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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

6

Imogene Bailes Weds Robert Lee McWilliams

Imogene Bailes and Robert Lee McWilliams wed with a lace and tulle gown, pearls, and pink carnation bouquets. The ceremony in Athens included family members from Leeds, Birmingham, Americus, Orlando and beyond, with a reception and wedding trip planned to Panama City Florida.

Imogene Bailes Robert Lee McWilliams L. H. Parnell Sr Leeds Willard Jackson Daniel Hall Athens

Personal notes on wedding guest arrivals and visits

Dan Nebrig notes Mr. Tucker will arrive a week before the wedding. Dale Himle traveled to Nashville on business. Mrs. Curtis Lawrence is reported improved at a Birmingham hospital. Mrs. Wharton O Keefe of Bluefield is visiting her daughter and son in law, Mrs. Richard Brown and Mr. Brown. Margaret Ann Emens of B will visit her mother and sister, Miss Elizabeth Emens, this weekend.

Hayes Parnell Jr Mary Alleen Leeds W. C. Fenn Pauline Fenn F. R. Greek Robert Greek Birmingham E. R. Bowers Mary Elizabeth Parker Americus, Ga L. A. Cassily Johnny Orlando, Fla George A. Hussey David and Susan Hussey Newport News Ferrell Tucker Nelle Payne Mary Frances McCall Bill Riker Deca Dan Nebrig Mr. Tucker Curtis Lawrence Mrs. Wharton O’keefe Bluefield, W. Va Mrs Richard Brown Mr. Brown Garet Ann Emens Elizabeth Emens

Repair Ladyenenee on Crochet Hook

Miss Ann Rugen of Riverton Connecticut restores reed organs once common in homes. A former New York secretary she has fixed five organs, lost two in the Farmington River flood of 1955, and now seeks more organs to repair using kerosene for cleaning and a crochet hook for pulling out metal parts.

Riverton Conn Ann Rugen Farmington River Miss Rugens Miss Rugen Ruzen Riverton Congregational Church

Packing Fine China Tips From Philadelphia Expert

Charles B. Smith, a Philadelphia antique Wedgwood expert, shares packing advice for moving fine china. He recommends small cartons and light packing to reduce weight pressure on bottom pieces and protect valuables during travel to events like the New York Coliseum exhibition.

Charles B. Smith Philadelphia Smith New York Coliseum

Proper Packing Tips to Prevent Breakage

The guidance stresses padding cartons with crushed newspaper, using eight newspaper pages per two foot square box. Pack pieces so they do not touch, avoid bulging cartons, and secure corners. Back plates with folded paper wrap to distribute weight. a past loss of fifty dollars taught the value of careful packing.

Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. McWilliams Viva W. McWilliams Beulah Mr. Weatherford Naina Robert B L. H. Parnell W. C. Kenn Charles Leopard W. H. Powell Joe R. Broadwater W. O. Jackson Jackie Johnson Panama City Fla Apts Hayes Parnell First Methodist Church McWilliams Ee, Bailes Grace Bowers Bailes Murray Ryan Penn Penney Jarnival Penney‘s Dale Himle Nashville China AP News Westinghouse The Radio Shack Charles Howard, Mgr Johnnie Aycock Lafayette Street Penney’s Frosty Dacron Let Penney Frosty Dacron Wonder
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