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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1955

Page

6

Local visitors and travel notes from Eatonton and beyond

Columbus Ind residents and Georgia visitors gathered at Mrs Inez Cash home last week including Watt Jones Jr and family from Eatonton and James Lewis. Mrs Wrights traveled to Memphis and Mrs Layton and sons from Omaha plan a visit.

Lumbus, Ind Watt Jones Jr Patsy and Grady Willie Jones James Lewis Eatonton, Ga Inez Cash 6Th Ave W. W. Wright Edward A. Wright Memphis James Layton

Wayne Jacobs Birthday Party Celebrated at Home

Mr and Mrs Mack Jacobs entertained for their son Wayne on his twelfth birthday with guests receiving miniature hats and noise makers. Games included drop the clothes pin and dart throwing with prizes for winners Pattye Kendrick Greva Gibbs Rickey Quillin Donny Ford Jimmy Williams and Terry Geloneck. Balloons adorned the room and cake ice cream nuts and drinks were served as Wayne opened gifts.

Mack Jacobs Wayne Pattye Kendrick Greva Gibbs Rickey Quillin Donny Ford Jimmy Williams Terry Geloneck Son Orwers Jean’ Nut Ginger Quillin Bob Bill Gibbs Waenas Walker Rusty Geloneck Dick Fleming James Minor Kenny Damsgard Windy Wilson Bobby Dean

Laundry Tip Machine or Tub Improves Washing

A simple tip suggests using a dedicated washing machine or tub to ease chores, promising faster cleaning and better results with less effort. The note emphasizes practicality over novelty.

Decatur Garden Club Plans Wednesday Birthday Dinner

The Decatur Garden Club announces a meeting on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Memorial Drive home of Mrs. L L McCulloch for a birthday dinner.

Decatur Garden Club L.L. McCulloch Memorial Drive

Informal Party At Hazel Hodgins

Miss Hazel Elise Hodges entertained Saturday evening with an informal party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Alfred Hodgins. The highlight was a new game Horsey Horror Scopes where guests sketched horses for character readings. Dramatic skits music and games followed with a list of attendees including Elaine Avery Betty Earle Briscoe Emily McClary Amanda Jane Hunt Betty Burks Madge LaBoon Mary Frances Garnett Sybie Shelton Jo Anne Elliott Alma Suggs Bennett McRae Jim Marshall John Sobotka John Mitchell Dwight Coffey Tom Bowles Wesley Cain Don Ashford Candler Cain Milton Yarbrough Cliff Vaughn.

Hazel Elise Hodges Alfred Hodgins Dennce Elaine Avery Betty Earle Briscoe Emily McClary Amanda Jane Hunt Betty Burks Madge LaBoon Mary Frances Garnett Sybie Shelton Jo Anne Elliott Alma Suggs Bennett McRae Jim Marshall John Sobotka John Mitchell Dwight Coffey Tom Bowles Wesley Cain Don Ashford Candler Cain Milton Yarbrough Cliff Vaughn

Birthday Party For Mrs Hudson

A party was given Friday at the home of Mrs Bill Hudson at 1110 as a celebration for Mrs Hudson. Guests attended and shared in the festivities with light refreshments and conversation.

Bill Hudson

Shower Honors Kathleen Hood Bride Elect Louis Nebrig

Mrs. Wallace Church and Mrs. Thomas Parker hosted a shower at 410 7th Ave NW for Kathleen Hood, bride elect of Louis Nebrig. Red gladioli decorated the rooms and dining table. guests presented gifts including a red and white umbrella. About 35 guests called 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Wallace Church Thomas Parker 7Th Ave Kathleen Hood Louis Nebrig Miss Hood

Susan James Complimented at Aunt’s Patio Party

Miss Susan James daughter of Col and Mrs Ed James, visiting Mrs James' parents, was entertained Monday evening at Aunt Mrs Sam Nettles home with a patio party. Guests included Misses Connie Stone Elizabeth Russell Carolyn King Susan White Pam Cartwright Camilla Power and Betty Ann Nettles.

Susan James Col Ed James

Camp Couple Wed June 18 In Simple Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Roy W Camp announce the marriage of their daughter Elaine Camp to Pvt Carl Winton on June 18 The bride a Cotaco High School graduate and Snead College student Boaz is the daughter of Somerville residents Pvt Winton son of Mr and Mrs A E Winton Somerville currently stationed at Fort Eustis Virginia This record notes the union and where the couple will reside or be stationed.

Roy W. Camp Elaine Camp Carl Winton Cotaco High School Snead College Boaz Winton A.E. Winton Somerville Fort Eustis

9th Street Honors Mrs. G. W. Hudson on 81st Birthday

Mrs. G. W. Hudson turned 81 with a party on 9th Street. Her son Claude presented a birthday cake as the centerpiece while relatives and friends including Claude and Terry Hudson Irene Graham J E Parker Lee Hudson Ruby Lee Hutson Nancy Hutson Sam Kennemer Roy Byrce and others attended.

Nancy Hutson Sam Kennemer Roy Byrce Austin Texas

Best Sellers List and World of News Headlines

Current best sellers from Publishers Weekly list fiction and nonfiction titles with authors. The fiction titles include Bonjour Tristesse and The Good Shepherd among others, while nonfiction features Gift from the Sea and The Power of Positive Thinking.

Francoise Sagan Willis Wayde John P. Marquand Robert Ruark C. S. Forester Hamilton Basso Anne Morrow Lindbergh Norman Vincent Peale John A. Schindler Gertrude Lawrence Richard Aldrich Johnny Rudolf Flesch

MISS BOWZEE LEAVES FOR MEXICO CITY FOR TEN DAY PARTY

Miss Jan Bowzee flies from Birmingham Tuesday morning to Mexico City to visit Gulf Park classmate Miss Myrna Osuna Saenz for a ten day house party. Other notices include Mr and Mrs Tom Chandler returning from Ft Walton Florida and Bill Evans visiting relatives in Tuscumbia.

Jan Bowzee Birmingham Mexico City Gulf Park Myrna Osuna Saenz Tom Chandler Ft. Walton, Fla

Roanoke Official Urges College Trial Education

Virginia's superintendent proposes trial college education to test student readiness. He notes the college mortality rate is highest in the first two years and urges larger high schools to provide start up opportunities to offset early failures.

Roanoke Virginia Planning Association

College Pathways for Local Students: Two-Year Gateway

The plan offers first and second years of college to home town students. After two years those showing ability and promise may continue at established colleges. Others could bow out gracefully.

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