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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1958

Page

5

Central High Class of 1933 Silver Jubilee Reunion

Members of Central High School class of 1933 gathered at Big Bob Gibson's in Decatur on June 14 to celebrate their silver jubilee. The room featured silver yellow and green decor with class insignia, poems, old papers, and a moment of silence for departed members. A 1960 reunion plan was proposed with boat trip on the Tennessee River and a candlelit Alma Mater finale.

Central High School Decatur Bob Gibson Highway 31 Jackson Virginia Speer Murdock W. E. Sivley J. R. Vaughan the Gazette Bob Hunter Tennessee Mary Louise Frost Opal Cavnar Watson Louise E. Sivley Cloyce Frost 11Th Avenue Court S.E

Calendar club meetings at Morningside and Great Books

The Morningside Craft Club meets Friday at 7 30 p m in Delano Park for its regular monthly gathering. Great Books Club holds an organizational meeting Thursday at 7 45 p m at the Mutual Savings Life Building to discuss Descartes Discourse on Methods.

Morningside Craft Club Delano Park Great Books Club Mutual Savings Life Bldg Descartes

Personal News From Local Residents In Florida And Kansas

Mr and Mrs Robert McWhorter returned from a ten day stay in Dunedin Florida Dr and Mrs Berthold Kennedy are at home in Belle Mina after weeks in Anna Maria Florida Mrs Sim Lovelady and sons Bill and Larry will spend next weekend at Riverside in Pride Mrs Billy Day and Master Bill Day have returned from Birmingham where Bill underwent orthopedic surgery Mr and Mrs Floyd Pattison of Manhattan Kansas are guests of their daughter Mrs Norman

Robert McWhorter Dunedin, Fla Mrs. Berthold Kennedy Belle Mina Anna Maria, Fla Sim Lovelady Bill and Larry Riverside Billy Day Master Bill Day Birmingham Bill Mrs Floyd Pattison Manhattan, Kansas Norman

Old school day reunion attendees listed from Decatur area

The article lists numerous alumni and spouses from Decatur and nearby cities such as Hartselle Huntsville Birmingham Tuscaloosa Gadsden and Northport who attended an extended reunion with multiple family ties and married names noted for each attendee.

Lee Billions Marcia Cloyce Frost Mary Louise Otte Bob Hunter Robert Hutson George West Virginia Ferguson W. E. Sivley Louise Ezell Jean Ann Fabiani Ann Mae Waite J. R. Vaughan Watson Carsicle Opal Cavnar Mildred Kitchens Decatur Howard Owens Sandra Hartselle Jack Yarbrough Atlanta George M. Wells Catherine Otte Huntsville Robert Murdock Virginia Speer Judy Bob, Jr Birmingham Robert Hardeman Mary Pirie Tuscaloosa Pleas Manley Mattie Lou Bean Gadsden H. B. Plemons Lee Ree Wooten Leon Jones Elizabeth Berry W. W. Drake Gladys Ward Northport Ala

Printed Pattern 4776 Half Sizes for Modest Breeches

Advertises Printed Pattern 4776 for half sizes with modest figure flattering design, bra concealing straps, built up bodice. Includes printed directions and easy sewing notes. Order 35 cents plus 5 cents mail for pattern from Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Care Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Stiles Family Welcomes New Grandson Thomas Paul

Mr and Mrs Stiles celebrate the birth of grandson Thomas Paul on June 6. Mr and Mrs Grady Davis and children and Miss Becky Crow attend the wedding of Mrs Davis niece Miss Wray Baker.

Stiles Mr. Stiles Thomas Paul Grady Davis Becky Crow Mrs. Davis Wray Baker

New Tablet Promises Quick Sinus Drainage Relief

An advertising feature claims a tablet can rapidly relieve sinus congestion by delivering medicine through the blood to shrink swollen sinus doors and promote drainage. It asserts doctors widely prescribe it and notes a 24 count bottle costs 98 cents with a money back guarantee for relief.

New York N. Y

Goren on Bridge Misplay in No Trump Ends in Loss

In a 1958 Chicago Tribune bridge column, North opens diamonds and South rebuts with two no trump. The analysis pins the error on South’s misread of East’s assets, misplaying the diamonds, and overcommitting in hearts. The optimal line secures nine tricks via a spade lead and careful diamond finesse.

North East South West South East West Declarer The Chicago Tribune

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests

Events center on visitors and travel among area families. Perry Edwards of Miami visits his parents Mr and Mrs W J Edwards while Ruth Lea of Ft Collins Colo visits her son Kenneth Lea and Mrs Lea. Eddens family hosts Birmingham guests and others travel to New York City and Camp Chattoga for roles as counselor and art instructor.

Perry Edwards Miami Mrs. W. J. Edwards Ruth Lea Ft. Collins, Colo Kenneth Lea Lea J. R. Eddens Quince Birmingham Quince Eddens Eddens B. T. Williams Mrs. Lee Damsky Ben Lee Mr. Damsky New York City

Christian Women's Fellowship Meets At Local Church

The Christian Women's Fellowship held its general meeting at the church on Monday with retiring president Mrs. Charles Rogers presiding. Installation followed led by Mrs. Robert Shaw, a rosebud corsage given to each new officer, and Mrs. Norman Safley became president. Ice cream sodas and cookies were served to 24 members and three guests: Mrs. Luna McKelvey, Mrs. E. B. Hames, and Miss Carolyn Robertson.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Charles Rogers Rogers Robert Shaw Norman Safley CWF Frank Morgan Lily Conley Luna McKelvey E. B. Hames Carolyn Robertson

St Louis Named by French Settlers for King Louis XV

In St Louis Missouri the city’s name traces to French settlers who honored King Louis XV of France with the designation.

St. Louis, Mo King Louis XV of France

Bryant Riddell Wedding Announced In Mississippi

Mr and Mrs Frank J Riddell of Florence announce the marriage of their daughter Kay Dell Riddell to Wayne Bryant son of Mr and Mrs Grady Bryant of Town Creek. The ceremony was held in Iuka Mississippi on June 8 following a short wedding trip.

Frank J. Riddell Florence Kay Dell Riddell Wayne Bryant Grady Bryant Town Creek Iuka Miss

Sheffield couple tale at home with florist groom

A Sheffield couple hosts a home gathering highlighting the bridegroom who works at Pool's House of Flowers. The ceremony reflects local customs and neighborhood ties as the couple begins married life.

Sheffield Pool House of Flowers

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Central High Kathy Kucera Kathy R. J. Kucera J. W. Kucera Waco, Tex D. T. Chaffin Memphis James Richard Throneberry Ricky Bob Throneberry Ray Junior Chandler Delan Glenn Moses Zachary Pirtle Bobby Gene Clark Industry Sheet Metal Vine Street W. T. Grant IW. T. Grant CO Second Avenue Grant Street By Jenne Helens Nebrig Plumbing Co Nebrig Goren North Gene Down Shanghai Baptist Church Athens George Harrison Herold Ft. Worth, Tex Garrold Nungester Sam Speake Greenville J. E. Reynolds Grayson Deedie Reynolds Tallulah, Ga Camp Chattoga Bryant-Riddell City Park Second Ave Fedders Hill Appliance & Furniture E. Moulton St Dobson’s Kingsway, John C. Roberts OLE Second Avenue Meson’ Street Bank St
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