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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1956

Page

15

Shower Honors Gloria Tucker

Mrs. L. V. Moore entertained on Highway $1 re olinc atioe a crystal shower honoring Miss Gloria Tucker. The living room display featured a miniature survey with pink snapdragons and white pompons, pastel streamers, candles, and a Maypole style table edge. Sherbet punch cookies open faced sandwiches mints and nuts were served. Miss Tucker wore sky blue nylon organdy with pink sweetheart roses corsage.

L. V. Moore Glor Tucker

Whales Can Hold Breath for Up to 50 Minutes

The article notes that whales are capable of withstanding long dives by holding their breath for as long as fifty minutes, highlighting their adaptation to deep-sea foraging and extended underwater periods.

Tea Honors Bride Elect Peggy Bailey Before Wedding

A gift tea for bride elect Miss Peggy Bailey, fiancée of Robert D. Durand, was hosted Saturday night at Mrs. C. F. Maples home on Hartseller. Seventy five guests attended as Mrs. Bailey and her mother were greeted by hosts and signed the bridal book.

Peggy Bailey Robert D. Durand R. S. Summerford R. E. Durand J. D. Jolly W. E. White C. F. Maples Hartseller Maples Bailey Grady Bailey H. R. Hardwick

Threadgill-Ward Betrothal Reports Alabama Lineage

Miss Threadgill becomes engaged to Augustus Almon Ward of Montgomery Alabama son of Mr and Mrs William G Ward Sr The couple share Alabama roots and university ties with Miss Threadgill set to graduate from Alabama in education and Mr Ward to finish at Alabama then attend Emory Medical School The wedding is planned for May in this city

Frances Amelia Threadgill Sheffield Ward Montgomery William August Threadgill Threadgill Augustus Almon Ward William G. Ward Alabama John Foster Mr. Foster Joseph Rowell Threadgill Talladega, Alabama University of Alabama Pi Beta Phi Miss Threadgill Tri-Cities Emory University Medical School Atlanta T. C. Almon Leroy McEntire Fay Almon Jones

David Kelley Is Honored At Greenbrier

Families of 16 Limetone County children gathered Saturday at Greenbrier to honor David Kelley in a community recognition event hosted by Mr and Mrs E E Douthit.

David Kelley Greenbrier Limetone County E. E. Douthit

Debtless Households Reach One Third of U.S. Families

A U.S. government analysis shows about 30 million families, roughly a third of all households, have no installment debt such as loans or credit cards. Researchers note shifting financial patterns and implications for consumer credit and savings behavior.

U.S

Calendar for the Week's Activities

A list of church circles, clubs, and social meetings scheduled through the week. Executive board and committee meetings at churches, lunch and luncheon events, bridge, garden and Bible clubs, and a few hostesses and locations across Decatur.

First Presbyterian First Christian Church Rogers Charles Qualls Gilbert C. O. King E. R. Clements Sherman St Board of Directors

Decatur Women’s Golf Invitational Awards Given

Winners of the Decatur invitational were honored with cohosts and runners up announced. Gladys Brown of Scottsboro placed second in the top flight, Beverly Price of the Tri Cities won the second flight with Becky Evans of Decatur as runner up, and Helen Ellis of the Tri Cities claimed the third flight with the committee including Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Perry Smith and Mrs. John F. Smither Jr. assisting after play.

Cohcious Gladys Brown Scottsboro Beverly Price Tri-Cities Becky Evans Decatur Helen Ellis Mittee Paul Perry Smith John F. Smither Jr Milton Yarbrough William Rowland Winifred Heath Irene Grigg Grace Patrick Lydia Kirkby Frances Morris Newell McDowell

Anne Carrell DAR Winner Honored at Informal Open House

Anne Carrell was awarded the Essay Medal for "Our Freedom" at a Lyons Hotel luncheon hosted by Stephens Chapter DAR. Mrs. Jessie Rogers delivered the invocation. fifty year member Mrs. Frederick Hunt was recognized. 31 members and guests attended. no business session.

Anne Carrell Merceases Comet Stephens Chapter The DAR Carrell Lyons Hotel Jessie Rogers W. P. Reeves Luke Pryor Richard Rouquie Richard Reneau Carrell

Average U.S. life expectancy hits seventy years

Report notes the typical lifespan of American workers now reaches 70 years, marking a new national benchmark in longevity and affecting social and economic planning across sectors.

U.S

Sea of Galilee Lies Far Below Sea Level

National Geographic Society notes the Sea of Galilee sits about 700 feet beneath sea level, a striking geographic detail highlighted by the organization.

Sea of Galilee The National Geographic Society

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Gloria Tucker Royal China Nelson BANK Miss Tucker Dawson Blaxton Ruby Tucker Easter Island Mr. Ward Woodall Bros Bahie of Cwim Suits Cole California America S. E."johnston Se Zetomen Albert Peck Somerville Road Decatur Duplicate Bridge Green Thumb Garden Club Rutledge Thomas Berean Club Rayburn Neville Trinity John Lile Seekers Bible Club Jesse Stimson 11Th Ave. S.E Garland Roberts Buford Hough West Decatur Sunshine Club Vic Armstrong 8Th Ave N.W. A.A.U.W Westminster Church Mothers Johnny Aycock Brookmeade Lane Ewell Briscoe Charles Sittason Bayne Vaughan Robert Larson Anne Carrell Dar Panicur Teena Peiog Bates
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