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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

5

Miss Clark and McKoy Wed in Sacred Heart Ceremony

Miss Patricia Suzanna Clark became the bride of Jimmie McKoy at 9 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Father Louis Funk presiding. A reception followed at the Elk's Lodge with blue and white decor, orchid accents, and a tiered cake. The couple plans to live in Cullman after a wedding trip to New York.

Patricia Suzanna Clark James Tilford Clark Jimmie McKoy Ray Griggs Reuben McKoy Sacred Heart Church Louis Funk O.S.B Florida Hilda Imbusch Sacred Timothy Gresik Ruth Ragland Joan Karter Ruth Elane Cooper Christine McKoy Bob McKoy Bob McKay James Clark Elk’s Lodge Michel Gresik George Fehler Martha Ragland Mary Flippo W. J. Arnold New York City Cullman

Four Ls Topic Guides Salem WSCS Meeting

Salem Methodist Church WSCS meets with four Ls as the theme Laugh, Love, Lift, Look led by Mrs. Ruel Foote. Mrs. Nina Roberson opened with prayer and Mrs. E. E. Stevens led song What a Friend. Mrs. Walter Cole spoke on India's need. Camp Sumatanga letter read. program plans set.

Salem Methodist Church WSCS Ruel Foote Nina Roberson E. E. Stevens Viola Bodley Viola Bodley At the Piano. Mrs. Stevens L’s Walter Cole India Minnie Anders Cole Camp Sumatonga Marvin Foote

Personal notices of travels and visits across states

Mr and Mrs Bob Chandler and childrenAnn and Bob left for Huntsville to stay with Mrs T P Cunningham before continuing to Statesville NC They have been guests of Mr and Mrs C W Wilson and Mrs R E Chandler for two weeks Mrs Minnie Hamil hosted Mrs rs Pelt Horn and daughter from Laverne AL Marlin Long returned from Chicago where he attended a national conference Norman Stiles and daughter Mary Ann visited Kansas Mary Ann camps at Hillcrest Edward J Gernt returned from New York City Mrs Gernt staying longer Hillcrest campers include Janice Leeman Pat Lee Carol Lawson and Eloise Holt from surgery Mrs S W Price and children Blair and Sammy Oak Hill WV are visiting Mrs J E Blair Lehman Smith and family of Columbia SC expected Friday to visit his parents and sister Mrs Claude Rodgers Jr Roy Lewis and family remain at home.

Bob Chandler Ann Bob Huntsville T. P. Cunningham Statesville N.C Chandlers C. W. Wilson R. E. Chandler Norman Stiles Mary Ann Kansas Hillcrest Lehman Smith Columbia, S. C W. T. Smith Claude Rodgers Jr

WSCS Of Decatur District Holds Retreat Clinic

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Decatur District held a retreat and officer clinic at Central Methodist Church. Officers and guests spoke, and a protest against alcohol sales to servicemen was approved, with letters to Senator Sparkman and John Rooney. District leader T C Stovall to lead Zone 2. hostesses served lunch at Birmingham school of missions event.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Decatur District Central Methodist Church D. L. Grizzard Oscar Napps Horace Levin Howard Belser Hostess Society W. B. Harvel Carolyn Teague Grizzard Sheffield Rolf Smith WSCS Florence R. L. Hamilton C. P. Johnston L.H. Houston W. B. Harvey Garland Smith Rufus Warren Lowe Harris George Greene Teague Wallace Lovett Decatur Armed Services Parris Island State Department John Sparkman John J. Rooney Coes Washington

Clemons Circle of WSCS Plans Summer Meeting

The Clemons Circle of the WSCS at Central Methodist Church met this week. Mrs. Horace Clemons opened with prayer and the group sang What A Friend We Have in Jesus before a devotion by Mrs. Rufus Warren. A nursery will stay open for morning circles and the year’s activities were outlined by Mrs. Harold Vaughn. The ten members closed with the Mizpah benediction and will meet July 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Harold Vaughn Christ

Local visitors share birthdays and travels across several states

The record lists multiple social visits and vacations. Mr. Lewis and granddaughter Elizabeth celebrated a tenth birthday with travels from Birmingham to Florence with family members including Mrs. Mahlon Trimble and Roy. Other plans include trips to Red Boiling Springs, Minnesota, and visits by Joyce Hornbuckle, Jackie James, and Billy McNeill among assorted relatives and friends.

Birmingham Mahlon Trimble Roy Florence Smith Trimble Mr. Lewis Elizabeth

Grizzard Circle Meets at Central Methodist Church

The Grizzard Circle of the WSCS gathered in the church sanctuary with 11 members present. Mrs. M. F. Scoggin presided in the absence of the leader as Mrs. J. C. Smith led prayer and the group studied the Lord's Prayer, followed by a lesson on Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis.

Grizzard WSCS Central Methodist Church M. F. Scoggin Jesus J. C. Smith

Columbia Sees Cool Break After Hot Spell

Columbia residents enjoyed cooler weather as temperatures did not exceed 95 after several days of 100 plus, with Tuesday reaching 102. City waterworks reported 28 million gallons of water used on Tuesday.

Columbia 5.C City Waterworks

Meeting closes with prayer at church gathering

The group ended the meeting with a prayer and announced a follow up session in the church parlor on July 11 at 9 30 a m.

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Miss. Clark Mr. McKoy Herfurth Iamond Cherge Mall Ave. S.E Washington &J Hantaville Woodall’s Brunswick Woodall Bros Staipz Salem Minnie Hamil Rs. Pelt Horn Laverne, Ala Marlin Long Chicago Mr. Long The National Association of Cost Accountants Edward J. Gernt Mrs. Gernt Janice Leeman Pat Lee Carol Lawson Eloise Holt Charles Kortrecht S. W. Price Blair and Sammy Oak Hill West Va J. E. Blair Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lewis Cleaning Service Decatur Floor Cleaning CO Sam Reed Lexie Lipscomb Red Boiling Springs D. M. Hurlbutt Danville, I Dale Himle Mr. Himle Lee Anne Himle Minnesota Seymour Himle Joyce Hornbuckle Seale Beach, Calif Elizabeth Sivley D. L. Humphrey Nashville W. R. Denton Fayetteville City Park Danville Rd Cash and Carry North Alabama Decatur Gleaners N.E. Ferry St Bank Street
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