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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1960

Page

17

Ladies Host Luncheon Series With Five Hosts

Mrs Yarbrough and Mrs Anderson entertain a circle including Mrs Yarbrough Mrs Anderson B Leftwich Mrs James Hill Jr Mrs J C Howell and Mrs John B Wood. Two more luncheons are planned for this week.

Mrs. Yarbrough Mrs. Anderson B. Leftwich James Hill Jr J. C. Howell John B. Wood

Civil Defense Topic at Town Creek Home Demonstration

The June Town Creek Home Demonstration meeting was hosted by Mrs. W. J. Lee Jr. with Mrs. Ruby Looney, the home agent, giving a demonstration on civil defense topics to attendees.

Town Creek W. J. Lee Jr Ruby Looney

Miss Jo Ann Short Engaged to George Harvey

Announcement from Mr and Mrs John C Short that their daughter Miss Jo Ann Short is engaged to George Edward Harvey son of Mr and Mrs John W Harvey. The couple plan to marry August 13 at First Baptist Church Huntsville details include education and wedding plans.

Miss Short Mr. Harvey John Charles Short Jo Ann Short George Edward Harvey John William Harvey James Robert Short

Holmes-Poole Vows At Gandy's Cove Church

Miss Linda Louise Poole and Gerry Dale Holmes wed at Gandy's Cove Church with Rev. James Henderson presiding. Music by Coss Woodard and trio. gown details include Rosepoint lace and satin. bride carries white carnations on a white Bible. Dana Morris as maid of honor. Joe Hart as best man. couple to reside in Falkville after their wedding trip to the Smokies.

Linda Louise Poole C. A. Poole Jr Gerry Dale Holmes Emmett C. Holmes James Henderson Coss Woodard Lila Morris Sara Amy Rea Dana Morris Joe Hart Don Turney Moral Owens Ronald Fitzgerald Hal Laney

Twain quote reflection on prompt answers and uncertainty

A brief quotation attributed to Mark Twain notes satisfaction in answering promptly while admitting ignorance. It captures a humorous stance on honesty and knowledge.

Mark Twain

Mrs Roger Hosts Pleasant Home Demonstration

Mrs Prater led a July 12 13 demonstration on creating business centers for Pleasant Home. Five members attended at Delano Park where a picnic was planned for July 22 at 6 30 p m and refreshments were served.

Prater Delano Park

Fish Fry Hosted by Mr and Mrs Bartee at Back Lawn

Mr and Mrs Edward Bartee hosted a recent fish fry on their back lawn. Guests included members of the Rocchetta Sunshine Club and their husbands. Catfish and hush puppies were served.

Edward Bartee Rocchetta Sunshine Club

Butterflies Theme Shaped Lyons Hotel Lunch Place Cards

Butterflies in pastel colors formed the place cards for a Tuesday lunch at the Lyons Hotel. Mrs. B. J. Law organized the butterfly themed décor for guests at the event.

Lyons B. J. Law

Massey Ape Club Plans Picnic at Sportsman's Lake

The Massey Ape Club, at the home of Mrs. Orbie Penn, arranged a family picnic for July 8 at Sportsman's Lake near Cullman. Cille Hawkins gave the song of the month history, Mrs. Penn led devotion, Mrs. H. E. Owen closed with prayer, and Mrs. C. B. Scott led the pledge to the flag.

Orbie Penn Sportsman’s Lake Cullman Cille Hawkins Penn H. E. Owen C. B. Scott

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Jewel Bulova J Nna Earl Beasley Kirsch Abner Berryman Asisger Dam Lee van Jones Holmes-Poole Gandy's Cove Church Kies Falkville 1 Decatur Garden Center Hwy Fedders Electric Department Theo Hill Aptree Pena E. Moulton Mrs. Roger Massey Ape Sterchi’s Jewelry Dept 2Nd Ave. SE Sealy Ata Sealy Posturepedic Sealy Good Homekeeper Dad Hunter Vl Leature Company
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