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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1962

Page

6

Bridal Shower for Elaine Holbert Bride-Elect

Mrs. James Knight and Mrs. Glendyl Stover hosted a bridal shower for Elaine Holbert, bride elect of Joe Randall Stover, at the former’s home with yellow and green decor. About 30 guests attended as Bertha Warren registered attendees and helpers included Mrs. Marvin Stover and Dorothy Holbert.

James Knight Glendyl Stover Elaine Hol Bert Joe Randall Stover Bertha Warren Marvin Stover Dorothy Holbert Elaine Holbert Joe Stover Glendy Stover

Lawn Care Talk At Garden Club Meeting

Mr Stephenson, assistant Morgan County Agent, spoke on lawn care at the June gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Wallace Morey. Slides on grasses and care were shown, with Zoysia and Tifton 57 recommended for carpetlike lawns and low upkeep. He advised mowing at 14 to 2 inches to promote growth and suppress weeks. Pamphlets on Lawn Disease Control were handed out. Pamphleteer Pye Mathias offered July tips, and the July meeting is set for Mr and Mrs Dar Wells.

Garden Club Pye Mathias Dar Wells

Perth’s sunny climate shines in WA capital

Perth, the capital of Western Australia, ranks as the continent’s sunniest city with about eight hours of sun daily, even through winter, shaping local lifestyle and tourism appeal.

Perth Western Australia

Miss Judy Jones Takes Trip To Visit Great Grandmother

Miss Judy Jones departs this week to visit her great grandmother Mrs H W Mosby of Helena Arkansas. Arthur III will also leave at week’s end for Camp Cha La Wee near Guntersville. Other locals report vacations and trips to Panama City Destin Houston and Miami among families and friends.

Judy Jones H. W. Mosby Helena, Ark Arthur III Camp Cha- La-Wee Guntersville

Goren on Bridge Opens Four Spade Contract Victory

In a North South vulnerable bridge match East opens with one heart creating an early problem. South overcalls with one spade and, after a series of maneuvers, declarer executes a successful cross-ruff leading to a four spade contract making despite losing a heart, a diamond, and a club. West counters with timely trumps and the dummy is used to establish diamonds and spades for the final score.

South East North West Declarer

New Bride Is Honored in a Pink and Green Shower

Mrs. Raymon Pike formerly Miss Chesterleene Johnson was feted at a miscellaneous shower in the home of Mrs. Kenneth Johnson. Cohosts were Mrs. Edwin Puckett and Mrs. Versie Ellis. Pink and green deco, guests 45, gift room hostesses Elsie Pike and Donnie Hanes, honoree wore shell pink embroidered dress with pink orchid corsage.

Neel Raymon Pike Chesterleene Johnson Kenneth Johnson Edwin Puckett Versie Ellis Brenda Wallace Saundra Pike Nancy White Elsie Pike Donnie Hanes

Farewell Party for Jennifer Kay Collins Before Move

Miss Jennifer Kay Collins was complimented at a farewell party prior to her move to Hartselle with her parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Collins. Hosts were Brad Baggett and Deborah Brock at the home of the W P Baggetts. About 15 young guests attended and were served cake and cake squares.

Jennifer Kay Collins Hartselle Glenn Collins Brad Baggett Deborah Brock W. P. Baggetts

Mrs Patton Is Honored At Lyons Hotel Luncheon

Mrs Eugene Patton formerly Miss Martha Nabors was honored at a Saturday luncheon in Lyons Hotel English Room hosted by Mrs Walton Anderson. The long table featured white stock and carnations with a silver crystal epergne. 19 guests attended including the mothers Mrs Robert Nabors and Mrs Howard D Patton. The honoree wore a white lace summer dress and corsage of glamellins and received a gift from the hostess.

Eugene Patton Martha Nabors Lyons Hotel Walton Anderson Robert Nabors Howard D. Patton

Mrs Wallace Morey Visiting Family in Sylacauga

Mrs Wallace Morey and her children visit her parents Mr and Mrs J E Wallis in Sylacauga while Mr Morey recovers after a two week business stay in Jacksonville Florida. She is currently at the Freeway Motel Fountain City Tennessee.

Joe Donahue Panama City Ray Ethridge Gerald Paulson Little Rock, Ark Wallace Morey J. E. Wallis Sylacauga Morey Jacksonville Fla St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital Knoxville Tenn R. A. Sparkman Fountain City

Couple To Live In Fairfield After June Wedding

After their June 1 wedding, Mr and Mrs Hugh Melburn Ranson Jr reside at 4204 Parkway Fairfield Alabama. The bride Miss Rachel Anita Anders is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Anders of Hartselle and Mr Ranson is the son of Mr and Mrs Ranson of Birmingham. The couple wed in the home of the bride’s brother James A Anders in Decatur.

Hugh Melburn Ranson Jr Parkway Fairfield Ala Rachel Anita Anders Forrest Anders Hartseller Mr. Ranson Ranson Birmingham James A. Anders Decatur

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