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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1963

Page

5

The Art of Thievery at the Bridge Table

A bridge hand narrative shows how a declarer uses deception to reach ten tricks after North opens with one club and South bids into 3NT. West misreads signals, East defends, and clever play by South secures the contract, with the declarer earning praise for resourceful strategizing.

North South West East Ace East Des Fenders Dro

Wohl family travels and visits across states

Mr. and Mrs. H Wohl returned from Nashville visiting daughter Mrs J L Cox and Mr Cox for their 14th birthday of their oldest grandson Tom Husted and three children of Pensacola visit Mr Crawford and Mrs Chandler Miss Helen Jervis leaves for New Smyrna Beach to visit her uncle and aunt Cadet Robert A Littrell escorts Miss Mari Jayne Kirk of Athens and others from Athens on a trip

Tom Husted Pensacola Jack Crawford R. E. Chandler Helen Jervis Stanley Jervis Mrs. Jervis New Smyrna Beach Fla Mari Jayne Kirk Athens Robert A. Littrell

New Bride Is Honored At Bridal Tea In Murphree Home

Mrs. Walter LeMay Murphree and her daughter Miss Dianne Murphree hosted a bridal tea at Calumet Avenue for Mrs. Carter Howard formerly Miss Janice Self. Guests included Mrs. George Howard and other relatives. decorations featured magnolia blossoms pink roses gladioli and greenery. Tea table set with white cutwork cover and a five branched candelabrum. assistants named. The honoree wore a powder puff muslin pastel pink dress.

Walter LeMay Murphree Dianne Murphree Calumet Avenue Carter Howard Janice Self George Howard Charles Campbell William S. Day Albert Fisher Ware Foster Charles Rogers Deckie Self Fon Walter Murphree I. E. Self

Mrs Holmquist Pupils In Recital

Mrs R W Holmquist presented piano pupils in three recitals at her home on May 24 and 25. List includes Lane Agnew Rosemary Baites Virginia Bodley David Breland Belle Chenault Beth Cross Shirley Eaken Beth Flippo Janice French Jeri Grisham Love Lee Holmquist Amy Hunter Becky Jones Rita Mary Kyle Loretta Livings Carol Mooney Gale Norman Marilyn Olson Laura Ozier aye Parker Philomena Parker Ann Penney Ann Pruet Patty Pryor Margie Gail Puckett Tommy Smith Ann Steed Steve Terry Mary Jean Washington Vickie Watkins Nancy Washington.

R.W. Holmquist Lane Agnew Rosemary Baites Virginia Bodley David Breland Belle Chenault Beth Cross Shirley Eaken Beth Flippo Janice French Jeri Grisham Love Lee Holmquist Amy Hunter Becky Jones Rita Mary Kyle Loretta Livings Carol Mooney Gale Norman Marilyn Olson Laura Ozier Aye Parker Philomena Parker Ann Penney Ann Pruet Patty Pryor Margie Gail Puckett Tommy Smith Ann Steed Steve Terry Mary Jean Washington Vickie Watkins Nancy Washington

Senior Ring Dance At Columbia Military Academy

Jan Poole attended the Senior Ring Dance in Columbia Tennessee Monday evening escorted by Cadet Carl B. Davis at Columbia Military Academy.

Jan Poole Carl B. Davis Columbia, Tenn Columbia Military Academy

Car wash tips warn sprays may harm paint during aerial pest control

The notice warns that sprays protecting plants from insects can damage car paint. If aerial spraying is planned in the neighborhood, wash the car with soap before and after the spraying to remove and guard against harmful chemicals.

Total solar eclipse maximum duration in the 20th century

The record longest solar eclipse in the 20th century lasted 7.2 minutes. This peak occurs during a total solar eclipse, highlighting the rare alignment of the Moon between the Sun and Earth.

Miss Penn to Wed Allen Collum in June

HARTSELLE engagement announced for Linda Gayle Penn to Allen Joseph Collum. Bride is Morgan County High School graduate. groom is Falkville High School alumnus employed at Collum Painting and Decorating Co. of Decatur. Wedding set for June 14 at First Methodist Church in Falkville.

Miss Penn Allen Collum Hartselle Linda Gayle Penn Allen Joseph Collum Morgan County High School Collum Falkville High School Collum Painting and Decorating Co Decatur First Methodist Church Falkville

Graduates Honored at Gilchrist Party for Seniors

Col and Mrs W D Gilchrist entertained about 50 guests Monday evening for graduating seniors and their families. Guests included Miss Carey Hotchkiss Mrs Malcolm Lane Courtland and Mr and Mrs Roger McWhorter. A military themed sing table displayed a white mortar board centerpiece with 63 tassel and magnolia leaves. Refreshments featured punch chicken salad puffs cheese straws and cookies as yellow gladioli decor adorned the living room.

W. D. Gilchrist Carey Hotchkiss Malcolm Lane Courtland Roger McWhorter

Bathing Suit Care Tips For Longer Color Life

The color life of a new bathing suit lasts longer if it is laundered after each use in soap or detergent suds. Washing removes chlorinated salt water perspiration and body oils that cause streaking fading fabrics.

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