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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1963

Page

13

Ross Thomas to Wed California Girl in June

Ross Thomas of Hartselle engages Nancy, daughter of Clyde Delbert King, in San Gabriel California. The bride is a Temple City High School graduate and nurse in Huntington Memorial Hospital staff after U S Air Force Nurses Corps service in Tripoli Libya. The groom is Almer Howard Thomas’s son, a Florence State College student and four year U S Air Force veteran with Tripoli posting. A June California wedding is planned.

San Gabriel Calif Clyde Delbert King Muscatel Ea Nancy Thomas of U S. Air Force Nurses Corps Tripol Libya Africa Thomas Almer Howard Thomas Hartselle Priceville High School Tripoli Florence State College California

Simple Cream of Celery Soup Starter

A quick soup starter uses condensed cream of celery soup with water and clam juice to make a light broth. Simmer and stir occasionally to yield enough for two to three servings.

Tanner HDC Sees 4-H Dress Revue in the Pitts

In a dense 4-H Dress Revue report from the HDC, J. H. Swanner and several local hosts supported a fashion tea lunch for HD members. Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Ivan Stewart, and Mrs. Lewis Stewart served as hostesses. Youth fitness awards highlighted Mrs. Cole and Herman Swanner Jr as food preservation leaders. Seventeen members and two visitors attended.

Pitts J. H. Swanner W. S. Sweetland Bill Cole H. L. King J. L. Fleming Lewis Stewart Cole Ivan Stewart Herman Swanner Jr Charles Butler Leroy Robison Swanner Jr

Dougle Bride to Move to Chicago in Nupital

Miss Sharon Margaret Dutton daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Dutton married Charles W Hodge at Rev James Hood home on March 18 The bride wore a white silk organza dress with a lace jacket and matching accessories The couple left for Chicago where they will reside

WSCS Meets for Prayer Study at Local Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church to begin a study on prayer with vice president Mrs Hollis Long in charge. Mrs Leon Wallace led the opening prayer and the program on prayer was presented by Mrs Bill Arnold and Mrs Howard Lazenby. Mrs Virgil Wallace gave the devotion and Rev Bill Arnold offered prayer at the conclusion. The meeting occurred on April 11.

Neel Neel Woman's Society of Christian Service Hollis Long Leon Wallace Bill Arnold Howard Lazenby Virgil Wallace

Typical American families stay in same house six years

A national study by a moving firm finds the average American household remains in one residence for six years and seven months, highlighting mobility patterns across the nation.

Miss Clara Jeanne Shelton Betrothed To Larry Hurst

Mr and Mrs Ernest Shelton announce engagement of their daughter Miss Clara Jeanne Shelton to Larry Dial Hurst son of Mr and Mrs Malcolm D Hurst of Hatton The bride elect a Lawrence County High School senior will graduate in May She has served as head cheerleader homemaker editor of the yearbook and class beauty The wedding is set for May 25 at the First Baptist Church in Moulton

Moulton Ernest Shelton Clara Jeanne Shelton Larry Dial Hurst Malcolm D. Hurst Hatton Percy C. Elkins Willie Shelton Shelton Mr. Hurst Ottis A. Smith Wilburn A. Hurst Lawrence County High School Bety Crocker Hatton High School Florence State College First Baptist Church

Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Etheredge marked their golden wedding anniversary on March 24 with a home reception hosted by eight children and 21 grandchildren. Out of town guests came from Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and Minnesota. valley attendees included Betty Montgomery and the Lansdells, with Dr. James Freeman of Florence among those present.

Town Creek Thomas Etheredge Alabama Kentucky North Carolina Florida Virginia Tennessee Georgia Minnesota Valley Betty Montgomery Ralph Lansdell James Freeman Florence

Club Meetings at Austinville Home Demonstration Club

The Austinville Home Demonstration Club met in the club house adorned with spring flowers. President Mrs James Wood led the meeting, with thoughts for the day and a hymn led by Mrs Austin Self. The group approved an April plant sale and announced a craft meeting at Hartselle Legion Hall on April 5 with a representative from American Handicrafts Co.

Austinville Hawkins Hartselle Legion Hall American Handicrafts Co Lucille Hawkins

Local Residents Listed for Event Attendees

The notice names many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Billy Williams Mrs. Norman Stewart of Decatur Mr. and Mrs. James Simms Miss Seene me raysee ie Howell Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Berryman all of Moulton Lester Beck Athens Olin D. Roberson of Mt. Hope and Mrs. Myrtle Fuller of Tuscumbia.

Marriage of Nancy Emily White to Greenhill Dinsmore

Mrs. William Ned Oviatt and Mrs. Greenhill Dinsmore announce the marriage of their daughter Nancy Emily White to Charles Lloyd Dinsmore. The ceremony was held March 14 at Bethel Baptist Church in the town.

William Ned Oviatt William Alfred White Nancy Emily White Greenhill Dinsmore Charles Lloyd Dinsmore Bethel Baptist Church

Kitchen planning event highlights four C's and meal prep

Mrs M D Loften spoke at the Opportunity Center for retarded children about kitchen planning emphasizing clean comfort and cooperation. Hostesses Mrs Robert Wilson and Mrs Talmage Turner served cake and coffee to 20 members with Miss Hawkins and Mrs Loften assisting.

Tehens M. D. Loften Robert Wilson Talmage Turner Miss Hawkins Loften

Premature Grey Hair Transformed by Raineys Salon

A beauty note urges women to consider gray hair as a softener for facial features and offers Raineys salon color services. It describes one time rinses and four to five shampoo lasting colors blending silver with caramel tones. The piece promotes beige blondes and gradual whitening as luxury options and advises consulting experts for best results.

Rainey

Rainey’s listings and contact numbers

From under the dryer joke warns to let a wife learn to drive if she wants to. It lists Rainey’s locations on Second Ave Grant St Vine St Johnston with phone contacts and The Academy on Second Ave and Charm Beauty Salon.

Rainey’s Second Ave Grant St Raineys Vine St Johnston the Academy Charm Beauty Salon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ross Thomas Nancy Ellen King Hagerty Nelson Bank St. Dial EL Frank Baird Hagen Harriet Ann Hagen James Ted Holland Alton Holland Mt. Tabor Methodist Church Eighth Avenue NW Decatur Tanner Dougle Chicago Charles Hodge Blanche WSCS Black Patent AAA Miss Shelton Blanche Mary Burke Florist Moulton Street Furies Frank Bros Brides Books Ira E. Moulton Se Speaking Beauty Ernestine Ling Rainey’s Beauty Salons Grey
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