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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1958

Page

5

Thompson Kennemer Vows In Athens Ceremony

Miss Katherine Kennemer and Franklin Lawrence Thompson Jr. wed at First Methodist Church Athens in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. E. L. McFee. Bridal party included Ann Kennemer as maid of honor and numerous Athens and Monrovia locals. The reception followed in the church Fellowship Hall and the couple will reside in Athens.

Athens Katherine Kennemer Maclin Sloss Kennemer Franklin Lawrence Thompson, Jr Franklin Lawrence Thompson Monrovia First Methodist Church E. L. McFee Robert Allen Drake John Edward Maner William David Maples Jerry Tatum Decatur Joe Glenn Lewis W. C. Chambers Annie Kennemer Lynne Gilbert Joy Rosenall Martha Rose Hanson Evelyn Dinsmore

Blue Lustre Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Ad

A new Blue Lustre carpet and upholstery cleaner promises quick easy wall-to-wall carpet cleaning. The foam cleaner is brushed in with a long handle brush with no sagging leaving pile open and lofty. It removes spots and traffic paths and works on upholstery as well. One half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs.

Jimmy Jackson Celebrates Sixth Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jackson entertained for their son Jimmy who turned six on April 25. Present for the supper were

Ralph Jackson Jimmy

Seed N Weed Garden Club Meeting Highlights

Mrs. Ben L. Britnell addressed members on lawn establishment and care. Theo Compton was elected corresponding secretary and club chaplain Jean Vernon was named. A May coffee will install officers, with Compton hosting, and yearbook committee chair John Holston. Next meeting is May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Bill Chapman’s home.

Ben L. Britnell Seed N Weed Garden Club Theo Compton al L. Hollis Jean Vernon John Holston Bill Chapman

Lunch Series Begins With Spring Luncheon at Lyons Hotel

Mrs Will Wyker Mrs Robert Banks Mrs Henry Sigman and Mrs T M Jones Jr hosted the first spring luncheon at Lyons Hotel Tuesday. The private dining room featured large pink snapdragon and tulip arrangements with clipped palm fern and pink dogwood blossoms. Forty two guests were seated and a second luncheon is planned for May 9.

Will Wyker Robert Banks Henry Sigman T. M. Jones Jr Lyons Hotel

Birmingham Families Gather for Event

Mr. and Mrs. Norris Wray and sons of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Willis and son, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Willis and children are listed.

Norris Wray Birmingham Buddy Willis Leslie Willis

Goren on Bridge North South vulnerable note

North deals in a bridge hand with Goren bidding context noted. North plays fourth suit and aims for a game or slam depending on card distribution.

Goren

Silent Double Changes Bridge Challenge in Triumph

In a Chicago Tribune 1958 bridge column a double by East is blamed for disrupting the defense as North shows a bold two diamond rebid and South preserves a six card suit. Declarer overcomes missteps with precise finesses and discards to secure two final trumps.

North East South West East Declarer North South West The Chicago Tribune

Saturday Club Meets at Hunter Home on Danville Road

The Saturday Club will gather this Saturday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs J R Hunter on Danville Road Readers seeking quick ads may find results in Want Ads.

J. R. Hunter Danville Rd

DAR essay winner honored at Stephens Chapter luncheon

Miss Judy Hemminghaus daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Hemminghaus won first place in the Stephens DAR essay contest on a Revolution theme. Her essay on the hardships at Valley Forge earned the medal at the annual spring luncheon held Thursday at the Lyons Hotel.

DAR Judy Hemminghaus Roy Hemmighaus Stephens, Dar Judy Valley Forge Stephens Lyons Hotel

Personal notes from readers and travels across the region

Mr and Mrs Arthur Baur and Mrs Minnie Luttmann of Pittsburgh visit Gerd R Baur en route to Brandenton Florida. Chemstranders at Clemson fiber meeting include Charlie Apperson Malcolm Williams Jack Davis and Pete Knudsen. John J Knudsen and Mrs Knudsen of Atlanta guests of their son J P Knudsen and wife. Garner Pride A C Bailey and E W Kennedy return from Las Vegas. Auburn couple J L Jackson Jr announce birth of Jenifer Lee a five pound three ounce girl. Byrd Thompson Jr returns from visits to Dauphin Island and his parents.

Arthur Baur Minnie Luttmann Pittsburgh Gerd R. Baur Brandenton, Fla Garner Pride A. C. Bailey E. W. Kennedy Las Vegas Nev J. L. Jackson Jr Auburn Jennifer Lee Byrd Thompson Jr Dauphin Island

Joneses Return from Chattanooga Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Jones have returned from a visit to Chattanooga.

Mrs Frank Jones Chattanooga

Church of Sweden assembly votes against women ordination

In Stockholm the Church of Sweden assembly voted 62 to 36 against permitting women to become ordained ministers.

Church of Sweden Assembly Stockholm

Leather Gifts for Fourth Wedding Anniversary

The fourth wedding anniversary gifts traditionally use leather materials to symbolize durability. Couples may choose leather-bound journals, wallets, or accessories to mark the milestone.

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