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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1959
Page
5
Mrs Voss and Mr Voss were feted at a surprise handkerchief shower hosted by Mrs Loyd Barnes and Miss Rose McMeans. Mildred Smith gave a gardenia corsage as guests signed farewell verse cards. about 15 friends attended.
Mrs. T H Tucker of Gadsden visits her son O M Tucker and wife Mrs Tucker. Mr and Mrs J L Appling return from Birmingham. Mr and Mrs H B Norwood back from a vacation in Oklahoma Dallas and Fort Worth. Mrs Gordon Lawrence, patient at Decatur General Hospital, showing improvement. Mrs Ed Maddock at Decatur General underwent major surgery. Miss Mollie Hocking of Mobile visiting grandmother Mrs Claude McMillan and aunt Mrs W F Boswell Jr. Mrs Willis Weatherford and daughters Edith and Julia of Swarthmore PA visit her parents.
The Robertses were honored at a birthday gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Roberts and a long list of relatives such as Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Jones Mrs. Pearl Jones Mr. and Mrs. Otto Martin and the Rev. and Mrs. Eaton Stephen son attending the celebration.
In a Chicago Tribune bridge column a declarer rejects a trump finesse to gain two chances. After South reevaluates to 19 points with hearts raised, the plan unfolds by early club play, ruffing diamonds, and a final trump sequence that leaves West powerless. Carol Smith reported Weatherford's visit with relatives in Chattanooga before arriving here.
Opera star Robert Merrill comments on the decline of classic on television and the rise of new show business avenues. He suggests behind the scenes talent, better diction and appearance, and jokes about a Hopalong Rigoletto series as a potential TV project. He notes his earnings from TV and discusses the changing music landscape. Also includes an advertisement for Jiffy-On playsuit sewing pattern with ordering details.
Mrs. Louis Safley addressed Xi Pi chapter members on what it means to be a Beta Sigma Phi. President Kenneth Erikson led the business session as members voted to move meetings to the second Tuesday each month. Yearbooks were passed out and a wiener roast is planned for June 27 at 6 30 p.m. at the Eriksons home. Dessert and coffee were served.
Central Methodist WSCS circles study Understanding Other Cultures by Ina Corinne Brown this quarter. Roberts Circle met in the parlor with devotion by Mrs. Allen Hamilton and Mrs. L. W. Bankston. visitors included Mrs. Pat Saxton, Mrs. Lucille King, and Mrs. Robert Hutson. Grizzard Circle met in the afternoon with worship led by Mrs. R. C. Woodall and study review by Mrs. G. D. Gowen. 21 members attended. Vaughan Circle met in the parlor with Carol Lewis speaking on our faith for the year ahead. ice cream and cake were served. McBride Circle met with prayer, officer elections, and study intro reviewed by Mrs. Alfred Hodgins. World Friendship Girls met at the Youth Center with Mrs. D. L. power leading Isaiah study and refreshments by Miss Templeton. guests included Mrs. D. L. Grizzard and her daughter Janice.
A beaver uses its flat scaly tail to steady itself and stand erect rather than to dig. The note contradicts common assumptions about tail use in earthwork animals.
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