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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1963

Page

5

Courtland Church of Christ Wedding Ties Austin to Walker

Mrs. Samuel Gainwell Shackelford and George Ray Austin announce the marriage of their daughter Janie Louise Austin to Marion Judson Walker of Mt. Hope. The May 25 ceremony in Courtland was officiated by Renard Doss with family present. The bride is Courtland High School alumna and the groom Hatton High School graduate. They will live in Decatur where he works at Wolverine.

Courtland Samuel Gainwell Shackelford George Ray Austin Decatur Janie Louise Austin Marion Judson Walker Ralph Walker Mt. Hope Courtland Church of Christ Renard Doss Wolverine

India’s tea exports rise to 308 million pounds in nine months

India reported tea exports for the first nine months of 1962 totaling 308 million pounds, reflecting stronger overseas demand and steady production. The figure highlights continued growth in the sector amid a year marked by export momentum for teas from the subcontinent.

India

PBX Club Installs Officers in Decatur Dinner

PBX Club of Decatur met at Shan Gri La Restaurant for a dinner party and installation service. Mrs Louise Julich installed new officers and charged them with duties using miniature dolls to denote rainbow colors. New officers named are Winnie Waugh president Jo Wilson vice president Marie Moore secretary Mary Quattlebaum treasurer. A film Sounds Familiar was shown by Mrs June Pittman and Mrs Audrey Barber. Four guests joined the attendees from State National Bank First Federal Savings and Loan and Alabama Farmers Co operative.

PBX Club Decatur June Pittman Louise Julich Business and Professional Womens Club Winnie Waugh Jo Wilson Marie Moore Mary Quattlebaum Audrey Barber PBX Julich Sarah McClanahan Velma Kullman State National Bank Mary Brewer First Federal Savings and Loan Martha Judkins Alabama Farmers Cooperative Arleta Maxwell Catherine Witt Carolyn Gossett Norma Collier

Delaware Water Surface Makes Up About One Sixth of State

A report notes that roughly one sixth of Delaware's total area consists of water surfaces, highlighting the state's geographic balance between land and water.

State of Delaware

Patterned Sewing Pattern Sale and Alabama Wedding

Pattern 4502 promotes fabric choices and yardage for dressmaking with multiple half sizes and a 50 cent price plus 15 cents mailing. In Birmingham, Miss Jane Bates will marry Mack Cribbs at eight tonight in her aunt’s home with Rev. E L Creel officiating. The bride’s gown features silk organza with Alencon lace and seed pearls, organza rosettes, illusion veil, and a Phalaenopsis orchid bouquet. attendants include Mrs. Faith Boy and Richard Cribbs. A reception follows and they will reside in Birmingham after their honeymoon.

Birm'ngham Jane Bates Mack Cribbs J. W. Bates E. L. Creel Bruce Bates Bluford C. Cribbs Faith Boy Richard Cribbs

Personal notices of travels and visits across Alabama

Joe Rutland of Atlanta visited Decatur. Jeannie and Robert Moores return from Fayetteville grandparents. Mrs Thompson Kelly of Huntsville visited by her daughter. Thomas Bowles and W. G. Gilchrist Jr. visited Decatur from Jackson Mississippi. Harris children visit grandparents in Sylacauga and Goodwater. Mrs Andrew Elmer and children Drew and Lisa spend week in Centerville with her mother. Mrs Cecil Turner and baby in Clarksville for Marine Lt Turner visit. Mrs L D Hall of Huntsville at Walter Hall's home during beach stay. Ray Savage attends Georgia Tech alumni dinner in Huntsville. Dean of Students Griffin spoke. IT WANT ADS GET RESULTS.

Andrew Elmer Drew and Lisa Centerville Mrs. Fuller

Mrs Brooks Hosts Union Grove May Meeting

Mrs Earnest Brooks was hostess for the May meeting of Union Grove Home Demonstration Club. Mrs J N Kitchens, president, presided and led in prayer. Mrs Brooks gave the devotion and Ruby Rogers taught a lesson on improving household storage. Plans for the club tour were discussed and the secretary's report was read. Refreshments were served to several members.

Earnest Brooks Union Grove Home Demonstration Club J. N. Kitchens Brooks Ruby Rogers Lawrence County Orvan Roberts Horace Kitchens Oraland Wade Bernice Clark

Aluminum strength tripled with tungsten fiber addition

The strength of aluminum can be tripled by adding fibers of tungsten. This improvement comes from reinforcing the metal matrix with tungsten fibers, enhancing load bearing capacity and stiffness. The approach suggests substantial gains for lightweight structural applications requiring high strength.

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren

A Chicago Tribune recap of the 1963 Spring Nationals Women s Team of Four victory in St Louis. Patricia Adler Terry Michaels and Garner McDaniel led a diverse squad to beat a three spade contract in a match point event with precise defense and clever card play.

Charles. H. Goren The Chicago Tribune St. Louis Patricia Adler Terry Michaels Garner McDaniel Clarer Mrs. McDaniel North East South

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