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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1964
Page
5
The narrative describes a teenager’s vibrant room filled with bright wool rugs and playful decor. The centerpiece is the rug Bright Lights by Callaway showing burgundy pink cerise bronze purple and orange, with stripes, orange accents, and a wall color in olive tones reflecting a youthful future home.
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs schedules its 51st annual fall meeting at the First Methodist Church in Sheffield with registration beginning at 9 a.m. led by district director Mrs. Robert Berryman.
Alabama Council of Flower Show Judges holds semi annual meeting October 16 at Vestavia Country Club Birmingham with executive, general sessions led by Mrs. R. G. Moore and program by Bob Thomas of Nashville. Thomas, Kentucky native with a West End Circle studio, is a noted designer and author. Officers listed include Moore, Ziegenhagen, McKinney, Downs, Flowers, Lockhart, Cope.
Mrs Propst served as hostess for the fall luncheon meeting of Le Club Entre Meres with cohostesses Mrs Ray Kelly Mrs J O Colvard Mrs James Warren and Mrs Arthur Calix. Guests included Mrs James H Bradford Mrs L D Hall Mrs Paul Milam and Mrs Rufus Warren fus Warren. The budget was approved and year projects discussed. Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs fall meeting set for Oct 17 in Sheffield. James Warren named chair of blind-made goods sale. Tim Lyons announced Colvard to review parliamentary procedure.
Mrs. Lionell Sims and Hartley Hartley of Gulf Shores Ala wed at her sister Mrs. William Falls home in Decatur. Justice Roy Bradford officiated candlelight vows in front of relatives. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Falls. Reception hosted by Mrs. Dockery and Mrs. Whitmire. The couple plans to reside in Gulf Shores with Mrs. Sims’ two daughters Debbie and Beverly.
Patterns offered include knit kerchiefs and gingham aprons with cross stitch frosting. Rare Bird of Paradise embroidery transfers 15 by 20 inches, with mailing options and fees. The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept advertises patterns, books, and a deluxe quilt book with prices and order details.
Dr and Mrs James E Wiley Jr and their three children arrived from Ozark Alabama to spend a few days with his parents prior to reporting to Fort Knox Kentucky for duty Their daughter Patricia Wiley of Mobile joined for a weekend visit Also Dianne Puckett a nursing student from Birmingham and Charles Penney an Auburn University student spent last week Alton Roper returned to Florida after visiting Danville residents Weekend guests included Wilson Atkins Oak Ridge Tenn and several Sandlin and Woodruff family members from Danville Hartselle Decatur and nearby areas
Mothers Study Club opened the year at Mrs. Frank Williams home with cohostess Mrs. Eugene Wright. The League of Women Voters members led the program on Voting Laws, featuring Mrs. Timberlake, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Bostwick, and Mrs. Tune. Refreshments for members and three guests followed.
A Toronto National Mixed Team event report details John Gerber and partners Margaret Wagar and Dr. John Fisher winning a photo finish. The hand analysis shows East exploiting Souths takeout double to set a four spade contract with precise play and Trump management.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church met Monday with Mrs. Lewis Sims in charge. She presented on coupons for the Children's Home at Troy, Alabama. The program featured "A New Leaf" and prayers and plans for the year by society chairmen and members.
The Decala Toastmistress Club gathered in the Hospitality Room off Pet Dairy Co with Mrs. B. J. Gates presiding. Guests Mrs. Art Lee and Mrs. F. C. Rozear attended as the club planned its next meeting for October 22 at 7 30 p.m. Visitors and prospective members were welcomed.
School children test current events knowledge by taking the weekly News Quiz in the Daily paper. It encourages reading comprehension and awareness of world affairs through a concise, kid friendly format.
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