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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1963

Page

5

Beasley Harrell Troth Pledged In Norman Wedding

Miss Carol Joyce Harrell daughter of Burnell W. Harrell of Gage Oklahoma married Ensign Max Hartwell Beasley of Nashville in a ceremony at the Wesley Foundation Chapel University of Oklahoma Norman Oklahoma Dr T Poe Williams officiated Music by Miss Mary Ann Thacker and Dick Francis The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and a fingertip veil Bridesmaids wore princess blue dresses The couple now heads to Mayport Florida where Beasley will be stationed with the U S Navy A rehearsal dinner was held on campus and guests included Norman and Oklahoma City residents

Norman Okla Carol Joyce Harrell An Burnell W. Harrell Gage Max Hartwell Beasley Nashville Wesley Foundation University of Oklahoma T. Poe Williams McFarland Memorial Methodist Church Mary Ann Thacker Ardmore Dick Francis Oklahoma City Shirley Dorman Janie Orr Gail Brazil Quinton Jerrie Jansing Linda Beasley Sherry Harrell Gary Higginbotham Jim Gay Terry Harrell Bob Protzman John Harrison Tish Torney New York City Lurline Hulme Chickasha Mary Correll Shattuck Virginia Vincent Arnett New Orleans Mayport Fla United States Navy Oklahoma Memorial Union University Pi Omega Service Sorority Alpha Delta Pi Social Sorority Beasley Acacia Decatur Ala Mattie Howse Francis

Betty Lou Smith to Wed Charles Owen Smith

Betty Lou Smith and Charles Owen Smith prepare marriage plans with engagement announced by the Smith family. Betty Lou is completing a B S in Elementary Education at Bob Jones University after Decatur High School graduation. Charles Owen Smith is a Prospect Valley High School graduate and a junior at Keenesburg planned for a B A in humanities. The wedding is set for August 16 in Decatur.

Betty Lou Smith Charles Owen Smith Lucian Leon Smith J. G. Smith Sr Roggen Colo Decatur High School Bob Prospect Valley High School Keenesburg, Colo

One of the closest photo finishes in tournament bridge history

The 1943 National Open Pairs final in St Louis crowned Sid ney Silodor and Norman Kay after a tight carry over, with a dramatic hand in which North and South doubled six clubs and declarer ruffed two clubs in dummy. West’s spade lead debate noted.

St. Louis Norman Kay Merchantville N. J Sidney Silodor Philadelphia Dan ‘Rotman Ivar Stakgold Chicago Silodor Kay North South East Hearts West Declarer

Woodmen To Hear National Director At Convention

The Northwest District convenes June 2 in Town Creek with Annie Lou Hooton presiding. Morning church services at Town Creek Baptist Church, luncheon at Stewart's Cafe, 12 30 p.m. Afternoon session at 2 p.m. at Stewart's Cafe. Guests include Nancy H Sasser and Belle Richardson. Local hosts Kylie Berryman and Jean Abrams. The Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle is a national fraternal group for families.

Town Creek Supreme Forest Woodmen Holly Grove Northwest Annie Lou Hooton Birmingham Town Creek Baptist Church Stewart’s Nancy H. Sasser Montgomery Belle Richardson Tuscumbia Kylie Berryman Jean Abrams Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle

DHS Seniors Entertained At Brunch

Miss Ann Gibson hosted a brunch for DHS seniors at her parents home Mr and Mrs George Gibson on Monday morning creating a warm welcoming event with neighbors and classmates in attendance.

DHS Ann Gibson George Gibson

Parties For Bride Elect Doris Wardlow Brid e Elect Honored Before Wedding

Miss Doris Wardlow bride elect of William Haver has been feted at multiple parties ahead of the weekend wedding. Kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Bruce Pirkle and Mrs. Esco McBay. Several hostesses hosted a miscellaneous shower tea at Mrs. E. S. Hart selle. Luncheon at Crescent Motel on May 25 with seven ladies. Founders Hall gift tea at Athens College on May 26 with Huntsville guest Anelle Cantrell and Pat Powell. Attendants will be entertained with a breakfast Saturday prior to the ceremony.

Doris Wardlow William Haver Bruce Pirkle Esco McBay Troy Avery Marvin Yarbrough Joe Dean Grad Smith Bill Lakey Frank Knoblock Joe Teague E. S. Hartselle Virgil Monk George Hartselle Ray Parker Windle Holbert Talmadge Wright Billy Monk William H. Lakey Crescent Motel Anelle Cantrell Huntsville Pat Powell Founders Hall Athens College Athens

Decatur High School Class Graduation Party Moves Indoors

A graduation party for Decatur High School girls shifted indoors due to rainy weather. About 70 attendees enjoyed a menu of grazing items, craft juices, scrambled eggs, grits, doughnuts, and miniature treats. Honor guests included Mrs. Candler Cain, W. H. Jenkins, and Miss Mary Robertson.

Decatur High School

Outdoor portable shower for kids in summer play

An inexpensive outdoor shower that spikes into the ground attaches to garden hoses to cool and entertain children all summer. Portable versions spray up to 25 feet in diameter and can double as lawn sprinklers. Keep soap handy for a sudsy outdoor wash on the go.

Rules For Furnishing Rooms And Home Décor Guidance

Expert interior designer Charlotte Brown outlines practical rules for arranging rooms. She notes breaking wall heights into thirds creates interest, matching table height to sofa arms, and using two thirds of wall height for wall treatments. She adds ceiling height, furniture scale, and color influence perceived room size and proportion.

Charlotte Brown National Society of Interior Designers

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Beasley - Harrell Troth Max Hartwell Beasley JR Goren Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune Nancy Sasser JO Ann Showtime Decatur Senior High School 6Th Ave N.E Fleetwood
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