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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1963

Page

5

Miss Betty Lou Woodruff Weds Malcolm Ray Montgomery

Miss Betty Lou Woodruff married Malcolm Ray Montgomery Sunday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. James Brooks officiating. The couple's parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Woodruff and Mrs. Posey Montgomery. The ceremony featured white cathedral candles, an ivory white gown, and a pink satin bridal party. After a church reception the newlyweds planned a home in Guntersville and a wedding trip in oatmeal linen.

Eva Betty Lou Woodruff Malcolm Ray Montgomery Mt. Carmel Baptist Church James Brooks John Thomas Woodruff Posey Montgomery Moulton Mr. Montgomery Alice Hardin Leon Parker Farrell McKelvy Bellin Drennen Retherford Janice Dale Draper Deloris Ann Haynes Guntersville Dortha Jean Livingston Pamela Woodruff Patsy Holloway Kathleen Burns Wayne Wisener Cullman Earl King Athens Gene Retherford Lynn Apts

Watch for young snap beans at markets

Noting that very young snap beans yield superior flavor texture and color, shoppers are advised to seek out tender pods at food markets for best results.

Heloise kerosene window cleaning tip from 1963

Heloise advocates kerosene and warm water for washing indoors window glass to remove carbon buildup from cooking smoke and heating. Mix one-half cup kerosene with a quart warm water, wipe with a rag in circular motions, then dry with a bath towel to avoid streaks. Rain beads on treated glass. routine cleaning guidance for busy homemakers.

Miss Lovin Honored Before South America Trip

Miss Julia Lovin, bound for South America, was feted at a Coca party hosted by Miss Mary Propst on Trinity Mountain. About 50 guests brought bon voyage gifts as travel themed decor and ship shaped foods highlighted the sendoff.

Julia Lovin South America Mary Propst Propst Trinity Mountain Miss Lovin Jimmy Milam

Answers to Bridge Quiz by Charles H. Goren

A set of seven bridge quiz scenarios with detailed bidding choices and expert opinions. Each question presents South holding specific hands and bidding sequences, followed by recommended contracts and rationale emphasizing balance, suit length, and game prospects.

Charles H. Goren Sy the Chinese Tribune

Printed Pattern 4704 Misses' Shirt Waist Details

A sewing imprint promotes Printed Pattern 4704 for Misses sizes 10 through 20. It offers tulip-bright solid or soft print shirt waist styles and notes size 16 uses 3 3/4 yards of 39 inch fabric.

Gold Lace Table Cloth Delights Brides Everywhere

Advertises a washable synthetic gold lace table cloth inspired by a Thai royal replica. Available in various sizes and shapes, with patterns catalog and free sample coupon offered. Includes ordering details for The Daily Pattern Department in New York and Anne Adams pattern mailing.

Thailand

Clean Clothes Help Curb Clammy Feel

Humid salt air makes clothes damp and clammy if worn without washing. If lingerie and other apparel aren’t clean they can’t absorb perspiration and cool the body as it evaporates. Change into washwear cottons that are pretty and easy to suds and rinse clean.

Personal notices of visits and graduates headline May sorority chapter

PERSONALS reports visitors from Vicksburg and Decatur and Alabama University alumnae from Judi Callaham to Emily Ann Stanford. College graduates include Dusty Dodd and Jim Speake. Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Alpha holds May meeting at Mrs O Hara’s with pledges and a 32nd anniversary party. Remarks honor Mrs Young’s term as president.

Emily Ann Stanford Frances Boseck David Lipscomb College Nashville Judi Callaham Stephens College Columbia Baylor School Chattanooga Dusty Dodd McCallie Boys School Jim Speake Alpha Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority James O'Hara Bob Campbell Tuscaloosa Jackie Hawkins Campbell Ruth Ragland Bob Young Don Sims

Care for sunburned skin before treatment

Begin with lukewarm water and soap to wash away dust dirt or sand on sunburned skin before applying soothing lotion or ointment.

Quick Guide to Dialing 555-1212 Area Codes

A promotional note explains dialing 1 then area code then 555-1212 for city numbers. It emphasizes writing down numbers, confirming the prefix, and listening for the dial tone. It also describes Bell Labs quality tests that stress equipment with drops, heat, humidity, salt water, and repeated dial turns to ensure reliability and low cost.

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