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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1966

Page

6

Founder’s Day Honors Mark 35th Beta Sigma Phi Anniversary

Decatur’s Alpha Alpha chapter celebrated BSP founder’s day with a luncheon and installation of six new pledges. Mrs Charles Cutts presided at opening rituals as Mrs David Hoppers welcomed new members and past year social events were reviewed. Awards went to Mrs Benfield and Mrs Harris for 1965 honors. Incoming president Mrs Jack Pope received a gavel pin from the past leader.

Charles Cutts Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Alpha Alpha Chapter Jack Pope John Hughes Sec Decatur Alpha Alpha David Hoppers Jim Garner Hugh Edwards Jim Lewis William Perry Paul al

Leg Decorating Becomes Fashionable Accessory

Fashion notes leg decoration expands with brace let jewelry below the knee from Napier, arriving at Saks Fifth Avenue in May as skirts trend shorter. Also reports Tim Pitts celebrates his first birthday on April 25, grandson of M C Pitts and Jenkins in Athens.

New York Napier Saks Fifth Avenue Timothy Mark Pitts Paul Pitts M. C. Pitts J. P. Jenkins Athens

Jewelry styles span Cleopatra to flapper era in bracelets

The article outlines bracelet types from Cleopatra inspired snake bracelets to mesh bands and cuff bangles plus tassel chains for the flapper look. Prices range from seven to eighteen dollars.

Miss Boike Honored At Afternoon Tea Event

Miss Kaye Boike of Aliceville was honored Sunday afternoon at a tea hosted by Mrs. Bill Culver and Mrs. Paul Boike of Cullman. Guests included Mrs. Andrew Boike and Mrs. Jimmy Compton with Miss Barbara Pence assisting. The decor featured pink pom poms and spring flowers, a white lace tablecloth, and silverware, while the honoree wore a white lace overlay dress and received a pink orchid corsage.

Kaye Boike Kenneth Howard Ughan Aliceville Bill Culver Aul Boike Cullman Andrew Boike Jimmy Compton Barbara Pence

Mrs. McCay Hosts Neel Homemakers Club Meeting

Twelve members attended Neel Homemakers Club at Mrs. John ny McCay’s home. Mrs. Herman Johnson opened, with devotion by Mrs. Virgil Wallace and a Cancer Fund contribution approved. Lucille Hawkins announced May 6 Arts and Crafts at Pet Dairy’s Hospitality Room and demonstrated line and design methods.

Neel Homemakers Club Johnny McCay Herman Johnson Earl James Virgil Wallace Vercy Ellis Cancer Fund Lucille Hawkins Pet Dairy

Oklahoma Territory Began In 1890 Under Territorial Law

In 1890 Oklahoma was organized as a territory, marking the formal establishment of its territorial status under federal law and paving the path toward eventual statehood.

Oklahoma

Wishful Diggers Iris Program At Garden Club Meeting

Wishful Diggers Garden Club hosted its regular meeting with Mrs J R Hunter and Mrs James Duncan as hosts. Officers to be installed at a luncheon at Congress Inn, hats from garden materials to be worn. Mrs R L Camp and Mrs Clifford Webster presented The Poor Man's Orchid the Iris detailing iris types, care, and fertilizing notes.

Wishful Diggers Garden Club J. R. Hunter James Duncan Noel Callahan Talladega National Forest Congress Inn R. L. Camp Clifford Webster

Unwed Mothers Rise Among Teens Nationwide

U S census figures report 250000 unwed mothers in the nation last year, with about three quarters aged as teenagers, highlighting a surge in teen motherhood and social concern across communities.

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