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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1958
Page
5
Miss Laura Marie Perdeye became the bride of William Gene Todd in a double ring ceremony at St. John's Catholic Church Tuscaloosa. Officiating was Rev Ed Bernault before floral arrangements and glowing candelabra.
Fay Margaret Story, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ervin Story, will marry Don Comer Breeding of Somerville. Story graduated from Morgan County High School class of 58. Breeding, a Cotaco High School graduate, serves in the U S Navy in San Francisco and attends electronics school. Wedding planned for July.
In a colorful bridge hand West leads queen of hearts and South implements a deceptive ruse. The play hinges on South discarding a diamond to mislead West as East holds the diamond ace, creating a dramatic moment in the four spades contract. West succumbs to the psychological trap.
Little Debbie Sue Todd cousin of the groom from Vincennes Ind acted as flower girl. The bride Mrs Perdeye wore navy sheer voile and beige accessories, while Mrs Todd wore blush pink cotton faille with white accessories. Best man James L Todd and ushers Dale Perdeye and Leroy Caubarreaux. Reception at St John's School auditorium followed the ceremony. The couple plans a wedding trip to New York City and will live at 3810 Harrison St Monroe La.
Mrs Newt Kitchens hosted the Union Grove Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting on Monday. Mrs Elbert Jones gave the devotion and last chapter of the study book, with Mrs Bill Palmer and Mrs Ernest Standridge assisting. Plans for Officers Training Day were set for the next regular meeting. Members were asked to bring a covered dish for lunch. eight members were present as refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs. Leon Chunn hosted the Valhermosa Home Demonstration Club June meeting. President Mrs. Paul Thomas led devotion, announced the July 21 picnic at Delano Park Decatur at 3 p.m. Lunch at 6. Mrs. Berta Murphy demonstrated mealtime courtesies. ice cream and cake were served.
Advert describes a Printed Pattern 4843 for a six gore skirt with a pocket and three sleeve versions. Includes sizes 12 through 20 plus 16? wide yardage for 35 inch fabric. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per extra pattern to Anne Adams at Decatur Daily pattern dept New York address.
Mrs. Lucille Fuden left for New York and Europe for several weeks. Mrs. Elmer Loyd and Mrs. George Wallace visited Birmingham. Glenn Frix family returned from a vacation to Kentucky near Cumberland Falls after touring the Smoky Mountains. Methodist youths Larry Durham and Miss Jeanette Giles plan trips to Junaluska. Mrs. Ryna Dinsmore returned from New Orleans. Mobile residents E. B. Peebles Jr. will visit North Carolina. Rex Rankin spent Thursday in Atlanta with sons Rex Jr. and Jim visiting grandparents. L. J. Speer returned to Decatur after eight months in Phoenix and now lives at 314 Cain St.
Dayton University seniors Gerald and Thomas Spahn earned identical dean's list honors with a 3.556 average. Both are business administration majors and were named to UD's dean's list for last semester.
A government survey notes that hitchhiking is illegal in twenty six states. Officials emphasize travelers must use safe transportation and respect traffic laws.
Earl Hargitt owner of Hargitt Plumbing and Heating Co. entertained employees with a barbecue at Finley Island on Saturday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hargitt Mr and Mrs Frank Hargitt Jr Mr and Mrs Clyde Murphy and daughters Mr and Mrs Clyde Murphy Sr Mr and Mrs Harry Collier and Mrs Neal.
Wells and Becky of Columbus along with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. King and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bishop and Irene Wright were listed as attendees at a local social gathering.
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