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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1969

Page

6

Griffin Melson wedding recited at bride home

Doris Faye Griffin and Rivard Donald Melson married May 31 at the bride’s Fountain home officiated by Rev. J W McBride. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Roger Manning and best man Edward Daniel. Couple will live in Monroeville after a Florida trip. a Katherine greeting followed.

Fountain Doris Faye Griffin Irvin Griffin Rivard Donald Melson Nettie Melson Decatur James Melson J. W. McBride Roger Manning Frisco City Edward Daniel Monroeville Eddie Hearne Butler

No-Roach brush offers long lasting pest control

Johnston's No-Roach provides a colorless coating that lasts for months to kill roaches and ants. It is harmless to pets, requires no moving dishes, and is advertised for easy, long lasting use at Bruno's Decatur Shopping Center.

Johnston Bruno Decatur

Lucky Baby Myths Stir Reader Letters Page

A long reader mailbag covers gender birth myths and medical questions. Advice counsels that conception determines sex and pills or sleeping positions cannot alter outcomes, while Caesarean sections remain major surgery. Personal notices celebrate birthdays and family updates from Decatur and nearby towns.

Myrtle

Sharif's Daring Three Notrumps Bid in Beirut

Film star Omar Sharif makes a bold three notrump bid in an international Beirut match with vulnerable opponents. He holds 11 high cards and leverages partner's long club suit to compel a successful overcall and club run.

Omar Sharif Sharif Beirut West East North

Hints From Heloise Gift Box Ideas Survive Distances

A reader shares budget friendly gift box tips for family members of all ages. Mothers receive stamps seeds and a sachet while fathers get the same plus tobacco or candy. Teenagers want stamps stationery lipstick gum cologne and magazines. Also notes mushroom slicing and elastic closures for posting papers and lockers.

Father

James Wayne Weaver Jr Growns Up In Somerville Birthday

James Wayne Weaver Jr son of Mr and Mrs James Wayne Weaver Somerville celebrated his first birthday Alfred P White Decatur and of Mr and Mrs James Carl Weaver Wetumpka discuss a bid in a bridge game and Beirut tournament events amid a legal note from 1969.

Victor Andre’ Hawkins Howard Hawkins Roy Compton Trinity Cecil Hawkins White Mills Michael Allen Saunders Mike Saunders Decatur 3 Benny Hicks Decature Joan Jenkins New York Reginald Saunders England James. Wayne Weaver JR James Wayne Weaver Somerville 1 Alfred P. White Decatur James Carl Weaver Wetumpka

Miss Shealy Engaged to Wed in Tampa 1970

Wiesbaden colonel and Mrs. William T. Shealy announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Shealy to Frederick R. Philpott son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald F. Philpott of Bethesda Md The bride elect and the fiance are University of Tampa students and will graduate in 1970 The wedding will be in June 1970

Wiesbaden Germany William T. Shealy Patricia Shealy Frederick R. Philpott Reginald F. Philpott Bethesda Shealy Clifford Vaughn Decatur University of Tampa Tampa Fla

Cardboard maps and a brisk brunch sauce recipe

The text describes cardboard maps tied with a rubber band and a red outline for easy route following. It also features Mrs. Carl Weimer Cooking Hints with a Shrimp Soup sauce for brunch, suggesting serving over eggs on toast or rice. The recipe mixes condensed shrimp soup, milk, lemon juice, and parsley to serve four.

Carl Weimer

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