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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1960
Page
5
In a mixed deal North handles 2x WAQS with South declaring a slam after West overcalls diamonds. West’s four diamond overcall backfires as the declarer cashes 11 tricks, with a final heart endgame and a diamond return framing the king jack to seal the last two tricks.
Sewing pattern 4987 offers a cotton wrap tie dress with eyelet insert for Misses sizes 12 to 20. The size 16 version opens flat for easy ironing and features a flattering sun ready wrap design. Tomorrow's pattern release notes highlight a half size option.
At a recent club meeting Deca ne and Se Margaret Craig along with Ann Claire Berry and Mary Fay Hunter performed under Mrs C H Stedman. Baritone Harry Cowan sang with Mrs Cowan at the piano. Jimmy Breckenridge won the Rowena Fowler scholarship to the University of Alabama music camp in Tuscaloosa. Refreshments were served by Miss Clio Levin Mrs Julian Hirshfeld and Mrs Roy Wood.
Mrs Bruce Ballentine Mrs Charles Sittason and Mrs Allison Smith entertained recently at Finley Island. Guests attended a social event with informal activities and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Ucci entertained 28 couples from Chemstrand's research department at their home on Saturday evening in an open house. The event gathered colleagues for a social gathering and included fellowship with attendees.
Send to Anne Adams care The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York 11 NY Print plainly NAME AD DRESS with ZONE SIZE and STYLE NUMBER.
Master Tab Bowling visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Ricks at 537 Austinville Rd SW while Mrs Vivian Lowell remains a patient at Decatur General Hospital. Mark Holibaugh to enter Carraway Methodist Hospital Birmingham for eye surgery on Wednesday. Mrs Leo Harris of Lawrence and Miss Sandra Davis of Birmingham with Mr and Mrs Frank Perkins Jr of Florence spent last weekend with relatives. Mr and Mrs John Miles return from a Virginia vacation cut short by Mrs Miles breaking her leg. Mr and Mrs Ben Weiss of Miami guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Lindsey. Mrs Mary Todd Tate of Mobile visits Mrs Walter H Todd Sr on Church St. Mrs W G League and
A summer gathering in North Carolina featured roses larkspur and other early summer flowers decorating the house. Guests enjoyed buffet style finger foods while records provided dancing music from 8 30 to midnight.
The WSCS program began May 30 with Mrs. Collum as hostess. Mrs. 8. C. Gordon led the program, assisted by Mrs. Neil Aycock Mrs. Doc West Mrs. Winkles Mrs. Bill Alston and Mrs. Gordon. Thirteen members attended and refreshments were served.
A resin called Kaurigum is obtained from a large timber tree native to New Zealand. The note details its source species and regional origin.
The Buckhorn Chapter Future Homemakers of America near Huntsville nominates Judy Baker for state FHA president. Judy is 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Baker, reporter for the Alabama Assn. FHA, holder of the State Homemaker Degree of Achievement, president elect of her chapter, Beta Club member with an A average.
Nearly one third of Americans live in or near the country's 15 largest urban areas. The statement outlines urban concentration and the geographic reach of major cities across the nation.
The Dorcas Sunday School group met at Austinville Baptist Church with Hamilton in charge. Mrs. Mahaffey reported on Israel based on a visitor's experiences. Refreshments were served at the close.
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