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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1957

Page

5

Patterson Aiken July Wedding in Mobile Church

Mr. Patterson and Miss Jane Gaston Aikin wed in June at Government Street Presbyterian Church Mobile. The couple’s families span Decatur Washington and Mobile with attendants including MissesLaGrave Green Aikin and Cooper. Brides attire featured silk taffeta gown Chantilly lace and seed pearl detail. reception at the Woman's Club honored the couple in pink chiffon attire.

Mobile Jane Gaston Aikin Andrew Malcolm Patterson Jr Government Street -Presbyterian Church John Gaston Aikin Mr. Patterson Andrew Malcolm Patterson Decatur A. G. Patterson Washington Lamar Maxwell Chantilly Stewart LaGrave Don Russell Quantico Frances Green Troy Rusty Watkins Sue Aikin Carolyn Cooper Montgomery Patterson John Aikin Billy Knight Freddie Lyle Jimmy Lockwell Harry Hutchings Jr Woman’s Club Aiken

Corsages Highlighted Event With Pink Elf Roses

Both wore corsages of pink elf roses. Assisting in serving were Misses Mary Ann Fowlkes, Carol Barbour, Jane Cowles, Judy Alexander, Bec-

Mary Ann Fowlkes Carol Barbour Jane Cowles Judy Alexander Bec

First Methodist Circles Meet

The Spiller Circle met with Mrs. Butler Hine and heard a devotion by Mrs. Otto Fisher and a program by Mrs. William Steed Jr. Seventeen members and three guests attended. refreshments served. Other circles met with various hosts, devotions, and programs. guests ranged from one to four per circle.

Spiller Butler Hine Otto Fisher William Steed Jr William Spink Harry Anschutz Perry Orr Johnson Circle Mac Livingston John Dillard W. L. Grimes Rufus Peerson F. C. Smith Pickett Roy Fite Jr Lester Smith Julian Harris

Area Social Notes Highlight Visits Across Towns

Dr. and Mrs. Frank Haggard and sons from Gadsden plan to visit Mrs. Willis Hill. Mrs. Redding Emens and daughter Elizabeth visit parents in Crowley Louisiana. Miss Mary Margaret Hagan from Union City Tenn visits Mooresville. Richard Parr Jr. returns from Atlanta after hospital stay. Semmes couple back from Point Clear. Capt J L Bush and daughter Katherine from Ellsworth AFB visit Gadsden. Rickie Hunt undergoes appendectomy in Key West Florida. Alice Smith and Richard Ramsey visit Mooresville area. Bernard Gerhardt family to visit Mooretown New Jersey in town today. Mary Louise Morris to arrive Sunday.

Frank Haggard Boykin and Bill Gadsden J. L. Bush Katherine Ellsworth Afb Rapid City South Dakota J. E. Wilder Wilder J. D. Bush Bushes David

Pattersons Return From Wedding Trip to Baton Rouge

The wedding party includes Ky Wilson Gaby Gray Inez Donovan Carol Wells and Jean Hunter. After a wedding trip the Patter sons will live in Baton Rouge where the bridegroom works for Kaiser Aluminum Company. Holland led the devotion and program. Refreshments followed the social hour.

Ky Wilson Gaby Gray Inez Donovan Carol Wells Jean Hunter Pattersons Baton Rouge Kaiser Aluminum Company

Mrs. Hardwick Hosts Massey Home Demonstration Club

The Massey Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. W. L. Hardwick’s home for the June gathering. Vice president Mrs. James Morris opened, with Mrs. Ray Buckalew leading. A devotion by Mrs. L. M. Parker closed with prayer.

Massey Home Demonstration Club W. L. Hardwick James Morris Ray Buckalew L. M. Parker J. L. Reeder Falkville Sportsman’s Lake Cullman Buddy Bramlett Hardwick

Visitation notes include Bev Yarbrough and Mrs. Bibb visit

From Washington DC a week long visit with her parents and Bev Yarbrough of Charleston WV visiting Decatur. Mrs Julian Bibb returned home after Gulf Coast trip with her daughter Mrs Jack Kidd of Birmingham.

Washington, D. C Bev Yarbrough Charleston, West Virginia Decatur Julian Bibb Gulf Coast Jack Kidd Birmingham

Farm accident deaths highest among teens and preteens

The report notes farm accident fatalities peak in 15 to 19 year olds followed by fatalities in 10 to 14 year olds. It highlights the high risk to young farm workers and points to safety needs on farms.

Little Theater Members Schedule Tuesday Meeting

Calendar note: Little Theater members hold a business meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the American Legion and Auxiliary Home.

Little Theater American Legion and Auxiliary Home

Summer Footnote Warns on Stockingless Wear

A brief note advises cutting waxed paper to fit inside shoe inner soles to prevent sticking and protect shoes and feet during hot weather. Useful tip printed in the want ads section.

Lunch Honors Two Visitors at Lyons Hotel

Mrs. T. M. Jones Jr. hosted a Thursday luncheon at the Lyons Hotel and a bridge gathering at her home to honor two guests Mrs. Hassell Wade of Florence and Mrs. J. H. Nicholson of Clifton Tenn. Mrs Nicholson was a former roommate at Ward Belmont Junior College in Nashville.

T. M. Jones Jr Lyons Hotel Bridge Hassell Wade Florence J. H. Nicholson Clifton, Tenn

WCTU Meeting Held at Central Methodist Church

The WCTU met at Central Methodist Church with hostesses Della Rogers Virgie Masterson and Goldie Gray. Minnie Gay presided over the business session. A July 3 picnic in Delano Park at 6 p.m. was planned, after the Aaronic benediction and refreshments.

WCTU Central Methodist Church Della Rogers Virgie Masterson Goldie Gray Minnie Gay Louis Argend L. L. McCulloch A. B Markham T. W. Morris Falla Bailey W. F. Parks J. W. Lovelace Delano Park

Smith Circle WSCS Meeting at Central Methodist Parlor

The Smith Circle of Central Methodist WSCS met in the church parlor with Mrs. Jack Smith presiding. Mrs. W. W. Wright outlined the year's work and announced the school of missions in Birmingham August 25 to 28. A devotion from Nehemiah was given and the lesson from Missions USA.

Smith Central Methodist WSCS Jack Smith Hope Smith W. W. Wright School of Missions Birmingham Odie Cavnar Nehemiah L. G. Rogers Missions USA

Ruth Class Meets at Mrs Goforth Home

The Ruth Class gathered at Mrs. P. C. Goforth’s home 401 Seventh Avenue SE this week. Mrs. Livingston led the devotion Mrs. Camp spoke on Psalm 23 and Mrs. Culver gave the closing prayer. Refreshments were served to 10 members and one visitor.

Ruth P. C. Goforth 7Th Ave

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Jane Aiken Ronnie Forrest Cavnar Doris Lila Chatham Dewey Chatham Herman Cavnar Ninth St. Methodist Church Kyle Sullivan Pork Flower Shop Woodall Bros Joe Wheeler E.M.C DecatUr Refrigeration Co Goodyear Theo Hill Appliance & Furniture Co H. Ryan Appliance & Furniture Co Sears Roebuck and Co Smith-Pride Furniture & Appliance Co Wykers Hartselle Minor Stephenson Hardware & Appliance Co Moulton Alexander Sales Co Burch Brothers Guy Free TV & Appliance Co McCulloch Furniture & Appliance Co Montgomery Appliance & Furniture Co JOE Wheeler E. M. C First Methodist Redding Emens Elizabeth Crowley, la Mary Margaret Hagan Union City, Tenn Douglas Hagan Mrs. Hagan Mooresville Richard Parr T. J. Hendrix Richard Parr Jr Atlanta Richard Jr St. Joseph's Hospital Mrs.idwell Semmes Point Clear Rickie Hunt Frederick S. Hunton Key West Fla Hunts Amanda Hunt Rickie Key Western Roosevelt Blvd Alice Smith Tuscaloosa Richard Ramsey Chattanooga Carol C. Smith Bernard Gerhardt Sally Moorestown, N. J H. D. Barnum Mary Louise Morris Mrs. Charles Morris Holland Cee Roy Parvin Michael Martha Alberta Harvey Ira Harvey Mr. Harvey St. Michael R. N. Michael Lexington Sherman St. Church of God EXPA Byron Allen Ratliff Stella Wynell Standridge Horace Standridge Mr. Ratliff Malcolm Ratliff Sixth Avenue Church of God City Landscaping Co Health Science of the Future J. P. Pitts Chiropractic Whose 6Th Ave. $.E
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