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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1957
Page
5
Mrs Grimes entertained during a Decatur visit with three tables of dessert bridge. Summer flowers adorned the living and dining rooms and small arrangements centered each table. Guests included Mrs Harvey Pride Mrs Billy Steed Mrs Fred Trimble Mrs Bob Durham and Mrs John Giles.
Miss Betty Jane Norwood and Dr. William J. Bryan were praised Saturday at a buffet hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Jason Copeland. Early summer flowers decorated the rooms and buffet table. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Ray Ashwandes, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frederick, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson of Belle Mina, and Dr. and Mrs. George Hardwick of Huntsville.
Numerous gatherings were held in their honor before their departure for New York. A bridge supper at the Carl Hoyers hosted five tables of guests and a gift was presented to Mrs Lucas. An informal open house at the L E Stones followed.
Mrs David Warren Mrs Pam Kyle Mrs Wade Tysinger Jr Mrs Henon Pearce Mrs D L Hume and Miss Helen Johnson are listed among attendees. Winners at bridge were Mrs Pride Mrs Steed and Mrs Trim bie. Mrs Grimes left Sunday for a visit to relatives in Huntsville.
The Morningside Craft Club held its May gathering at Mrs. John Breeding’s home where a new member, Mrs. Charlie Holland, demonstrated painting. Club president Mrs. W. C. Cantrell chaired, with 12 members and one guest, Mrs. Hassie Moon, attending. After business and the demonstration, refreshments were served by Mrs. Jeff Edwards and Mrs. Don Dockery.
Former Decatur residents Dr and Mrs W F Price will be honored at their Fayette Alabama home next Sunday from 3 to 5 PM with a reception by their children Thomas R Walker and Ralph W Callahan their spouses. The couple will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.
Mrs W G Peebles sails for New York and Europe with several Bon Voyage gatherings noted. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson hosted a dinner for relatives and friends, and Mr and Mrs Withers Peebles held another similar event in Mooreville. Mrs Charles Eyster hosted a luncheon in her honor on Monday.
Portable meals stay in vogue with burgers on toasted buns and simple sides. The recipe blends celery onion and salmon on buns, serving four, with a second idea mixing asparagus and chicken gumbo soups for four servings.
Mrs. Felix Cooper of Memphis returns home after visiting her grandmother Mrs. S J Nethery in Belle Mina. Thelma Cain of Washington DC and Mooresville spends several days at her Moores. H L Nunley and Bud Nunley return from Greer South Carolina. Roy Wilkins Jr and family return from Baton Rouge Louisiana. Major and Mrs John H Weaver and children arrive from Yuma Arizona to visit Major Weaver’s parents the Elbert Weavers. Major Weaver heads to Ft Belvoir Virginia for a conference then will rejoin family. Valley students joined Kappa Delta Pi include Catherine Puckett Danville Shirley Hicks Hartselle and Betty Gentry Moulton with Gentry elected president for 1957 58.
The Central Garden Club will meet Thursday at 11 30 am at the home of Mrs. Rufus Warren for a covered dish luncheon.
Simple layered potato dish combines condensed mushroom soup and milk with onion. Layer potatoes with sauce in a greased casserole and bake at 375 F for one hour, serving with crisp salad for six.
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