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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

Page

5

Former Resident To Marry In Georgia

The engagement of Miss Sylvia Blythe Isley of Powder Springs to Thomas H. Steed of Marietta is announced by her parents former residents of this area. The wedding will be July 11 at the Powder Springs Methodist Church. Miss Isley is a graduate of South.

Sylvia Blythe Isley Powder Springs Georgia Thomas H. Steed Marietta Blythe M. Isley Powder Springs Methodist Church Miss Isley South

New Bride Is Honored At Blackwood Residence Shower

Mrs Bobby Speegle Mrs Jim Eidson and Mrs Leon Simmons hosted a miscellaneous shower for the bride at the Blackwood home. Green and white summer flowers brightened the rooms. Mrs Jim Eidson led the games with prizes won by Mrs Euel Gray Mrs W E Midgette and Mrs Jack Hartselie who presented them to the honoree. Fourteen guests attended and cake squares with pink flowers mints nuts and punch were served.

Bobby Speegle the Paterer Jr Jim Eidson Leon Simmons Blackwood Euel Gray W. E. Midgette Jack Hartselie

Snellgrove Kelly Plans Announced for Ozark Wedding

Lt James Brawley Kelly Jr of Fort Walters Texas will go to Ozark to witness the marriage of his son to Miss Monette Snellgrove daughter of Rev and Mrs William Snellgrove. The ceremony Sunday afternoon June 21 at Ozark Baptist Church will be followed by a church parlors reception.

James Brawley Kelly Jr Fort Walters Texas Ozark Carole Sue Brindley Cullman Holly Beth Howle

Goren on Bridge at Risk Showcased Defensive Precision

The article analyzes a bridge hand where North opens 2NT over 1NT and South advances to 3NT. East’s exact defense and East’s thought process prevent a three no trump declarer romp, highlighting strategic signaling and endgame play in spades and clubs.

South North East South West East North Declarer West Chicago Tri

Seekers Meet In Home Of Mrs Henson

Mrs. E K Henson hosted the June Seekers Bible Club meeting with cohosts Mrs. Eddie Self and Mrs. M G Smith. Mrs. Jimmie Williams offered assistance and led the opening remarks.

Mrs. Henson E. K. Henson Seekers Bible Club Eddie Self M. G. Smith Jimmie Williams

Priceville HDC Hostesses Lead June Meeting

Mrs Lamar Speaks chaired the Priceville Home Demonstration Club June session. Mrs Fred Robinson presented the song history and led a group singing. Mrs Frank Collier gave the devotion. Dress revue entries were planned by Sherrill Tapscott and Robinson. John Collier demonstrated canning and the eye opener miniature corsage vase craft. Nine members attended with one visitor, Mrs John Cooper.

Lamar Speaks Priceville Home Demonstration Club Fred Robinson Frank Collier Sherrill] Tapscott John Collier John Cooper

Neel WSCS Pledge Service At Mrs Wallace Home

Neel WSCS met at Mrs. Donald Wallace home for a pledge service. Participants included Mrs. Tolan Whitten Mrs. Chester Johnson Mrs. Millard Copeland and Mrs. Virgil Wallace. Members filled in and returned.

Neel Wscs Donald Wallace Tolan Whitten Chester Johnson Millard Copeland Virgil Wallace

Opening prayer and devotion at Mizpah group meeting

Mrs Fal la Bailey led the devotion with Mrs Eddie Self in charge as vice president. Mrs Leonard Moody gave the lesson and the group closed with the Mizpah benediction. Refreshments were served to the 10 members present.

Falla Bailey Eddie Self Leonard Moody

Mrs. Patrick Sandlin Elected DAR Regent in Local Chapter

Mrs. Patrick Sandlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sherrod, elected regent of the Kinnikinnik chapter DAR. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mooney visited Nashville Monday to enroll daughter Linda in Craugh an Business College. Other notes include Sherrod Jr. entering law school at the University of Alabama and Billy Jenkins enrolling at Birmingham Southern for summer session.

Patrick Sandlin Floyd Sherrod Kinnikinnik Dar Phil Mooney Nashville Linda Craughan Business College Sherrod Jr The University of Alabama Billy Jenkins Birmingham Southern

Pledge Cards and Prayer Mark Tuesday Club Meeting

Mrs Johnson led the opening prayer and Mrs Edwin Pike gave the devotion at the meeting. Mrs Charles Lee James and Mrs Pike presented a duet. The hostess served refreshments after the program to the 10 members present.

Johnson Edwin Pike Charles Lee James Pike

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