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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1966

Page

6

Phi Mu Sorority Charter Instal lation at Athens College

Phi Mu Sorority received its national charter at Athens College during the weekend of April 23 1966 with National President Adele Williamson and regional officers in attendance. Seventeen initiates and several special initiates were inducted. installation ceremonies and a banquet followed with campus leaders and visiting alumnae in attendance. The event included services at First Methodist Church and a formal reception in Founders parlor with guests in pink and white gowns.

Kappa Delta Phi Mu Fraternity Founders Hall Athens College Kappa Delta Athens Phi Mu Sorority Adele Williamson Baton Rouge Dorothy Lewter Mobile Jeanne Kennedy Huntsville Founder’s Hall Peggy Adams Pricilla Gossett Sally Greene Barbara House Mary McMunn Sue Neal Bobbie Jane Owens Jo Ann Butterly Judy Chaney Pam Futch Linda Isbell Kathy Andrew Sandi Carlisle Birmingham Suellen Austin Miarpi Fla Janis Matherzie Orishany Falls Darby Mason Guy Snavely W R. Hauser Phi Mu Alabama Frances Roberts University of Alabama Center In U.S First Methodist Church Founders Anita Gregg Sherry Smith

Jones-Vows Unite Rebecca Gayle Jones and Howard David Kelly

Mr and Mrs Ralph Jones announce the marriage of their daughter Rebecca Gayle Jones to Howard David Kelly son of Mr and Mrs Howard Kelly of Bon Air Alabama. The May 1 ceremony at Fairview Church was officiated by Rev Covell Keenim. The couple will reside in Montevallo where both attend Alabama College.

Ralph Jones Rebecca Gayle Jones Howard David Kelly Howard ‘Kelly Bon Air Ala Fairview Church Covell Keenim Montevallo Alabama College

Ceramic Guild Plans Inaugural July Competition

Decatur Ceramic Arts Guild voted to hold its first competitive show in July. The group will use the next two meetings to plan the event. A porcelain casting and decorating workshop by Mrs. R Levin and Bill Caughran of Athens was held. Mrs. A L Richardson won a door prize of ceramic quails by Sister Augusta. Refreshments served to 24 members and 4 guests.

Decatur Ceramic Arts Guild R. Levin Bill Caughran Athens Augusta St. Ann’s A. L. Richardson

Athens Man Will Wed In Northport

Miss Charlotte Anne Shirley and Thomas Welch Hardison plan a June 25 wedding at Macedonia Methodist Church in Northport Alabama. The bride-elect is a Celery and Shrimp Souffle recipe fragment appears amid details of her family and schooling. The groom is a Western Electric employee in Huntsville with ties to Athens High School and Auburn University.

Northport John E. Shirley Charlotte Anne Shirley Thomas Welch Hardison Lewis Hardison Athens Birdie F. Shirley Will Rushing Mr. Rushing Miss Shirley Tuscaloosa County High Athens College

Slam Try on a Sloppy Bridge Declare Contract

In a Chicago Tribune bridge column, South salvages a shaky slam in clubs after North’s overbidding and a spade opening lead. The writer criticizes North’s two spade jump as an indiscretion and suggests four diamonds to show first round controls before a choice of final contract.

Deuce Lady Luck South North West Declarer East

Hunger plague and land shortage in northwest India

A fragmented report notes hunger across India amid scarce cultivable land in the northwest region and a brush clad plateau in central India. It highlights widespread deprivation and limited farming space impacting rural livelihoods.

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