New Bride Honored at Tea Shower in Yellow Theme
Mrs. Raymond Sittason formerly Miss Anne Shook was honored at a Saturday tea shower at Mrs. Paul Roberts home. Hostesses included Mrs. Robert Cooper Mrs. Clark Rountree Jr and others. The color scheme featured yellow white and green with carnations and gladioli. Punch cakes nuts and mints were served by Mrs. Herschel Jackson Mrs. Gerald L. Miller and Mrs. Robert H. Rivers. Mrs. Rivers kept the bride’s book and Mrs. Walter Vassar led the gift room as the honoree wore a navy silk shantung with coordinating accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Sittason
Anne Shook
Paul Roberts
Robert 0. Cooper
Clark Rountree Jr
Wesley Thompson
Roberts
Herschel Jackson
Gerald L. Miller
Robert H. Rivers
Walter Vassar
Goren on Bridge Unusual Safety Play Missed
In a bridge contest, South led King of clubs after the auction 1 hearts 2 clubs 2 spades Pass 1 heart 4 clubs 4 hearts Pass Pass Pass. Declarer could have employed an unusual safety play to gain two overtricks but failed, costing the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South West North East
Declarer
South
West
Bridge players clash in five clubs and five hearts duel
In a card game narrative two players pursue a five clubs sacrifice and a five hearts contract. The declarer plans to ruff clubs and split trumps, faces a West misstep, and weighs options to discard diamonds or force East into a club error as the play unfolds.
New Styles in Chemise Take Over Spring Fashion Look
University of Alabama experts in clothing and textiles highlight a shift from sack styles to the toga and trapeze silhouettes. Miss Henrietta Thompson notes a 20 billion dollar fashion industry and UA graduates in design and buying. She emphasizes fit, proportion, and personal adaptation over blind trend following as spring styles favor updated chemise ensembles with shorter skirts and refined hair and footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Ala
School of Home Economics
Henrietta Thompson
U.S
Miss Thompson
State University
Mrs Farris Complimented At Nashville Luncheon
Mrs John Farris of Nashville visiting her mother Mrs T M Jones Jr enjoyed a luncheon at the Lyons Hotel hosted by Mrs Wilson Taylor Jr Spring flowers adorned the table and place cards listed guests including Mrs E J Polhill Mrs T M Jones Jr Mrs T M Jones III Mrs Wallace Morey Mrs Frank Troup Mrs Tom White and Mrs Roy Fite The note ends mid discussion of a bridge hand with lines about a victorious contract and strategic plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farris
Nashville
T. M. Jones Jr
Lyons Hotel
Wilson Taylor Jr
E. J. Polhill
T. M. Jones III
Wallace Morey
Frank Troup
Tom White
Roy Fite
Memorial Drive Methodist Circle Meeting Summary
The Thompson Circle of Memorial Drive Methodist Church met at Mrs. M. B. Thornton home led by Mrs. M. M. Thompson. Mrs. Bruce Nix opened with prayer, Mrs. Charles Adams led the study, devotion by Mrs. L. L. McCulloch, and Mrs. J. M. Philpot closed with prayer. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
M. B. Thornton
M. M. Thompson
Bruce Nix
Charles. Adams
L. L. McCulloch
J. M. Philpot
Weems Family Has Reunion at Wheeler Dam Camp
Members of the A. M. Weems family of Town Creek held their annual reunion with a fish dinner at Bales Fish Camp Wheeler Dam. Attending were Lile, Walter and Russell Weems of Dalton Georgia Mrs Leon Smith Lindon Lyle Gary Baker of Manchester Tennessee Terry Woodis Florence Zeke Weems Birmingham Will Ware Moulton Mr and Mrs Thomas Etheredge and Grace Mr and Mrs James Weems and Herbert Ed Weems and Johnny Mrs Ida Manley Mrs Lizzie Weems Mr and Mrs Johnny Kerr and John all of Town Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Weems
Town Creek
Bales
Wheeler Dam
Lile
Walter and
Russell Weems
Dalton
Leon Smith
Lindon Lyle
Gary Baker
Manchester
Tenn
Terry Woodis
Florence
Zeke Weems
Birmingham
Will Ware
Moulton
Thomas Etheredge
Grace
James Weems
Herbert
Ed Weems
Johnny
Ida Manley
Lizzie Weems
Johnny Kerr
John
Cosmopolitan Club Meeting at Cornelian Court Hotel
Mrs. John Frazer hosted the Cosmopolitan Club gathering at the Cornelian Court Hotel on Tuesday. Guests included Mrs. Rufus Peerson and Mrs. Frank Hiscrodt. Bridge after lunch saw winners Mrs. Peerson, Mrs. Laurence Holt, and Mrs. C. E. McDanal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frazer
Cosmopolitan Club
Cornelian Court Hotel
Rufus Peerson
Frank Hiscrodt
Peerson
Laurence Holt
C. E. McDanal
Bridge Hostess Mrs Preston Delights Guests
Mrs. A. D. Preston hosted a series of small bridge parties with a green and pink theme featuring May baskets and miniature pink chrysanthemums. Winners included Mrs. Norman Stiles, Mrs. Henry Richter, Mrs. Walter Stump, Mrs. Jack Dupree on the first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Preston
Ireland
Norman Stiles
Henry Richter
Walter Stump
Jack Dupree
Dan Lawrence
John Setzer
A. B. Terry
Andrew Smith
Cecil Gaylor
Dave Chaney
B. A. Morehead
Tom Veazey
Mrs. Willingham to receive BA at Athens College
Mrs. John G. Willingham will graduate at Athens College on Sunday with out of town guests including her sister Mrs. L. G. Collins of Brewton and her Cedartown relatives. She will start work Monday as a social worker at the District 1 TB sanatorium. Several local and university visitors and alumni will join the weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Willingham
Athens College
L. G. Collins
Brewton
Ben H. Topham
B. FE. Topham
Don Cornish
Joyce Marie
G. H. Robinson
Russellville
John Leigeber
Cullman
Willingham
District 1
TB Sanatorium
Postal union in San Diego lists chaplain Von A Bible
A San Diego postal clerks union mentions a chaplain named Von A Bible. The item notes a Belgian colony Ruanda Urundi housing more than four million Africans, a territory slightly bigger than Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Postal Clerk's Union
von A. Bible
Ruanda-Urundi
Africa
Maine
County HDC Dress Revue And Tea In Hartselle
The annual Home Demonstration Fashion Show and Tea is Thursday May 29 at 1 30 p m in the Hartselle Municipal Auditorium. Fifty two cotton dresses from 26 clubs will be shown with two county winners. The first place winner goes to the state show in Biloxi Mississippi in October. Mrs Joe Lipscomb Priceville will preside and Mrs Herman McKee Hartselle will give the devotional. Tea follows the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
HDC
Hartselle
Hartselle Municipal Auditorium
Morgan County
Biloxi
Mississippi
Joe Lipscomb
Priceville
Herman McKee
Calendar Greet Books Discussion Group Meeting
The Calendar Greet Books Discussion Group will meet Thursday at 7 45 p m in the Mutual Savings building to discuss Descartes Discourse on Method. Members must have read the book to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Savings
Descartes
Clayton Smith Vows Pledged In Mississippi Ceremony
Miss Elaine Smith and Melvin Eugene Clayton pledged their vows in Tukia Mississippi on May 24 at the home of Baptist minister G N Gober. Officiating was the minister in the presence of immediate families. The bride is the daughter of Virgil and Mrs Smith of Hatton. The groom is the son of Walter and Mrs Clayton of Town Creek. They will reside in Leighton. The bride wore a white sheath dress with white carnations for a corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Smith
Melvin Eugene Clayton
Tuka
Miss
G. N. Gober
Virgil. Smith
Hatton
Walter Clayton
Town Creek
Leighton
Contradictory Duck in Idaho Falls Stirs Local Curiosity
Idaho Falls resident P Jan Carr, 10, owns a duck named Donald who reportedly hates water and chases dogs, drawing bemused attention from neighbors and local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Jan Carr
Donald
Jeffrey Brooks Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Home Party
A May 24 birthday party for Jeffrey Brooks was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brooks on their patio with blue and yellow decorations. Relatives and friends including Glen Kirby and Lindy Johnson helped. Children played games and received prizes. cake ice cream fruit punch and candy were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Brooks
Jeffrey
Jeff
Glen Kirby
Lindy Johnson
Jan Lacy
Kathy Hinds
Carol Summers
Cynthia Spicer
Aniela Ajdukiewicz
Bobby Evans
Jay Johnson
Mike Hinds
Norman Brooks
Miss Vinson and Mr Roberson Wed in May Ceremony
Miss Janice Vinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Mitford Vinson married Junior Roberson son of Mr and Mrs Earl Roberson in Tuka on May 24. The bride wore a pale blue summer cotton with white accessories and the couple now resides on West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Janice Vinson
Mitford Vinson
Junior Roberson
Earl Roberson
Tuka
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Goren
West East
City Park
Second Ave
Mrs. Sittason
Robert ©. Cooper
E. L. Shook
Sittason
East
Mrs. Farris
Wscs Circle
Weems
Mrs. Preston
Lynn, Gilbert
Mamie Martin
Athens
James Ratliff
Baby-Of -Eufaula
Newton Maloney
Birmingham Southern
Spurgeon Roberson
Buddy Roberson
R. E. Rogers
Canton, Ill
Akron
Ohio
Johni.Jr
Frank
T. M- Jones Jr
Tom Caddell
Tommy White
Dobson’s
Len
Second Avenue
Moulton Street
Clayton-Smith
Jeffrey Brooks
Miss Vinson
Mr. Roberson
West Main St
Rainey’s Beauty Academy
Come
7Doran Franchise Beauty School
Cnc
Dorian Franchish
Cramatte
Getter
Frestige & Alove
Ligeve
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