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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1959

Page

5

Supper Honors Mrs Cooper and Sunday School Group

Mrs. R. E. Cooper hosted a covered dish lunch for her Sunday school class. Prayer was led by Mrs. Gladys Ferguson and Mrs. John Hendon. The group, including several named members, plans to meet June 25 at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Ferguson's home.

R. E. Cooper Gladys Ferguson John Hendon Minor Hall Myrtie Barnett Oscar Rice Fred Vickers H. A. Goldenay Lillian Myra Mandley

West defeats slam by careful defense in bridge

Goren explains a defended spade lead and diamond discards as West defeats a likely unbeatable slam. He notes the duplication in clubs and how the heart break prevented tricks, while South and dummy misplayed the spade sequence. The article highlights strategic risk in opening ace leads against slams.

West South Declarer East Sopyright The Chicago Tribune

New Pistol Uses Triangular Plastic Cartridge

A newly developed pistol model features a triangular plastic cartridge design. The unusual shape is claimed to improve feeding reliability and reduce weight. Researchers say the system maintains standard ballistic performance while offering unique chamber compatibility benefits.

Printed pattern 4767 for children's sizes 2 to 10

Pattern 4767 offers sun top shorts blouse and skirt in 35 inch fabric with simple lines. Directions are printed on pattern parts and costs 35 cents plus 10 cents extra for mailing. Anne Adams pattern dept. 243 West 17th St New York 11 NY.

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

Massey Home Demonstration Club Meets in June

The Massey Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Orbie Penn's house with seven members present. Mrs. James Morris presented the song history and led the pledge. Mrs. Clarence Tanner read the secretary's report. Mrs. C. C. Laney demonstrated canning. A family policy event is planned for July 11 at the Massey Club House at 7:30 p.m.

Massey Home Orbie Penn James Morris Clarence Tanner C. C. Laney Massey Club

Spade Club Plans Meet Bi Monthly

The Spade Club held its regular meeting at the Public Library on June 16 at 7 30. Jack Smith led a panel discussion and short talks. Jimmy Bloodworth was welcomed as a new member.

Spade Club Public Library Jack Smith Jimmy Bloodworth

Local Meeting Notes Include Devotion and Guest Visit

Mrs FE L Henson served ice cream sodas and cookies while Mrs Rufus Warren opened with prayer. Two guests Mrs Johnson and Mrs Jones attended and the study on Understanding Other Cultures was led by Mrs G D Gowen. Taughannock Falls in New York State rise 50 feet above Niagara.

FE. L. Henson Rufus Warren R. L. Penn J. R. Williams Taughannock Falls New York State Niagara

Vaughan Circle Meeting at Cotaco Methodist WSCS

The Vaughan Circle met in the church parlor with 21 members present. Mrs. Earle Edmondson presided, prayers led by Mrs. Delmar Bagwell, devotion by Mrs. D. M. Sivley, and program by Mrs. Magnolia Murphy. Participants included Mrs. Comfort Willis and others.

Vaughan BR. W. Head Cotaco Methodist Wscs Earle Edmondson Delmar Bagwell D. M. Sivley Magnolia Murphy Comfort Willis James Jackson Leonard Turney Cryer Sivley

McBride Circle Holds Bible Parlor Meeting

The McBride Circle met on Tuesday in the church parlor with the opening prayer led by the group leader.

McBride

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