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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1963

Page

5

Pirkle West Wedding To Be Event Of December

EVA Mr and Mrs George William Pirkle announce the engagement of their daughter Brenda Pirkle to James Byron West son of Mr and Mrs Badice W West of Sylvania Ala The bride elect is a Florence State College junior majoring in business education She was Florence States 1962 Homecoming Queen James West attended Snead Col

Eva George William Pirkle Brenda Pirkle James Byron West Baudice W. West Sylvania, Ala Miss Pirkle J. M. Hightower Hightower John Pirkle Samuel N. West James Sherman Brown Florence State College Florence State West Snead Col

AFWC Plans District Meet

The First District of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its 50th annual fall meeting Saturday at Athens College. Registration at 9, meeting at 10, with Mrs J W Gentle opening and reporting by officers. Principal speaker is Mrs B P Bowden. Lunch is $2 in the college cafeteria.

First Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs McCandless Hall Athens College Founder's Hall J. W. Gentle AFWC B.P. Bowden Birmingham

BSP Meets In Ferguson Home

Alpha Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Lawrence Ferguson’s home with Miss Ruth Ragland as cohostess. Miss Jackie Hawkins announced the April 3-5 1964 state convention in Birmingham and other plans including a rush party October 26 and a November 3 tea. Virginia Harrison named as Alpha Alpha’s candidate for international Valentine.

Alpha Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Lawrence Ferguson Ruth Ragland James O’hara Robert Campbell Jackie Hawkins Tutwiler Birmingham Holiday Inn Miss Hawkins Wallace Heflin Mickey Stewart Linda Harvel Jack Pope Bowen Ross Gene Sticher Virginia Harrison

Sodality Meeting at St Ann's With Social and Q A

St Ann's Catholic Sodality met after evening services with hostesses Mrs Tom Walter Mrs Julius Carrier Mrs Phil Raths and Mrs Paul McGuire. Father Cross led a question and answer period and guests were welcomed. Refreshments followed.

St. Ann’s Catholic Sodality Tom Walter Julius Carrier Phil Raths Paul McGuire Father Cross John Lamarthe Terassa Springer Carmieita Lancaster Martha Estevez Ann Moriarity Bernice Knoll Pat Lope

College athlete to wed at Eva Methodist Church

The bridegroom designates Florence State College as his alma mater and notes a two year basketball letterman career at Snead and Florence State. He plans to graduate in January with a physical education major and the wedding is set for December 21 at Eva Methodist Church.

Lege Florence State College Snead Florence State Eva Methodist Church

Heloise sock lint trick and kitchen tips shared

Classic Heloise column offers practical household hacks from lint-free sock pairing to stove and cookware care. Advice includes using two socks on one foot and a safety pin to trap lint, plus wax and scrubbing tips for stainless sinks and a frozen roast method to reduce shrinkage and keep juices.

Heloise Pat Donovan

Dinsmores Attend Alabama Association Convention in Sheffield

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dinsmore attended the Alabama Association of Retarded Children state convention in Sheffield where he serves as president. They were joined by Mrs. W M Dinsmore visiting relatives. Other items note Jayceette orientation in Florence and Catholic women's convention plans in Pensacola October 7-9. Mrs. Horace Levin showing improvement after surgery in Hartselle Hospital. John Power Jr. pledges Sigma Chi at the University of Alabama.

Marvin Dinsmore Alabama Association of Retarded Children Sheffield Dinsmore W. M. Dinsmore Bruce Byars John Lamarthre St. Ann’s Catholic Sodality Pompiucci National Council of Catholic Women’s Pensacola John Power Jr Sigma Chi The University of Alabama

Deception in Bridge Leads to Slam Bid in 1963 Column

In Charles H. Goren's bridge analysis, South uses a fake cue bid of three diamonds to mislead opponents. North responds and the pair pursue a slam in six spades while West contemplates a risky heart lead, ultimately facing defeat.

Hales South North West Three of Diamonds

CWF Groups Hold Meetings At Homes

Miller Group of First Christian Women's Fellowship met at Mrs. Herman Safley home with Mrs. Loren Miller presiding. Nine members attended and guest Mrs. Jack Barnes welcomed as president. Mrs. Mathias led the program Alma Mater City Style. Refreshments were served. Jones Group met at Mrs. T. E. Anderson home.

Bridal Couple Honors in Madison Tea Events

Mrs C H Edwards hosted a reception for son Charles Hugh Edwards Jr and his bride Pat Womack with J B Womack as parents of the bride. The event featured white linen, silver, pink and blue decor, corsages of glamellias and Cypripidum orchids, and about 50 guests including family members from Madison.

C. H. Edwards Charles Hugh Edwards Jr Pat Womack Madison J. B. Womack H. L. Thornton W. J. Duncan Jr Hugh Watkins W. A. Belew M. C. Taylor Kathy Womack Edwards Thornton J. B. Bronaugh Gordon Hughes M. B. Thornton

Mental health trends discussed by guest speaker Denham

Maurice Jones led a business session with six members in attendance. Guest speaker Mrs Robert Denham addressed trends in mental health. Mrs Macon Gilbert gave the devotion. Refreshments were served.

Maurice Jones Robert Denham Macon Gilbert

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