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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

5

Wednesday Dessert Bridge Charity at Mrs Whatley Home

Mrs Charles Whatley and Mrs Philip Lawrence hosted a Wednesday dessert bridge party at the former’s home. Seven tables played with gardenias and Shasta daisies decorating the living room and den. Top honors went to Mrs J P Knudsen, Mrs Lewis Garrett, Mrs Lawrence Holt, and Mrs James B Atkinson.

Charles Whatley Philip Lawrence J. P. Knudsen Lewis Garrett Lawrence Holt James B. Atkinson

Coin Collectors Meeting Postponed to June Tenth

The Decatur coin collectors and Tennessee Valley enthusiasts postponed their June 3 meeting to June 10 due to graduation conflicts. Acting secretary Charles McLemore invites residents of the valley and junior collectors to attend the 7:30 p.m. session in the City Electric building auditorium, where officers will be elected.

Decatur Tennessee Valley Charles McLemore Tonn. Valley City Electric

Debbie Knouff Birthday Party Celebrated

Mrs J R Knouff of Town Creek hosted Debbie Knouff fourth birthday party with games favors a Maypole table decorations a doll cake and candles while guests including Adlai Betty Terry Johnny Sugg Ricky Beth Terry Virginia Sharon Roberson Bob Hannah Boon Karen Neal and others enjoyed cake and ice cream.

J. R. Knouff Town Creek Debbie Adlai Betty Caroline Terry Johnny Joe Cullen Sugg Ricky Beth Terry Virginia Sharon Roberson Bob Hannah Boon Karen Neal Jackie Truitt Ricky Facuff Angelia Crowell Johnie Kerr Donald Painter Ralph Key Susan Jeannie Lee Greene Nancy Steve Norton Olin Nancy Mefford Michelle Houston

Tiled Magic Space Dining Table by Founders Furniture

The 25 inch high walnut dining table with ceramic tile insets serves as a low cocktail table between meals. White leg tips highlight warm wood tones while tile inserts double as coasters. The design blends function with decor for compact spaces. Founders Furniture Co.

Founders Furniture Co

Col John Robbins DAR to Hold Final Meeting for Season

The Col John Robbins Chapter of DAR meets Saturday at 12 30 for lunch. Guest speaker is Mrs John E Mc Dermott of Guntersville.

Col

Wrights Plan Visit From Tallahassee and Local Baptist Clergy

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wright and children Beth and Frances Anne will arrive Friday from Tallahassee to visit Mr. Wright’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wright. The Rev. Ollie Linkous attends a Southern Baptist Convention in Chicago. Rev. J R Hope will fill the pulpit in his absence. Mr. and Mrs. T M Nelson of Birmingham spent Monday with Mrs. Nelson’s aunt Mrs. Robert Winton after visiting Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Biggs returned to Chattanooga after visiting Mrs. Biggs’ parents the Revs Ollie Linkous.

Paul Wright Beth Frances Anne Tallahassee Mr. Wright Mrs W. W. Wright Ollie Linkous Northside T. M. Nelson Birmingham Nelson Robert Winton Points Tennessee Walter Biggs Chattanooga

Mrs. John Rymes Hosts Town Creek Party

Mrs. John Rymes entertained a Tuesday afternoon party for about twenty two guests in Town Creek. The yellow brown color scheme and garden flower arrangements decorates the living and dining rooms while bingo awarded first prize to Mrs. Jean Letson.

John Rymes Town Creek Jean Letson Rymes

Choosing Scratch Fillers for Dark and Light Furniture

If you buy pencil like scratch fillers for furniture mats ensure you select the right match. Some fillers are made for dark finishes others for natural blond or light finishes.

Saint Veran Claims Europe's Highest Town Status

Saint Veran in the French Alps is recognized as Europe's highest inhabited town at 6,693 feet above sea level. The designation highlights its elevation amid Alpine settlements and draws attention to mountain tourism and geography.

Europe Saint- Veran French Alps

New Family Ruffners Move to Decatur From Atlanta

Mr and Mrs Edward Harry Ruffner and their three sons have moved to 2208 Meadowbrook Road Decatur. He manages the J C Penney store and she is Marian Candler of Atlanta educated there and at Bradford Junior College. The family joins Decatur Episcopal Church and brings active hobbies and lighthearted past stories from Dartmouth and early Navy attempts.

ED Ruffners Sam Ted Bob Fannie Richardson Edward Harry Ruffner Decatur Meadowbrook Road Ruffner J.C. Penney Marian Candler Atlanta Bradford Junior College New Haven Mass Mr. Ruffner Phoenix Arizona Dartmouth College Hanover New Hampshire Sigma Nu Rotary Club Ruffners Army J. C. Penney Southeastern Ft. Lauderdale Robert Episcopal Church

Town Creek OES Holds Regular Meeting at Masonic Hall

Town Creek OES Chapter 249 met Tuesday night at 7 30 in the Masonic Hall with about 12 members present. Mrs Kylie Berryman served refreshments of potato chips cake and drinks after the business session.

Town Creek Oes Chapter Masonic Hall Kylie Berryman

Family trouble ends with stubborn sleeper in Albuquerque

Deputy Sheriff Joe Martinez answered a family trouble call in Albuquerque. A woman directed him to a bedroom where her husband refused to get up saying he wasn’t going anywhere. The deputy left, and the man settled back down for a longer snooze.

Albuquerque N. M Joe Martinez Martinez

Morning party hosted by Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Turner

Mrs. W. H. Jenkins and Mrs. Holmes Turner hosted a Thursday morning neighborhood Coke party at Jenkins home. Garden flowers adorned the dining table and cheese straws cookies and sandwiches were served in wicker baskets with Cokes.

W. H. Jenkins Holmes Turner

Skylark Diet Keeps Lean Figure At Six Pounds A Year

A skylark consumes about six pounds of food annually yet maintains a slim physique. The small bird defies heavy intake myths by efficiently processing its sparse diet.

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Wong Il Second Avenue Grant Street Debbie Knouff Ay Pork Flower Shop Second Ave Janet Lee Deal, Betsy and David Dean Gospel Meeting Church OF Christ 16Th Ave Beech Street Erman Bain Moulton Bro. Bain OES Dobson’s Ira’s Book & Gift Shop E, Moulton Street General Electric Eredit SC Arta Miricale Batiste Wash N’ Wear Shorty
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