Blizzard Ellen Allen Ewing Wallaces Cullman Gene B. Horton Susan Stewart Helen Howell Judy Newman Sarah Ann Thompson Robert Stricklin Bobby Summerford J. O. Blizzard W. B. Allen Frank Howell Frank Fesmire Bob Stricklin Horton Howell Elliott Howell All States Cafe Miss Howell Falkville

Notable Names in Local Event Attendees

The list includes Charlotte Braswell Christine Carol Carolyn and John Chenault along with Nancy Gibson Sara Linnell Hopkins Sylvia Mor ris Robbie Tapscott Gail Hardin Mary Eleanor Harvey Barbara Stewart Patsy Flynn Diane Shaneyfelt Cilla lin and Myra Johnson. Gail Gray assisted in ushering.

Population of Italy near forty six million

Italy's population is approximately 46 million people. The figure reflects a broad estimate of residents within the country.

Italy

Seed N Weed Club Meets At Home Of Mrs Chatman

The Seed N Weed Garden Club met at Mrs Billy Chatman’s home with Mrs Fred Hand as cohostess. J L Vernon opened with poems on gardening and Howard Ellis gave the horticulture report.

Seed N Weed Garden Club Billy Chatman Fred Hand J.L. Vernon Howard Ellis Charles Dunlap Henry Richards Theo Compton John Holston Richards

Edgar Winford Head earns honor society membership

Mrs. H W Head attended Tulane University graduation where son Edgar won a degree and joined Beta Gamma Sigma for top junior and senior class honor. After a Florida vacation he will work in New Orleans with Southern Bell Telephone Co. Jervis returns to Huntsville Hospital for minor surgery. Family guests listed from Paducah Fountain City and Panama Canal Zone. Death summons Birmingham for James Ashton.

Edgar Winford Head Beta Gamma Sigma National Honorary Business Administration Fraternity Tulane University H. W. Head New Orleans Edgar

Goren on Goren on Bridge Strategy and a Rubber of Doubles

A detailed bridge hand commentary discusses a match point hand with South declarer. East doubles, West leads seven of diamonds, and after a miscount the defense wins three spades, two diamonds and a heart. Correct counting and a club ruff sequence yield the needed three extra tricks to make the contract.

East West South Declarer the Hall Syndicate

New Bride is Honored at Town Creek Shower

Mrs Gary Brackin formerly Miss Benna Ruth Little Bear was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Melba Jeffreys Miss Jeanette Anderton Miss Jean Jackson and Mrs Mona Faye Terry at Emma Patterson home on Town Creek route 3 Pink white colors and pink rose decor Guests numbered 35 with prizes awarded to Miss Gladys Brackin and Miss Deanie Crosslin The bride wore a beige sheath dress with matching accessories

Town Creek Gary Brackin Benna Ruth Little Bear Melba Jeffreys Jeanette Anderton Jean Jackson Mona Faye Terry Emma Patterson Miss Anderton Perlie Patterson Terry Miss Jackson Miss Jeffreys Gladys Brackin Deanie Crosslin

Maple trees valued for syrup and bowling alley lumber

Besides producing maple syrup, sugar maple trees are highly prized to supply sturdy lumber for bowling alleys and ballroom floors.

Toby Barnes Birthday Party Noted in Courland

Mr. and Mrs. James Gilchrist honored their grandson Toby Barnes with a birthday party at their home in Courland. Rebecca Craft and Vincent Hudson won prizes in party games while helpers included Mrs. Weaver Lane Edith Weaver Margaret Mc Gowan Bobby Lane and James Gilchrist Jr.

Courtland James Gilchrist Toby Barnes Rebecca Craft Vincent Hudson William Weaver Lane Edith Weaver Margaret McGowan Bobby Lane Amelia James Gilchrist Jr

Population growth rate in the United States since 1950

The population has risen roughly 1.7 percent annually since 1950, reflecting steady demographic expansion.

United States

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Sudsmiser Allied Sales CO Gayla Laraine Childers Jack L. Childers W. A. Childers Covington, Ga Thomas L. Baker James A. Baker Scottsboro Kyle Sullivan Betty Palmer Virginia Ann Johnson Seed N Weed Club R. H. Jervis Huntsville Hospital E. B. Garner Paducah, Ky James Harter Barbara and Robbie Fountain City, Tenn Garner Foster Pointer Leroy McEntire Jr Panama Canal Zone Ft. Sam Houston, Tex Goren On Rainey’s Beauty Academy Franchise Beauty City Park Second Ave Toby Barnes M. L Ica W. T. Grant Fyares Grant Co. E Grant Street
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