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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

5

Decatur BPW Club Wins State Awards At Convention

Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club members led by Louise Julich and Eleanor Ree Russell earned several awards at the Alabama state convention in Tuscaloosa. The Nike Trophy for second place among 94 clubs went to Decatur, with Rose Lawrence elected state treasurer at Sunday breakfast alongside other officers.

Decatur Bpw Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club Tuscaloosa Louise Julich Eleanor Ree Russell Elaine Shirley Ophelia Hagerman Mary Quattlebaum Myrle Horton Jewel White Dorothy Woodall Rose Lawrence Minnie C. Miles Nike Alabama Federation Decatur Club Julich Shirley Miles

Art Show Set for May 18 at Woodrow Wilson Park

The Birmingham Art Association announces its annual Sidewalk Art Show to be held May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson Park. Artists from across the state will display painting sculpture and ceramics.

Birmingham Art Association Woodrow Wilson Park

Church Circles Study Prayer in Methodist Meeting

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church held four circles this week to finish Dimensions of Prayer. Bradford Circle with nine members and two visitors met Mrs. John B. Wood as host. Mrs. James Johnson led devotion and Mrs. Guy Wallace spoke on prayer. Steed Circle with Mrs. Leo Fabisinski hosting. Mrs. C. B. Clemmons gave devotion and Mrs. Richard Williams led the study with thirteen members and one visitor. Anderson Circle hosted by Mrs. Huland Ryan. Mrs. Perry Orr devotion and Mrs. Tomi Peach lesson. Henderson Circle with eleven members met at Mrs. Wallace Morey home. Mrs. Otto Fischer devotion and Mrs. Robert Banks program concluded with praying.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Bradford John B. Wood James Johnson Guy Wallace Steed Leo Fabisinski C. B. Clemmons Richard Williams Huland Ryan Anderson Perry Orr Tomi Peach Henderson Circle Wallace Morey Otto Fischer Robert Banks

Artistic market with portraits pottery and painting lessons

A description invites visitors to have portraits painted or silhouettes cut, watch a potter at work, and see children learning clay and painting techniques, with opportunities to acquire fine art at bargain prices.

Communion Breakfast Planned by Sodality of St Ann

The Sodality of St Ann's Catholic Church will hold its annual communion breakfast on May 19 at the Cornelian Dining Room after the 8 am Mass. Guest speaker Dr Donald O'Brien of Florence will discuss the Ecumenical Council in Rome. Mrs B J Hoppenjans Jr chairs. reservations 353-2886.

Sodality of St. Ann’s Catholic Church Donald O’brien Florence Rome B. J. Hoppenjans, Jr

Personal visitors from Alabama colleges and towns

Miss Ebbie Emens and Jerry Ramey of Greensboro Alabama, students at the University of Alabama, were recent guests of her mother Mrs Redding Emens. Mrs J O Cosper of Birmingham was a guest of Mr and Mrs Sam Malone. Mrs R W Orr, Mrs W P Dozier and Mrs John Moores spent Tuesday in Talladega at the

Ebbie Emens Jerry Ramey Greensboro Ala University of Alabama Redding Emens J. O. Cosper Birmingham Sam Malone R. W. Orr W. P. Dozier John Moores Talladega

Neel WSCS Holds Meeting at Church

Neel Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met recently with 14 members present. Mrs Hollis served as vice president and conducted the meeting. Bill Arnold offered a prayer and Mrs Edwin Pike presented the secretary's report after the business session the program was under the direction.

Neel Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Hollis Bill Arnold Edwin Pike

Presbyterian Home Guests and Family Visits

Miss Margaret Wiley of Atlanta recently visited her parents Dr and Mrs J B Wiley. Mrs Herbert Baird has returned from a visit to Jasper. Mrs M A Dinsmore is visiting her son Mack Dinsmore and family in St Louis.

Margaret Wiley Atlanta J. B. Wiley Herbert Baird Jasper M. A. Dinsmore Son Mack Dinsmore St. Louis

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren

A bridge analysis discusses a 1963 hand from The Chinese Tribune. It traces declarer errors and correct techniques in diamond play, including timing of trumps and a finesse misstep. South overcalls, East doubles, and the final play hinges on a diamond sequence to establish the suit with minimal loss.

Charles H. Goren The Chinese Tribune East South West North Declarer South North East West Hearts

Zetomen Bible Club Year Ends With Lunch

Zetomen Bible Club held the last meeting of the club year at Mrs. Curtis Oden’s home in Eva for a covered dish luncheon. Mrs. George Devine led prayer and Mrs. W. M. Bell, president, led the business meeting and collection for a box for Bryce Hospital patients in Tuscaloosa. Incoming president Mrs. Joe Elliott urged new officers to plan for the year ahead.

Zetomen Bible Club Curtis Oden Eva George Devine W. M. Bell Bryce Hospital Tuscaloosa Joe Elliott

UDC May Meeting Notes and Gallant Vicksburg Program

United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter met in May with 14 members and three guests. Mrs. Elliott reported on the AFWC convention in Mobile, gifts were given to outgoing president Mrs. Bell, prayer by Mrs. Bussey, and lunch served. The program, The Gallant Vicksburg, was presented by Mrs. A H Halfacre. Mrs. Robert Cutler to host next meeting.

Elliott Mobile Bell Bussey Lucy Burks Speigle Sandra Aldridge Myrtle McArthur Vicksburg A. H. Halfacre Robert Cutler Seventh Ave. West

What Do You Have in Your Hand

Mrs Virgil Wallace leads the program with the title question as Mrs Edwin Puckett and other hosts assist. Mrs Lattie McDonald Mrs Howard Lazenby and Mrs Edith Long joined for the solo, while pledges were made for the offering.

Virgil Wallace Edwin Puckett Lattie McDonald Howard Lazenby Edith Long Johnny McCay

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