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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1962

Page

5

Central Methodist Church Holds Combined Women’s Societies Meet

The annual meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service, Wesleyan Service Guild, and World Friendship Girls gathered in the church sanctuary. Prayers led by Mrs. Raymond Britain opened the session, with reports read by President Mrs. Charles R. Clark and a life youth pin presented to Miss Pat Clark. A remembrance service honored members lost this year, featuring the song Through Love to Light sung by Miss Dorothy Napps with piano by Mrs. Oscar Napps.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guild World Friendship Girls Central Methodist Church Raymond Britain Charles R. Clark Eldridge Guire Life Pat Clark Charles O. Moore W. R. Smith Floyd Sherrod Susie Raines Dave Blackwell Conrad Strickland Dorothy Napps Oscar Napps

Goren on Bridge TJ 1962

In a Chicago Tribune report on a tournament, several pairs reached six diamonds. Opening lead was king of clubs and declarers used varied lines to establish trumps. One method involved ruffing clubs, drawing trumps, and discarding spade losers. Different approaches yielded successful six diamond contracts with precise play and defense.

Declarer West King of Hearts East South

Mrs R A Clark Jr Speech On Missionary Education

Mrs R A Clark Jr of Sheffield Conference Secretary of Missionary Education and Service and dean of the School of Missions spoke on the statements of purpose of the three groups rep-

R. A. Clark Jr Sheffield Missionary Education and Service School of Missions

Mrs Beatty Honored during Clayton visit with multiple events

Mrs W C Beatty of Clayton Ala guests of her sister Mrs John Peach enjoys a string of parties during her stay. Supper hosts include Mr and Mrs Tom Peach and Mr and Mrs W L Deese. Luncheons at Crescent Motel and Shadowlawn with Mrs George Gowin, Mrs Robert Banks, and others. Buffet supper planned at Bloodworth home tonight. Luncheon at Lyons Hotel Saturday with Judge and Mrs Robert Kinkle dinner hosts planned.

W. C. Beatty Clayton Ala John Peach Tom Peach Crescent Motel Georgia B. Miller George Godwin Robert Banks W. L. Deese Shadowlawn A. J. Coleman Beatty Ben Bloodworth C. B. Bartee W. E. Kimbrough Susie Smith Bloodworth A. T. Hamson Lyons Hotel Robert Kinkle

Circle leaders read members for new year at meeting

Mrs. Charles R. Clark led the circle leaders who announced the circle members for the new year. After the benediction the meeting adjourned to the ladies' parlor for refreshments and fellowship.

Charles R. Clark

Personalities and Guests Gather for Local Weekend Events

Mr and Mrs Robert Boggs of Birmingham attended the Cotillion dance at the Country Club with Mrs Boggs remaining through the weekend for the Lee Veitch wedding. Buddy Kean and son Kris visited Mrs B F Wear Jr en route to Baltimore from Bermuda. Howell Glenn of Howard College visited with his parents alongside classmates Ron Dorris Peggy Guffin and Bebe Jo Faulkner. The group will attend weekend graduation exercises. Robin Thomas recuperates after shoulder surgery from a fall. Mrs A J Coleman plans a Louisville trip next week. Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson of Montgomery, formerly Decatur, were guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Robinson.

Robert Boggs Birmingham Country Club Buddy Kean Kris B. F. Wear Jr Mr. Wear Baltimore Bermuda Howell Glenn Howard College Paul Glenn Ron Dorris West Frankfort Ill Peggy Guffin Talladega Ala Bebe Jo Faulkner Tampa Fla Glenn Russell Johnson Montgomery Decatur Paul Robinson

New Amphibious Plane Bought for Congo Mission Work

Indianapolis AP reports the United Christian Missionary Society Disciples of Christ bought an amphibious airplane costing about $30,000 for missionary operations in the Congo.

Indianpolis United Christian Missionary Society Disciples of Christ Congo

Social visit plans through Anniston and Clayton

On Sunday at the Lyons Hotel Mrs. Peach Mrs. Beatty Mrs. Tom Peach and Mrs. George H Jones Jr will spend Monday in Anniston with Mrs. Peachs daughter Mrs. Charles Hare and Mr Hare returning that evening Mrs. Beatty will go on to Clayton from Anniston.

Lyons Hotel Peach Beatty Tom Peach George H. Jones Jr Anniston

Peter Pan blouse pattern for girls jumper outfit

Vacation week fashion note promotes a Peter Pan blouse that becomes a jumper. Pattern 4913 for girls sizes 6 to 14, fabric yardage and 39 inch width, price and mailing details via The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. Includes instructions to print name address zone size and style number. Special Summer Pattern Catalog offers over 100 styles.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Sun Sport Day Dance Work Travel Festival

A compact notice advertising a Sun sport day and dance event with activities for all ages and travel arrangements. Includes details about size ranges and a 35 cent send option for participation or entry.

Party for New Bride Honors Mrs Sample at Hart selle

Mrs John D Sample of Hartselle was complimented Wednesday at a luncheon in the home of Mrs Rutledge Thomas with Mrs Thomas and her daughter Mrs Wiley Cox as hostesses. Summer flowers adorned the dining table with linen and filet lace. Guests included Mrs Joseph F E Corr of Bronxville NY mother of the honoree Mrs Atlee D Sample of Hartselle mother of the bridegroom Mrs Robert Gilchrist of Hartselle and sisters Mrs Charles Murphree Mrs R W Orr Mrs R W Orr Jr and Mrs Jon Moore.

John D. Sample Hartselle Rutledge Thomas Thomas Wiley Cox Joseph FE. Corr Bronxville N.Y Atlee D. Sample Robert Gilchrist Charles Murphree R. W. Orr R. W. Orr Jr Jon Moores

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