Miss Lansdell Weds Davenport at Black Ground Baptist Church
A Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Black Ground Baptist Church near Town Creek united Miss Mary Alice Lansdell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Lansdell, with Willie James Davenport, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davenport of Ford City. Rev. Bennie Smith officiated as pink rose and fern decorations framed the double ring wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Ground Baptist Church
Town Creek
Mary Alice Lansdell
H. L. Lansdell
Willie James Davenport
Edward Davenport
Ford City
Bennie Smith
Sylvia Aynes
Diane Lansdell
Curtis da
Nathan Bryant
Dempsey Copeland
Ronnie Kidd
Gladys Brackin
Lake Charles
Robert Griffett
Valparaiso
Marie Kidd
Louisville
Elvena Furr
Blytheville
Ark
Bloodworth Speaks on Juvenile Delinquency at Altrusa
James Bloodworth local attorney spoke to the Altrusa Club at Cornelian Hotel on juvenile delinquency and the Boys Club work. He noted 450 boys aged 8 to 15 in the program and urged more volunteer help. The next meeting is Tuesday June 26 with location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bloodworth
Attorp Bete
Altrusa Club
Cornelian Hotel
Bloodworth
Prentiss Clark
Clark's Fishery
Ruby Nash
Vic Bubbett
North Carolina
Nancy Pinkston
Missionary Talk Highlights CWF Meeting at 1st Christian Church
The C W F general meeting at the 1st Christian Church opened with fellowship prayer led by president Mrs Floyd Corbin. guest speaker Ainslie Wyle spoke on his missionary parents work in Argentina. The group sent gifts to the Fil a Christian Home. Thirty members and three guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.F
The
1St Christian Church
Floyd Corbin
Carl Schwachow
John
Ainslie Wyle
Edma Wyle
Argentina
Bill Isbell
Louis Safley
Sarah Ross
Calif Visitors Entertained During LA Visit
Mr and Mrs Carlos Garrison visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas A Thompson are hosted at multiple parties here. On Wednesday lunch in Lyons Hotel private dining room, Thursday dinner at Ezell home, Friday dinner at Spotswood Apartments, with more events planned for the Los Angeles guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Garrison
Thomas A. Thompson
W. J. Duncan Jr
John Caddell
Garrison
Lyons Hotel
Comer Ezell
Garner Pride
Ezell
Richard Parr
Thomas J. Hendrix
Spotswood Apts
Los Angeles
Personal notices of families and upcoming weddings
Larry and Bill Lovelady are confined to home with measles. John Caddell to attend University of Alabama graduation in Tuscaloosa. Numerous relatives plan visits for Almon Ward and Frances Feathergill nuptials in Sheffield. Attendees include Judge and Mrs. Almon, Mrs. McEntire, and others. Various family travels and health updates among Madison and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Bill Lovelady
John Caddell
Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama
William Ward
William Ward Jr
Montgomery
Leroy McEntire Jr
W. H. Tankersley
Sheffield
Clopperman
Tuscumbia Country
Cain Rosen Vows Said
Mr and Mrs Emil Joseph Meyer announce the marriage of their daughter Joan Meyer Rosen to John James Cain of Mooresville and Montgomery Alabama. The ceremony took place Wednesday May 23 at 11 00 a m with immediate families present. Dr Eugene Blachschleger performed the double ring ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Emil Joseph Meyer
Joan Meyer Rosen
John James Cain
Mooresville
Alabama
Eugene Blachschleger
Barbara Rosen
Florida
Chaminade Junior Music Club Installs Officers
The club held its last meeting of the year Saturday afternoon at Eloise Holt's home on Line Street. Counselor Mrs. R. A. Nunn presented and installed the officers for the coming year, with Carol Huguess named president, Carolyn Cantrell vice president, and Rita Adams secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civinette
Meredith Woodall
Civinettes
J. H. Turner
Woodall
W. L. Evans
Newton Powell
Howell Morris
Malcolm Smith
Chaminade Junior Music Club
Eloise Holt
Line Street
R. A. Nunn
Carol Huguess
Carolyn Cantrell
Rita Adams
Relatives and guests visit in Decatur and beyond
In New Orleans a student arrives in Decatur to visit her father John Green after visiting sister Mrs. Glenn Hicks in Basco North Carolina. The Greens host Rev. John Ingouf from Shreveport Louisiana and Mrs. Martha L. Spiller from Rochester New York visiting her son Herbert Spiller before heading to California. Mrs. R A Bryson of Birmingham visits her son Richard Bryson Jr and Mrs Bryson. Mrs Earl Nettles of Tunnel Springs is visiting her son Sam Nettles and Mrs Nettles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Decatur
John Green
Glenn Hicks
Basco
N.C
Rev
John Ingouf
Shreveport
Martha L. Spiller
Rochester
N.Y
Herbert Spiller
Spiller
California
R. A. Bryson
Birmingham
Richard Bryson, Jr
Bryson
Earl Nettles
Tunnel Springs
Sam Nettles
Nettles
Morning Party for Bride-Elect in Black and White
Mrs. Forest Holloway hosted an informal morning event for bride elect Katie Weatherly. The decor featured a black and white color scheme with white lilies gladioli and roses in black iron containers and ivy greenery. Guests enjoyed chicken puffs cookies nuts and Cokes as Miss Weatherly wore a pincheck black and white cotton outfit and received crystal as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Lansdell
Thelma Gale Davenport
Judy Sue Terry
Opal McGregor
Vona Brackin
Audrey Nell
Marie Davenport
Frances Cope
Forest Holloway
Katie Weatherly
Reception for Rev and Mrs McManus at St Johns
The Rev and Mrs Lester McManus were honored at a parish reception at St Johns Episcopal Church Parish House. About 200 guests attended as vestry leaders and church members welcomed them. The couple will move to a new post as director of Christian Education for Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rouquie
Spartanburg
S. C
Lester McManus
St. John’s Episcopal Church
John Miles
Miles
Bennie Malone
Malone
Charles Eyster
Women’s Auxiliary
Frank Richardson Jr
Seats Adams
Leo Har
Women's Auxiliary
McManus
Mr. McManis
McManis
Decatur
Alabama
Christian Education
Organ Group Closes Year With Recital at St Johns
The Organ Group of the Decatur Music Club staged a varied program at St. John s Episcopal Church featuring Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Ursula Stehman soloists Mary Jo Singh Walter Carter Helen DeWitt Agnes Hinken Frances Hall Elizabeth Carter and others including Prelude by Coke Jephcott. The group invites organists or enthusiasts to join, with contact points Mrs M E Hall and Mrs Louis Ling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Music Club
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Bach
Ursula Stehman
Mary Jo Singh
Walter Carter
Helen DeWitt
Borowski
Angel
Braga
Agnes Hinken
Frances Hall
Elizabeth Carter
Coke- Jephcott
Tocatto
M. E. Hall
Louis Ling
Picnic Plans For Members Hosted By Treasurer Diseker
Treasurer Anne Diseker organized an afternoon gathering with hostesses arranging a picnic for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Diseker
Housewarming for Mr and Mrs Grimes in Town Creek
Mrs Coy Wald rep and Mrs Grady Waldrep hosted a housewarming for Mr and Mrs Jessie Grimes who moved into a new home in Town Creek. Red roses decorated the residence and gifts were presented by Mrs Grady Waldrop. Other guests included Mrs Coy Loosier Mrs Jasper Smith Mr and Mrs Ruby Patterson and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Creek
Coy Waldrep
Grady Waldrep
Jessie Grimes
Grady Waldrop
Coy Loosier
Jasper Smith
Ruby Patterson
Jack Jeff- Virginia Berryman
Taylor
Nadine and
Alpha Byars
L. L. Lansdell
Tennis Waldrep
Hazlewood High 10th Graders Picnic at Hatfield Lake
TOWN CREEK The 10th grade at Hazlewood High School enjoyed a picnic at Hatfield Lake last week. Activities included skating swimming and a lunch. Chaperones listed are Mrs Russell Armstrong Mrs George Nancar row and Mrs Ocille Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Creek
Hazlewood High School
Hatfield Lake
Russell Armstrong
George Nancarrow
Ocille Greene
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Alice Lansdell
James Davenport
City Park
Danville Rd
Second Ave
Moulton St
Westinghouse
Radio Shack
Charles Howard, Mer
Johnnie Aycock
Lafayette Street
Mrs. Ballentine Bridge
Bruce Ballentine
14Th Ave
T. M. Jones II
W. B. Black
Tom Leslie
Robert Lear
A. Terry
Arthur Reindorff
Kenneth Lea
A. D. Preston
Richard Williams
George Horsley
W. T. Dye
R. B. Thompson Jr
John A. Reynolds
C. H. O’brien
Joe Corbin
Sam Mosley
Ben. Jaco
Gilmer Blackburn
Oscar Pickett
W. H. Rowland
B. A. Morehead
Lear
Lea
Williams
Leslie
Anderson Business College
Decatur, Alabama
GotLece
Holly Street
Calif
John Bragg
Ben Craig
Florence
H. D. Barnum
Russell Lynne
Gulfport
Miss
Gulf Park Junior College
Skeggs Crawford
S. A. Lynne
Beverly Ross
5Th Ave
J. R. Clark
Oklahoma City
Frank Stone
Mr. Stone
John Mullican
Tommy
Bertha Moore Reed
Ed Price Jr
Atlanta
E.N. Price
Mrs. Price
T. H. Phelan
C. O Brien
Mr. O’brien
H. J. Wenzel
Panama
Fava Fla
Lars
Willasn Gt John
Hie Ac John
Glenn Green
Cain-Rosen
St. John’s
Royal Crown
Brooklyn 1
N. Y
Hazlewood High
Colgate
KanKil
Jane Ferguson
Samuel
Donovan
Dallas
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