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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

Page

5

Formal Dance Delights Decatur Pre Teens at Country Club

Pre teens enjoyed a formal dance at Decatur Country Club last week. Hosts Bingham Edwards Miss Ginger Guyton of Hartselle and Miss Adeline Pepper of Mooresville entertained about 100 guests. The porch event featured a white picket fence background, ivy decor, and a nine branched silver candelabrum with magnolia blossoms. Punch cookies and salted nuts were served between dances.

Ginger Guyton Adeline Pepper Bingham Edwards Decatur Hartselle Mooresville

Man made fibers Renaissance from Coal and Minerals

The text notes that most synthetic fibers originate from coal and mineral-based sources, with some varieties derived from corn. It highlights diverse feedstocks beyond traditional petrochemical origins.

Personal notes of visits and travel around Alabama residents

A lengthy list of visits and guests across Alabama towns includes Mr and Mrs Bob Kelly and daughter Judy in Mobile. Mr and Mrs Marshall Walker with Mrs Gilchrist's parents in town for the summer. Sherie Randall and Ardis Powers from Selma at a Cotillion. families returning from Florida trips. Miss Claire Earnest from Decatur visiting Grayson. Decatur area camp group for Camp Duntroamin. Betty Tankersley joining the camp group. Sivley and Marra guests from Los Angeles. Birmingham and Richland visitors with local kin. Jack Tankersley returning to Columbus. Layman returning from Atlanta. Cason family visit from Miami. Burney Miles and friends from Brown University visiting Mooresville.

Decatur Camp Duntroamin Fayetteville Tenn Cheryl Toni Troup Mollie V Duncan Mary Ann Barran Mandy Ashwander Susan Wyker Isobel Wyker Betty Tankersley Jack Tankersley Columbus, Ga

Hartselle Couple Wed In Iuka Miss

Miss Lucia Faye Breedlove and James Thomas Smith wed in Iuka Mississippi on June 2 in an afternoon ceremony. Rev W Hamilton officiated. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J J Smith joined the couple for the trip home to 1300 W Main St Hartselle.

James Thomas Smith Lucia Faye Breedlove Lucian Cullen Breedlove Hartselle Lewis Smith Olan Mills Lucian Breedlove Iuka Miss Hamilton J. J. Smith Main St

Austinville Home Demonstration Club Meeting Summary

The Austinville Home Demonstration Club met on June 15 with vice president Mrs. R K Craig presiding. The group sang Just As I Am, devotion by Mrs. Monroe Liverett on Matt 6 19 21, pledge led by Mrs. Coleman Lott, and a wall finishes demonstration by Mrs. Ed Brazel ton.

Austinville R K. Craig Monroe Liverett Coleman Lott Ed Brazelton Wallace Whitehorn

Miss Crawford Weds Mr. Tinkler in Arab Church Ceremony

Mary Elizabeth Crawford and Douglas Tinkler wed in the First Methodist Church of Arab with Rev. W. C. Davis officiating. The couple will reside in Gainesville after their June 12 nuptials. Attendants included Miss Janie Crawford and a group of bridesmaids in nile green. Prewedding celebrations featured a rehearsal dinner for wedding party members and out of town guests.

Mary Elizabeth Crawford Michael Crawford Arab Douglas Tinkler N. D. Tinkler Brighton Tenn W. C. Davis Mary’Lee Sinclair Cullman R. A. Brown Jr Gunoe Janie Crawford Pat Crawford Nancy Johnson Pattie Goodall Manzie Guerriero Debraakon Mingham William C. Cheek Jr Ane Verdon Black Gre Gan Julian Phenax Sue Crawford Susanne McKee Benny Crawford Mate Ang Oert 12Th Terrace NW Gainesville Fla Julian Brannon J. B. Linn Cas Regan Randolph Linn

My Family And Yours June Bride The Sacred Union

The text discusses a wedding ceremony comparing the couple’s union to Christ and the church. It cites hymnography by Samuel J. Stone and reflects on love, faith in God, and scriptures about marriage ordained by God. The minister notes creation of man and woman and the idea of becoming one flesh in marriage.

Samuel J. Stone Samual J. Stone Christ Church

Club Sees Resignations and New Secretary Elected

A visitor jokes as Mrs Lonnie McCulloch resigns as secretary and is replaced by Mrs Gil Johnson. Mrs Kyle Martins resignation is accepted with regret. Mrs Lewis Ryan leaves for Birmingham and is replaced by Mrs M Rogers. A bessock from a cheese hoop is shown. Secret pal gifts are exchanged among 19 members. Hostesses were Mrs Lawrence Presnell, Mrs Coleman Lott and Mrs J W Hinkle.

Lawrence Presnell Coleman Lott J. W. Hinkle

Newcomers Lurch Held At Club

New members of the club include Mrs. Chest H. Kaylor, Mrs. Louis Robert pen a Mrs. otra, PA, and Mrs. George F. Keetch was guest. Mrs. Wallace E. King won the pera ammette vint ne mitre 3 est distance was won by Mrs. Ho.

Tates Hugh Chest H. Kaylor Louis Robert Pen Otra George F. Keetch Wallace E. King

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H. Ryan Kelvinator Noone Bob Kelly Judy Mobile Marshall Walker Ellen Gilchrist Sherie Randall Ardis Ruth Powers Selma Martha Williams Jimmy Hambrick Panama City, Florida Wilbur Bailey Ft. Walton Florida Claire Earnest James E. Reynolds Grayson W. E. Siviey Sr Evelyn Sivley W. J. Marra Los Ralph. Winn Frank Lloyd Oldham Vera Brown Walter Brown Birmingham Ben D. Wilson David and Brett Rich- Ww Charles H. Johnson Wilson W. Hobbs Columba Homer Tankersley Finley Island Jack W. G. Peebles James Tolley Athens Belle Mina Nashville Northwest Bill Ashton Jerry Lanning H. M. Layman Atlanta Allison Bailey Mr. Bailey Mrs. Layman W. E. Cason Nell Cathy Miami Burney Miles Brown University John Miles Kurfees H. Leon Reeves Mercury ED Sullivan Tith Montclair Phaeton Monterey Phaetons Office Betty Blowt Joan Leigh McKelvy Little Joan Leigh McKelvy John , Decatur Weere Ane Bee HK. Neale AE O. J. Self Kansas Ohio L. D. Strickland Topeka Kans C. M. Kennedy Eesse L. A. Strickland Akron Mary Cox Miss Crawford Mr. Tinkler Mary Low Ray Mildred Home Ayee Guntersville Donna Maria Compton Bob Compton Blanche Daily Clifton Daily Leslie Compton City Pork Flower Sean Phane Danvil North Alabama Decatur Cleaners N.E. Ferry St Jean Lorenza Henry Lorenza Jean Ann Bowline Drive Thomas Cathie Cole Katherine Sellers Ann 1 Jimmy Brothers Lou Lorenza Julianers Lorenza Malcolm H. Smith 2Nd Lee Southern Bell Telephone
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