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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1961
Page
5
Miss Peggy Taft, soon to marry Dr. Shannon Turney of Hartselle, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. L B Frahn Jr. and Mrs. Delano Johnson. Pink and green decor, contests, and refreshments accompanied the event. Taft wore an aqua cotton sheath with orchid corsage.
Mrs C M Campbell and son Charles returned from St Louis after Kirkwood High School graduation where Mrs Campbell's nephew Mike Murphy earned a diploma. Florence guests included Mrs Ben Craig Mrs N H Coleman and Mrs Auburn Barton at H D Barnum. Harold Harris and daughter of Florence visited Wesley Davis Town Creek. Gene Sticher Athens and Wesley Davis Town Creek celebrated birthdays at the Davis home with family. Jack Montgomery Temple Terrace Florida visiting parents Homer Montgomery. Max Merrill Birmingham visiting William Cost family in Hartselle. Christy Collier Wallace Morey Jr and Joe Butler Hereford of New Hope planning to attend.
Athens announces the marriage of Brenda Jean Mitchell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Mitchell to James Hugh Looney son of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Looney of Athens. The couple plan a June 25 wedding at the bride’s home.
Mr and Mrs Delmar W Adams died of heart attacks on the same day in Kenmore New York. They left 625 surviving foster children placed with the Children’s Aid Society over the last 13 years.
William Robert Kirkpatrick and Miss Tania Centrone wed May 13 at St Fernaino Church in Bari Italy. Parents are Lina Centrone of Bari and Theda Furman Kirkpatrick of 609 Grant St. Bridegroom works for Chrysler in Bari. They honeymooned on the Isle of Capri and Naples and will reside in Bari.
Bridge bidding shown with North South vulnerable North opens with six and five clubs sequence. Opening lead six of four, commentary notes skillful defenders create ruff and discard by void suits, highlighting expert play despite dubious bidding.
In a tense bridge session the players argue over four card major holdings and correct responses to the opening bid. North should have rebid one spade, leading to a spade force, with alternative lines discussed for five clubs and four spades. East navigates a tricky endgame as declarer counts clubs and diamonds to force a favorable finish.
Treat your family to a crab and cheese filled dish using tomatoes as cups. The savory filling blends evaporated milk butter peppers celery onion flour and cheddars with crab meat for a creamy savory bake. Bake until tomatoes are tender and serve with salad and rolls.
Miss Dinah Eve Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hoskins Davis, married Charles Rodger Aday, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Charles Rodger Aday, in Trenton Georgia on May 21. The couple reside at 304 Sixth Avenue Decatur with heartfelt wedding details and reception notes.
The Rhein Main airport near Frankfurt joined London and Paris as Europe’s three airports handling over two million passengers annually last year.
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