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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1963

Page

7

UDC Members Elect LeGrand At Athens College History Meet

The United Daughters of the Confederacy meet at Athens College with Mrs. John Quince LeGrand of Chapel Hill joining as a new member, a Great Granddaughter of General Joe Wheeler. Guests include Alabama division leaders and the April convention announced for Birmingham. Paul Neal spoke on General Robert E. Lee. Founders Day luncheon set for March 20 at Lyons Hotel.

John Quince LeGrand Chapel Hill N. C Joe Wheeler Alabama America Clio Levin C. B. Clemmons W. F. Frazier M. Jones Aera J. W. Hines Montgomery A. M. Grimsley Fayette Ala W. J. Hol J. W. Rousselle Mobile Jefferson Davis Hotel Birmingham Lyons Hotel Hodges Bruce Pettey Charles C. Johnson C. E. Uptain Johnson Dan Pearce

Immigration Surges in United States Between 1820 and 1961

Between 1820 and 1961 the United States admitted nearly 42 million immigrants, marking a period of substantial population growth and demographic change across the nation.

United States

Linda Hogue Weds Joseph Stewart at First Methodist

Linda Louise Hogue daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard Gaillard Hogue married Joseph Grier Stewart son of Mrs. James Robert Ross and the late Jesse Grier Stewart at the First Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa. The ceremony featured Dr Otis Edgar Kirby and nuptial music by Mrs. Seymour Spiegelman and Mrs. Neal Posey. The bride wore white satin faced peau de soie with a cathedral train and lace edged portrait neckline. her veil was silk illusion with a pearl crown and she carried white roses and gardenias. The reception was at the bride's Decatur Road home with an aqua mint green theme for attendants and guests. After a wedding trip the couple will reside at 1206 Tenth St Tuscaloosa.

Edward James Miller Tola Kansas Sandra Tapp Raleigh N. C Martha Methvin Georgetown Pat Stallworth Fort Payne Ala Beth Miller Linda Turner Robert Cochran Molette Orville Penny Spiegelman Memphis James Robert Ross Henry Brown Cribbs Jr Albertville John Daniel Clements Tuscaloosa Frank Melvin Pruett Gadsden Howell Vann Pruett Atlanta William David Day Guy Edward Moman Jr Blanchard Gaillard Hogue Jr Stephen Stewart Monroeville Robert Marshall Hogue Jay Miller Iola Kans Meg Burch Valencia Decatur Road Deed Blalock Boaz Clifford Vaughan James Adams Decatur Seymour Spiegelman Harry Schmitt A. J. Giles Haynes Highsmith Russellville Gayle Plunkett Mrs. Ross Crescent Motel Thomas Pettus Earl Aldridge Pettus

Engaged Miss Littrell Feted Ahead of March Wedding

Mary Virginia Littrell and fiancé James Dilworth of Huntsville receive multiple pre wedding parties across Athens Florence and Huntsville. Attendees include Mrs. William D. Lyle Mrs. C. T. Bailey Mrs. Steele McGrew Mrs. W. W. Malone Jr and many relatives hosting luncheons showers coffees and brunches through March 22 with a rehearsal supper and other events prior to the March 23 ceremony.

Athens Mary Virginia Littrell James Dilworth Huntsville William D. Lyle C. T. Bailey Steele McGrew W. W. Malone Jr McGrew Sissy Johnson Mae Whitson McWilliams Florence Turtle Point Club Harold Lovvorn Jack Dilworth Tom Dilworth Jr Bob Dilworth Atlanta Bill Young Winston Garth Jr Country Club

Jayceettes Plan Activities and Honors in February Meeting

The Decatur Jayceettes Auxiliary met at the Lyons Hotel with 33 attendees. Mrs. Thomas spoke on marriage with Rev Edwin Dalstrom of Westminster Presbyterian Church as guest. Awards went to Mrs Earl Howell and Mrs Kenneth Meguiar, with Mrs Jera Poole as runner up for Spokette. The group scheduled Easter candy sales and planned an annual tea for March. A bingo event, a Mother’s March report, and FOYM Banquet notes were shared. Nominating committee for 1963 64 officers named. A door prize was won by Mrs James Morris.

Decatur State of Alabama Earl Howell Kenneth Meguiar Jera Poole Howell Thomas Harold Fretwell George Riedmueller Bob Bruce Marlen Posey Jaycettes Bobby Harvey Jaycees Charles Askew Harold Carrico Montgomery Juan Agee Billy Mitchell Mickey Morrison Bailey Cook James Morris

Rainey's Promotes New Treatment Shampoos

A vintage beauty ad touts modern treatment shampoos to control oiliness and dryness, with color and perming prep. It highlights personalized services, medicated options, and multiple Rainey's locations plus a joke from under the dryer about job illness.

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UDC Athens College For Historical Study Frank Bros, Rose Jewelry Ceramic Supplies Lovin’s Ceramics Second Avenue Shipp Hartselle Linda Louise Hogue Joseph Stewart Joseph Grier Stewart G Cameo West Moulton St Edwin Caldwell Athens Country Club Roy B. Patton Jr Jayceettes Lecatur Nursery Old Moulton Rd Brides Books Nepkins Ira Moulton Speaking Beauty Cleopatra Rainey’s Second Ave Grant St Raineys Vine St Rainey's Johnston the Academy Charm Beauty Salon Nelson’s Union Carbide Invicta Union Carbide Corporation Nel Sens Dial Bank St
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