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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1964

Page

7

Evening Speech Contest Set For Thursday

Toastmistress Club will hold its first high school girls speech contest Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Hospitality Room of Pet Dairy Co US Contestants from Austin High School Yvette Faught and Christine Belnap and from Decatur High School Emily Duke Ann Gray will present five to seven minute original speeches Judges will be club members The winner receives a 25 savings bond The event aims to foster better communication and welcomes all interested to attend as an open meeting

Christine Belnap W. L Belnap Decatur High School Emily Duke R. W Duke Ann Gray Lloyd D Gray

Printed Pattern 4747 For Women Sizes 34 To 48

Catalog offer describes pattern 4747 with six gores for a balanced casual silhouette. Includes fabric yardage for size 36 and prices for mail order patterns. Patron instructs on sending payment to Anne Adams at The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York address for pattern and catalog bundle.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

New Bride Honored at Pink Tea Shower

Mrs Jimmie Faulk former Miss Janice Houston received at a tea shower hosted by Mrs Paul Glenn and Mrs Eugene Glenn at the former home. Mothers Mrs L P Faulk and Mrs H D Houston attended. Pink and white peonies decor filled the rooms.

Jimmie Faulk Janice Houston Paul Glenn Eugene Glenn L- P. Faulk H. D. Houston Louie Glenn Jewell Sandy J. R. Sandy Terry Faulk Huntsville Paulette Sandy Evelyn Sivey Sandra Houston Falk

Club To Make Gifts For Patients

Town Creek Home Demonstration Club met in May at Mrs. Albert Ferguson’s home with a Flower Arrangement demonstration by Mrs. Ruby Rodgers. Plans set to make bedroom shoes for Bryce Hospital patients and a June meeting at Mrs. Roberson’s home. Refreshments served to a group including Mrs. Knouff and Mrs. Rutherford.

Town Creek Albert Ferguson Ruby Rodgers Lawrence County Ferguson Bryce Hospital Tuscaloosa Charles Roberson J. R. Knouff Russell Armstrong W. J. Terry Sam Key van Jones Lonnie Roberts Bill Lee Rodgers Geneva Rutherford

Duplicate Bridge Reports From Decatur Club

The Decatur Duplicate Bridge Club met Tuesday evening with 10 tables at the Hospitality Room of Pet Dairy Co. Winners in East-West were Ed Garrett Jr and Charles Darnell. Ben Poole. Mrs W P Hunter and Mrs David Patton of Athens. Walter Stump. North-South winners were Ed Mitchell of Albertville. Finis St John Jr and Leroy Bledsoe of Cullman. Ernie Gilliland. L E French of Athens and Wayne Collier of Florence. The club meets each Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at Pet Dairy Co. Guests of the club for three consecutive Tuesdays may join after a no-fee period.

Decatur Hospiality Room Pet Dairy Co Ed Garrett Jr Charles Darnell Ben Poole W. P. Hunter St. John Jr Leroy Bledsoe Cullman Ernie Gilliland L. E. French Athéns Wayne Collier Florence

Credit Unions Expand to 21,500 in 1963 Growth

The U S credit union network increased by about 500 in 1963 reaching a new high of 21 500. Roughly 14 3 million people belong to credit unions as members.

U.S

Estate of Ada George Ferguson Admin Notice

Estate of Ada George Ferguson deceased. Letters of Administration with Will annexed granted April 23 1964 by Judge T C Almon Probate Court Morgan County. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within legal time or be barred. s Selvin V Ferguson Administrator.

Ada George Ferguson T. C. Almon Morgan County s/Selvin. V.Ferguson

Canada hints recognition of Red China may be near

Canadian Foreign Minister Paul Martin told NATO foreign ministers at The Hague that Canada may recognize Communist China next year. Ottawa stresses no sudden moves while noting political realities require reassessment of relations with Red China. Canada and the United States currently recognize the Nationalist regime on Formosa, which holds China’s UN seat.

Canada China Hague Netherlands Paul Martin North Atlantic Martin North Atlantic Treaty Organization Lester B Pearson Ottawa

Will annexed executor filed for probate of estate

The notice, dated May 13 20 27, announces an executor with Will annexed handling the estate of the deceased and sets dates for a hearing or action in probate court.

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Costs Is Subject Athens Meeting Topic for Accountants

The North Alabama chapter of the National Association of Accountants held a section meeting in Athens to discuss separating costs between fixed and variable. Guest speaker Convis D. Cole CPA budget manager of Huntsville's Chrysler operation presented.

Athens North Alabama National Association of Accountants Convis D. Cole CPA Huntsville Chrysler

Ottawa ministers weigh long term Formosa protection

Foreign ministers' meeting on Tuesday discussed Ottawa's suspicion that Beijing aims to seat the Chinese Reds in the United Nations and considered seeking a long range solution to shield Formosa from a Communist takeover.

Ottawa United Nations Formosa

Super Sandwich Suggestion for Open Face Burgers

Prepare supper hamburgers using your favorite recipe served open face on toasted buns. Top with a corn and chili sauce topping made by draining a 12 ounce can of golden kernel corn and simmering with a cup of chili sauce. Spoon over burgers for 4 to 6 servings.

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren

East West vulnerable. East opens with a spade. South bids diamonds. West supports hearts and later shows clubs. East aims for a spade slam, reaches six spades after North sacrifices seven diamonds. West leads hearts and clubs, East ruffs a club, gaining seven to one defense with a 700 point profit on the hand.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune East South West North

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