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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1958
Page
5
Mrs. Elmo Loyd Shook announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Sarah Ann Shook to Raymond Eugene Sittason son of Mrs. Charles Edward Sittason and the late Mr. Sittason. The ceremony occurred May 3 at Iuka Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Wasson.
Miss Joan Harper the bride elect of Eugene Hermes was feted with a tea at Miss Betty Templeton’s home hosted by Miss Sharon Rose and Miss Templeton. Guests greeted at the door to a receiving line with Mrs W J Harper and Mrs Peter Hermes. White and pink flowers plus antique glass accents framed the tea in a formal setting.
The Massey club met at Mrs. C. F. England home with Mrs. W. C. Laney presiding. Miss Lucille Hawkins announced the Hart selle dress revue and baking contest for May 16 and 29 and the Decatur cooking school on May 14. Mrs. Owen demonstrated poultry preparation for the freezer as members Arvin Laney and Owen will represent the club.
A wedding party included Mrs Herschel Jackson, Mr and Mrs Robert Rivers and Mrs Shook as the couple wed. After a brief wedding trip they are at home on the Bee Line Highway South.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Patrick Perdeye of Tuscaloosa announce the engagement of their daughter Laura Marie Perdeye to William Gene Todd son of Mr and Mrs James L Todd. Laura is a Sacred Heart Academy Cullman graduate who attended the University of Alabama. William will receive a B S in industrial management from the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in June. Plans for the wedding on June 14 will be announced later.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Vaughan travel for a weekend in Alexander City with Mrs. Vaughan to attend a tea honoring Miss Glenda Bentley bride elect Wayne Vaughan. Other notes include college visit and family health updates.
In the county dress revue Mrs. Varnell Bell received the hostess gift. Refreshments were served to club members Miss Hawkins and visitor Mrs. J. E. Doss. Mrs. Price Bryant will be June hostess.
Bridge column discusses a spade lead in a four hearts contract. West's opening high spade led to East winning with king and continuing with ace. Declarer discarded, drew trumps, and conceded the clubs ace as a consequence.
Mrs. Sam Lile addressed Berean Club members at their Wednesday meeting on The Queen of Sheba the final topic in a series on women of the Bible. The event was hosted by Mrs. D C Shaw with Mrs. Rayburn Neville assisting and guests Mrs. T B Rogers and Mrs. J R Laughlin attending.
The Williams Circle and four additional WSCS circles meet weekly at First Methodist, led by various hosts. Devotions and lessons are shared by members including Mrs. Richard Williams Mrs. Tom White and Mrs. Belle Livingston, with refreshments served to groups ranging from eight to seventeen attendees plus guests.
The Col John Robins Chapter of DAR will hold a luncheon this Saturday at 32 30 at the home of Mrs Redus Collier. The meeting aims to discuss chapter activities and plan upcoming events.
Mrs. R. W. Carrell presents piano students in a Monday evening recital at 7 30 at the First Methodist church. The public is invited. Performers include Wesley Holland Susan Baites Lee and Douglas Smith Steven Wright Johanna Flynn Wayne Hammond Patt Reeder Sandy Gann Jan Fite Jackie and Debby Carrell Peggy Horsley Billy Frazier Cathie Cole Bunny Johnson Ray Stephenson Joan Orr Marten Turk Lindy Black Kenny Garvey Al Jacobs Eddie Glenn Anne Butler Pam Browning Lynda Hodges Madeleine Albert Marvin Dinsmore Peggy Guffin.
The passage explains trump handling in bridge like a rule of thumb. It states that East should cash trumps when entering with the ace of clubs, otherwise leading partner's suit risks East losing a trick, enabling West to overruff. It cautions leading partner's suit only when certain you can afford it.
Don Speegle Bobby Schwachow Nancy and Neal Conner note that since 1948 the American Bible Society has published 75 million pocket Gospels in 16 languages The Salvation Army reports 4 million recruits aiding missions worldwide.
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