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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1962

Page

5

Bride Elect Honored Before July 6 Wedding

Miss Nancy Walker, the bride elect, was feted at a miscellaneous shower in the Northside Baptist Church recreation room by Misses Doris Brazier, Sandra Holmes and Cecelia Cameron. Green and white colors highlighted the decor as about 30 guests attended. a white sleeveless sheath adorned with floral ordery and a pink carnation corsage were presented.

Sandra Holmes Doris Ann Brazier Cecelia Ann Cameron Nancy Walker Charles McNeese Charles W. McNeese Doris Brazier Cecelia Cameron Northside Baptist Church

Mrs Tolbert Compliments Noted Before Cocoa Beach Trip

Mrs James Tolbert to join husband S Sgt Tolbert in Cocoa Beach Florida after several days of compliments at parties. Aldean Morgan hosted lunch, Ralph McCurry entertained at Coke party. James Bazzell praised Tolbert at lunch. Bailey Freeman led brunch. Vernia Kirby hosted an ice cream supper. Tolberts’ brief visit included a fish fry and covered dish supper at Mrs Frank Minor’s home with Mrs David Powell assisting.

James Tolbert Cocoa Beach Fla Tolbert U.S. Air Force Aldean Morgan Ralph McCurry James Bazzell Bailey Freeman Vernia Kirby Sgt. Tolbert Frank Minor David Powell Tolberts

Nabors Daughter Marries Patton in Georgia Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Robert Linwood Nabors announce the marriage of their daughter Martha Jo Nabors to Howard Eugene Patton son of Mr and Mrs Howard Douglas Patton. The ceremony took place in Georgia on June 15.

Robert Linwood Nabors Martha Jo Nabors Howard Eugene Patton Howard Douglas Patton Georgia

Church Meetings at Central Methodist Church Parlor

Circle of Central Methodist Church met in the church parlor with Mrs. Prentiss Clark leading. Mrs. J H Branum opened with prayer and Mrs. Clark read a devotion by Bishop Walter C Gunn. Twenty three members attended plus visitor Mrs. Charles Clark WSCS president.

Austinville HDC Meets for July Picnic and Craft Day

Mrs James Wood presided at the Austinville Home Demonstration Club meeting. Mrs Floyd Meadows led a consumer education demo with discussion. Members approved moving next month’s meeting to July 31 for a combined family picnic and craft day. Craft day in June is Tuesday June 26. Civil defense pamphlets were distributed. Hostesses Mrs Austin Self and Mrs Gil Johnson served refreshments and secret pal gifts were exchanged.

James Wood Austinville Home Demonstration Club James Shelton Talmadge Turner Floyd Meadows Civil Defense Talmade Turner Austin Self Gil Johnson

Goren on Bridge Till 1962 Bidding Swing in France Match

In an international France versus United States match, a spirited bidding contest led to six spades on one table and six clubs doubled on the other. The United States gained 300 points on the deal, while the other table saw the declarer lose 200 points. The article notes a 500 point deficit for the declarer after a strategic line from East, Hazen, and partner.

Lee Hazen South Hazen North Declarer

Personal notices of visits and travels across several states

Judge and Mrs W H Long return from visit to son Dr Robert Long in Columbia Missouri. Dr Long, Barnes Hospital trained surgeon and Washington University instructor, also with Ellis Fischer Cancer Hospital at Columbia. Miss Jan Underwood visits brother Rufus Underwood and Mrs Underwood in Savannah Georgia. Attendees at Murfreesboro Tennessee Antique Show include Wilson Taylor Withers Peebles Jr Milton Yarbrough Rowe Sanderson Barrett Shelton Jr and H D Barnum. Camp Winnesteaska hosts a 10 day stay for Carolyn Taylor Marcie Smith Mary Beth Briscoe Lindy Ashwander Laine Agnew. Dr and Mrs J G Hamilton return from several days in Destin Florida. Mrs Charlie Morris of Henshaw Kentucky guests of her niece Mrs R E Catlett and Mr Catlett. Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson and son Jack return from vacation to Panama City Beach. Mr and Mrs Ned Anderson and son David return from vacation.

W. H. Long Robert Long Columbia, MO Long Barnes Hospital St. Louis Washington University Ellis Fischer Columbia Murfressboro, Tenn Wilson Taylor Withers Peebles Jr Milton Yarbrough Rowe Sanderson Barrett Shelton Jr H. D. Barnum Camp Winnestaska Carolyn Taylor Marcie Smith Mary Beth Briscoe Lindy Ashwander Laine Agnew

Top Secret Stains Confuse Drycleaners

A Maryland drycleaner faced a lab coat stained by an aircraft and missile executive who would not identify the stains due to a classified project. The coat went to a national lab where a caustic solution removed the stains, and now many lab coats bearing similar stains are sent for special cleaning and classified spot removal.

Maryland Garment Analysis Laboratory National Laboratory National Institute ‘of Drycleaning Silver Spring Island Maryland Cleaner

Decala Toastmistress Club Hosts Children Night

The Decala Toastmistress Club hosted a children night at a recent meeting with members bringing their children. Mrs. B. Gates presided as toastmistress introduced speakers Mrs. Jack Coley Mrs. Albert Sandor and Mrs. Jack Jones sharing stories and lessons from the little ones and Epaminondas tales.

Decala Gates Robert Denham Jack Coley Albert Sandor Epaminondas Sarah Cone Bryant Jack Jones

Debor ah Ann Waldrop Honored as Year Old Daughter

Deborah Ann Waldrop is the year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Waldrop of Moulton. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Louie Waldrop and Mrs Wallace Coffey of Moulton and the late Mr Coffey, and the great granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W C Yarbrough, Mrs Arthur Coffey and the late Mr Coffey, Mrs William M Little and the late Mr Little, all of Moulton.

Deborah Ann Waldrop Jimmy Waldrop Moulton Louie Waldrop Wallace Coffey Mr. Coffee W. C. Yarbrough Arthur Coffey Mr. Coffey William M. Little Mr. Little

Evening Honor At Fast Acres Center Meeting

Mrs C E Rice and Mrs R L Cutler were welcomed as guests. Mrs Albert Sander won the Claire Flynn Cup for best performance of the evening. At the June 25 meeting in Fast Acres Community Center officers will be elected.

Oscar Wilde C. E. Rice R. L. Cutler Albert Sander Claire Flynn

Miss Baldwin Weds Robert McClendon in Somerville

Miss Carolyn Baldwin daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Baldwin and Robert McClendon son of Mr and Mrs McClendon of Cullman pledged their vows Saturday at 10 in the Church of God with Rev Loyd Crabtree officiating. Nuptial music by Miss Brenda Charles. Bride wore a white summer sheer dress and jeweled crown with a white orchid Bible. Attendant was Miss Mary Jo Baldwin. Best man was the bridegroom's father. After a trip to the Smokies the couple will live in Decatur where he is a pharmacist and she works at Worthington.

Somerville Carolyn Baldwin T. J. Baldwin Robert McClendon McClendon Cullman Church of God Loyd Crabtree Brenda Charles Decatur Mary Jo. Baldwin Smokies Bank Street Hospital Worthington

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