New English Families Arrive in Decatur Area
In Decatur two English families settle nearby. Dennis Balmforth and family live on Bradley Street SW. he has a PhD and works at Chemstrand. John and Betty Wilson with daughter Jeannie reside at 1717 Buena Vista Circle. John is an engineer at Wyle Laboratories in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McGill
America
Decatur
Dennis Balmforths
Bradley St
Chemstrand
John
Betty Wilson
Jeannie
Buena Vista Circle
Jim
Sonia Chance
Mooresville
Wyle Laboratories
Huntsville
Hollywood Star Visits Memphis Family Weekend
Joe Allen Price drew attention during a short Memphis visit moving up in Hollywood. He was described as friendly and handsome as he spent a weekend with Ed and Margaret, Joe, Buck, Mary Helen, and family in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Allen Price
Hollywood
Margaret
Joe
Memphis
Buck
Mary Helen
Nelson Rocke Honeymoon Publicity Prep Draws Attention
The Nelson Rocke couple, amid their honeymoon, seem poised to generate notable publicity. Local papers note the pair's high profile and the potential impact on public interest, with observers predicting continued media attention beyond their trip.
Elizabeth Taylor's Shenanigans Cited By Observers
Fragmentary gout of opinions notes Elizabeth Taylor and gardener contrasts with women as rule, suggesting sharper wit and mischief in her dealings amid social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Taylor
Water Ski Club to Host First American WS Tourney
Chattanooga Water Ski Club Inc hosts the first American Water Ski Association tournament on June 29 and 30 at Hamilton County Park north of the city off Hixson Pike. National judges will be present. No admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga WS Club Inc
American WS Association
Hamilton County Park
Hixson Pike
Gillilands Visit Mobile and Pensacola Family Ties
The L. C. Gillilands are due in from Mobile and Pensacola. They visited former Decaturites the Paul Barlows in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Gillilands
Mobile
Pensacola
Pointer clan plans family visit for wedding party
Jim Blair Harter and Ann Blair Harter with children Bobby and Barbara from Knox ville join Col. Ed and Little Sister James from Anniston with daughter Susan and Mrs. Ed Jr. While bridegroom sails on a Navy cruise Betty Nettles and Sam Nettles bring their daughters from Michigan. Missing member is Marjorie Garner and her husband Buddy from Paducah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointer Clan
Jim
Ann Blair Harter
Bobby
Barbara
Knoxville
Col
Nettleses Attend Taylor Cotillion Weekend Festivities
The Nettleses will join Carolyn and Wilson Taylor for a pre dinner event and the Cotillion dance. Also attending are Bobby and Mary Alice Yarbrough along with Robert and Jean, joining the Taylors for two festive occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Wilson Taylor
Taylors
Bobby
Mary Alice Yarbrough
Robert
Jean
Birmingham visitors plan group stay with local families
The Don Culleys travel from Birmingham as guests of Tay and Tick Williams and of Jane and Earl Alverson. Jane and Tom White host Ann Tankersley and Boots Tankersley while Ann, a former member, will stay with her parents Kathleen and Leroy McEntire. Sally and Barney Gerhardt visit from Moorestown New Jersey to see her mother Sally Burnum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B’ham
Don Culleys
Tay
Tick Williams
Jane
Earl Alverson
Tom White
Ann
Boots Tankersley
Kathleen
Leroy McEntire
Sally
Barney Gerhardt
Moorestown
N. J
H. D.) Burnum
Joyful report on Hagerty tarnish preventive shine
Local note celebrates two months of gleaming silver after cleaning and coating with Hagerty tarnish preventive product sold at jewelry stores. Antique plated silver and sterling trays still gleam, confirming the cleaner’s good效果.
Vacationing families return from travels across states
The Ed Uptains and the Ed Stevensons returned from a Georgia Callaway Gardens vacation while Audrey and C. H. O'Brien came back from Florida. Polly and Tom Woody visited Panama City with their young, joined there by Janis Scott, daughter of Lou and Phyllis, who traveled from Greenwich, Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Uptains
Ed Stevensons
Callaway Gardens
Georgia
Audrey
C. H. O’brien
Florida
Polly
Tom Woody
Panama City
Janis Scott
Lou
Phyllis
Greenwich, Conn
Henderson to Visit Kimbrough Family in Town
Irene Henderson wife of Bob Henderson is due in from Jacksonville Florida for a long visit to her parents Ann and Bill Kimbrough this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Mrs
Bob) Henderson
Jacksonville, Fla
Ann
Bill Kimbrough
LuVane Magic Turban Wins Praise Across Regions
From Canada to Hawaii and coast to coast, women sing the LuVane Magic Turban's praises. The headpiece keeps hair dry and dust out while preserving hairstyles, a feature highlighted in shopper reports. It is noted not for diving use but suitable for everyday wear and outdoor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hawaii
California
Boston
Odd Skis and Family Trips Slide Through A Busy Week
A breezy column notes a non woven wool alternative with lanolin for skiers, plus local travel updates. Susan Elizabeth Godwin joined family in Decatur after a New Year caravan from Dillon. Carolyn and Kathy Hargrove visited Fayetteville with Paul joining later. Jaycees hosted a Spring Creek hamburger cookout as metro residents urge billboard caution. John and Lucy Wood return from Niagara Falls and Bloomfield, and the James Lewises wrap a Wrightsville Beach visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Maude
E. E
Hargrove
Eva
Sam) Reed
Carolyn
Paul) Hargrove
Kathy
Fayetteville
W. Va
Edith
Henry) Dillon
Paul
Elizabeth and Jim Crow and son visit Canada and England
Elizabeth, Jim Crow, and their son Eddy Pat returned from Canada and New York. They met Peter Webb of England and Canada during the trip and Jim enjoyed salmon fishing throughout the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Jim Crow
Eddy Pat
Canada
New York
Peter Webb
England
Jim
Mrs John Sosa Plans Move to Brussels
Sara Sosa visits Pat Robinson to finish loose ends before moving permanently to Brussels. She notes furniture scattered between South America and New York and in transit, with uncertainty about remaining directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
Mrs. John
Sosa
Pat Robinson
Brussels
South America
New York
Mary Lou Marshall Returns From Midwest Visit
Mrs John Marshall returns from a visit to her folks in Minnesota while the Walter SImon family also return from Ohio for Father s Day. Isabel celebrates with their son and kin in the same gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou
Mrs. John) Marshal
Minnesota
Ohio
Walter Simonets
Isabel
Social headlines from Florida visit and luncheon
Jane Fleming and Sally York arrive from sun and sun in Florida. Etts Hemminghaus returns from Port St. Joe, Florida to visit friends. Helen and Ruth Johnson host a luncheon highlighted by a terra cotta fountain centerpiece with Shasta daisies and a dessert of molded roses to calla lilies ice cream with chocolate leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Dick) Fleming
Sally
Larry
York
Sun
Florida
Etts
Roy) Hemminghaus
Port St. Joe
Fla
Helen
Ruth
al) Johnson
Dini
Hanging baskets and plants in homes and gardens
Garden notes praise hanging baskets with sphagnum or moss liners and list suitable plants such as Boston fern and petunia. Also mentions Shelford style informal summer suppers and visits by the Troeltzschs and others, ending with a sad planned visit that leads to a happy ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Times
Local Birmingham Women Golf Event Brings Old Friends Together
Gena Wood hosts a reunion style event during a local women’s golf tournament. Peggy McDonald recently returned from the Far East trip with Mary Hulse, both longtime Birmingham residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gena
John) Wood
Peggy
W. D.) McDonald
Far East
Mary
Frank) Hulse
Decatur
Billboard Bill Heads To Vote On Road Funds
A bill set for Tuesday vote would keep federal roadways scenic and allow the state to collect over three million dollars in funds from federal sources. Revenue would be directed back into road projects once completed.
Cotil Lions Summer Dance at Country Club Details
Contact Mary K Mummert Murky for table reservations at Cotil Lions summer dance. Calls accepted only between 9 and 12 Monday and Tuesday. Call then to avoid missing the event. earlier calls won’t help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotillion
Mary K
Juarez Attorney Quotes on Divorce and Marriage
In a Wall Street Journal quotation from J. J. Kelly a Juarez attorney notes that some people object to divorce but many divorces prove America is the land of the free. His client adds that the steady persistence of marriage shows it is also the home of the brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall St. Journal
J. J. Kelly
Juarez
America
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