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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1955

Page

7

Recital Memories From May 21 1913 Expression Program

A reminiscence recalls the May 21 1913 Expression Recital with readings and solos. Performers included Marjorie Pointer Flora Frank Robert Banks Kate Hardage Anne Jones David Gibson Witty Levin Mary Penick Charlotte Broadus Frank Stockton Wesley Holland and Irene Clem. Irene Clem later taught at Riverside School and one reading titled Sunday Fishin was by Earl Barnes then a minister. Milk production and import restrictions noted the same column years later.

Dollie Marjorie Pointer E. B. Garner Jack Flora Frank C. A. Moore Robert Banks Kate Hardage Anne Jones Bill Kimbrough David Gibson David Witty Levin Horace Levin Mary Penick T. M. Jones Charlotte Broadus Frank Stockton Wesley Holland Earl Barnes Irene Clem Caprice Espagnol

Shower Honors Bride Elect Linda Pate in Pink White Theme

Mrs. D L Parham hosted a Tuesday evening shower for Miss Linda Gayle Pate, bride elect of Donald C Moore. Pink and white colors featured gladioli and garden flowers, with a vegetable centerpiece, sandwiches and cake served, prizes awarded for games, and Miss Pate wearing a blue princess style nylon with a mandarin collar and white accessories.

D. L. Parham Linda Gayle Pate Donald C. Moore Linda Pate Donald Camp Moore D. L.al W. L. Pate

Ancient gum found in caves by cave men say Nat Geo

National Geographic Society reports hardened gum found in ancient cave dwellings. Researchers note this modern chewing gum like substance offers insight into early diet and tool use.

The National Geographic Society

Luncheon Held in Lyons Hotel for Mrs Knight

Mrs Robert Banks and Mrs Will Wyker hosted a Tuesday luncheon in the English Room at the Lyons Hotel honoring Mrs Fred Knight who moved back to Decatur from Huntsville. Guests included Mrs T M Jones and Mrs Fred Osborne. Afterward the group visited Mrs Wyker's home for Samba. Mrs T M Jones won games and gifts were given to Mrs Knight and Mrs Osborn.

Robert Banks Will Wyker Lyons Hotel Fred Knight Decatur Huntsville T. M. Jones Fred Osborne Florence Sam Wilds H. P. Still E. J. Polhill J. B. Bradford Minnie Ham

Concentration by Ed Furgol

1954 U S Open champion Ed Furgol explains the mental key to golf success. Visualize the ball flight and aim for the target while focusing on hitting the ball. A slow backswing head still and hands controlling the club aid accuracy and consistency for all golfers.

ED Furgos

Government estimates of public school cost per classroom

Government estimates place new public school construction costs from 13 000 to 55 000 dollars per classroom depending on location. About 59 percent of the American people have some form of medical and hospital insurance.

New Stretch Nylon Bathing Suits Aim for All Sizes 10 to 18

The latest stretch bathing suits use Helanca nylon yarns, come in three sizes to fit 10 through 18, and rely on the yarn's elasticity instead of rubber. Mostly one piece with figure forming lines, they dry quickly, feel soft on skin, and come in many colors as distribution begins nationwide.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press

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