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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1968
Page
22
Hortense and Redus Col Billy Thomas, son of the Thomases, enjoyed sights in New York City recently. The trip coincided with the public school teaching practice, but the ongoing teacher strike has changed his plans.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lee Hood announce the engagement of their daughter Susan Juliette Hood of Auburn to Gerry Wendell Parker son of Mr and Mrs William Guy Parker of Miss Hood is the granddaughter of Mrs Grady Lee Hood and the late Mr Hood and of Rev and Mrs Brady Felton Bartley She is a graduate of LaFayette High School and Ope lika Business School now employed by Auburn University Cooperative Extension Service Parker is the grandson of Mrs W N Parker and the late Mr Parker He is a Hazlewood High School graduate with a B S in pharmacy from Auburn University and works at Barnett Pharmacy Florence He is in Phi Delta Chi and Alabama Pharmaceutical Association and served four years in the US Air Force The wedding is set for April 7 at 3 p m at Center Baptist Church in LaFayette.
The Oak Grove Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Billy Reed’s home with vice-president Mrs. Clarence Hall presiding. Mrs. Ruby Rogers presented a program titled Know Your Pattern about new sizing and correct pattern selection. Attending members included Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Bill Stuart, Mrs. Kenneth Whitlow, Mrs. Wayne Mizell, Mrs. Clarence Hall, Mrs. Bonard Mizell, Mrs. Willie Jeanes, Mrs. D. C. McCaghren, Mrs. Arlis Anderson and Mrs. Irvin Armor. guest Mrs. Carl NeSmith was introduced.
Noted fashion designer Mr Blackwell sparks debate on dress norms while readers react. A mix of social updates includes visits from Delphine Giers and George Meiners, new Tri Delt members Lynelle Weber and Shielah Stinnett, travel descriptions, a free recipe booklet from Quaker Oats, and light humor from Jean De La Bruyere.
Mrs. Bryan E. Bush of Shreveport and family narrowly escaped a crash in Atlanta while Mr and Mrs. David Chandler joined relatives in Huntsville. The Martins cheered Buddy Lipscomb College at a Southeastern meet in Chattanooga, finishing third in the mile relay. A Fine Arts Festival Evening With Heinrich Schultz at First Presbyterian Church features Huntsville chamber ensemble and artists from Athens College and local schools. Also recapped are reunions, social rounds, and National Peanut Week activities promoting peanut butter among children.
Frances and Phillip Shanks return from a trip to New York for a weekend visit. Ray Martin and their son Tommy plan a stay at home in Memphis as part of a broader arts feature. The Pride and Pearce households prepare to host next weekend.
The Hal Hogans of Collierville Tennessee are noted as former residents in a local notice. The item records their prior residence status and links to the community history.
Callie students Charlie Pride and Hank Pearce return home for a weekend visit. Becky and Tom Caddell host a stylish housewarming, joined by friends. A group travels to Tuscaloosa to welcome Ann and Joe Blackburn to their new home.
Austin High School promotes a Bloodmobile visit from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday with a goal of collecting 1000 pints, attempting to surpass Jasper High School’s 577 pint tally.
Week totals include Athens High School performance across events with a focus on overall win total and the team’s overall season record. Detail on per-event results and key performances is provided within the coverage.
In Auburn this week Myrtis Powell and Marie Callahan are featured for an educational television taped segment. The program showcases local figures Mrs Newton Powell and Mrs Noel Callahan in a community education effort.
A remark on education contrasts blaming others with self reflection. It notes that accusing others signals growing learning while blaming self or others shows education is complete. The quote reflects on responsibility and maturity.
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