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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1956

Page

5

St Bernard College Dance Ends Commencement Weekend

Cullman report of St Bernard College commencement dance in the gym with Hardy Davis band from Decatur. At 9 the leadout featured high school seniors and dates including Tom Augustin Ann Hasenbein Jack Bishop Shelva Allen Richard Burnham Nelle Hunt and others.

Cullman St. Bernard College Hardy Davis Decatur Tom Augustin Ann Hasenbein Jack Bishop Shelva Allen Richard Burnham Nelle Hunt Jack Burns Miriam Vilardell Jan Collins Judy

Personal News Briefs Highlight Local Family Visits

Miss Nancy Malone returns from Auburn and plans a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Malone before joining a Yellowstone summer work group with college friends. Dr and Mrs J P Pierce attended the Alabama Chiropractic Association meeting in Montgomery. Ross Hasson of the University visits his parents Mr and Mrs Merle Hasson. Mrs Earl Nettles returns Home from Tunnel Springs after visiting her son Sam Nettles and Mrs Nettles. Jimmy Wiley of Vanderbilt spent last weekend with Dr and Mrs J B Wiley. Mr and Mrs B F Wear Jr. Laura Perdeye Leo Snipe and Amanda Denison are listed among local names.

Nancy Malone Auburn Charles Malone Yellowstone Park J. P. Pierce Alabama Chiropractic Association Montgomery Ross Hasson University Mrs Merle Hasson Earl Nettles Tunnel Springs Sam Nettles Mrs. Nettles Jimmy Wiley Vanderbilt University J. B. Wiley

Ethel Ann Biles Complimented At Huntsville Luncheon

Miss Jane Branum and Miss Betty Jo Branum hosted a luncheon in the Lyons Hotel English room for Ethel Ann Biles. Shasta daisies and greenery decorated the table as out of town guests arrived, including Miss Charlotte Anderson of Courtland and Miss Corinne Kim of Huntsville.

Jane Branum Betty Jo Branum Ethel Ann Biles Lyons Charlotte Anderson Courtland Corinne Kim Delbert Williams Huntsville

Shower Honors Bride To Be At Baptist Church

A church shower for Miss June Laurence bride elect of James O. Palmer was held last week by the Young People's Department of 16th Ave Baptist Church. Lavender and white flowers decorated the arch.

Young People’s Department of 16Th Ave. Baptist Church June Laurence James O. Palmer

Family visits span Alabama cities this Sunday

and children, Patsy and Peggy, spent Sunday in Sheffield with friends. Mrs. Law Lamar of Selma accompanied Mrs. Georgia Miller to Decatur and will spend a few days with Mrs. Miller. Another sister, Mrs. Charles Eyster, joined them. Mrs. Charles Tysinger of Washington, visiting her son Wade Tysinger, will leave Wednesday for Birmingham to visit friends.

Patsy Peggy Sheffield Law Lamar Selma Georgia Miller Decatur Will Miller Charles Eyster Charles Tysinger Washington Wade Tysinger Tysinger Birmingham

Luncheon Honors Miss Van Arsdale Bridal Party

Miss Ann Van Arsdale hosted a Saturday luncheon at her home honoring her bridal attendants. Pink and green decor featured a pink satin and net cloth with small bridesmaid dolls as place cards. A sixteenth birthday doll in a wedding dress served as a centerpiece, and attendants received gifts. Out of town guests included Miss Linda Petty of Bessemer, Mrs. A B Van Arsdale III of Birmingham, and Thomas Tucker of Greenville.

Ann van Arsdale Linda Pettey Bessemer Miss van Arsdale A. B. van Arsdale III Birmingham Thomas Tucker Greenville

Why Parents Strive To Shape Children To Be Like Them

A reflective meditation on parenting challenges. The piece argues that children possess diverse temperaments and talents, yet parents often pressure them to fit their own ideals. It cautions against imposing uniform patterns and stresses accepting each child as an individual with unique gifts.

Tea Party Details Highlight Lavender Table Setting

The table featured a white lace cloth over lavender centered by a crystal bowl of lavender and purple lark spur. Grape sherbet punch, cakes, nuts and mints were served to 20 guests. Miss Laurence selected a lilac shan tung with four corsages of white lilies.

Laurence

Help a Child Feel Good About Himself Today

The text urges boosting a child's self worth through calm reassurance and steady support from parents and adults. It emphasizes that early confidence shapes future worth and that every child should feel fine about themselves while growing, making mistakes, and finding a useful place in the world.

Speake Stokes Vows Said In Home Wedding

Miss Wilma Bernice Stokes and James Coy Speake wed in a candlelit home ceremony on May 5 in Hatton. Rev. Bill Redding officiated before an improvised altar. the couple will reside in Moulton. The article notes 2 000 telephones aboard the U S aircraft carrier Saratoga.

Wilma Bernice Stokes Barney Stokes Hatton James Coy Speake Ulric Speake Bill Redding Enon Joyce Randolph McCoy Stokes

Hamburgers with Tomato Sauce and Buttered Noodles

Step by step for eight beef patties stuffed with onion and finished in a skillet with spaghetti sauce and sherry. Serves four.

Sunday Tea Open Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe

A recipe for light open sandwiches using cucumber and onion marinated in cider vinegar with salt and sugar. Spread bread rounds with mayonnaise, top with cucumber and onion, then dust with paprika. Makes about 15 sandwiches.

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St. Bernard B. F. Wear Jr Laura Perdeye Leo Snipe Amanda Dension Bank Street Williams U.S Saratoga City Park Danville Rd Murray Hi Ryan Zenith Agist Optometrist Optician Zenith Radio Corporation Dept Dickens Avenue Chisage Ilimete Piease Crest Zenith TV Radio Charles Howerd Mgr Radio Shack LaFayette St Johnnie Aycock
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