The Terrys Are Feted at Welcome Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Terry were surprised by a six couple gathering at their new home in Wheeler Dam. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lee Jr., Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Knouff, Mr. and Mrs. Van Jones Jr., Mr. and Mrs. London Truitt, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Greene, and Mr. and Mrs. James Brackin.
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Wheeler Dam
W. J. Terry
Terrys
W. J. Lee Jr
J. R. Knouff
van Jones Jr
London Truitt
Hollis Greene
James Brackin
Dolls Get Sick Toy Sparks Psychoanalytic Push
Toronto reports Emanuel Grossman advances a line of dolls that simulate illness to reflect family roles and child psychology. Working with child psychologists and welfare clinics, the doll can show stages of sickness with features like measles spots and casts for limbs, aiming to mirror children’s self-image and family dynamics.
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Toronto
Emanuel Grossman
Grossman
Fashion pattern ad for spring summer 1961 show
Anne Adams pattern ad offers Printed Pattern 4582 and others in half sizes with crease resistant fabrics. Includes yardage for size 16 42 and 16 44, plus a mail order form with price and mailing instructions. Announces a large spring summer fashion show and color catalog.
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Anne Adams
Decatur Daily Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Bandages Provided for Recovery From Accidents
Medical facility offers bandages as part of post accident care. Supplies support wound protection, minor injuries, and general first aid recovery for patients.
DAR Luncheon Honors Guests and DAR Milestones
Col John Robins Chapter of the DAR held its final meeting of the season at Lyons Hotel with a noon luncheon. Mrs. McCrary reported on the Washington congress and DAR fundraising progress for the Doris Pike White Memorial Gymnasium in Grant Alabama. Alabama raised $18000 in three months. She also noted the Mary Todd Lincoln costume to be shown at the Smithsonian. Mrs. Rebus Collier received the Organizing Regents Bar for founding the chapter. Installations for next year installed by Mrs. Henry Grady Jacobs named Regent Mrs. Floyd Sherrod and other officers. The chapter earned the state's 100 percent award and the Gold Certificate for the fourth time. New member Mrs. W Graves attended. guest Mrs. Frank Whisenant.
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Henry Grady Jacobs
Scottsboro
L. C. McCrary
Mobile
John Robins
DAR
Lyons Hotel
Floyd Sherrod
S. Jack Davis
H. T. Guion
Redus Collier
Sam Wheat
Edwin Frazier
H. H. Custer
Milner Jones
W. Graves
Frank Whisenant
Local Personal Notices Highlight Weekend Visits and Guests
City residents report visitors from multiple states including Tennessee, Alabama, and Kansas City. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wiley Jr with daughter Kathy of Memphis, plus guests from Baylor School Chattanooga and Peabody College Nashville. A cousin reunion is planned at the James H. Johnson home with relatives from Birmingham and High Point among attendees.
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James B. Wiley Jr
Kathy
Memphis
Bob Lawrence
University of Alabama
Judy Cogburn
Peabody College
Nashville
Gordon Lawrence
Wayne Sharp
Kansas City, Mo
Joe Sharp
12Th St
James H. Johnson
Meadowbrook
Johnson
Leslie Fulenwider
Milton Tyler
John Moffett
Ethel Moffett
Birmingham
Fred Thomas
High Point
N. C
Paul Moffett
Gadsden
Gene Morroe
Sons
Huntsville
Steichen at 82 Shapes Photography as Art in Spring Exhibit
Edward Steichen, six feet tall with white whiskers, turns camera to art as he prepares a color film of a shad blow tree. The veteran photographer, who turned photography into a global artistic medium, displays works from Vogue to The Family of Man. Through May 21 his exhibit showcases images from a long career including naval war photography and portraits.
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York
Edward Steichen
Steichen
Alfred Stieglitz
Paris
Stieglitz
Matisse
Vogue
Pacific
Carl Sandburg
Sandburg
Goren on Bridge Showcases Masterful Card Reading
In the National Championships Men’s Pairs in Denver John Gerber demonstrates skilled play as South defends to a no trumps slam after a bold three spade raise. West’s unexpected lead tests the declarer’s plan and a complex endplay unfolds with clubs diamonds and hearts. Dowdy and fellow judges award Blue Ribbon prizes to Mrs. Dowdy Mrs. Shaw and others.
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John Gerber
Houston
Denver
North
Gerber
West
South
Chicago Tribune
Trellis Club Reports On Flower Show
Trellis Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Grady Shaw with Mrs. R. H. King presiding and greeting guest Mrs. J. A. Morris Jr. A horticulture report urged planting all annuals while members chose May meeting details and a corsage program for judges at the Trellis Flower Show.
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Trellis Garden Club
Grady Shaw
R. H. King
J. A. Morris Jr
King
Albert Sandor
Holiday Inn
M. Campbell
R. L
Pinkham Tablets Promise Relief From Female Ailments
Advert reads Pinkham Tablets relieve monthly cramps and premenopausal distress. Doctors allegedly tested the product with women noting reduced cramps and improved energy. Claims include iron content strengthening blood and vitality with no shots. Take Lydia E Take from druggists for renewed peace of mind.
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Lydia E
Lydia Pinkham Product Promoted By Druggists
Drugstores offer Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound emphasizing its fame as a liquid health tonic. The ad notes broad availability and suggests it as a remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Suzanne Childers Celebrates Third Birthday Party
Suzanne Childers, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy G Childers, was honored with a party for her third birthday. She wore a pink polished cotton dress and guests enjoyed pink birthday cake and pink punch. Favors were given to attending children.
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Suzanne Childers
Roy G. Childers
Suzanne
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H. G. Jacobs
Kate Duncan Smith
DAR School
Grant
Ala
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Hallmark
Mother's Day Cards
Ira’s Book & Gift Shop
Ory’s
Garrison’s Cleaners
Second Ave
Burden
Dordens
THE
Borden Company
David Harris
Baylor School
Jim Speake
Chattanooga
Bill Greene
Lawrenceburg, Tenn
Russell Johnson
Montgomery
Herbert Spiller
Frank Adams
Decatur
Earl Harrison
Jim Bromley
Jack Cole
Pensacola
Leon J. Smith Jr
Philadelphia
Mr. Smith
Richard Dowdy
Gene Brock
Joe Jones
New York City
Mrs. Cecil Sanford
Mrs. Sanford
Mrs
Martin Bardill
Mr. Bardill
Homecom
Tennessee Wesleyan
Sarajini Mane
India
Erskine Pickens
Mr. Pickens
United Presbyterian Church
Mane
Purdue
Ind
Goren
Dowdy
John Collier
Robert Agee
Newton Powell
Buffet
R. L. Dowdy
Robert Bradford
Shaw
Ae Ea
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Grant St
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Spotlite
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