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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1955

Page

6

Cotillion Sets Sail With New Members And Dates

The S S Cotillion opened Friday evening with new crew members aboard amid sequins and balloons. Miss Marguerite Livingston and Charles Rankin lead off with other couples listed, including Miss Mary Ann Russell and Mike Jonas and Miss Joan Jars dating Walter Jackson. Carl Garvin of Nashville provided music for the dance and announced the couples.

S. S. Cotillion Miss Marguerite~ Livingston Charles ‘Rankin Mary Ann Russell Mike Jonas Joan Jars Walter Jackson Ann Morton Hoyt Sherrard Beverly Smith Carl Benefield Mona Ray Kelly Jackie Williamson JoAnn Short Bud Orr Gerry Siey Ing Clark Rountree Carolyn Wyatt Henry McCrary Marjorie Spencer Larry Murdock Nancy Clare-Malone Betty Edgil Sandra Neher Carl Garvin Nashville Mew

Clever Crafts Club Plans Extra Meeting at Delano Park

The Clever Crafts Club met at Mrs Arthur Burden's home with hostess Mrs R W Waldrop. President Mrs D L Murphy led the business session and the group voted to hold an extra meeting at Delano Park on June 20 at an unspecified time. Aluminum hammered trays were the project. Nine members and one visitor attended.

Clever Crafts Club Arthur Burden 6Th Ave S.W R. W. Waldrop D. L. Murphy Delano Park

Golden Wedding Guests Share News Across States

The Covey family and relatives from Alabama, Georgia, Texas, New York City and South Carolina gathered for a golden wedding anniversary. Many members return home or plan moves and visits as others embark vacations and trips to colleges, cities, and events.

T. R. Covey J. L. Broadway Sr J. L. Broadway Jr Carol Ann Mary Arlene Waco Texas R. C. Wight Tommie Ann Bruce Hall Bruce and Thomas Russell Miami H. Fantz Carl Bobby Patricia Lee New York City Robert C. Wight Sumter S.C

Meetings Announced for Decatur Ladies Groups

Decatur NSA members meet tonight at 436 Sherman St hosted by Mrs. Rufy Haffner to plan next year. Nu Phi Mu meets at 7 30 with Miss Sherry Maner at 809 Johnston St. Emblem Club 127 and Mizpah Chapter CES also schedule evening gatherings at local homes this week.

Decatur Chapter NSA Rufy Haffner Sherman St Nu Phi Mu Sherry Maner Johnston St

Deborah Circle Meeting At Central Baptist Church

The Deborah Circle and guests met with teacher Mrs. A L Frazier and cohostess Miss Mary Love. Prayer, devotion on Great Commissions, and a Bible quiz followed a business session. A social hour served 12 members and one visitor. Meanwhile Sixth Ave Church of God Sunday School held a fish fry for 35 members and families at Delano Park with thanks to Emmett Vest for the fish.

Deborah Central Baptist Church A. L. Frazier Mary Love Kirk Harris W. C. Baily Phil Butler Kathleen Malone Malone Delano Park Emmett Vest Bill Evans W. A. Blackwood Earl Peet Louis Agrend Emma Vest

Japan Sees About 35 Percent Under Fifteen

A demographic note indicates that roughly 35 percent of Japan's population is under 15 years old. The figure reflects youth share among the total populace.

Japan

Marines in Naval History Reach Back Through Eras

The historical thread of marines dates to ancient and medieval navies, with soldiers serving on ships to protect crews and maintain discipline. Over centuries this role evolved into organized marine corps units integrated with national armed forces.

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Cotillion Everglaze Miracle Fabrics Dacrons Orlons Percales NEW Cotillion Gerry Lively Jo Ann Guerite Kivingston Short Mona Ray Kelly Joan ‘Hoppen Nancy Clare Malone Mar Faye Jones Anne Morton Bettye Anne Wright Elaine Holle Miss Morton Enolam Blvd Alabama Bill Smith Opelika Bill Renshaw Birmingham Nicky Weeks Headland Hank Hansell Spokane, Wash Charleston Hansell Frederick Hunt Jr R. E. Catlett Chicago Coggin Ft. Sam Houston Scotty Kretz John Robin Thomas Colorado Springs W. F. Whatley McRae, Ga Will David Lee Mr. Lee Carter Dobbs Atlanta Roy Grooms Mr. Grooms Perry Edwards Mrs. W. J. Edwards Frank B. Jones Lexington, Ky W. E. Crawford Crawford Mattie Couch Columbia, Tenn Mrs A. L. Jolly George Dawson Helen Rebecca Rawls Andalusia Dawson Kansas City North Dakota Canada Kathryn Anne Wiley Mary Wiley Miss Wiley Smith College Northampton Mass J. H. Bolding Gloria Amory Bill Benfield Phi Sigma Kappa Social Fraternity University of Alabama University of Maryland Howard Belser Howard Jr Camp Sumatonga Harry B. Raley Sara Raley Nippersink Lodge DeSoto State Park Mentone Raley Ronald Eddens API Albany Auburn Gather G. Smith David Petersburg Mr. Smith H. E. Walker Felton Goodson Henry Garrett Athens Wanda West Mrs. Goodson Mrs. West Willie Mae Berryman George Coggin Richard Davy Crockett Alamo City San Antonio Doug Fisher Douglas Boyd I. M. Fisher Pulaski, Va Miss Hope Lawhorn Jasper Ala John T. Berry Mr. Berry Jack Addison Neal Lawhorn M. A. Berry Julian Jervis Ga, Tech Pat Thompson Ralph Huff Charles Hardwick 1St Ave 2Nd St. S Uae He Kyan Decatur Emblem Club J.H. Stroud Mizpah CES Cora Lam Gulf Shores 0. M. Hutchinson Ita Church of God City Park Second Ave OUR Bank Street 2Nd Ave Jackson St Kyle Drexel
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