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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1959

Page

5

Day Circle of Baptist WMS Observes State Day of Prayer

Mrs. Southern hosted the Day Circle of the Baptist Woman's Missionary Society for a state Day of Prayer observance. Mrs. W. E. Crow presided, with devotionals by Mrs. A. Guy Terry and Mrs. W. E. Duvall. Kathleen Mallory led a giving offering. attendees included Mrs. Austin Burden and visitor Miss Dorothy Norten.

Baptist Wms W. E. Crow A. Guy Terry W. E. Duvall Kathleen Mallory Austin Burden Dorothy Norten

WCTU Session Held at Decatur Home

The Decatur WCTU met at Mrs. L. L. McCulloch's home with her presiding. Mrs. Falla Bailey opened with prayer, devotion by Mrs. Blair, program led by Mrs. Markham and Mrs. Latham, a skit by several members, and a report on the study book. Refreshments followed.

Decatur Woman's Christian Temperance Union L. L. McCulloch Falla -Bailey J. E. Blair A. B. Markham Latham McCulloch G. M. Bynum

UT Home Demonstration Agent Miss Tanner on leave for studies

HD agent Elna Tanner from Alabama holds a leave of absence to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Tennessee College of Home Economics. She studies textiles and clothing under a General Foods Fund fellowship, part of a $84,000 annual program supporting 29 young women across 12 institutions since 1933 totaling over $2,250,000.

U.T Elna Tanner Hartselle Alabama University of Tennessee College of Home Economics Miss Tanner General Foods Fund, Inc General Foods Corporation

Earl Britnell and Martha Bently Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Earl Britnell and Mrs. Martha Woodruff Bently exchanged vows at the bride’s sister’s home on June 14 with Rev. H L Tidwell officiating. Immediate families attended and a reception followed. The couple will reside at 1107 7th Ave SE.

Earl Britnell Martha Woodruff Bently Martha Gentile Exie Thrasher 7Th Ave. SE

Goren on Bridge: North leads four of a suit

Bridge column notes Goren on bridge discussing a deal with North opening four of a suit while both sides are vulnerable and the hand context 13104 remains to be explored by readers.

North

Endplay Attempt Fails in South North Bridge Hand

In a South hand from Chicago Tri weekly 1959, South wins the first trick and crafts an end play on West to force a diamond through. West ducks a club, dummy wins the ace, and after a series of heart and spade maneuvers declarer achieves only eight tricks.

Declarer South West East Amindson Chicago Tri

Midway Club Plans July Picnic

At the June meeting of the Midway Home Demonstration Club plans were made for a July 17 picnic at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Rich Gray. Mrs. Vivian Suggs presided, with devotion by Mrs. Ferguson, prayer led by Mrs. Will Draper, and secretary’s report by Mrs. Alton McWhorter.

Midway Home Demonstration Club C. W. Ferguson Rich Gray Vivian Suggs Ferguson Will Draper Alton McWhorter Ravelle Ferguson Leon Bryant Rachel Lee Vera Bond Eva Shelton

Aid to Education Program Supported by Corporation

The article notes the corporation contributed to an aid to education program. The donation supports local schools and community learning initiatives, underscoring the business group's civic involvement and commitment to public education.

Sandys Have Reunion at Eaden Sandy Home

More than 37 members attended the Sandy family reunion and picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Eaden Sandy. Relatives came from Texas Albertville Nashville and Tanner including Lucy Sandy Hal Houston Jewel Sandy and families, John Sandy, and Ralph Hop among others.

Sandy Eaden Sandy Texas Albertville Nashville Lucy Sandy Hal Houston John Sandy Jewel Sandy Hope Ralph Hop

Simpson's Household At Showings

The piece follows Dorothy Roe reporting on fashion showings where models display fall costumes to buyers and press. Mrs Simpson explains balancing work as a designer with home duties and her staff, including a cook and a chauffeur, highlighting the busy life of a designer and the need to keep help.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press Metropolitan Fashion Press Mrs. Simpson Edward London Jenny Lind Norway

Family Mentioned Across Tuscaloosa Athens and Birmingham

Mrs. Charles H. Wade and child and Mrs. William L. Wade of Tus cumbia join Mr. and Mrs. Frank Witt of Athens. Also listed are Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wade and child, and Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Wade and children of Birmingham.

Charles H. Wade William L. Wade Tuscumbia Frank Witt Athens Charles E. Wade Karl F. Wade Birmingham

Pleasant Hill Home Demonstration Club Studies Weaving

Pleasant Hill members meet at Moulton Heights School for a weaving workshop led by Mrs. S. D. Maner. A luncheon honored her, and Mrs. Raymond Royer offered canning tips. A family picnic at the park is planned.

Pleasant Hill Home Demonstration Club S. D. Maner Moulton Heights

Personal notices from Evansville and distant guests visit Hartselle

Mrs Ben Dupont of Evansville Indiana is the guest of Mrs Foster Pointer. Mrs A G Patterson of Arlington Virginia visits Mrs W M Patterson and Mrs Ida Patterson at their Ivy Street home in Hartselle. Out-of-town relatives joined descendants of the late Jasper N Wade for a reunion with Mr Pete Roton Ackworth Georgia Mrs Margaret Turner Gadsden and Mr and Mrs Herbert Marchbanks and children of Sheffield among attendees.

Ben Dupont Evansville, Ind Foster Pointer A. G. Patterson Arlington, Va W. M. Patterson Ida Patterson Ivy St Hartselle City Jasper N. Wade Pete Roton Ackworth Margaret Turner Gadsden Herbert Marchbanks Sheffield

Local families join for gathering at Mrs Lucy Sandy’s

Decatur guests include Kins and son with Johnny Martin and families. Rebal Sandy and Billy Sandy share the event with H. W. McLemore Thomas Arnold Euden Sandy and their kin. Mrs Henry Martin also attends as guest of Mrs Lucy Sandy.

Kins and Son Johnny Martin Decatur Rebal Sandy Billy Sandy H. W. McLemore Thomas Arnold Euden Sandy Henry Martin Lucy Sandy

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Mrs. Southern WCTU Cutaways Oxfords Ezell's Bank Street Shumakes Ruth Shipp A&p 6Th Ave S. E Mrs. Bently Goren Benth Qss South West North East Queen of Midway Club Teim & Beck Enamel Mary Carter Nel Ferry Se Richard Burton Williams Jane Smith Porter R. Smith Jr I. W. Williams Williamses Spotswood Apts Peabody College Vanderbilt University Wolverine Fletcher Harvey Anita Fay Alexander Viva Harris M. N. Alexander Almon Harris Battle Creek, Mich Earl Beasley Sandys Bonne Holes Anne Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y Simpson Antiwat Pleasant Hill City Park Second Ave Dial BIG Trades Ryan
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