Far-Flung Travel Plans Patch Valley Social Stars
The Chatter Box reports Holly Hoyt AQHA Fabulous and far-off trips as Valley residents plan journeys. Joyce Veitch sails to New York with John Caroline and Terry Tarkington. they then head to Europe with Peter and Punny Wasmer, returning June 7. West Coast bound Martha and Bob McNelly travel to San Francisco and Carmel for a 50th anniversary celebration before Las Vegas and Nassau vacations for Carol and Chris Witcher with L. M. Thomas attending.
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Joyce Veitch
New York
Hubby
John
Caroline
Terry Tarkington
Europe
Peter
Punny Wasmer
Terry
Joyce
Martha
Bob McNelly
San Francisco
Carmel
R. J. McNelly
Pebble Beach
Las Vegas
Barbara and Bruce Flake Host Housewarming Event
Guests traveled from several areas to attend the housewarming in the Flake home Saturday evening, celebrating the new residence of Barbara and Bruce Flake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara and
Bruce Flake
Tolly Shelton Jr and Barrett Shelton Jr Reach New Orleans Meeting
The report mentions Tolly and Barrett Shelton Jr delaying departure for a newspaper meeting in New Orleans to join festivities and plan a comeback on Wednesday. Shine Peebles is described as joyful over a new offspring. a tale of nurturing a tadpole into a bullfrog is noted and Judy’s view is questioned. Earl Wilson weighs in on young wives and dinner blues with a quip about thawing foods versus open cans.
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Tolly
Barrett Shelton Jr
New Orleans
Shine Peebles
Mr. Peebles
Judy
Earl Wilson
Roberts Brothers Weekending in Anniston
Tyler and Tommy Roberts plan a weekend in Anniston. Tyler arrived earlier but Tomy was delayed due to unspecified reasons.
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Tyler
Tommy Roberts
Anniston
Tommy
Chemstrand Golf Tournament Saturday
Local readers are reminded to stick around for the Chemstrand Golf Tournament on Saturday. The note includes quotes and social updates from residents and a humorous closing about Paris gowns, mentioning Destin Florida, West Decatur Elementary and upcoming birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemstrand
Sturday
Snake skin decor hits home fashion headlines
Reptile themed furnishings appear in the market with snake skin wallpaper Cobra flooring and python tables drawing interest despite fears. Social notes list weekend visits from the Greg ory and Duke families plus travel from Hamer and McMillin households and farewells to Florida guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence House
Fleming -Joffe
Chodroff
Mrs Donald Cox Returns from Oak Ridge Tennessee
Mrs Donald Cox has returned from Oak Ridge Tennessee where she visited relatives and attended as a guest at local events and meetings during her stay.
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Donald Cox
Oak Ridge, Tenn
1966 Needlecraft Catalog promotions and orders
A catalog page advertises knit and crochet patterns including a 12 inch crochet filet square a 12 inch square doily for cloth scarves and bed spreads as heirloom worthy. It promotes a one piece cardigan with neck down construction sizes 32 34 and 36 38 and baby cables. Also features Huck weaving designs for aprons towels and bags and suggests using gay colors. Prices range from 35 cents per pattern with 15 cents extra for first class mail and handling. Include mail order to Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Box 163 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 10011.
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Alice Brooks
Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Needlecraft
Sprerica
Tost
Times notes department store chains gain market share
The New York Times reports that between 1954 and 1961 the five largest department store chains raised their market share from 38 to 41 percent, the ten largest from 50 to 56 percent, and the 20 largest from 57 to 55 percent. The trend threatens independents and gives chains influence over suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
N. Y
Pauline Lee Hosts Bridge Week With Husband in New Orleans
Pauline Lee and her husband Frederick are in New Orleans this week for bridge activities. Mr and Mrs Robert Sexton and son Scott from Birmingham were weekend guests of her parents Mr and Mrs English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gregory
LaFayette, Tenn
Billy Duke
Huntsville
Leonard Gregory
Cheryle
James) Smith
Lesli Renee
Ashland
S. A. Shaffer
Jack Aselton
Florida
Hub Ross Jr
Sarasota
Herbert Ross
Pauline Lee
Frederick
New Orleans
Robert Sexton
Scott
Birmingham
Mrs. English
Graduation Time for Nonstudents The Round Dance
A brief item notes graduation time affecting students not of school age and references a Round Dance ceremony or event. The piece hints at community or ceremonial observance tied to graduation.
Ritual at Pet Dairy Hospitality room ends in weekly event
In Lawrenceburg Tennessee a class led by instructors Mr and Mrs Ed Remy held a Friday night ritual at the Pet Dairy Hospitality room. They have trained since January 14 and turn the ordeal into a weekly activity. Seventy participants were tested with games for diplomas during a family day of picnicking.
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Pet Dairy Hospitality Room
Ed Remy
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
From London Lee we came See CHATTERBOX On Page C-5
London Lee figures in a CHatterbox column noted on Page C 5 with brief mentions of ongoing city slang and social tidbits. The item reads like a light society note referencing local names and happenings.
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Pensacola Florida
The
Bahamas
Nassau
Carol
Chris Witcher
L. M. Thomas
Miss Patt’s
Wess
Decatur
Patterson's
Puritan
Cone Mills
Manny Mandel
William Feather
Barrett Shelton Sr
Arthur A. Jones
Sis
Charles Kortrecht
Memphis
Destin
Pat Wear
Pat
West Decatur
Godwin
Larkin Yates
the Economic Advisory Service
Paris
Deciiae
Daniel Hechter
Nan Riley
Robert Hamer
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
George Hamer
John D. McMillin
Roanoke
London
Lee
Moen
Hurst & Woods Plumbing CO
Moulton Dial
Busch’s
Ave
Warrington ST. HE
Court ST
Penney’s
Penney
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