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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1959
Page
14
A reflective column recalls early nights in a rural Decatur area with farm animals and dawn birds. It contrasts pastoral peace with modern urban noise, questions plastic bag laws, and muses on personal responsibility for driving speed. It also notes local college plans and social rounds of area residents and visitors.
Ralph Weinman promotes a bridal silverware sale at the Diamond Jewelry Co in Johnston AI al Ala. A complete six place setting starts at 39.95 with an assortment of patterns and anti tarnish chests available, plus open stock pieces for later purchases.
Ella Wyker Mae Banks Margaret Jones and Ann Fleming enjoyed sunning and bridge at the Will Wyker cabin on Shoal Creek. Mrs Porter Vaughn has returned from Washington to help Hilda and Jack Howell move into their new brick home in Falls Church Virginia. Ruth Byers and sister Betty Beall with the Byers children depart for Amagansett New York City and other eastern points before visiting Pittsburgh and Uniontown Pennsylvania on the return trip.
Billy Boswell returns via Atlanta with son Billy Ill to finish at Georgia Tech for summer. More DHS seniors head to Auburn for summer sessions including Rand Bryan, Ronnie Smith, Frances Harrison, Myra Johnson and Bobby Jervis. Hostess Gin Hopper and Huntsville guests share a Country Club luncheon. Janie Pride and Garner Pride plan a move around Ferry Street as McNeill Apartments neighbors Ethel and John Braswell depart.
Huntsville announces the engagement of Barbara Ann Chisholm to Garland Clyde McRae Jr. Barbara is Butler High School graduate and 1958-59 Miss Butler High. She won the 1958 national cherry pie baking contest in Chicago and earned an American Legion Scholarship. Garland is Marion Military Institute alumnus, company commander and Morgan Raiders member. The wedding is set for July 26 at Central Church of Christ in Huntsville.
Readers are reminded that Kathy Farrer has not yet beaten all challengers in a Goat Board style event. Several matches remain, including Kathy versus Jeffie Jones, with scores to be reported after play. Other duels and handicapped competitors continue, while a Gulf Shores weekend trip and family visits are mentioned.
The Rowe and Seeley families gather for a double ring ceremony at Christ Church Tuscaloosa with Rev. Robert R. Cook officiating. Miss Cummings is bride. the groom is Edwin Murray Rowe of Decatur. Attendants in spring green silk organza, reception at Tuscaloosa Country Club, couple to reside in Birmingham after a Florida honeymoon.
Americans spend about 35 million dollars annually on hair grooming products and preparations. The figure reflects widespread grooming habits and rising consumer interest in personal care.
A clipped, fragmentary item from W. St. Journal notes a gas related mishap as a family car allegedly leans into the garage on empty fuel. The brief caption hints at a domestic incident with a casual, colloquial tone.
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