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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1955

Page

14

Interesting Hobbies Of Decatur People

Two residents pursue painting as a hobby. J. Ed Johnson and Mrs. S. Jack Davis are the painters. Mrs. Johnson, from Blountville Tennessee, studied chemistry at Emory Henry and Virginia Tech and favors landscapes in oils. Mrs. Davis, from La Grange Georgia, studied at the High Museum of Art and taught art before moving into textiles design and advertising.

J. Ed Johnson S. Jack Davis Mrs. Johnson South Blountville Tenn Mr. Johnson Blacksburg Emory Henry Emory, Va Virginia Polytechnic Institute ED Johnson Jack Davis

Newcomers Club Welcomes Two Members At Luncheon

The Newcomers regular luncheon at the Country Club featured hostesses Mesdames Richard Belton A T Faulkner and George Bourque. Two new members were welcomed Mrs A L Rowe and Mrs John Hard. Decorations included pastel Maypole motifs with dolls and butterflies on tallies.

Country Club Richard Belton A. T. Faulkner George Bourque A. L. Rowe John Hard Louise Eskrigge Crump Delta Democrat Times Chamber of Commerce

DAR Luncheon Hosted by Col. John Robins Chapter

The Col. John Robins DAR chapter will host a luncheon at Mrs. E. M. Frazier's home on Wednesday at noon. Visitors include Mrs. Albert L. Clopton and Mrs. Henry Gray Jacobs of Scottsboro. Jacobs is honorary life State Regent and former national vice president. she chairs the Kate Duncan Smith school board and will speak.

Kate Duncan Smith School

Club Of Arts Works On Trays

The Club of Arts met Thursday with Mrs. Doris Briscoe to work on aluminum trays. Ten members attended with two absentees. Routine business was conducted. The group will meet next with Mrs. Frances Slayton. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Club of Arts Doris Briscoe Robert Walters Sherrill Williams Frances Slayton

Atlanta Girl to Wed William M Houston

Miss Barbara Sue Thompson of Atlanta will marry William M Houston on May 28. Houston is the nephew of Mrs Ru fus Peerson of Decatur and the son of the late William Houston, long-time Decatur resident. The note adds a historical line that aluminum’s electrolytic process was discovered in 1886.

Barbara Sue Thompson Atlanta William M. Houston Ruby Houston Houston Rufus Peerson Decatur William Houston A. T. Houston

Local Artists Share Hobbies and Dam Landscape Scenes

A group of painters work at Wheeler Dam and the Guntersville Dam area producing landscapes. Mrs. Davis and her husband keep chinchillas, now totaling 18, as part of a project. The feature promises more interesting people and hobbies in future weeks.

Wheeler Dam Guntersville Dam

Kennedy Lyle Engagement Set for June Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. William H Kennedy of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter Charlotte Mae Kennedy to William David Lyle Jr. of Athens Alabama. Miss Kennedy is a Shades Valley High School graduate and Delta Zeta alumna. Lyle is a Athens High School graduate and Alabama Polytechnic Institute alumnus with Phi Kappa Tau and Delta Sigma Pi honors. The couple plan to wed in June in Birmingham where Lyle works with Hayes Aircraft Corporation.

Charlotte Mae Kennedy William H. Kennedy William David Lyle, Jr David Lyle Athens Ala Shades Valley Presbyterian Church Bill Wilson Birmingham William David Lyle Jr William David Lyle Miss Kennedy Shades Valley High School Alabama Polytechnic Institute Delta Zeta

Berean Club Hosts Trinity Meeting

The Berean Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Rayburn Ne ville in Trinity with Mrs. John Lile as co host. The president Mrs. Russell Johnson led with the club collect and benediction. Hostesses served dessert to members and one guest Mrs. Sam Lile.

Berean Club Rayburn Neville Trinity John Lile Russell Johnson Sam Lile

Rose Garden Club Meets At Center

The Rose Garden Club will meet at the Garden Center in East Acres on Wednesday at 11 30 am. Mrs Rufus Warren will preside at the installation of officers. Hostesses are Mesdames Jimmie Edwards J J Hardwick and G E Stephens.

Rose Garden Club East Acres Rufus Warren Mesdames Jimmie Edwards J. J. Hardwick G. E. Stephens

Bridal Glamour Dilemmas Answered for Prospective Brides

A bridal quiz addresses common wedding day beauty concerns. Suggestions include restyling a mother’s veil or adding a hair piece for a shorter Italian haircut and using a deep V neckline to flatter a fuller figure.

Tips on dress shape perfumes and cosmetics for brides

The advice covers cutting bosom size with panel fronts to reduce hips along with avoiding full skirts unless the waist and bosom are slim. It also suggests light perfume for weddings and mentions a Chantilly lace inspired scent. For pale skin and lifeless hair a color rinse and pink bronze tan with rosy rouge is recommended.

Personal notices from Hart selle and Buntsville visit Birmingham

Mrs. E. M. Frazier Mrs. Sam Wheat Mrs. John Horton of Hart selle and Miss Margaret Francis of Buntsville spent Saturday in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. George Sletcher attended the district Exchange Clubs meeting in Gadsden.

E. M. Frazier Sam Wheat John Horton Hartselle Margaret Francis Buntsville Birmingham George Sletcher Gadsden The Exchange Clubs

Wedding Makeup Tips for Eyes and Brows

Use waterproof mascara and powder to set the eye area. Practice the look before the wedding day to ensure lashes and brows appear defined and natural on the big day.

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Ricky Copeland R. M. Copeland 7Th Ave. S.E R. C. Copeland Blountsville, Ala Lra’s Ira’s Book & Gift Shop the House of Unusual Gifts E. Moulton St Lanoutun Lanoin Puus Lanolin Pius Lanoun Plus Liquid Newcomers Club Dar W.m.houston Trinity Meeting Vivian Brown UP News Beauty Lees City Park Danville’ Rd Ship'n Shore
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