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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1964

Page

6

Seekers Bible Club May Meeting at Johnson Home

Seekers Bible Club met in May at Mrs Isaac Johnson III’s home with cohosts Mrs W L Evans and Mrs Prentiss Clark. Mrs Sam Propst led the business session and 18 members attended. Mrs Walker McAfee joined as a member and readings were led by Mrs Alfred Hodgins and Mrs Raymond Britain with prayer and scripture by Mrs Lawson Davidson.

Seekers Bible Club Isaac Johnson III W L. Evans Prentiss Clark Sam Propst Walker McAfee Alfred Hodgins Raymond Britain Britain Lawson Davidson John G. McBride

Conservation In Action Topic Of Club Talk

Central Garden Club members heard Mrs. Cottingham discuss conservation in action at the last meeting of the club year. She highlighted Alabama federal parks and nine state parks, water control on the Tennessee River, and keeping recreation areas free of litter and damage. New members joined and the group planned a donation to the Loyd Hays Fund and sent Mrs. Collier to the Auburn convention.

Central Garden Club T. J. Cottingham Cottingham Alabama Bankhead Talladega Conecuh Tennessee John Collier E. B. Garner Bruce Spencer J. L. Truss Walter Jackson School Loyd Hays Collier Auburn Central A. L. Johnson Riverside School City Federation

Cuban Missionary Speaks At WSCS Tea In Decatur

Miss Loriane Buck missionary to Cuba spoke at the WSCS annual report tea of Central Methodist Church. She described Cuba's churches open though schools were confiscated and refugees numbered about 170000 in the United States. 125 members attended with one visitor as tea followed in the ladies parlor.

Loriane Buck Cuba Women’s Society of Christian Service Central Methodist Church Guild Eldredge Guire Buck Miss Buck United States Methodist Overseas Aid and Relief Board Miami Florida J.E. McClary John Rutland

Miss Sydney Grady Honored At Coke Party

Miss Sydney Grady was feted by about 20 Austin High friends and her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Grady. The party featured finger foods and Cokes and concluded with a charm gift for her bracelet as a keepsake. The Grady family will move to Birmingham when school closes.

Jean Ann Lorenzo Sydney Grady Eugene Grady Birmingham Austin High

Pie Pastry Rest Time Favored by Some Cooks

Some cooks prefer to let pastry for pies rest about 10 minutes before rolling. The resting period helps relax gluten and improve handling for a flakier crust.

Goren on Bridge Strategy in a Four Heart Contract

The article analyzes a bridge hand where East and South avoid revealing plans while South executes an end play against East. South leads clubs to force East into cooperation, then ruffs diamonds and draws trumps to access the dummy. East misplays by cashing diamonds and spades, allowing South to complete the ruff and win the contract.

Deuce South West Declarer East

Bridal Tea Honors Miss Bass in MOULTON

Miss Sandra Bass, bride elect of Bobby Ray Smith, was honored at a Thursday evening tea hosted by Mrs Curtis Armor with co hostsesses Mrs Ward Preuit Mrs Wilbur Coffey and Mrs Ed King. About 45 guests attended as pink and white decor and formal register were noted.

Moulton Sandra Bass Bobby Ray Smith Curtis Armor Ward Preuit Wilbur Coffey Ed King Mrs Armor Clyde Bass C. E. Smith Anita Preuit Miss Bass Jim

Mrs Halfacre Hosts UDC Meeting in May Session

Mary Lou Dancy chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs. L. G. Halfacre home for the May gathering. President Mrs. Earl Foster opened with the Ritual and flag salutes, then officers were installed by Mrs. E. A. Edwards. Miss Mae Gardner led a program on the Ride of John Wisdom. A salad course was served.

Mary Lou Dancy United Daughters of the Confederacy L. G. Halfacre Earl Foster E. A. Edwards

Around The Valley Social News From West Point And Nearby

Mrs Hollis Allen returned to West Point Ga after visiting her son John Allen and Mrs Allen Accompanied home by Mrs Edwin Murphy visiting her daughter Mrs B M Cornell. Mrs Paul Horton of Hillsboro hosted guests from Huntsville Bessemer and Hillsboro. Jerry Holland Moulton celebrated his 89th birthday at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Graham Thompson Hillsboro. Mrs Wayne Wright travels to Atlanta to visit son Kenneth Wright Jr and daughter Mrs Quinton Hatcher and family.

Hollis Allen John Allen Allen West Point Edwin Murphy B. M. Cornell Paul Horton Hillsboro Jack Horton Huntsville O. L. Pearson Tom Norton Bessemer Graham Thompson Jerry Holland Moulton Wayne Wright Ryan Atlanta Kenneth Wright Jr Quinton Hatcher

Altrusa Club Plans Wheelchair for Needy Child

Altrusa meet Tuesday with Mrs Nell Schwab presiding. Members discussed the recent District Workshop in Gadsden and voted to obtain a special built wheel chair for a needy child. Miss Vida Ray Norman delivered mystery packages won by Mrs Blanche Williams. Hostess served cake and coffee to 15 members after adjournment.

Altrusa Club Nell Schwab Altrusa Gadsden Vida Ray Norman Blanche Williams

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