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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1955

Page

6

Miss Sue Maddox Weds Wayne Humphrey in Neel Methodist Ceremony

Miss Sue Ann Maddox daughter of Mrs Atticas Golson Maddox and the late Mr Maddox married Wayne Morrow Humphrey son of Mr and Mrs Dewitt Humphrey at Neel Methodist Church in a simple double ring ceremony. Rev Robert Slack officiated served by Jack Maddox and Miss Mary Maddox. Bridal party wore pastel dresses with white accessories. A reception followed at Journey's End Farm. Mrs Humphrey holds Alabama College Home Economics degree and taught at Danville High. Mr Humphrey works with his father in the local dairy business.

Sue Ann Maddox Atticas Golson Maddox Mr. Maddox Wayne Morrow Humphrey Dewitt Humphrey Robert Slack Neel Methodist Church Carol Lester Wooten Jeanine Cannon Dozier Ala Jack Maddox Mary Maddox Birmingham Billy Thomas Journey's End Farm John Lockhart John Solomon Humphrey Alabama College Danville High School API East Hartselle Highway

Health One Clinic Merges Proce On Earth

Local health center reports a merger process labeled Health One as the main clinic. The notice mentions 104 Chubee Street and ongoing formal steps.

Chubee Street

Judson College awards Sullivan honors to two leaders

Mrs. Paul Wolfer of Decatur Alabama and Joye Stephens a Judson College graduate receive the Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award for service to mankind during the 117th commencement at Marion. Stephens led the Baptist Student Union and appears in Who's Who while Wolfer financed many scholarships and supported deserving students.

Judson College Marion Joye Stephens Paul Wolfer Decatur Ala Algernon Sidney Sullivan J. S. Riddle Miss Stephens Louisville Wolfer Junisor College Sullivan University of Alabama Alabama Polytechnic Institute New York Southern Society Baptist Student Union

Miss Sandy Honored at Tea Shower in Cornelian Court Hotel

Miss Geraldine Sandy bride elect of Harold McLemore was feted at a tea shower hosted by Mesdames Burl McLemore Bruce Robinson and Hal Houston at the Cornelian Court Hotel. Guests included Mrs J R Sandy and Mrs A W McLemore. Colors were pink green and white with pink roses and candles.

Cornelian Court Hotel Geraldine Sandy Harold McLemore Mesdames Burl McLemore Hal Houston J. R. Sandy A. W. McLemore Bruce Robinson Charles Black Athens Ann Shook Freda Sandy Miss Sandy

Buttermilk Lemon Chiffon Pie and Community News

A lemon chiffon pie recipe uses buttermilk and gelatin with a graham crust and decorative garnishes. The piece also reports several local visits and hospital updates including W F Elkins, Bill Elkins, and Mrs. Elkins in St Petersburg, and plans involving the Houser Teague family. A note adds that radioactive isotopes valued at 30 million dollars are sold annually in the United States.

Cecily Brownstone Associated Press United States

Sunshine Club Annual Picnic At Greenwood Park

The West Decatur Sunshine Club hosted its annual family picnic Friday night at Greenwood Park. Hostesses were Mesdames Billy Watterson and Sidney Shackleford. Attendees included numerous couples and families such as Mr and Mrs Thomas Bennett, Mr and Mrs Howard Goodlett, Mr and Mrs Gene Zahnd, and others enjoying supper and games.

West Decatur

Grads In The Groove Says Weddings Mark Graduation High Point

A celebratory view of graduation day as a milestone, with emphasis on attire, gifts, and attendant festivities. The piece notes that young graduates have clear preferences in gifts, making selection as tricky as choosing wedding presents.

Associated Press

Personal Notices Provide Visit From Lt. Col. Wooten Jr

Lt Col Charles A Wooten Jr arrived from Korea for a visit to his father C A Wooten who is in Decatur General Hospital Mrs Wooten and two children from Helena Ark are at Col Wooten's sister Mrs R W Orr's home Ben Holmes and Ben Jr of Birmingham visited in Decatur with friends Miss Bettye Faye Halbrooks of Huntingdon College has returned home for the summer to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs R C Halbrooks she was recently named one of four Alpha Beta members

W. F. Elkins Bill Elkins Elkins St. Petersburg Fla Mound Park Hospital Charles Collier St.Petersburg Rived Carol Smith Miss Smith Camp McDowell Charles Smith Charles A. Wooten Jr Korea C. A. Wooten Decature General Hospital Ben Holmes Ben Jr Birmingham Decatur Bettye Faye Halbrooks Huntingdon College R. C. Halbrooks Miss Halbrook Alpha Beta

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