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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1955

Page

6

Bride-Elect Kathleen Hood Feted At Multiple Showers

Kathleen Hood bride-elect of Louis Nebrig was honored at several parties this week. Hosts included Mrs. W. M. Walk Jr., Mrs. Donald A. Nebrig, Mrs. Wallace Church, Mrs. E. L. Drinkard Jr., and Miss Sarah Phillips of Hartselle. Yellow and green color themes featured flowers and decor, with assorted refreshments and party games.

Kathleen Hood Louis Nebrig W. M. Walk Jr Donald A. Nebrig Miss Hood E. L. Drinkard Jr Sarah Phillips Hartselle Lucie Hood Robert Nebrig W. M. Walk, JR

Van Norwoods Celebrate 50th Wedding Year

Mr and Mrs Van Norwood of Cornersville Tennessee Rt 1 will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary July 3 with an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. at their home near Delina Tennessee The Norwoods have 11 living children 27 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Mrs Norwoods mother Mrs Lula Noah of Orlando Florida will be present for the celebration Mrs Gene Mills of Decatur is one of the couple s children

van Norwood Cornersville Tenn Rt. 1 Delina Norwoods Norwood Lula Noah Orlando Fla Gene Mills Decatur

Mrs. Earl Long Jr Honored At Tea Shower

A misces seated tea shower in the Wheeler Club Room Jones Cross Roads honored Mrs. Earl Long Jr nee Bettye Sue Owen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Owen Huntsville recent bride. Co hosts were Mrs Lonnie Weaver Decatur Mrs Elbert Lamon Misses Bessie and Stella Daniels.

Wheeler Club Jones Cross Roads Earl Long, Jr Bettye Sue Owen Jack Owen Huntsville Lonnie Weaver Decatur Elbert Lamon Bessie Stella Daniels Bessie Daniels Earl Long David Gatlin Billy Walker Shirley Long Anne Elmore Mary Jean Edgil

Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Travels

Local society notes list visits and trips among families in multiple towns. Priscilla Self visits the Dyers in Tuscumbia while Frank P. Hall and wife from Knoxville see sister J. O. Colvard. Many others travel or vacation in Florida, Birmingham, New York, and camp in Maine, with several staying in Tallahassee and Pride.

New Beauty Look For Floors

Floors and waxes take center stage as wood linoleum vinyl and asphalt tile receive care tips. Advice covers polishing wax self polishing formulas and electric polishers to brighten surfaces. Readers learn application methods and cleaning steps for various floor types.

Prosser Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Gadsden

Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Prosser, formerly of Decatur, marked their golden wedding anniversary on June 20 in Gadsden. The couple has five children, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren present for the event, with grandchildren Mrs. Eugene Wright and Thomas Kay noted among them.

T. C. Prosser Gadsden Decatur Prossers Eugene Wright Thomas Kay City Prosser

Surprise Party for Mrs Rich at Ninth Street Church

The Ninth Street Methodist Service Class surprised Mrs. R. T. Rich at her home Monday night before her move to Birmingham. A cut glass bowl was given and homemade ice cream was served by Mrs. J W McCant and Miss Janice McCant, with many attendees including Mesdames Luther Moore and R L Johnson among others.

Ninth St. Methodist Church R. T. Rich Birmingham Rich J. W. McCant Janice McCant Mesdames Luther Moore R. L. Johnson J G. Carral S. O. Wilkes W. M. Griffin Jim Smith W. H. Dickson E. L. Murphree C. R. Neill Minnie Allred Sam McDowra

Visitors At The Braswell Home Welcomes Baby Taylor Coleman

Family and relatives gathered at the Braswell home over the weekend to greet the newborn Taylor Jordan Coleman, son of Mr and Mrs A J Coleman III. Guests included Mrs J W Braswell and daughter from Birmingham, Mr Gregg from Birmingham, Mrs Dollie Bounds, Mrs Lawson Wilson and children, Mrs Charner Sharpe of Florence, Mr and Mrs John Braswell Jr of Atlanta, Mr and Mrs Arthur Ryan from Sheffield, Howard Lanier of Bessemer, and Mr and Mrs Raymond Graham of Florence.

John Braswell J. W. Braswell John Gregg Gregg Birmingham Dollie Bounds Lawson Wilson Charner Sharpe Florence John Braswell Jr Atlanta Arthur Ryan Sheffield Howard Lanier Bessemer W. M. Lanier Raymond Graham Taylor Jordan Coleman A. J. Coleman III

Guntersville Summer Home Events Highlighted

Weekend gatherings at the Bledsoe family summer home in Guntersville featured Dr. G. W. Bledsoe hosting a family reunion with several Bledsoe relatives in attendance.

Guntersville G. W. Bledsoe Bledsoe Bledsoes

Mountain Lion Size Cited In Wildlife Notes

A wildlife note states an adult male mountain lion weighs about 180 pounds. The fact emphasizes typical heft in large felines common to regional reports.

Cullman Hosts Busy Upcoming Card Club Week

In Cullman many parties fill the week as social circles gather. Mrs. Kathleen Jones hosts a Saturday Card Club while Mrs. Elbert Ponder plans a Tuesday Card Club event. Mr. and Mrs. Ponder previously entertained Atlanta guests.

Cullman Kathleen Jones Elbert Ponder Mrs. Ponder Atlanta

Informal dress attires honor for Malone honoree

Misses Sarah Malone and Mil lie Lou Malone hosted a small gathering for an honored guest. The honoree wore a light blue polished cotton informal dress as about 50 guests called between 7 and 9 p.m.

Jo Ann Montgomery Jimmy Davis Alma Huff Clyde Reeves Sarah Millie Lou Malone

Mrs Hering Collects 1139 Tea Pitchers in Hobby History

McGregor Texas Mrs Albert W Hering says she should not be bothered about tea pouring needs as she has accumulated 1139 pitchers over years of collecting.

Bethlehem Nazareth Egypt Em maus and Lebanon towns in Pa

A fragment states Bethlehem Nazareth Egypt Em maus and Lebanon are all towns in Pennsylvania. The note lists several place names as if they are Pennsylvania towns. No additional context or events are provided.

Bethlehem Nazareth Egypt Emmaus Lebanon Pennsylvania

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