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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1960

Page

17

Culotte Dress Pattern Seen as Summer Fashion Hit

The Culotte Dress from designer Mort is promoted as a versatile sewing project for gardening pool parties travel and entertaining. Pattern M131 in Misses sizes 8 to 16 includes fabric guidance and a mail order offer from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department with a free brochure and future designer patterns.

Mr. Mort Decatur Daily Pattern Department P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Mario di Nardo

Central Methodist WSCS Circles Meet in Parlor and Center

Three circles of the Central Methodist WSCS held meetings in the church parlor and youth center. McBride Circle led by Mrs John McBride had eleven members present. Warren Circle led by Mrs Edgar Henson had twelve members and one guest. Belser Circle led by Mrs Howard Belser opened with prayer and discussed town and country work. Nichols Circle met in the youth center with Mrs Nichols presiding.

Warren Circle Central Methodist Wscs Edgar Henson Duncan Carlton Kelley

Montgom ery couple visits Charles Malones weekend

Mrs. Jim Wilson from Montgomery and college classmate Miss Nancy Malone joined Miss Malone for a weekend visit at the Charles Malones. Mr and Mrs R W Skidmore, once Decatur residents, have moved back from Huntsville and are at their same home.

Jim Wilson Montgomery Nancy Malone Miss Malone Charles Malones Peeeeeee Daan R. W. Skidmore Decatur Huntsville

Mrs Hill Teaches Lesson at Group Meeting

Mrs. W L Hill gave the lesson and Mrs. Nichols served refreshments to the group after the session.

W.L. Hill

Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Herron in Huntsville

Darrell Butler hosted a Wednesday surprise party at the home of Mr and Mrs Bob Thomas on Betty Street honoring Miss Tommie Lou Herron’s 20th birthday. About 50 friends from Huntsville and Decatur attended with gifts. Cake and lime punch were served. Betty Street residence noted with Mrs Walter Hammond also thanked.

Darrell Butler Bob Thomas Betty Street Tommie Lou Herron Huntsville Decatur Thomas

Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Robert’s Home

The Dig N Delve Garden Club gathered at the home of Mrs Robert for a regular meeting. Members discussed planting plans and upcoming seasonal events.

Dig ‘N Delve Garden Club Robert

Southeast Neighborhood Scouts Morning Day Camp Plan

Daily meetings for Girl Scouts and Brownies at Walter Jackson and Somerville Road Schools run Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. to board buses for day camp on L. E. Tune property. Buses return at 3 30 p.m. Cosmopolitan Club meets at 714 Somerville Rd SE.

Southeast Neighborhood Girl Scouts Brownies Walter Jackson Somerville Road L.E. Tune

Peanut Butter Fudgies Makes 3 1-2 Dozen

Combine sugar salt milk and corn syrup in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until soft ball stage 236 F. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla blend well. Stir in oats coconut and press peanuts on top of each. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper.

Birthday Party For Dr Bingham’s Daughter

Seven year old Laurie Bingham celebrated her birthday with a party for 14 guests. Children arrived in mothers' shoes hats and dresses. Prizes went to Patty Sherrill Glenn Kirby Susie Lee Jacquelyn Pitts and Patty Pryor. Hamburgers ice cream and cake were served.

Laurie Bingham Tom Bingham Patty Sherrill Glenn Kirby Susie Lee Jacquelyn Pitts Patty Pryor

Jivaro Head Shrinkage Tales From Ecuador Warfare

The Jivaro people in Ecuador are described as shrinking human heads to the size of oranges as trophies of battlefield victories. The report notes the ritual practice tied to warrior exploits and cultural traditions.

Jivaro

Daily Records Civil suits and deeds listed for Morgan County

Civil suits in circuit and county courts show claims against Sam L Patton for 187.20 and others, with several promissory notes and accounts. Deeds record transfers including Ey Ray Childs and J D Kent Jr, and multiple property price entries ranging from 10 to 3 402 dollars, with names like G H Jones and Nobe Jones and Richard Mackiewitz.

Circuit Court E. L. Chenault Sam L. Patton Archie Structural Products Co Grady Roberts Floyd Stroup J. A. Bogle Emmett L. Barron H. P. Watkins Mary Sue Maynor John W. Maynor C. E. Winton Deeds G. H Nobe Jones EY Ray Childs R. B. Clemons J. D. Kent Jr Richard Mackiewitz C. W. Tate W. L. Prince B. B. King Ee Barnett J. D. Means Chal G. L. Bumpers Edd Abraham Nunnery James Dixon Chester Bryant

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