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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1959

Page

5

Tucker-Cole Troth Announced

Mr and Mrs Ray Almond Tucker announce the engagement of their daughter Sue Anne Tucker to William Maddox Cole son of Mr and Mrs Jack Cole Jr of Birmingham The couple's families and educational backgrounds are noted with ties to Decatur Florence Hamilton Bristol Chattanooga and the University of Alabama.

Ray Almond Tucker Sue Anne Tucker William Maddox Cole Jack Cole Jr Birmingham Decatur High School Virginia Intermont College Bristol Phi Beta The Miss Tucker University of Alabama Alpha Gamma Delta Panhellenic John L. Tucker Florence J. D. Gann Decatur Carl Garner Hamilton McCallie School For Boys Chattanooga Sigma Alpha Epsilon Cole Thornton Estes James Rodman Madison Peggy Rodman Thomas Fred Hough Thomas Lyle Hough Belle Mina

Mrs Parker Hosts WSCS Meeting in Decatur

Mrs Parker hosted a WSCS gathering with 14 attendees including district officers Mrs Marian Grizzard Mrs Long Mrs Hamilton and Mrs William Talant all from Decatur.

Mrs. Parker WSCS Marian Grizzard Long Hamilton William Talant Decatur

State and local governments borrow record $7 billion in 1958

State and local governments in the United States borrowed nearly seven billion dollars in 1958 setting a record for the year. The fiscal borrowing reflected growth in public works and municipal financing across states and large cities as jurisdictions expanded infrastructure and services.

United States

Goren on Bridge East West Defeat Ironclad Contract

In a Chicago Tribune 1958 bridge vignette East West, defending against a four hearts contract via a club lead and a clever ruff, arrest declarer’s plans. East plays low to bait high cards, declares faux misreads, and through precise ruffing and heart finesses, the defense collapses the contract. The piece emphasizes persistence in defense and the psychology of deceit at the table.

Hearts West East Declarer Nine of Hearts West Chicago Tribune

Wedding Planned for Mr and Mrs John B Cole's Daughter

Mr and Mrs John B Cole of Birmingham announce a summer wedding for their daughter. The couple shares happiness over the upcoming ceremony and extended family wishes.

John B. Cole Birmingham

Luncheon Guests Served Over Two Days at Mrs Michelson Home

Mrs Harold Michelson hosted a buffet luncheon at her home with Mrs Emerson Whatley and Mrs Tom Briscoe. About 35 guests attended each day as Gypsophila and hydrangeas decorated the tables and rooms. Serving on day one were Miss Helen Johnson and Mrs Morley Denbo. day two helpers were Mrs John F Smither Jr and Mrs B P Cartwright Jr.

Harold Michelson Emerson Whatley Tom Briscoe Helen Johnson Morley Denbo John F. Smither Jr B. P. Cartwright Jr

Personal Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Charles Kortrecht of Collierville Tennessee arrive this afternoon for a weekend visit with Mrs Kortrechts niece Mrs Barrett C Shelton and Mr Shelton Mr and Mrs W E Pirie and Mrs Fred Nicholson were in Auburn to attend graduation exercises where Noel P Mac Inniss received his degree in industrial management Dr Leo C Harris Jr will leave tonight for a visit to his brother Major General Hugh P Harris at Ft Monroe Virginia He will attend graduation exercises at William and Mary College in Williamsburg Virginia where his niece Miss Bevery Boyd Harris will graduate Mr and Mrs Martin Broadwell and children Timmy and Carol

Charles Kortrecht Collierville, Tenn W. E. Pirie Fred Nicholson Auburn Noel P. MacInnis Leo C. Harris Jr Hugh P. Harris Ft. Monroe William and Mary College Williamsburg Bevery Boyd Harris

Anne Adams Pattern 4684 Misses Dress Size 16

Advertises Printed Pattern 4684 for misses sizes 12 to 18 with a slim shirtdress design. Includes instructions and yardage 338 yards for size 16 at 35 inch. Pattern mail order from Anne Adams The Decatur Daily address in New York. fifty cents per pattern with extra 10 cents for first class mailing.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily West 17Th St New York N. Y

First Methodist WSCS Plans Yearful Program and Alaska Donation

First Methodist Women’s Society for Christian Service met in the church parlor with Mrs. R. D. Williams in charge. They pledged a donation to a medical center in Alaska as part of a world-wide program and closed with prayer. Visitors included Miss Carolyn Carter and Mr. E. H. Duggar.

First Methodist Wscs R. D. Williams Alaska J. H. Johnson William Atlanta Pat Carolyn Carter Town Creek E. H. Duggar Tanner

Tenn Guests Are Honored By Columbia Hosts

Mrs. E. H. Barnett hosted visiting guests from Columbia Tennessee with a bridge supper featuring three tables and floral centerpieces. Other social events included a brunch and dessert bridge hosted by Mrs. John Darby and Mrs. W. L. Deese, an open house for the guests, and a Park Inn dinner before the group returned to Columbia on Thursday afternoon.

T. M. Jones Jr Park Inn George Dawson Columbia

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Tucker-Cole Troth Jack Cole SE “Lowers City Park NUT Rental Cutaways Oxfords Ezell's Bank Street Bulova Goren North &A52 Deuce Sonus Mary Carter Paint Factories Mary Carter N.E. Ferry St Dial J. L. Shumake Lina H. Leon Reeves Welbist Martin Broadwell Timmy and Carol Anna Adams Morris School of Driving Smith Motors, Inc E. H. Barnett Davis Gray Lillian Gamble John Thompson Columbia, Tenn Long’s Carpets Genea Tae Gleem
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