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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

5

Miss Aycock Weds Harold Fuller at Colbert Heights Baptist

Patricia Ann Aycock and Harold Dee Fuller were married at Colbert Heights Baptist Church Tuscaloosa Heights? No Tus? The Rev Joe Anglin officiated with Patsy Henson and Linda Cheatham singing. Attendants included Mrs Lawrence Kimbrough Jr and others. reception followed.

Tuscumbia Colbert Heights Baptist Church Patricia Ann Aycock Harold Dee Fuller Robert Aycock Mr. Fuller J. D. Fuller Joe Anglin Patsy Henson Linda Cheatham Lawrence Kimbrough Jr Shirley Baggett Bobby Fisher Bettye Honey Edith Chandler Fuller Walter Frederick Lewis Berry Joe McCorkle

Coke Party Compliments Miss Gail Picard in Birmingham

Miss Gail Picard of Birmingham visiting her aunt Mrs. Robert Lacey and Mr. Lacey was complimented at a Coke party hosted in their home. Fourteen young teenagers attended.

Gail Picard Birmingham Robert Lacey Lacey

Couple Weds in Fellowship Hall Ceremony

The wedding occurred in the Fellowship Hall of the church with essential support from Miss Mary Jo Prater Miss Faye Glover Mrs. Donald McCorkle Mrs. Jack Grider and Mrs. Malcolm Smith. The couple plans to reside in Colbert Heights.

Mary Jo Prater Faye Glover Donald McCorkle Jack Grider Malcolm Smith Colbert Heights

Gail Jones Weds Mr Shaddix in Trinity Baptist Ceremony

Gail Jones daughter of Rev and Mrs Jack C Jones wed William Thomas Shaddix son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lavert Shaddix at Trinity Baptist Church. Officiating was the bride’s father with Nuptial music by E C Hendon. The couple plans to reside at 425 Sherman St SE Decatur after a wedding trip.

Trinity Linda Gail Jones Jack C. Jones William Thomas Shaddix Thomas Lavert Shaddix Decatur Trinity Baptist Church E. C. Hendon Elbert S. Towe Madison 1 Drucille Roberts Letha Jackie Jones Sandra Mills Sonja Stinett Charles Williamson Cullman

Wesleyan Service Guild No 2 Meets at Central Methodist

The Wesleyan Service Guild No 2 of Central Methodist Church met June 26 in the church parlor with Mrs. M G Smith as hostess. Mrs J B Whitmire presided, Mrs Everett Powell gave the devotion, and Mrs Guy Habercom led the lesson on The Stumbling Block. Eleven members and one visitor, Mrs Henry Walker, were served refreshments.

Wesleyan Service Guild No. 2 Central Methodist Church M. G. Smith J. B. Whitmire Everett Powell Guy Habercom Henry Walker

Out of Town Guests for Hemminghaus Staline Wedding

Out of town guests arrive for the Hemminghaus Staline wedding Sunday afternoon including Aug ust Homeyer Charles Home yer Otto Hemming haus William Judge Francis Kirehmer Linda of St Louis and others from Chicago Pensacola Birmingham and Oklahoma City.

August Homeyer Charles Homeyer Otto Hemminghaus William Judge Francis Kirehmer Linda St. Louis Tremaine Chicago Paul Raidt Pamela Philip Oklahoma City Fred Gronemeyer Jack Cole Louis Dequine C. N. Weller Pensacola H. Turner Birmingham

Goren on Goren on or Bridge Mishap Reveals Diamond Coup

In a bridge deal South failed to make 3NT after West led clubs. Declarer misplayed a diamond sequence missing a four four ten pattern that would have allowed the suit to be taken if dummy retained the king. North and South discuss luck and the nine of diamonds in North’s hand clarifies the correct line. The article notes a misstep by the declarer and explains the optimal play. The piece also lists a Birmingham wedding party including Mr. Theodore Scolfield and Miss Marilyn Scofield as aunt of the brideelect of Atlanta and other relatives.

West Declarer South East North Theodore Mealor Atlanta Richard Willis Ashford Margaret Alford Theodore Scolfield Marilyn Scofield Birmingham

Shriners Dinner Dance Set For July 1 In Decatur

Decatur Shrine Club will host a dinner dance July 1 at Decatur Country Club. Julian Hardy, president, announced the event. Zamora Temple Rube Band will provide music, a group of Shriners from various backgrounds. The banquet starts at 6 30 p.m.

Decatur Shrine Club Decatur Country Club Julian Hardy Zamora Temple Rube Band Birmingham

Lowery-Butler Vows Pledged in Town Creek

Peggy Butler and James Hulman Lowery exchanged marriage vows on June 24 at Shady Grove Methodist Church with Rev. J. W. Jones officiating. The couple’s families are from Town Creek. The bride is Hatton High School graduate, the groom Athens High School alumnus, and he works for Reynolds Co. in Sheffield.

Town Creek Peggy Butler James Hulman Lowery Shady Grove Methodist Church J. W. Jones Miss Butler Grady Butler Mr Lowery Walter Lowery Hatton High School Athens High School Leighton Lowery Reynolds Co Sheffield

Dairy Recipe Contest Seeks Entries From Local Counties

Local dairy recipe contest invites entries postmarked by June 30. Prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars will be awarded for recipes using dairy products. Coconuts custard and Swedish meat balls are among submissions from residents including Mrs. Mary H. Livingston and Mrs. Robert Whitt.

Morgan, Cullman Limestone Robert Whitt Toney Ala

Banana Milk Shake and Rum Cream Tarts Recipes

Banana Milk Shake from Mrs. Walter Sivley uses two ripe bananas two cups milk and sugar blended to a foamy finish served immediately with optional chocolate or plain syrup. Rum Cream Tarts from Mrs. Claude Lavender combine egg yolks sugar gelatin and ten baked 3 inch pastry shells for a creamy dessert.

Walter Sivley Moulton Claude Lavender Woodmont Drive

Diamond finesse seals four tricks in dummy’s nine

South’s ace leads to a calcualted finish as the absence of diamonds shows East is out of the suit. Dummy’s nine delivers four diamond tricks, completing the contract in this bridge play vignette from 1961.

South East The Chicago Tribune

Frozen Strawberry and Chocolate Tart Base and Pie

Dessert preparation notes describe making a chocolate pistachio tart filling with rum and whipped cream, then chilling until firm and topping with curls and nuts. A frozen strawberry pie recipe follows, detailing berry mix, sugar, lemon juice, whipped cream, crusted vanilla wafers, foil cover, freezing, and serving after removal.

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Miss Aycock J. W. Weems Harold Fuller Chine Crystel and Pickens Howe., Inc Grant St Coke Party E& W E. Moulton Street Ty Dinette 1St Ave Gail Jones Bride of Mr. Shaddix Earl Beasley William Shaddix Sylvia Stone George Graham Jr Harold Pennington Hutchinson Kan Elmer Moore Sarasota Michael Stone Dallas Louis Gilley Naples Fla Goren On Shriners Lowery-Butler Mary H. Livingston 8Th Ave. SE Baker's Angel Dacron & Cotton Bolt Dacron Pimamist Cotton L. P. Edwards, Jr Seton Ave. S.E Moulton St. W Nell’s Fabric Shop 2Nd Avenue S.E Penney New York Miami Los Angeles U.S.A Ance D Price
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