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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1958
Page
5
In a bridge hand from 1958, East held too many high cards and was forced into a fratricide squeeze as declarer guided play. West cashed a four diamond run while East could not discard without harming his hand, allowing declarer to secure nine tricks and the long club to seal victory.
Decatur Mothers' Club closed its year with a May meeting at Mrs. Crawford's home. Mrs. Reneau Carrell spoke on music's daily living benefits and therapeutic value, stressing mood and mental health uses. Fifth graders Al Jacobs and Mort Turk performed a piano duet "Two Guitars." Nominees for two year terms were elected, including treasurer Mrs. L. R. Murphree.
At the 70th meeting in Huntsville the Wolverine Girls Club elected officers for 1958 59. New officers are Mrs Carolyn Morris Mrs Janell Gause Miss Judy Patton and Mrs Margie Barnes.
Mr and Mrs Leon J. Smith Jr entertained with three tables of bridge at their home. Late spring flowers adorned the rooms and dessert with coffee followed. Winners were Mrs C H Spanger Jr, Russell Foster and C H Spanger Jr.
Danville Home Demonstration Club held its May session at Mrs. Arthur McCord’s home with cohost Mrs. Guy Smith. President Mrs. James Teague opened the meeting and reports included song history, devotion, pledge, new member welcome, and a First Aid gift for Coach Gene Rutledge. Members were urged to contact neighbors to estimate rat poison needs for June. Four dresses were modeled with first and second place awarded to Mrs. Sims and Mrs. McCord.
Miss Carolyn Sue Odom bride elect of Harold White Jr was honored at a Saturday morning Coke party hosted by Mrs Edgar Self Mrs David Shipley of Chattanooga and Mrs Leonard Moody at the Moody home The informal gathering featured a yellow cloth coffee table centerpiece with yellow daisies and gaillardins.
Reporter Mrs. Roland Compton parliamentary procedures Mrs. A J Coleman. Members of the nominating committee were Mrs Holmes Turner chairman Mrs W H Jenkins and Mrs E W Fisher. Serving the club the second year of two year terms are Mrs Roy Wymbs president Mrs Carl Schwachow first vice president Mrs E W Fisher second vice president Mrs S Jack Crawford secretary Mrs Joe McPherson corresponding secretary.
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Falkville Mrs Wilbur Green hosted the Cotaco Culture Club for year end with 19 members and two guests. Officers for 1958 59 were installed: president R A Summerford vice president Perry Howse secretary Sam Gordon corresponding secretary Wilbur Green treasurer W C Payne parliamentarian Jeanne Skelton.
The Serners and Mrs. Fred Serner hosted a Sunday buffet bridge for three tables with guests. Winners were Mrs. Robert Rice Joe Halas and Mrs. Charles Campbell. Later Mrs. Lerner and Mrs. H H Custer gave a Coke party for about 55 guests. Wednesday dessert bridge at the Serners home named winners Mrs. Lester Smith Mrs. James Nash and Mrs. Johnny Aycock.
A description notes a black and white full skirt in cotton with white cuffs and an intricate design. The item emphasizes a tailored, modest silhouette and period fashion detail suitable for a historical wardrobe.
Mt. Pleasant and Mobile guests arrive for visits with families. Multiple graduates are noted including Tulane and Howard College ceremonies. Several relatives pursue further studies or military training, with ROTC awards and commissions announced.
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