This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1958
Page
27
Mrs. Fred Hearn led a week of Derby Day bridge gatherings with Derby Day decor. Four tables on the first two days and three on the final day. Prizes in racing silk colors. Day one winners included Mrs. C. E. McDonal and others. Day two winners listed for several guests.
On the third day Mrs. L. C. York Mrs. Virgil Lucas and Mrs. Thurmond Ashford were winners. Another group of parties is planned by Mrs. Hearn to be given later in the month.
The text notes that Australia was first settled by the British in 1788. It identifies the founding date as a key historical milestone without adding further context or details.
Mr and Mrs Reubin Williams announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara Faye Williams to Tommy Eugene Young son of Mr and Mrs T H Young. The ceremony was held in Iuka on April 25 with Rev Hardy Holder officiating. The couple will reside in Washington DC after a trip to Georgia. the bridegroom serves in the U S Navy.
Mrs J B Snider and Mrs Jerry Comer entertained Thursday with seven tables of dessert bridge at the home of the former Maypoles marked each table with numbers Specimen blossoms floated in brandy snifters Purple irises in the entry and yellow in the dining room Prizes were won by Mrs Kenneth Johnson Mrs Don McBride and Mrs Charlie Minton
The Rural Youth Sunday program at Hopewell Baptist Church featured young community members led by Mrs. William Starkey as chairman and Mrs. Paul Prince in charge. Honor guests included Mrs. Charlie Quinn and Mr. Quinn. Rev. Floyd Parker spoke on education before the group moved to the recreation room for refreshments provided by Home Demonstration Club members and participating churches.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Veazey hosted recent guests Gingles of Murray Kentucky. The visit included a luncheon and social at the Veazey home.
Mrs Howard Hughes and Mrs tend the White Shrine Session in Ed Clark left in mid week to visit Atlantic City friends in the East. They will at-
Miss Jane Veazey of Murray St. College is mentioned with Mr and Mrs Fred in a personals note signaling a social engagement or upcoming union. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Mrs Kimbrough and Mrs Polhill entertained, hosting two luncheons on Thursday and Friday at Mrs Kimbrough’s home. Spring flowers decorated the rooms with mass arrangements, a driftwood centerpiece, and miniature seafloor shell table arrangements. About 35 guests attended each day.
Calendar notes WSCS circles at 3 p.m. Monday. Warren with Mrs. W. F. Parks, Self with Mrs Theo Morris, Baugh in church parlor, Mc Bride with Mrs. H. L. Davidson.
Born in Crossville Alabama Betty Frink is 25 educated in Alabama Public and has worked with the U S Treasury in 1955 and Internal Revenue in 1957 Her husband Bill is a World War I veteran She pledges to continue the office’s high efficiency and approve voters deepest consideration.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.