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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1960

Page

17

Moore Gray Troth Pledged In Nazarene Church Wedding

Miss Brends Gail Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Gray married Charles Edward Moore son of Mr and Mrs Earl Moore at the First Church of the Nazarene with Rev T A Shirley officiating. The six oclock ceremony featured pink gladioli and pink tapers in candelabra. The bride wore light blue linen with a white corsage and lace apron effect. A reception followed at the church venue.

Brends Gail Gray E. C. Gray Charles Edward Moore Earl Moore Church of the Nazarene T. A. Shirley Caen Dee

Toastmistress Club Installs New Officers

Representatives Jo Turner and Jan Warrick installed as officers with the Toastmistress Club. June 13 meeting at the Lyons Hotel invites anyone interested to attend. Call Mrs. Albert Sander or Mrs. Polly Higginbotham for details.

Toastmistress Club Truscott Jo Turner Jan Warrick Albert Sander Lyons Hotel Polly Higginbotham

Judson Alumnae Fund Gift Allocated by Association

A fund given to the Judson Alumnae Association will be used at its discretion. Mrs. Wolfer was elected treasurer for 1960 61.

Alumnae Assn Wolfer Judson Alumnae Assn

Goren on Goren on Bridge 1940 Weekly Quiz

Bridge puzzle from Chicago Tribune weekly quiz. Five questions present hand diagrams and questions on opening bids and later bids. Opponents' bids shown with South and North positions and vulnerable scenarios.

Chicago

Bridge bidding fragment hints at contract and passes

A fragment shows a four person bridge auction with South opening 1 and NT Pass and North East South West positions. The sequence includes passes at 19 and a final NT Pass, suggesting a minimal bidding hand with no contract yet established.

South West North East

Bridge problem puzzle from a card game note

The snippet presents bridge bidding examples with hands for South and bidding sequences. It asks readers to find answers, to be published Monday, indicating a recurring puzzle feature in the newspaper.

Mrs Stephens Honored by Roshe Garden Club

Mrs G E Stephens who will move to Birmingham soon was honored at a luncheon by Roshe Garden Club members at Bob Gibsons. The event featured red roses and woodland fern with a silver casserole gift. She served as club president for two years and held several federation and show committee roles.

G. E. Stephens Birmingham Bob Gibsons Roshe Garden Club City Federation State Garden Clubs

Lynn Keith Class of Baptist Church Honors Members

The Lynn Keith class at a local Baptist church honored members for service and faithfulness. Recipients were recognized for contributions to church activities, outreach, and community work, with congregants gathered for a formal appreciation event.

Lynn Keith Kay Baptist Church

Miss Danyla McGuire Betrothed to James G Sibley

Athens announcement lists engagement and upcoming wedding of Danyla McGuire to James Gilbert Sibley. Danyla, a Baylor University music graduate, will wed July 2 at the First Baptist Church Athens. The couple’s families include Robert Huntley McGuire Tipton Porter Davis of Decatur and Edward Kibby Sibley of Russellville.

Miss McGuire James G. Sibley Athens Robert Huntley McGuire Danyla McGuire James Gilbert Sibley Ernest Gilbert Sibley Baylor University Waco Texas Tipton Porter Davis Decatur Edward Kibby Sibley Russellville First Baptist Church

Student Honors Ant Teacher With Silver Gift

A class honors their ant teacher after five years of service presenting a silver gift as a token of appreciation.

Ant

Mrs Wallace Church Hosts Luncheon at Home

Mrs Wallace Church hosted a luncheon at her residence on Tuesday. An ornate glass compote was shown to the honoree during the gathering.

Mrs Hurgeton Hosts Breakfast Bridge With Roses

Mrs Hurgeton entertained last week with three groups of friends over successive mornings for breakfast bridge. Roses were used throughout the house. Three tables of guests were invited each day. Winners on the three days were Mrs Gene Berrigan and Mrs Bob.

John Hurgeton Gene Berrigan Bob

Haynie Duke Engagement Noted at Naval Base

The engagement story mentions Haynie and Duke with Duke being the son of Mr and Mrs Willie Ambrus Duke of Vinemont. He is the grandson of the late R F Duke and Mrs Duke, tying family lines to the involved individuals.

Haynie Duke

Commencement Weekend Activities at the University of Alabama

More than 600 alumni are slated for the Alumni Dinner at Tutwiler Hall Saturday at 6 30 p m with a distinguished alumnus Philip E Frank of New York City a top Sinclair Oil executive. the Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday at Foster Auditorium at 11 a m delivered by Dr Calvin M Pinkard of Birmingham. a Sunday reception 3 to 4 30 on the Mansion lawn. a Senior Women's Luncheon at 12 30 in Tutwiler Hall. Silver Anniversary events for the Class of 1935 and reunions for the Classes of 1920 and 1950 with chairs named. prizefighter Jim Jefferies salary noted as 5000 a week in vaudeville.

Tutwiler Hall Philip E. Frank New York City Sinclair Oil Foster Auditorium Calvin M. Pinkard Birmingham Trinity Methodist Church Frank A. Rose Martha Sue Duke Mary Harmon Black Bryant Alabama Hugh D. Merrill, Jr Anniston University Club Charles Abbott Tuscaloosa Stafford Hotel Charles E. Porter Montgomery

Kimbrough and Eyster Attend Alabama Commencement

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kimbrough and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Eyster are in Tuscaloosa to attend commencement exercises at the University of Alabama at which time.

W. E. Kimbrough Tuscaloosa University of Alabama

Irene Kimbrough to Receive B A Degree

Irene Kimbrough will receive her bachelor of arts degree. Mrs Tom Chandler has returned from Florence after being summoned by the death of her brother in law Arthur Chandler.

Irene Kimbrough Tom Chandler Florence Arthur Chandler

Raineys Permanent Waves Promise Better Hair

Speaking Of Beauty answers common questions about professional permanent waves. Raineys advertises scientific wrapping and blocking, prescription options, conditioning treatments, relaxing procedures, and styling results to produce a beautiful finished hairstyle.

Rainey’s

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Moore-Gray Troth Jack D. Ray Nelson Spode China England Spode Museum C. J. Deaville J. P. Morgan London Judson Justin McCarty Pew Goren On Mrs. Stephens Photo By Kyle Sullivan Mrs. Hurgeton Jerrldine Frances Haynie Vinemont U. of Ala Jim Jeffries Ira’s Book & Gift Shop E. Moviton St Joe Joe's Lee Street, N.E Opferbuch Phillip Shanks Dave Renegar Ben Collier Frank Jones Speaking Beauty Second Ave Grant St Rainey's Vine St Beauty Balcony the Academy Sauzon Emporium Foro
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