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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1949

Page

12

Engagements and wedding plans dominate Decatur society notes

Mary Alice Sel, Dr. Thomas Bing ham Bingham announce May 29 wedding at First Congregational Church in Memphis. Mary Alice, valedictorian and nurse, is from Holly Grove Arkansas. Dr. Bing ham Bingham of Montgomery and Decatur is a Navy veteran and optometrist with leadership in local and state associations. Helen Mattox to wed Lilbourne Hall on July 23. she teaches in Decatur High, he works with Boy Scouts in Tennessee and Alabama. Also details on the Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce annual tea held May 12 with decorations and hostesses.

Allison L. Sel Holly Grove Arkansas Mary Alice Thomas Cook Bingham Decatur Montgomery First Congregational Church Memphis Tennessee Miss Self Memphis State College Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Fitzgerald Self Allison Bingham Marion Schuessler Bingham Sidney Lanier Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Naval Medical Corps South Pacific American Optometry Association Alabama Helen Mattox Lilbourne Hall J. C. Mattox Guin Helen Elizabeth Lilbourne Preston Hall Florence and Mattox Florence State Teachers College Hall George Peabody College For Teachers Nashville Boy Scouts of America Morgan,Madison, Cullman Jackson Counties Decatur Women's Chamber of Commerce Legion Home Bank E. Eddens Ray Sherrow Allison L. Self III Marion Schuessier Bingham Florence

Tea Party Guests Adorned in Black and White Crepe

A detailed social event described the receiving line and tea table at a Women's Chamber of Commerce gathering. Notable attendees included Mrs. W. P. Baugh and Mrs. W. L. Deese, with numerous guests in elegant attire such as black crepe, aqua, and pink ensembles. The report lists committee roles and hospitality logistics, highlighting the extensive social scene and fashion details of the event.

Eddens Sherrow W. P. Baugh W. L. Deese W. d. Duncan T.C. Chandler J. R Nash Duncan Chandler Nash Frank Whisenant W. W. Dinsmore Frances Nungester Cleo Lovin Breck Reeves Sam Wheat Reeves Mrs. Wheat James Rankin Hermitage Elmer Loyd Ed Price James Wade Charles Mardwick T. E. Petty J. M. Crain Frank Campbell Ruth Briscoe C. E. Timberlake Blush Prk Carson William D. Sims R. R. Easter Women's Chamber of Commerce Q. E. Eddens Earl Grenn Raymond Britain Redus Collier Earl Williams Don Blend Ingold V. Timberlake J. V. Roser A. R. Michael W. S. Finch C. 5. Kenton W.J. Williams Eldridge Guire Frank Clements Russell Breeding C. H. Winton R. B. Freeman W. J. Duncan W. V. Wright Proctor Barnes EH. Barnett T. J. Cottingham Thomas D. Edgil A. Humphrey A. L. Johnson Rufus Warren Sam Pruett Thomas S. Eddins Bert Murphree W. C. Bailey Frank Oakes

Decatur Day Camp Films Shown At Scout Meeting

Films from the first Decatur day camp will highlight the Decatur Girl Scout Council meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Littlehouse. Mrs E M Morrow day camp chairman will show films depicting Decatur girls at Pickwick camp activities last summer. Council constitution changes will be presented by Mrs H B Norwood. Refreshments will follow. Mrs E M Chapman council president will preside aided by Mrs R B Bagley.

Decatur Littlehouse E. M. Morrow Pickwick Camp H. B. Norwood E. M. Chapman R. B. Bagley

Cute in Cotton Anne Adams pattern promotion

Advertisement for Anne Adams sewing pattern 4633 offering a dress that can be capelet dress or sunfrock with back cut out. Includes sizes 2 to 10, yardage details, and instructions. Promotes sewing pattern book and travel wardrobe, urges sending twenty five cents to The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West Lith St Ee York N. Y Auni Adams

Dear Miss Dix Answer on Wearing Wedding Rings

A reader asks if it is customary for a married woman to wear her wedding ring. Dorothea Dix notes she cannot reply personally but offers general guidance: the ring is sacrosanct to some, yet if the daughter in law is allergic or uncomfortable, a family feud is unnecessary.

Miss Dix Dorothy DIX Agers Dix Hardy Miss Smith Miss Jones Doroth DIX The Bell Syndicate, Inc

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