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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1957

Page

14

Miss Edgil Weds Mr. Lee in Southside Church Ceremony

Miss Bettye Branks Edgil and Richard Calvin Lee pledged vows in a double ring wedding at Southside Baptist Church. The couple, with wedding party including Maid of Honor Miss Mary Jean Edgil and bridesmaids in pastel gowns, planned to reside in Decatur before moving to Tuscaloosa for university studies.

Bettye Branks Edgil Thomas Edgil Mr. Edgil Richard Calvin Lee Richard Andrew Lee Southside Baptist Church W. J. Johnson Roy Black Jackie Mills J. C. Howell Thomas D. Edgil Jr Mary Jean Edgil Gaye Prutsman Washington, Ill Patricia Alsop Vincennes Ind Kay Cleff Lawrenceville Ill Martha Graham Mary Ann Coats Birmingham Glenda McRae

New York Harbor Handles Half of U S Foreign Trade

New York harbor processes about one half of the United States foreign trade by value, underscoring its pivotal role in national commerce and shipping. The statistic highlights the port's dominance in dollar terms and its influence on overall economic activity.

New York Harbor U.S

Accidents In The U S Dip In Spring Peak In June

A report shows injuries and deaths from accidents ease in spring across the United States while June records the highest incidents. Officials caution drivers and pedestrians to stay vigilant as summer approaches.

U. S

Weekly church and club meeting calendar listed

First Methodist Circles meet at four homes or addresses at 10 a.m. 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. First Presbyterian Bible study in ladies parlor at 3 30 p.m. Cosmopolitan Club at Cornelian Court Hotel at noon Tuesday. Smith Circle at Central Methodist at 9 30 a.m. Trellis Garden Club with Mrs Rhodes at unspecified time. Great Books Club meets at Mutual Savings Building at 7 45 p.m. to study Ecclesiastes.

First Methodist Pickett Roy Fite Jr Stratford Rd Spiller Butler Hine LaFayette NE. Williams Frank Stone White W. L. Grimes Grant St. SE. Johnson Mac Livingston Cherry First Presbyterian Cosmopolitan Club Cornelian Court Hotel Great Books Mutual Savings Building

Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Doris Chatam Ahead of Marriage

Mrs. Watson Bradley hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Doris Chatam prior to her wedding to Ronnie Cavnar. Guests received corsages of kitchen spoons and garden flowers, while the honoree wore a corsage of miniature kitchen tools and white carnations. Yellow and white colors featured.

Watson Bradley Doris Chatam Ronnie Cavnar

Pink Voile Attire Noted At Gift Presentation

White gladioli centered the serving table and colors decorated the shopping basket where gifts were presented to the honoree. Punch, cake and nuts were served to the group. Miss Chatam wore a pink cotton voile with pink accessories.

Country Club E. M. Frazier John Self Bessemer Jean Coats Ben Lee H. B. White Newton Powell W. M. Coats Fred Halbrooks C. H. Miller Sam Manley Knox McRae Mrs. Lee Decatur Tuscaloosa Chatam

Aboriginal resilience in extreme heat and cold

A report notes some Australian aborigines endure extreme climate without clothing as daytime temperatures reach 90 degrees while nights fall to about 10 degrees above freezing, illustrating adaptation to harsh conditions.

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Miss Edgil Mr. Lee Susan Beth Coats Andy Lee Billy Joe Doss Bob Jones Mike Jonas Max Patterson Billy Joe Putnam Ted Williams Edgil Richard Valvin Lee Photo By Kyle Sullivan Decatur Marble & Granite Works West Moulton Georgia Marble TS Nas Pat. Orm Frigidaire Brunswick Stew WOODA L Bros Kimball Kimballs Cupioni Petii Point Luciana Cottons Polaa Penney’s Te Penney
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