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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1958

Page

16

Atkins Hill Vows Pledged In Eva Ceremony

Miss Marie Hill and Gordon Atkins pledged their vows in a double ring ceremony on June 20 at the bride’s parents home with Rev. John William Lee officiating. Attendants included Judy Atkins and W C Atkins. The couple plans to live in Falkville after a wedding trip. Mrs Hill and Mrs Atkins wore linen and carnation corsages. Reception followed with hostess Connie Shadix assisting.

Marie Hill Arnold B. Hill Eva 1 Gordon Atkins W. C. Atkins Falkville 1 John William Lee Decatur Judy Atkins Hill Atkins Connie Shadix Theodore Simmons

Wartime Thrills and Classic Novels Featured in New Releases

In 1944 China Major Baldwin leads an isolated demolition unit to delay a Japanese advance along 300 miles of treacherous terrain. The list also surveys The Fall by Camus and Exile and The Kingdom by Camus, plus works by Faulkner, Seifert, and Agee, spanning war, romance, and family loss with strong character focus and historical settings.

White China Philip Baldwin Badwin Slaughter Frank Dallas Seifert Alexander Cockrell Texas New Orleans Faulkner Dermont Mme. Dermont East Indies Felicia Europe Camus Albert Camus Agee

Bib At Hand: Cup Hook Keeps Bibs Ready

A simple tip to save steps for parents. Attach a cup hook to the back of the high chair and hang one or two bibs there for easy access during feeding.

Midway mother of thirteen named Utah Mother of the Year

Mrs. Elsie Kohler of Midway Utah is celebrated as Utah’s Mother of the Year for being mother to 13 children and wife of a dairy farmer. The tribute highlights her family devotion and community role.

Midway Utah Elsie Kohler

Paper Plate Boost At Picnic Ends In Clean Up Tip

After a picnic, place dirty dishes in a large plastic bag to transport them home. This keeps items clean and prevents soiled messes from spreading.

Lace Event Attendees and Prize Winners Named

Guests included Mrs. Andrew J. Ellner Mrs. J. H. Stroud and Mrs. Ray Ward Prizes were awarded to Mrs. James E. Waite and Mrs. Brevard L. Gates.

Andrew J. Ellner J. H. Stroud Ray Ward James E. Waite Brevard L. Gates

Printed Pattern 4671 for summer tops and cardigans

An old newspaper fragment advertises Printed Pattern 4671 for women’s tops and a cardigan style in cotton linen or wool. Offers sizes 10 through 20 and yardage details for size 16 with sleeves. Includes pattern order and mailing instructions to Anne Adams, Decatur Daily, New York. Also provides a porch lunch menu and a chocolate pecan cookies recipe with step by step instructions.

Anne Adams Care Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Cooking Is Fun By Cecily Brownstone

Home style luncheon menu features omelet Adria with anchovies and shallots, and Polish Noodles with cabbage and onions. Instructions cover butter, eggs, salt, pepper, and finishing steps for a light lunch menu suitable for friends.

Cecily Brownstone

Fireplace screens get a fresh finish with black liquid polish

A home project describes coating fireplace screens with a coat of black liquid shoe polish on foil lined sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool ten minutes, peel from foil. Yields about seven dozen coatings.

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Atkins-Hill Terry James L. Terry MR. and Mrs Herfurth Studios Decatur Public Library Elizabeth Tillery Mae Thompson's Zephyr Sheers Chenille Bates Fabrics Brown Bates Dan River Fabrics Fortisan Barkcloth Second Avenue Princess Theatre By Jone Helos Woodall Bros Penney’s ULY Jamaica
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