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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1961
Page
6
Wheeler Basin Regional Library launches a summer reading program for children. Each child must read ten books and submit titles and authors to earn a certificate. The library cites curated selections and hopes community clubs or picnics support readers.
Nearly half of Cyprus farm families cultivate grapes for income while the island’s wine scene thrives. Cyprus wines were widely enjoyed in the Mediterranean during the 16th century, and about 125000 gallons are exported each year.
University of Alabama alumni gather May 27 28 for commencement weekend with seven class reunions and an Alumni Dinner on May 27 in South Tutwiler Dining Hall. Dr Walter B Jones will speak at the dinner with William Jessup presiding. Officer elections are set. Alumni Council meets at 2 30 p m in Doster Hall prior to the dinner.
Alabama College Retail Club presents its annual fashion parade in Reynolds Rose Garden with 47 models. The Dapper Dozen best dressed students are announced, including Sharon Chisolm and Margaret Creel. Puccini La Boheme will be staged this evening and Friday under joint speech and music department supervision with art department help, featuring Leroy Swanner.
Members of the Tanner Home Demonstration Club toured recently remodeled homes after a club meeting at the clubhouse. Homes shown included those of Mrs. E H Duggar Mrs. Louis Stewart and Mrs. Luther McConnell with an informal tea. The program featured a remodeling bathrooms demonstration led by Mrs. John Gamble and prayers and singing led by club officers. Lunch for 25 members was hosted by Mrs. Luther Andrews Mrs. P W Barnes and Mrs. Charles Butler after the tour.
Decatur High School senior Rosalie McCool won a Judson College competitive scholarship announced by registrar Miss Sara Baer. McCool, editor of the Decatur High annual, is National Theta Phi and National Honor Society, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McCool.
Mrs. Maude Ducros returns to New Orleans after two weeks with daughter and son in law in this city. Mr. and Mrs. James Mee Rae come back to Memphis following a visit with daughter and son in law in the area. Mrs. John Napier of Charlottes ville Va visits her sister Mrs. Harry Hamme. Mrs. Underwood Trimble of Pittsburgh is due to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jesse King this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norman return from Batavia Ohio after attending the death of Mrs. Norman’s mother. Mrs. Sam Weeks, mother of Mrs. R. D. Kelly, improving after Birmingham surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Kucera return from Memphis and Moon Lake visits. Mrs. Lucy B. Speegle of Birmingham visits sister Mrs. J. R. Huie for a week. Harry Anschutz Bob Ryland Hank Utley Ben Beville and Gene Berrigan back from Detroit where they attended an engineers convention. Mrs. Berrigan joins husband for a visit to her parents.
In a bridge analysis, East misapplies a lead rule costing him a trick as West and East cooperate. Huntsville audiences prepare for Miss Field in her third appearance with Nashville singers and James Cooper returning to the stage with an accompanying cast.
Huntsville Community Chorus will present Honegger's King David on May 19 at First Methodist Church. It marks a repeat performance after last spring's North Alabama premiere, prompted by popular request. Trace of the Biblical shepherd boy’s life narrated by Gordon Knox begins at 8:30 p.m.
Toby Joseph son of Mr and Mrs Joe Joseph celebrated his 13th birthday Saturday with a party at Delano Park. Seventh grade classmates from St Ann's school and close friends attended. Hot dogs cold drinks birthday cake and ice cream were served.
A mine near Lewiston Montana is noted as one of the world’s largest sapphire operations. It highlights the region’s gemstone wealth and mining activity.
The Huntsville Civic Orchestra will feature 60 voices from the Huntsville Community Chorus in a Friday performance of King David. The concert highlights a large choral finale and marks a community arts event with local musicians.
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