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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
5
In a Chicago Tribune recount of a bridge hand, South vulnerable with strong spade holdings bids escalate to 3NT. East’s clever defense and South's risky finesse collapse the contract, yielding two clubs, two hearts, one spade for the defense as East’s psychology overturned the declarer’s plan.
Mrs. Conley of Scottsboro, guest of Mrs. C. B. Hart on Somerville Road, was praised by the hostess before returning home. Out of town guests included Mrs. John W. Chandler of Rome Georgia, Miss Mary Love, and Mrs. Clifton Conley, all mentioned in the social note.
Miss Lynne Turney and Joe Thomas Jones Jr exchanged vows Wednesday at 5:30 pm beneath cathedral tapers. The bride, given in marriage by her stepfather, wore white silk organza over peau de soie with Chantilly lace, and a silk tulle veil. Attendants included Adrian Hembree as maid of honor and several bridesmaids in mint green and yellow gowns. After a church reception, the couple plans to reside at 434 North Cherry Street in Florence while both attend Florence State College.
Scottsboro report notes Mrs Conley once lived in Decatur and is identified as a former Decatur resident. The brief item records her connection to Decatur and current location.
Mrs Blackwell and Miss Kelley entertained Mrs Ernie Blackwell Jr and Miss Mona Ray Kelley with a Tuesday luncheon in Lyons Hotel English Room. Yellow daisies framed the table as Miss Rebecca Pinkston, Miss Virginia Ward, and many listed guests were seated among the hostesses.
Mr and Mrs William Scroggins and Deborah of Atlanta will arrive Thursday for festivities honoring Thomas A Caddell and Miss Rebecca Pinkston whose marriage is set for Saturday. Mr and Mrs W P Reeves Mrs Tom Stewart Jr of Hartsville and her mother Mrs Crow visited Miss Etta Hines in Athens. Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun stands as tall as a 20 story building. An archaeologist estimates 10,000 laborers built it over 20 years with priestly processions ascending to honor Quetzalcoatl.
Mrs. Joe Elliott and others hosted a private Crescent Hotel luncheon for Brenda Smith, bride-elect of William Russell Bartholomew of Birmingham. Pink carnations, gypsophila, and leather leaf fern brightened the table with wrapped place cards for 26 guests.
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Mrs Rufus Warren and Mrs Sim Price attended the wedding with Mrs Ronnie Smith, sister-in-law of the honoree, who registered the guests.
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