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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1963

Page

5

Local Residents Share Visits and Family News

Around The Valley reports Jimmy Davis from Auburn and Allen Davis from the University visiting with their parents Mr and Mrs Walter Davis. Several students from the University of Alabama and Auburn are noted visiting, returning to school, or staying with relatives. New baby Shawn Malone Wright is welcomed by Mr and Mrs Leo Wright Jr and family.

Jimmy Davis Auburn Allen Davis The University Mrs Walter Davis Harvey Morris George Adams Jr Richard Parr Jr University of Alabama Leo Wright Jr Shawn

State Home Ec Convention At FSC

Florence State College hosts the Alabama Home Economics Association state convention on Friday and Saturday with nine colleges including the University of Alabama Auburn University and Jacksonville State represented. Committee members from Florence State and allied students coordinate publicity housing registration banquet exhibits and more for the event.

Florence Florence State College Alabama Home Economics Association Association Florence State University of Alabama Auburn University Alabama College Jacksonville State Huntingdon Snead Judson Howard Mary Ann Graham Moulton Betty Gay Littrell Mildred Elkins Woodville Reda Florence Decatur Lynn Wright Sheffield Sybil Persall Cullman Carolyn Christopher Liz Mitchell Beth Black Union Grove Mary Pierce

Coat and dress pattern for Easter fashion

Printed Pattern 4823 offers a wool and silk print coat with matching dress for Easter. Half sizes available 12 1 2 through 22 1 2. Size 16 1 2 dress requires 3 3 8 yards 39 inch fabric and coat 2 yards.

Local Talent Show Aims for Decatur Finalists

Somerville chairman and Lela Wright of Decatur organize a community talent show with Judy Patterson as a key organizer. Hartselle forms favors and prize committee to support the event.

Somerville Lela Wright Decatur Judy Patterson Hartselle

Mrs Kelley Hosts Seekers Bible Club March Meeting

Mrs Kelley hosted the Seekers Bible Club at her home with cohostesses Mrs Propst and Mrs Milam. Officers elected for the year were Propst president Spencer vice president John son secretary Evans treasurer McBride n. Wesley Cook led a peace meditation and Hodgins taught the faith lesson. Salad served to 19 members.

Seekers Bible Club Ray Kelley Sam Propst Paul Milam Lester Wooten John McBride Bruce Spencer Isaac Johnson Sam Evans Wesley Cook Peace Pilgrim Alfred Hodgins

Mount al Democratic Club Bulletin Odd Senatorial Claim

The Mount al Democratic Club bulletin notes the senatorial candidate has increasingly shown familiarity with downtown problems, citing his talks and speeches as evidence of understanding urban issues. The quote highlights the candidate’s emphasis on city concerns.

Mount al

New Spring Summer Pattern Catalog Coupon Offer

Announce 304 design ideas catalog with coupon for a free pattern of choice. Include size style number requirements and mailing details for Anne Adams Pattern Dept. The Decant Daily, 243 West 17th St New York NY 11. Price 50 cents plus 15 cents additional per pattern for first class mail and special handling.

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

Goren on Bridge Explains Defensive Play in No Trump

The Chicago Tribune recounts a bridge hand where South opened 1NT and reached 3NT. A precise West spade shift and East’s defense thwarted declarer, with East covering to preserve communications and West later providing four extra tricks, defeating the contract by two.

YVAKQ O86 Haisa Declarer West South East Bast North

Couple Said Vows On Friday At First Baptist Church

Miss Oralan Johnson and Wayne Leroy Brown pledged their vows Friday evening at seven at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. W. L. Carden officiating. The couple’s parents are Mrs. Nadine Blanenship and the late Thomas L. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Brown of Falkville. Nuptial music by Mrs. Sam Minor and Miss Mary Jane Proctor. The bride wore a floor length white satin dress with a scooped neckline and long lily-pointed sleeves. She carried a white Bible with feathered carnations and an orchid. Matron of honor was Mrs. Milton Montgomery, best man Charles Penn.

Hartseller Oralan Johnson Wayne Leroy Brown First Baptist Church W. L.carden Nadine Blanenship Thomas L. Johnson Marvin Brown Falkville 3 Sam Minor Mary Jane Proctor Kenneth A. Johnson Milton Montgomery Charles Penn

Unique Dip Blend for Chicken Spread and Deviled Ham

A simple dip combines 5 ounce chicken spread with 3 1 4 ounce deviled ham plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon prepared mustard. Chill and thin with light cream to about 1 cup yield.

Pie Topping Prep for Blistered Berry or Cherry Pies

Drain canned blueberries or maraschino cherries, pat dry. Dip in beaten egg whites, dust with sugar, and dry on a wire rack. Use as a glossy topping on pies for a crisp finish.

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Mary Virgnia Littrell Athens James Dilworth Huntsville Athens Country Club Winston Garth Jr Bill Young Garth Thomasee Miss Littrell Marvin Littrell Young George Hagen Claude Lavender Jr Joe.Carr Mobile Claude Lavender Linda Holt Malone Wright Wright Thomas White Birmingham the Wrights Jr Will Sanders St. Louis Frank Scroggins Mr. Scroggins Henry Sigman Corinth Miss J. L. Cox Linda John Laura Nashville H. Wohl J. W. Wyker Jr Paul Wolfer Nashvile Ray Nixon Memphis Wilmer Hall Walter Reed Hospital Baltimore Col. Hall Fsc Decatur Nursery Old Moulton Rd Second Avenue Agaoe SRE Ri Mrs. Kelley Seekers Club Goren Charles H. Goren Chicago Tribune THURS Jim Cox Wayne Brown Knight Kilns Lovin’s Ceramics Johnston SE Dacron ISIS Fort Cut Second Ave Grant St
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