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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

6

Morris Dougherty Wedding in Church Ceremony

Miss Helen Frances Morris and J P Dougherty wed in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev C C West on June 5. The bride wore candlelight Chantilly lace and tulle with a chapel train, carrying a white orchid on a white Bible. The reception followed, with travel plans to New Orleans and southern destinations.

Helen Frances Morris Staten William M. Morris Church C. C. West Carol Lankford Jean Turney J. P. Dougherty Sammie Bryant Coss E. Woodard Mary Alice Morris Sarah Morris Miss Dana Lila Morris Baxter Bryant Charlotte Frances William Dougherty Jack Nelson New Orleans

Florence Girl To Wed Decatur Boy

Miss Dorothy Jane Miller of Florence and Joe Frank Brewer of Decatur announce their engagement. Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis O. Miller, is a Coffee High School graduate and will wed July 17 at First Baptist Church Florence. Brewer, a Florence State alumnus, served in Korea and works at Hayes Aircraft in Birmingham.

James P. Dougherty Falkville Methodist Church William M. Morris Frank P. Dougherty Mr. Dougherty Athens Wilma Aldena Liverett Monroe Liverett Austinville Wayne Baxter Lott Coleman Lott Austinville High School Decatur Lion and Steel Co Dorothy Jane Miller Florence Joe Frank Brewer Decatur Miss Miller Curtis 0. Miller Mr. Brewer Dan A. Brewer Curtis O. Miller Alabama Coffee High School Florence State Brewer Decatur High School Korea Hayes Aircraft Birmingham First Baptist Church of

Tea Shower for Miss Lawrence by Rainbow for Girls

About 100 guests attended a tea shower for Miss Lawrence hosted by Rainbow for Girls. Attendees greeted guests at the door and receiving line included Mrs. Ocle Lawrence, Miss Jane Upchurch, and Mrs. Jim Woodall with a blue white and gold color scheme featuring carnations shasta daisies and silver candelabra. Guests enjoyed cake at the punch table as helpers circulated in the gift and serving rooms during the 8 to 10 p.m. call.

Decatur Assembly Colleeon Lawrence Joe Elliott Jane Upchurch Jim Woodall Ooie Lawrence Elliott Tee Ocle Lawrence E. J. Carter Julia Sue Terry C. B., Kenton H. B. Norwood Mary Virginia Roan Jo Anne Elliott Charlotte Pace Vonda Nelms Patricia Powell A. D. Terry June Terry

Tea Given For Geraldine Sandy

Miss Charlotte Pace entertained last week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Owen Pace for Geraldine Sandy. A small gathering with family and friends enjoyed light refreshments and conversation in a cordial social event.

Charlotte Pace Mrs Owen Pace

Honoring Miss Geraldine Sandy At Local Event

Pansies and sweet peas were arranged in pink, and guests assisted in serving and in conducting the games during the ceremony honoring Miss Geraldine Sandy.

Geraldine Sandy

Meetings Announced for Beta Sigma and Mizpah Groups

Beta Sigma holds a regular meeting Thursday at 7 30 in Delano Park with a watermelon cutting. Mizpah 19 CES meets Tuesday at 7 30 at Decatur Masonic Temple. Nu Phi Mu sorority gathers tonight at 7 30 at 2003 18th Ave. Specpagee notes by Aurelia Hastings.

Beta Sigma Delano Park Mizpah CES Decatur Masonic Temple NU Phi MU Sorority Miss Me Stephens 18Th Ave Aurelia Hastings

Bride-Elect Nell Tanner Honored At Tea Shower

Miss Nell Tanner bride-elect of Frank Howell of Hartselle was honored with a tea shower Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Teague. Co-hostesses included Misses Peggy Thompson Jo Ann Penn and Peggy Nell Penn. Guests were welcomed by Rhona Howell sister of the groom to be. In the receiving line stood Mrs. Teague the bride-elect Mrs. H M Tanner her mother and Mrs Eric Howell mother of the groom to be. Peggy Thompson registered guests. Gift flowers adorned rooms with a striking all white arrangement on the dining table.

Nell Tanner Frank Howell Hartselle James Teague Teague Peggy Thompson Jo Ann Penn Peggy Nell Penn Rhona Howell H. M. Tanner Eric Howell

Bake Sale Discussion Sets Tone for Club Elections

Members will meet to select new officers and review last bake sale results. Future activities also on the agenda as the group plans upcoming events.

Miss Linda Lee Visits Sister in Washington

Miss Linda Lee traveled Thursday to visit her sister Mrs. Frank T. Mock and Mr. Mock in Washington. Nearby guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clopton and their Birmingham children who stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clopton. Crystal centerpiece arrangements featured snapdragons and Queen Anne’s lace. Lime punch and bride shaped cakes were served by Judy Lindsey and other hostesses. The bride elect wore white glazed cotton with tiny black figures and red carnation corsage.

Linda Lee Frank T. Mock Mr. Mock Washington Aery Judy Lindsey Martha Teague Sara Jane Tanner Peggy Nell Penn Bobby Gann John Tanner

Four-Family Baby Born in Wilmington Fourth Generation

Alice Elizabeth Carmine joins four generations in Wilmington as the newborn marks the fourth generation across four families with four great-grandmothers noted in the family record.

Wilmington Del Alice Elizabeth Carmine Alice

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