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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1966

Page

6

Golden Wedding Anniversary Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Burch

Mr and Mrs George C Burch were honored at a Golden Wedding Anniversary dinner in the home of Mr and Mrs R J Bohnhoff. Relatives attended and Mrs Floyd R Stovall assisted. Mrs Burch is former Mary Louise Hollingsworth, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs O C Hollingsworth. The couple has two children, Mrs David B Nims of Pensacola Florida and Mrs Bohnhoff, plus five grandchildren.

George C. Burch R. J. Bohnhoff Iends Floyd R. Stovall Burch Mary Louise Hollingsworth O. C. Hollingsworth Burchs David B. Nims Pensacola Fla Bohnhoff

Patricia Walters Weds Loyd Collum at First Methodist

Miss Patricia Gail Walters of Walters Tarrant City became the bride of Loyd Ray Collum on March 18 at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Arthur G Finch Jr officiating. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bates Walters and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Joseph Collum. Music was by Mrs. Comer Jenkins and Miss Susan Douglas. church decor featured white gladioli chrysanthemums and palm trees.

Falkville Patricia Gail Walters Loyd Ray Collum First Methodist Church Arthur G.finch Jr Paul Bates Walters Tarrant City Albert Joseph Collum Comer Jenkins Susan Douglas Albert Collum Lewis Walters Allen Collum Hartselle Woodrow Houser Wayne Walters Birmingham

Spring pattern ad and wedding report in brief

The notice blends a printed pattern advertisement for sewing patterns with a detailed wedding narrative. It mentions pattern 4882 for children sizes 2 4 6 8, pricing and mailing, and a bridal ceremony in Tarrant City with Miss La vona Melvin as maid of honor, a best man Albert Collum, and attendees from Birmingham and Tarrant City.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily West 17Th St New York N.Y Lavona Melvin Tarrant City

Women's C Of C Luncheon at Lyons Hotel

The March meeting of the Women's Chamber of Commerce at the Lyons Hotel was led by president Mrs. Norman Sidebot ham. Guests included Mrs. Herbert Jones Mrs. E. E. Hargrove Mrs. Lary Durham Mrs. Howard Landers and Mrs. Lionel Lucier with remarks by members on beautification projects Girl Scouts and a book report by Hart selle on This Half of the Apple Is.

Women’s Chamber of Commerce Lyons Hotel Norman Sidebotham T. J. Cottingham Herbert Jones E. E. Hargrove Lary Durham Howard Landers Lionel Lucier I. V. Timberlake Mary Stewart C. A. Ellner Roland Compton E. K. Henson John H. Wood Harold E. Orr. Hartselle

Second Paula Jernigan celebrates second birthday

Paula Gail Jernigan daughter of Mr and Mrs James Jernigan Hartselle 4 marked her second birthday on March 19 She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Houston Barber Hartselle 4 and Mr and Mrs Marvin Jernigan Athens 6 The Alabama State Department of Industrial Relations reports January unemployment among experienced workers at a very low 3 1 percent

Paula Gail Jernigan James Jernigan Hartselle Houston Barber Marvin Jernigan Athens Alabama State Department of Industrial Relations

How to Be Happy Though Married Is a Guide for Wives

A column by Joyce Lubbold titled Mine explores marital happiness and self worth within marriage. The piece analyzes expectations, communication, and personal fulfillment for a wife seeking balance between independence and partnership.

Joyce Lubbold

Simple Life Cleaning Tile Surfaces Made Easy

Cleaning ceramic tile surfaces is easy and safe. Waxing ceramic tile floors is counterproductive, potentially hindering walking safety. Treat tilework with detergent and water like regular dishes.

Valley BPW plans rally as club nominates officers

Valley Business and Professional Women discuss organizing a political rally with a rally committee led by Mrs. Fred Terry. The club also holds a nominating panel for next year, while Mrs. Hannay talks on peace, NATO, and European American strength amid current tensions. Ten members met at Mrs. Terry’s home for a small gathering with refreshments.

C. C. Bickel Fred Terry James Bradford Edmund Hannay Roland Cross China India

Local Personal Notes From Valley BPW District Meeting

Mrs Mack Vinson Mrs James Stutts and Mrs Don Parker attended the district meeting of the Valley Business and Professional Women's Club in Cullman over the weekend. Thomas Parker of Huntsville, formerly of Decatur, is a patient at Black Chandler Hospital in Hartselle. Mrs Mamie Livingston is recuperating after an extended hospital stay and is now at the home of Mrs Raymond Rochelle 2008 12th St SE.

Mack Vinson James Stutts Don Parker Valley Business Professional Women’s Club Cullman BPW Thomas Parker Huntsville Decatur Black Chandler Hospital Hartselle Mamie Livingston Raymond Rochelle 12Th St. SE

Mike Sparkman Attends Daughter's Funeral in Ohio

Reinersville resident Mike Sparkman traveled to Decatur for the funeral of his daughter, Billie Sparkman Goodwin, who died Saturday in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held today. The text notes that in 1941 the German Luftwaffe shattered Plymouth, England.

Mike Sparkman Reinersville Ohio Decatur Billie Sparkman Goodwin Plymouth England

Taylor celebrates Connie Sue Tay lor birthday

Connie Sue Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacky S. Taylor, turned two on March 18. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny H. Shelton and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Taylor.

Connie Sue Taylor Jacky S. Taylor Johnny H. Shelton H. C. Taylor

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1966 analysis

In this bridge column Goren analyzes a hand where North opens diamonds, South overcalls with spades, and North raises to three spades. The discussion covers bidding logic, opening leads, and a detailed play sequence ending with South securing ten tricks after a complex cross-ruff and ruffs, noting defensive alternatives.

North South West Declarer East

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Mrs G. C. Burch Jan Lonise Watkins Winzlee Watkins Claude Johnson Falkville 1 Grady Watkins Trinity Watikins Collum Dalton Bryant Bobby Thomas Bryant H. C. Pike Thomas Freeman Thomas Juanita Ryan Jim Garner C of C Lustre America Theo Hill Appliances & Furniture Moulton Fedders Ycock Radio Shack 6Th Ave N.E Valley Bpw Valley Business and Professional Women’s Club Maxifie Smith George Collins Cine America S.E Goren Charles H Clarer Decatur Enneys Poplin
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