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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1963

Page

23

Ledbetter Dungy Wedding Officiated By Bridegroom Father

The Rev. Smith Ledbetter officiated at six o clock Thursday evening as Miss Linda Kay Dungy daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Luther Dungy and Jerry Nelson Ledbetter son of the Rev and Mrs Ledbetter of Huntsville pledged vows at the bride’s sister home. The bride wore a white pima mist dress with chapel veil and pearl tiara. She carried a white Bible with orchid and valley lilies. Palms magnolia leaves white gladioli and pompons flanked the improvised altar with white tapers. Mrs Kenneth Walker sister of the bride and Wayne Blalock attended. A reception followed at the home. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Aten Alabama where the groom attends Auburn University.

Smith Ledbetter Linda Kay Dungy Thomas Luther Dungy Jerry Nelson Ledbetter Ledbetter Huntsville Robert Dean Jones Jones Kenneth Walker Wayne Blalock Bobby Proctor Peggy Ledbetter Aten Ala Auburn University

Altrusans Meet Decatur Altrusa Club

Decatur Altrusa Club met at 1712 Buena Vista Circle with Mrs. Lewis Schwab. Reading of the collect and minutes followed. A report from the typewriter committee led to a vote to buy a typewriter for the Mental Health Association. Guests included Mrs. John Marcontell and Mrs. E. W. Rapp of Memphis. Next meeting plans set for Robb Printing Company at 525 Wilson Street with a picnic supper and installation of new officers plus a workshop by local members.

Decatur

Four Capitals of Alabama Over Early Statehood

Alabama had four capitals before settling in Montgomery. In 1817 the capital was St Stephens, then Cahaba in 1820, Tuscaloosa in 1826, with Montgomery chosen as permanent capital in 1846.

Alabama St. Stephens Cahaba Tuscaloosa Montgomery

Proms Demands, Parents and Officials Guard Graduates

Joy Miller reports from New York that graduation season brings senior proms and heightened parental oversight. Principals say the critical month tests planning and nerve after twelve years. The AP survey finds schools, with parent help, moving away from unchaperoned all night parties and dangerous joy rides.

Joy Miller NEW York (Ap Arnold N. Fleagle Walkersville High Prin Associated Press

Three children and modern family life in a newsroom note

Editor's note by Eddy Gilmore highlights Jacqueline Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth II with three children as a social norm. The piece humorously links three children to travel practicality, clothes, strollers, toys, and meals while recounting all night prom chaperoning efforts in various towns and the evolving role of parents in supervising celebrations.

Royalty White House Mama Papa Dad Mom

Personal Notes From Ohio and Michigan Visits

Junior Oden of Cleveland visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ira C Oden of Rock Creek community. Mrs Oden and daughters Rosemary and Norma accompanied him back to Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Jack McLaughlin returned from a two months tour of Europe. Mr and Mrs W C Martin of Clarkston Mich visit William Martin and Mr and Mrs D D Childers of Rock Creek. Miss Elizabeth Bradley returned to Belle Mina after spending winter in Birmingham with sister Amanda Bradley.

Junior Oden Cleveland Ohio Ira C. Oden Rock Creek Oden Rosemary Norma Jack McLaughlin Europe W. C. Martin Clarkston, Mich William Martin D. D. Childers Elizabeth Bradley Belle Mina Birmingham Amanda Bradley

Artificial flowers rise in homes despite past stigma

Regardless of season any household can display cut flowers and glossy green plants by using advances in artificial blooms. Imitation flowers were once shunned but plastic blooms now appear in well cared for homes for beauty and practicality. They require only weekly or semi weekly wiping with a sponge or soft cloth with soap or detergent suds.

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Kyle Sullivan E. Moulton St Hollywood Beauty Academy Decatur Area Rainey’s Beauty Academy Revel Smith Mr. Smith North Alabama City Electric Auditorium Revel Rainey's Beauty Academy S.E Threes Company By Eddy Gilmore London Jacqueline Kennedy No. 1 Omaha Owen Knutzen Maryland David W. Zimmerman Washington Baltimore Barberton Dallas Kiwanis Club Laconia N.H Nashua Miami Pretty Prairie Kan Wesleyan Service Guild I Central Methodist Church Modie Hough First Methodist Wscs Carrell Reneau Carrell 14Th Ave Crafton James H. Johnson Meadowbrook Rd Peach Tom Peach Canal St Stewart Sam Stewart Springdale Rd First Presbyterian W. P. Adams Canal St. NE Dundy WSCS Rufus Warren Grant St Flint Ridge Saddle Club Pet Dairy Co Jayceetes Lyons Promenaires Square American Legion Bank St Public Library Anson Evi Tie Bor Ellis M. Hill Falkville Dorrise Ann Hill James Grant Shirley James E. Shirley Flint City Joe Halas Equitable Living Insurance 9Th Street the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Avenue of the American Dial Father Lord Elgin Self New Frank Bros Rose Jewelry Second Ave
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