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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1962

Page

5

Miss Rowe Is Honored In Miscellaneous Shower

Frances Rowe, bride elect of Larry Patrick, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Tom Drinkard with cohosts Mrs. H. G. Long and Mrs. Harold Rowe. In the receiving line were Mrs. Drinkard Mrs. Paul Rowe Jr. and others. Yellow and green decor featured white cutwork, yellow asters, and milk glass, with Miss Sue Patrick and Becky Drinkard serving.

Falkville Frances Rowe Larry Patrick Tom Drinkard H. G. Long Harold Rowe Drinkard Paul Rowe Jr L. Patrick D. A. Moore Sue Patrick Becky Drinkard Charlotte Herman Dianne Cloud Patricia Murphy

BPW Club Holds Regular Meeting in Decatur

The Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club met Thursday in the club room with President Louisé Julieh presiding. Ophelia Hagerman reported on the state convention in Birmingham and awards for the Decatur Club. Katherine Langford noted audited books in excellent condition. The group announced the Alabama Federation summer board meeting in Huntsville June 16 and 17 and welcomed new member Audrey Hanes. Dues for 1962-63 were reminded as due. The next regular meeting, the President’s Party, is set for June 21 at 7 p.m. at the Decatur Country Club, with invitation extended to Hartselle BPW Club members.

Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club Louisé Julieh Ophelia Hagerman Birmingham Decatur Club Katherine Langford Alabama Federation Huntsville Audrey Hanes Decatur Country Club Hartselle Bpw Club

Bridal Luncheon Honors Mrs Ralph Green Bride-Elect

Mrs Ralph Green formerly Miss Mary Virginia Buchanan of Huntsville was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Leroy Robinson at her 13th Ave home. Pink damask and lace dressed the dining table with pink and white rosebuds and white wedding bells. A bride doll centered arrangements and the honoree received a silver gift as 15 guests were served.

Clarence Buford Ralph Green Mary Virginia Buchanan Leroy Robinson H. J. Green Elva Beckham Huntsville 13Th Ave Joe Henderson

HDC Meets In Anders Home

Mrs Hencel Anders hosted the Falkville Home Demonstration Club June meeting with Mrs Pete Bussey, president, in charge and presenting the day’s thoughts on-impossibilities.

HDC Anders

Dress Revue Held In Hartselle

Forty one home demonstration members gathered at the Hart selle Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon for the annual Home Demonstration Fashion Show and Tea. Miss Lucille Hawkins presided with models from Austinville Bethel Danville Falkville East Hartselle Howse Hopewell Massey Neel North Hartselle Southeast Hartselle Southeast Decatur Valdermose Springs and elcaine. The program included hymns, an opening prayer, and a lesson on improved diets for children and adults. Plans were made for a spend the day camp at Cole Springs July 11.

Hartselle Methodist Church Lucille Hawkins Austinville Hershel. Martin Austin Self Bethel Cline Thompson Danville Lewis Sims Bill Lanier Falkville Charlie Crowe East Hartselle Seldon Kilpatrick Perry Howse W. C. Sims Hopewell Herman Burns Gordon Atkins Massey Alvin Laney Grady Orr Neel Herman Johnson Charles Poole North Hartselle J.E. Ward Melvin Kilpatrick Southeast Hartselle Howard Russell Maudie Russell Southeast Decatur Teyd Rodgers Ocie Lawrence Valdermose Springs Alex Williams Dan Turney Andrew West Morgan Courty H. G. Long Cole Springs Club House Grafton Lyle Olen Steele W. F. Fricke Kate Patterson

BPW Plans Board Meet in Huntsville

The Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs holds its summer board meeting at the Albert Pick Motel in Huntsville on June 16 and 17. Decatur BPW attendees include Louise Julich, Elaine Shirley, Ophelia Hagerman, and Dorothy H. Woodall. A luncheon opens the event with a Redstone Arsenal tour for early arrivals.

Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Huntsville Albert Pick Motel Decatur Bpw Club Louise Julich Elaine Shirley Ophelia’ Hagerman Pratt Dorothy H. Woodall State Board

Church Meetings In Falkville WSCS Host Home

The Houser Circle of Falkville Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. H. H. Evans home with Mrs. Woodrow Houser presiding. Mrs. Luther South gave the opening prayer, and Mrs. Col lum and Mrs. Summerford led a program on Deborah. Hostess for next gathering will be Mrs. Rufus Williams.

Houser Falkville Methodist Wscs H. H. Evans Woodrow Houser Luther South Albert Collum Joe Summerford Deborah Jeanne Drinkard Skelton Lutther South Sim Brown Rufus Williams

Summer Pattern Catalog for Anne Adams Shirtwaist

Printed Pattern 4924 offers scalloped bib details for a fresh shirtwaist in checked or solid cottons with frosty white contrast. Sizes 14 2, 16 4, 18 2, 20 4. yardage and contrast specifics listed. Send 35 cents and name address zone size style number to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept in New York for mailing.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New Yokk1 N.Y

Goren on Bridge Plays Four Heart Contract

South pursues a four heart contract on a complex hand after East replies two no trump and West overcalls four clubs. Declarer tests trumps, avoids early diamond finesse, draws four rounds of hearts, and uses a delayed diamond play to reach ten tricks and the game with careful timing and ruffing.

South West North Declarer East South Hearts West Queen of Diamonds

Personal notices highlight local family visits and graduations

Mr and Mrs Al Hill and daughter Becky of Montgomery visited Mrs James G Hillville. Joe Harris of Birmingham spent weekend in Moulton with his parents. Mr and Mrs F D Peebles Jr visited Sewanee with Walter Bryant. E Y Berry and daughter Clara Bess Berry plus I D Carlisle and W P Adams returned from Tuscaloosa after graduation events for Ben Anne Berry Shelton and Jack R Shelton. Shelton to teach at Speake and live in Decatur. Becky Veazey summers with grandparents Tom Veazey while parents are at Fort Benning. Gerry Veazey left for Paris to spend summer with grandmother Mrs Clint Veazey. Cindy Bilbro of Centerville visits Aunt Mrs Andrew Elmer. Rosalind Rice returns to Auburn University. Mrs James Nash and Mrs C M Campbell noted. Walter Chenault returns to Nashville to resume studies at Vanderbilt with Frank Chenault.

Frank B. Almon Moulton Pamela Almon James E. Lyon George E. Lyon Florence Norwood Methodist Church Walter Almon Almon Marlon H. Craig Craig J. M. Gladney J. E. Lyon Maryville Tenn E. Y. Berry Clara Bess Berry I. D. Carlisle W. P. Adams Tuscaloosa Berrys Ben Anne Berry Shelton Jack R. Shelton University of Alabama Shelton Speake Decatur Becky Dresback Tom Veazey Fort Benning Gerry Veazey Paris Clint Veazey Walter Chenault Nashville Vanderbilt University Frank Chenault

Britain’s loneliest cop takes helm in Shetland

Glasgow officer Fred Clark has become Britain’s loneliest policeman, taking charge of a large police boat stationed around Yell in Shetland. He will patrol nearby islands Uist Fetlar and Yell, covering vast distances by rowing, bicycle, or on foot. His base is far from London with Bergen and Oslo as nearby transport links.

Clark Lerwick Shetland Yell Shetland Islands Uist Fetlar Bergen Norway Oslo London

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Miss Rowe BPW Ira’s Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton St Cone Mills VOL Second ‘Ave S.E Hartselle Freda Betterton BPW Plans Board Redstone Arsenal Thane Helos Goren The Chicago Tribune al Hill Becky Montgomery James G. Hillville Joe Harris Mrs E. J. Harris F. D. Peebles Jr Sewanee, Tenn Walter Bryant Cindy Bilbro Centerville, Ala Andrew Elmer Mr. Elmer James Nash C. M. Campbell Ingham Visitors Britain Glasgow Scotland Fred Clark Walter Sherrard Radiance Road Louisville Supreme Supreme White Shrine Denver Southern States Club Sherrard Photography Arts Studio Morningside Shopping Center 11Th Street, S.E Dave Lyle Penney’s Simp Terns
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