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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1956

Page

13

Mary Bibb Weds Baxter Collins in Belle Mina Church

Miss Mary Augusta Bibb of Belle Mina wed Baxter Whitten Collins of Selma at the Belle Mina Methodist Church with Bishop Clare Purcell officiating. Attendants included Miss Carolyn Bibb and Judge Clyde Cargile served as best man. guests enjoyed a reception at the bride’s home with family and out of town attendees from Selma Eufaula Auburn Birmingham and Murray Kentucky.

Belle Mina Methodist Church Mary Augusta Bibb Bradley Nathan Bibb Belle Mina Baxter Whitten Collins Selma Hosea Dean Collins Fayette Clare Purcell W. E. Curry Cecil Timberlake Robert Clarence Bibb Carolyn Bibb Edmund Garrett Thomas Bibb A.C. Bailey Rosa van Lima Giadioli Watkins Bradley Hazel Morrow Hugh Thomason Murray Katherine Ivy Inez McCall L. W. Morgan Howard Conner Eufaula Dean Collins A. H. Collins Ray Cargile Auburn EB. B. Richey Birmingham

U.S. Dye Self-Sufficiency Advances Since 1914

The article notes that in 1914 the United States produced only ten percent of the dyes it used, but today it has achieved self sufficiency. It discusses shifts in production and domestic capability over time.

United States

Miss Wanda Gatlin Engaged to Reverend Hicks

Mr and Mrs Walter DeWitt Gatlin announce the engagement of their daughter Wanda Louise Gatlin to Reverend Terry Allen Hicks son of Mr and Mrs William P Hicks of Delhi Louisiana The couple plan a August 25 wedding at the First Baptist Church Harftselle Mississippi College students and dates are noted.

Wanda Louise Gatlin Walter DeWitt Gatlin Hartselle Terry Allen Hicks William P. Hicks Delhi Lyle Gatlin Howard College Mississippi College Clinton Hicks First Baptist Church Harftselle First Methodist Church Nettles J. G. Finley Finley Dr Ballentine James King Birch St Russell Norman Harris Brookmeade Rd

Powell Prater Truth Pledged Wedding at Chapel Methodist

Miss Carolyn Dephane Prater and Milton Eugene Powell wed at Chapel Methodist Church on June 14 with Rev. R A Jones officiating. The ceremony featured honeysuckle arrangements, white tapers, and a bridal party including Miss Barber Prater maid of honor and Leon Landers as best man.

From Chapel Methodist Church Carolyn Dephane Prater Milton Eugene Powell R. A. Jones

Miss Drake Weds Robert Stricklin in Hartselle Ceremony

Miss Martha Ann Drake and Robert David Stricklin were married at The First Christian Church in Hartselle on Saturday at 5 30 pm. The couple plan a Florida wedding trip after a reception at the bride’s grandmother’s home.

Hartselle Martha Ann Drake Robert David Stricklin Deccatur

Bride-Elect Margaret Nell Bradberry Feted in Luncheon and Shower

Miss Bradberry, bride-elect of Loyd Hill, was honored at a noon luncheon by Mrs. 8. V. Ferguson with cane arrangements and a lace covered table for 41 guests. Prizes went to Mrs. Janie Braswell, Mrs. Billy Kornice and Miss Lois Motes. gifts included china and crystal. A second shower hosted by Mrs. Vaughn Holland used Queen Annes lace, sweet peas and pink fennel in decor for 75 guests, with prizes to Mrs. Russell Millwood, Mrs. Mayme George and Mrs. B. E. Braswell.

Inez McCall Hazel Morrow Decatur Country Club Margaret Collins Selma Hugh Thomason Murray, Ky Robert Bibb Carolyn Bibb T. Z. An Thomas Bailey, Jr Cecil Timberlake Caswell Hayes L. M. Huff Katherine Ivy Margaret Nell Bradberry Loyd J. Hill 8. V. Ferguson Eeem Sweet Peas Janie Braswell Billy Kornice Lois Motes Miss Bradberry Vaughn Holland Chapel Hill Bradberry J. B. White Carolyn Braswell Martha Ann Holland Russell Millwood Mayme George B. E. Braswell Holland Lucile Braswell Clifford McDonald Ada Ferguson Agnes Webb Eva Loyd Hill Chapel Hill Methodist Church Jose Bradberry Melvin Wright Alton Bradberry

Personal News Roundup of Local Visitors and Travel

Mrs. Otto Fischer returns from visits to Alexander City and Eclectic. Mrs. S. C. Hernandez and son Bob, and her mother Mrs. Pearl Abel, visit Mr. and Mrs. A. Q. McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis in Vicksburg. Tom Bowles travels with relatives while some head to Memphis for music camp in Interlochen Michigan. Mrs. Bill Lindsey returns from a business trip to New York City.

Otto Fischer Alexander City Eclectic S. C. Hernandez Bob Pearl Abel Vicksburg A. Q. McDonald Paul Davis Tom Bowles Thomas Bowles, Jr James Blythe Courtland Jimmy Speake Jimmy Blythe Memphis Tom Interlochen Mich Bill Lindsey New York City

Bride Wears Light Blue Linen Suit In Wedding Reception

A couple named Mr. and Mrs. Prater hosted a reception at their home after a ceremony described in the notice. The bride wore a two piece light blue linen suit with white accessories for travel and a corsage of white and blue carnations.

Mrs. Prater

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Baxter Collins Thomas Zeno Bailey Thomas Zeno ‘Bailey Jr Nelson Bank ST Decatur Dry Cleaners The Decatur. Dry Cleaners & Laundrymen Association Miss Gatlin Reverend Hicks Vicki Denese Harpe Kenneth Harpe 5Th Ave W. A. Harpe Austinville Conley McCarty Corbin, Ky Powell-Prater H. D. Prater Athens Irene Powell Decatur Eugene Powell Barber Prater Phyllis Ennis Wilma Saxon Leon Landers Montgomery Freddie Cole Kenneth Pra Dorothy Schwachow Moulton Miss Drake Mr. Stricklin Crutchfield Drake Thomas E. Drake Ft. Worth Tex Stricklin Dee Stricklin Cullman Ernest Greer Rhona Howell J. R. Havener Joseph Ashworth Joette Drake Gene Brindley Horton Carolyn Block Catherine Ann Dunaway Ann Blizzard Maid of Honor Hal Peck Smith Robert Newton Bobby Holloway Benard Chasteen Ed Watson Bobby White Dan Crutchfield Willie Maude Crutchfield Helen Howell Sarah Ann Thompson Wanda Gatlin Helen Sivley Jean Hill Frank Howell Stella Crutchfield Florida Bill 'N Curly U.S Central Methodist Church OES Cornelian Court Masonic Hall Cohama Superfine Bates Poros
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