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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1959

Page

5

Ninth Birthday Celebrated for Pamela Campbell at Home

Miss Pamela Campbell born on Fathers day June 18 1950 was honored on her ninth birthday last Thursday with a surprise party at home Attendees included Cookie Cox Cleo Judy Nina and Buddy.

Pamela Campbell Cookie Cox Cleo Judy Nina Buddy

Dog Vaccination Schedule Highlights Local Stops

A schedule lists dog vaccination times and locations across multiple sites including Brindley’s Store, Mt Weber, Tapscott Store, Pruett’s Store, Leesdale Shell Station, Falkville High School, Lacon, Hardin Store, and All Electric Courts Hogan Store with times from 10:45 to 3:30. The route covers diverse venues like schools and service stations.

Brindley's Gum Mt. Weber Tapscott Pruett’s Leesdale Shell Falkville High School Lacon Hardin Hogan

New Books Arrive at Public Library Display

The library announces new arrivals including First Under the North Pole by J. S. Berrall Flowers in Glass by F. A. Berry Handbook of Me Biancelli Introduction to Geology by E. C. Branson and more titles across science, nature and arts.

Public North Pole Berrall J. S Berry F. A Biancelli L. L Opera Blum D. C America Branson E. C Cavelli J. E Chatterton Church T. D Comstock J. H Conway J. G de Gaulle Duff A. W Freedley George Gabrielson I. N Gertsch W. J Haupt Hess K. P Holland Hume H. H

Community celebration honors local honoree and families

The gathering honored the recipient with family present including Jean Slater Viola Teresa Melissa Nichols Peggy Carpenter Patricia Smith Tim Knowlton Mike Campbell and Pamela's grandparents Mr and Mrs N R Nichols. Food and drink were provided by Ruth Hackett assisted by Sue Knowlton Delores Smith and Julia Nichols.

Jean Slater Viola Teresa Melissa Nichols Peggy Carpenter Patricia Smith Tim Knowlton Mike Campbell Pamela N. R. Nichols Ruth Hackett Sue Knowlton Delores Smith Julia Nichols

Bride-Elect Honored With Series Of Social Events

Miss Jean Barrett the bride elect for Rhea Greenwell is the focus of multiple pre wedding gatherings. A tea shower hosted by Mrs. R B Freeman and Mrs. Joe S Elliott featured pink carnations and a mint green table. Additional events include kitchen and linen showers by local groups and a breakfast for attendants.

Miss Barrett Joe Elliott D. B. Barrett Jean Barrett W. L. Greenwell R. B. Freeman Joe S. Elliott Jo Anne Elliott Donald Sims Elaine Avery Gerald Gunn Bill Freeman Bob Freeman Misher Almon L. W. Sanderson Town Creek W. M. Almon Ralph Agee Joe Agee Jr Almon

Mrs Gilmer Feted During Mt Pleasant Visit

Mrs G W Gilmer of Mt Pleasant S C guest of her daughter Mrs Barrett Shelton Jr was honored at several small parties. Mrs R W Orr and Mrs Jon Moores hosted an informal seated coffee event during her stay.

G. W. Gilmer Mt. Pleasant S. C Barrett Shelton Jr R. W. Orr Jon Moores Orrs Hickory Hill Road Barrett Shelton Arthur Jones John H. Jones Lyons Hotel

David Crystal summer dress pattern A775 details

Fashion note on a David Crystal design featuring a sheath with a wide curved collar and scarf tie. Describes skirt gathers with elastic waist, bloused bodice, and fabric options. pattern A775 offered in Misses sizes 10 to 18 with yardage for size 16, plus mailing instructions for pattern purchase and a teaser about a forthcoming designer pattern.

David Crystal Crystal Decatur Daily Pattern Department P.O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N.Y Societe Des Modelistes de France

Goren on Bridge Shows Swing in Team Match

A bridge hand from a four handed match produced a 100 point swing. North and South played different lines at two tables with one declarer using a safe play to guarantee contract fulfillment while the other misguessed an opponent’s club strength.

North South West East Queen of Diamonds Declarer

Personalities and Visits Listed in Local News

Mrs W G Gilchrist Jr to return home after Kentucky visit. Gilchrists’ daughter and two Monroe La. sons to visit, Col W G Jackson and daughter Jo to visit Rev J M Holand and Mrs Neal Jackson. Various relatives travel to Gulf Shores and Decatur. Auburn summer students home for weekend include Tommy Barnett Rand Bryan Ronnie Smith Bobby Jervis Myra Johnson Helen Jervis.

W. G. Gilchrist Jr Kentucky Gilchrists Marshall Walker Monroe W. G. Jackson Daug J. M. Holand Neal Jackson Mr. Hope Auburn Summer School Tommy Barnett Rand Bryan Ronnie Smith Bobby, Jervis Myra Johnson Helen Jervis

DKG Speaker at Capstone Education Workshop

Dr. Gaither McConnell heads Sophie Newcomb College education department and will speak in two Capstone Delta Kappa Gamma sessions at the University of Alabama. She recently joined a five week Russian education study tour and has published widely in professional journals. She is a DKG member and former Berreta Minkwitz Scholar.

Capstone Gaither McConnell Delta Kappa Gamme Education Sorority University of Alabama McConnell Sophie Newcomb College Russia Delta Kappa Gamma Society Berneta Minkwitz

Bridge Contest Costs Overtrick But Secures Contract

declarer risks a minor overtrick by a calculated maneuver, conceding a few points to guarantee completion of the contract as West risks the king of clubs being lightly guarded.

Declarer West

MCHS Class of 1952 Plans Reunion

Morgan County High School Hartselle alumni from the class of 1952 will hold their first reunion since graduation on August 15 1949 at the Lyons Hotel Decatur. Buddy Puckett serves as president with committee members Johnny L Cain and Sue Orr D Agostino.

Morgan County High Schoo Hartselle Lyons Hotel Decatur Buddy Puckett Johnny L. Cain Sue (Orr) D'Agostino Sue D'Agostino Mountain Lake Drive Jacksoreville Ala

Charlestown Pair Visits Southern Indiana Relatives

Mary Helen Hurst Sr and Mrs Charles W Hall of Charlestown Indiana spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Jimmy Hall and Mr and Mrs Bob Rushing all of Hartselle.

Charles W. Hall Charlestown Ind Jimmy Hall Bob Rushing Hartselle

Beauty Career: Why choose the beauty profession

A broad feature extols beauty work as a vital, respected field. It notes women spend nearly four billion dollars annually on cosmetics and highlights the hairdresser's role in communities and history. The piece frames beauty careers as fast to learn with wide opportunities.

Rainey Beauty Academy Second Avenue Decatur

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