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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1956

Page

14

Miss Sybil Gunn Weds Jason W. Copeland

Miss Sybil Gunn and Jason W. Copeland wed with white gladioli and pompons in the ceremony. The bride wore white Chantilly lace over taffeta with illusion veil and seed pearl band, carrying white orchids and valley lilies. Attendants included Mrs. William Lové as matron of honor and ushers Dr. Ray Ashwander and others. reception followed at the church with pink and white decor and a three tiered cake.

William Ray ‘Lové Ray U James Johnson McGuire Susan Love Eldridge Murphree Birmingham Ray Ashwander William Bryan Gerald Gunn Gené Crane Gunn Charles Clem

Six Educators Will Retire This Month From Alabama College

Six prominent Alabama College at Montevallo faculty members will retire at month end with emeritus status. They include A C Anderson Elizabeth Chamberlin H D LeBaron and four others who have served in Alabama higher education averages.

Montevallo Ala Alabama Crag Alabama College At Alabama A. C. Anderson Elizabeth Chamberlin H. D. LeBaron Alabama College

Cowart Clem Troth Scheduled for June 2 Wedding

The couple Cowart and Clem plan a June 2 wedding at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Hueytown Alabama. The bride is the niece of Mrs. Ruel Vines and the late Mr and Mrs Ben Hill Cowart and attended the University of Alabama with Zeta Tau Alpha. The groom is grandson of members affiliated with Kappa Alpha.

Clem Jr William K. Eeeee Ruel R. Vines Vines Ben Hill Cowart University of Alabama Zeta Tau Alpha Clem Kappa Alpha Social Fraternity Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Hueytown Ala Frances Cornelia Cowart Lois Vines Cowart Bessemer Ben Hill-Cowart George David Clem Jr Mr. Clem William K. Littlefield George David Clem Decatur

Ann Floyd to Wed Mr Gulley in June Ceremony

Bride elect Ann Floyd and groom designate Bernard Gulley plan a June 9 wedding at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Ann Floyd will graduate from Decatur High School in June, and Bernard Floyd is employed at Wolverine Tube Division.

Ann Floyd Mr. Gulley Decatur High School Wolverine Tube Division Shoal Creek

Calendar of church and club activities for the week

Roberta Ryan and Miss Stevie Dudley host afternoon circle events at 2 30 p m Centennial Circle with Mrs Harris Newsom hosts at 7 30 p m Bess Cartwright Circle with Mrs Fred Simmons at 6 30 p m for dinner meeting cohostess Mrs John Faden Westminster Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary meets Memorial Chapel at 2 p m Clara Cortier Service Class with Mrs Aileen West 502 Gordon Dr S W at 7 p m First Presbyterian Church Circles meet Circle One Mooresville 3 p m Circle Two at 3 p m Morning Circle 10 a m L P Shaw Circle 7 30 p m St John’s Auxiliary Night Unit Parish House 7 45 p m Price Circle Central Methodist Church picnic 11 30 a m at Peuri foy Cabin on Trinity Mt Tuesday WCTU meets Apt 6 Cornelian Court 7 30 p m Somerville Road PTA picnic on school grounds 6 p m

Roberta Ryan Stevie Dudley Harris Newsom Bess Cartwright Fred Simmons John Faden Westminister Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary Memorial Chapel Clara Cortier Aileen West Gordon Dr. S.W First Presbyterian Church L. B. Leftwich Mooresville Wilmer Hall Oak St N.E Robert McWhorter Sherman St

Migration from 1947 Partition Shift Cited by UN

The United Nations notes that the partition of India in 1947 triggered the movement of about 12 million people. Evacuations and resettlements occurred across borders, reshaping populations in South Asia.

India The United Nations

Latham-Hall Betrothal Told

Landersville announces the engagement of Delilah Joy Latham to Neil Hall of Town Creek 1. The couple plans to marry June 8 at Landersville Methodist Church with Rev. Doyce Gunter officiating. Delilah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Latham. Neil Hall is a graduate of Hatton High School and works in Chicago.

Delilah Joy Latham C. F. Latham Landersville Neil Hall Oliver Hall Town Creek 1 Hall Town Creek Hatton Asne Hatton High School Chicago Landersville Methodist Church Doyce Gunter

Glaucoma Blinds Over Forty Thousand Americans

A report highlights a sharp rise in glaucoma cases with more than 40,000 Americans losing sight due to the disease. Medical groups urge earlier testing and treatment to prevent further vision loss nationwide.

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Sybil Gunn Jason W. Copeland Jason Winfred Copeland Eqrnado Southern Engineering CO. Inc Bank St Decater Kurfees H. Leon Reeves H. M. Rus Ey Mts Copeland Broadus Avenue Sam H Infants & Childrens Johnston Se Cowart Clem Troth Mr. Or Tage Bernard Floyd and Moulton First Baptist Church WMS Addie Cox Walter Todd Kathleen Manley C. E. White Jr Gilliland Circle Kathleen Slaughter Pettus Sparrow First Methodist Church Lynne F. W. Koster Sherman Harris Allison Smith 8Th Ave. S.E Russell Sam Pruett Stone Frank Stone Stratford Rd King National Secretaries Association City Electric Duplicate Bridge Club WCTU J. Wiley Owen Apt Cornelian Court Somerville Road PTA Martha Haygood Rae Herndon Rose Garden Club East Acres Garden Center Smither Westminster Presbyterian Frank Keown 14Th Ave. SE Petal Path Garden Club Cotaco Literary Club F. C. Smith F. M. Herndon J. D. Bush Opera Group of Decatur Music Club Raymond Albert 9Th St Somersville Rd Women’s Chamber of Commerce Lyons Latham-Hall ParuEn's Ira‘s “House OF Unusual Gifts E. Moulton St Parea L OF America Maternity and Children’s Wear Grant St Emporium Corres Amora
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