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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
5
A bridge column analyzes a misdeal and bidding sequence where East reveals a full defensive holding after an opening lead. North-South reach six hearts by forced bids, showing a heart fit and a favorable spade break, with declarer exploiting the information to secure the slam.
The J U G Club of Decatur Hj School held its spring dance Thursday at the Decatur Country Club with a Bali Hai theme. Hawaiian decor and leis framed a festive ballroom as members and escorts dressed in coordinated formal gowns and suits.
Miss Hill daughter of Mrs Otto Hill of Danville and the late Mr Hill married Shirley Orr son of Mr and Mrs R B Orr of Hartselle at the bride's home on May 28. The Rev Ellis Prichard officiated with Rev Garland Hancock as soloist. Mrs Wayne Prichard was maid of honor and Leo Orr, bridegroom's brother, was best man. The couple will reside in Decatur after a wedding trip.
Printed Pattern 4765 offers a breezy no waist seam dress for misses sizes 10 through 20 with scooped neck and belt option. Includes printed directions and quick-iron fabrics. Send 50 cents plus 10 cents extra for first class mailing to Anne Adams at The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York NY.
A library listing of teen titles for summer reading including The Hawaiian Box Mystery and historical tales like We Were There At The Boston Tea Party and We Were Here With Richard The Lion Hearted. Highlights focus on adventure romance and landmark biographies with figures such as Ferdinand Magellan Catherine The Great and Cyrus McCormick.
Dessie Puckett outlined the hymn of the month as the group sang and members noted drives for the Junior Service League clothing bank at the Red Cross, pajamas for TB Sanatorium patients, plus plans for a county dress revue and the Thatch Community Club tour and barbecue.
A tea at Mrs. Ralph Weinman’s home honored Miss Jo Ann Parker with cohosts Mrs. Leonard Carl and Mrs. Hoyt Martin. Pink gladioli and Queen Anne lace adorned the table with a silver candelabrum, mints and iced cakes, while guests registered by Mrs. John Conrad and gifts were managed by Misses Donna Weinman and Lydia Sheats.
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