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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1957

Page

5

Miss Edgil Complimented Ahead of Wedding to Richard Lee

Miss Betty Edgil, bride elect of Richard Lee, was feted with a Thursday brunch at Mrs. E M Frazier’s home and a Friday bridal luncheon at the Country Club. Hostesses Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Sam Wheat arranged pink snapdragons roses and greenery while guests enjoyed ham biscuits melon and brownies.

Betty Edgil Richard Lee E. M. Frazier Sam Wheat Frazier A. M. Roan Edgil Mary Jean Edgil Kate Cleff Lawrenceville Lil Gaye Prutsman Washington, Ill Glenda McRae Martha Graham Birmingham Mary Ann Coats Country Club

Circles Meet in Junior Social Group Gatherings

The Self Circle met at Miss Lucile Emens home with Mrs. Josephine Frazier as cohostess. Mrs. Eddie Self led the session, opening and closing prayers were offered by various members, and 19 members plus one new member joined for refreshments.

Self Lucile Emens Josephine Frazier Eddie Self Conrad Strickland Leonard Moody J. W. Lovelace John Speake Jimmy Clark William Walker Gordon Christiansen Robert Ford Matt Wray Handley

Town Creek Visitors Fellowship Across States

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Neal and children and Mrs. S J Etheredge of Town Creek are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Etheredge in Ft. Walton Florida. The Charles Robinsons of Town Creek hosted Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Hamner of Prattville and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Scott of Birmingham. The Robinsons’ children Bill and Virginia are mentioned.

Bob Neal S. J. Etheredge Town Creek James Etheredge Ft. Walton, Fla Charles Robinsons Alvie Hamner Prattville Guy Scott Birmingham Robinson's Bill Virginia Edward Ruffner Ted Bob Sam Atlanta Marion Candler Ruffner

Miss Green Is Honored At Tea

Miss Sylvia Green awaiting her Saturday marriage to Warren Jones was honored at a tea hosted by Mrs Judson Hawthorne. Guests received at the door. Miss Martha Rogers in the receiving line. Miss Joan Reeves displayed gifts. floral decor featured sweet peas and roses.

Sylvia Green Warren Jones Judson Hawthorne Paul Glenn Martha Whitt Rogers W. V. Armentrout A. B. van Arsdale Joan Reeves Rogers

Reception Honors The Lamar Penneys Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lamar Penney celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a Thursday evening reception at their Eighth Avenue home. Their son Walter Marvin Penney and Mrs. Penney hosted. family and friends attended, with floral displays and cake service by Tennis Tidwell and Stone. Grandchild Anne Rankin Penney helped serve.

Walter Lamar Penney Eighth Avenue Walter Marvin Penney Penney Tennis Tidwell J. E. Stone R. W. Orr W. G. Stone Lillian Odom Ben Britnell Anne Rankin Penney

Local Social News From Falkville and Surrounding Areas

Accompanied by the Hamners a visit to Speigner and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Grant is noted. Engagement announced for Barbara Anne Green of Soham England to Aic Ray Haynes of Falkville. Various residents plan travel to Washington New York Boston and Panama City while others attend festivals and family visits.

Hamners Speigner Mrs George Grant Falkville Barbara Anne Green Bowhouse Soham England Aic Ray Haynes Oleana Haynes C. A. Moore George F. Stetcher Birmingham Boston Sletcher The American Association of University Women Alabama Moore S. I. Frank

Gifts IRA S Book and Gift Shop at 222 East Moulton Street

A small storefront noted as Gifts IRA S Book and Gift Shop operates at 222 E Moulton Street offering a selection of books and gifts. The brief listing highlights the shop’s address and focus on printed items and presentable gifts.

Ira‘s Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton Street

Italian artist Corne and seedlings in naval museum

Michael Felix Corne ate the first tomato in 1833 to prove they were not poisonous. His paintings are shown at the U S Naval Academy Museum. Researchers from the National Geographic Society uncovered puzzling information about a river fork system in the West Fork of the South Fork of the North Fork.

Michael Felix Corne Corne U.S. Naval Academy Museum National Geographic Society

River in California San Joaquin River

City and river features are noted with the San Joaquin River located in California. The text mentions the river as part of California geography.

San Joaquin River California

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Miss Edgil Jackson Vine Thailand C. M William Britnell W. C. Hunter Pence Ellis Margaret Puckett Betty Palk Nell Mitchell Ter Ve Ais Miss Green Lamar Penneys A. J. Hawthorne Washington New York Rome Mt North Carolina David Kay Philadelphia John F. Smither Jr Smither Leon Tune Denver William R. Abshire Rockport Ind T. S. Ralston 3Rd Ave John Caddell New York City Frank Scroggins Mike Bingham Edwards Camp McDowell Mary Lovie Harrell Baton Rouge Dilton Tate Mr. Tate Mrs. Tate Miss Harrell Buddy Summerford J. B. Elliott Texas Gladys Haden Cullman Friends Mrs. Rutledge Thomas My Searust Panama City Hallmark Cards City Pork Flower Shop Sanfords Credit Jewelers— Opticians Penney’s Big Children’s & 2 Penney’s Shoes
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