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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

5

BPW Clubs Convene In Gadsden

The Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs meets in Gadsden June 24 25 with Mrs Louise Julich Decatur club president and Mrs Dorothy H Woodall state expansion chairman attending. The 10 a.m. session at the Reid Hotel is led by Mrs Willie B Graham state president. Plans for the year under the theme Dimensions in Democracy for You the Career Woman are developed with new club organization discussed. Alabama nominates Dr Minnie C Miles Tuscaloosa for the national convention in Chicago July 22 27.

Mer ma_ Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Gadsden Louise Julich Decatur Club Dorothy H. Woodall Reidh Hotel Willie B. Graham Birmingham Woodall Chicago Alabama Minnie C. Miles Tuscaloosa

Goren on Bridge Special Hand Analysis and Advice

In this bridge column a hand is analyzed where South, as declarer in four spades, faces overcalls and ruffs. The expert explains how misreading the club suit and heart management led to a down one, and shows how East could have been prevented from yielding a club ruff. The piece ends with strategic lesson on avoiding accidental losses by careful timing of heart and club plays.

West Declarer East South

Miss Sherrill Engagement Celebrated in Lyons Hotel Luncheon

Miss Patricia Anne Sherrill, engaged to Glenford Ray Zurcher of Wooster Ohio, was honored at a luncheon staged by Mrs R M Mc Glathery at the Lyons Hotel Tuesday. Pink daisies and miniature corsages decorates the luncheon table as guests were seated with pink tapers in silver holders.

Sylvia Stone George Graham Jr Talbotton Dallas Tex Cecil Gayler James Crow Quince Eddens Gayler Irene Kimbrough Country Club Miss Stone Julian Bibb Jr Patricia Anne Sherrill Glenford Ray Zurcher Wooster Ohio Hilltop M. K. Vickery R. M. McGlathery Lyons Hotel

Printed Pattern 4530 Misses' Casual Waist Emphasis

Pattern 4530 offers a chic waist emphasis for misses sizes 12 through 20 in rayon or cotton-look fabric. Includes yardage for size 16 and mail order instructions with pattern, name, address, zone, size, and style number for Anne Adams in New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Dairy Recipes Contest Opens for Local Counties

Community dairy recipe contest invites entries from Morgan Cullman and Limestone Counties with prizes of 25 15 and 10 to be awarded. Recipes must be submitted by midnight June 30 and may feature dairy based dishes. Included are Cheese Dip for Potato Chips Speedy Peach Pie and Ambrosia Chiffon Pie with ingredient lists and contributor addresses.

Morgan, Cullman Limestone Counties

Wiley Home Hosts Visitors From Across States

Dr and Mrs J B Wiley recently welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Joe Sugg of Auburn Miss Bitsy Murphree of Troy Ala Jimmy Powell of Union Springs and the Kyles plus Hack Newman of Memphis The Kyles and J B Wiley Jr left for a Chicago visit and Ginger Ward attended UA Tuscaloosa. The McWhoters and children returned from a Dunedin Fla vacation.

J. B. Wiley Joe Sugg Auburn Bitsy Murphree Troy Ala Jimmy Powell Union Springs Bert Kyle Hack Newman Memphis Kyles J. B. Wiley Jr Chicago

Pink summer costume suit worn by honoree

The honoree wore a pink summer costume suit as part of the event details.

Anita Park Celebrates 12th Birthday in Athens

Anita Park celebrated her 12th birthday with a party at her home on Thomas Street in Athens. Friends included Terry Balch Winston Garth Ill Charlie Owens Janice Neal Dwight Burgreen Sharon Crafton Morris Hill and others as they shared records games and a picnic lunch of hot dogs Cokes and cake. Anita is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Park and granddaughter of Mrs. Wiley M. Park Nashville and the late Mr. Park and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hicks of Athens.

Athens Anita Park Thomas Street Terry Balch Winston Garth Ill Charlie Owens Janice Neal Dwight Burgreen Sharon Crafton Morris Hill Marjorie Rawls Garry Clem Wright Buchanan Becky Johnson Jimmy Bowers Linda Kennemer Buddy Rowe Brenda Kraus Sherry Burris Jeannie Agee Judy Kelley Janice Grisham Nancy Sexton

Grapes and Coconut Pineapple Pie Filling

Dissolve gelatin in hot water then add grape juice and chill until slightly thick. Beat until light fold in stiffly beaten egg white whipped cream and sugar. Chill until almost firm. Add grapes and pour into baked pie shell then sprinkle with coconut.

Library News and Home Crafted Recipes Feature

Local column by Nancy Agnew highlights library hours and volunteer efforts. Includes two community recipes Strawberry Cake and Rice Pudding with minty notes on public-spirited citizens aiding Decatur Public Library. Mention of Morgan County Real Estate Selling by Cliff Krueger gifted to the library.

Decatur Public Library Morgan County Board of Realers Cliff Krueger

Record 1.03 Inch One-Minute Rainfall at San Gabriel Range

A historic weather note records the most intense rainfall, 1.03 inches in one minute, at the San Gabriel Range in California on April 5, 1926.

San Gabriel Range Calif

Notice to Brides and Wedding Submissions Policy

Notice informs readers that engagement stories and wedding announcements must be submitted in this office one week before publication date. It specifies glossy photo requirements of five by seven or eight by ten inches and notes post wedding stories will be limited to brief mentions. The women’s department is closed on Saturdays.

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L. E. Stone Jr Cecil Gaylor BPW Goren NORTH National Federation Alabama Federation Deep South Conrad Hilton Miles Arengal Akis South West North King of China Pickens Howe., Inc Grant St Decatur Fedders THE Radio Shack 6Th Ave N.E Sherrill Helos Jeane Alred Bishop Gaines 8Th Ave John W. Johnson Danville Rd Ginger Ward University of Alabama Bob McWhorter Dunedin, Fla Accident Insurance Credit Life Consumer Discount Company Johnston St. Decatur Library News Nancy Agnew Charlie Sammet W. B. Evans Hillsboro Paosture Johnny Johnson EL Decatur Nursery Elgin Dicators Buschs Kredit Jewelers - Opticians 2Nd Avenue 6&E Firestone H.p. Clinton Tan Ever Starter North Alabama Stores, Ltd Jefferson Street F Muicher
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