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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1963

Page

5

Methodist WSCS Circles Report Active October Meetings

The Carrell, Crafton, Peach, and Stewart circles of First Methodist and Central Methodist WSCS held meetings with 14 to 18 members each, several visitors, devotions led by various members, and programs including lessons on gratitude and church history. Refreshments followed social hours, with October study parts scheduled and a Camp Sumatanga retreat announced.

Julian Harris Carrell Circle First Methodist Wscs Phil Irwin Sam Eich Central Methodist Church Clio Levin Charles Wesley Oscar Napps Margarete Potter Texas Louise Holloway Camp Sumatanga Eldridge Guire Guire Methodist Church John Wesley Thad Howell B. M. Cuthrell Joe Pettey Joe T. J. Cottingham Clark Circle Central Methodist Wscs R. M. Howell

Decatur BPW Plans Special Week of Activities

The De caur Business and Professional Women's Club held a regular meeting with a fall themed dinner. Plans include attending the district meeting in Athens and a visit by Miss Virginia R Allan during National Business Women's Week in October as part of a motorcade tour. Next meeting set for September 19 at 7 30 with the civic participation committee in charge.

Decaur Business and Professional Women’s Club Ree Russell Athens Evelyn McCulloch Virginia R. Allan Detroit Decatur Alabama Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico Civic Participation Committee

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1963 Col.

In this bridge column analysis South opens 2NT and reaches 23NT after a sequence. West leads four of hearts and declarer plays to maximize nine tricks with careful heart and club finesses and a precise sequence to reach North hand. The discussion focuses on safety versus finesse and the correct line to prevail with nine tricks.

Charles H. Goren Chicase South Hearts North West Declarer East King of Hearts

Knit-A-Strip Afghan Pattern 7425 from Needlecraft

Cozy craving prompts Pattern 7425 for a three shade afghan using worsted yarn. Includes popcorn stitch and crochet border, plus mailing form and 35 cent pattern price with extra 15 cents for first class, care of Alice Brooks at The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y

Miss Quintard and DeMent wed in Trinity Church ceremony

Miss Camilla Shepard Quintard became the bride of John Bruce DeMent Jr. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus. The bride wore peau de soie and Alencon lace with a jeweled crown veil. the ceremony featured Rev. Colin Campbell and organist Bruce Livengood. The reception followed at the parish house.

Columbus, Ga Camilla Shepard Quintard Edward Alexander Quintard Jr John Bruce DeMent Jr Trinity Episcopal Church John Bruce DeMent Colin Campbell Bruce Livengood Donald Anderson R. Murray Funderburk Atlanta Sally _Summersgill Paul L. DeMent Usher J. Stanley Tomblin Jerry W. Tomblin Ben K. Tomblin W. Alexander Quintard Mary Lou Brewer Sandra Prophet James E. Gray Sherry Allen Carol Klinger

Tournament Rules Given at WGA Meeting

The Women’s Golf Association met with Mrs. Carey Wilson Jr presiding. Prizes went to Mrs. John Frazier Mrs. Perry Smith and Mrs. Robert Evans. Qualifying for the country club tourney runs September 23 to 26 with match play starting September 30 and the final October 4 at 1 PM. Awards follow at 5 PM. Mrs. Robert Evans heads refreshments and Bayne Vaughan chairs the nominating committee with Mrs. John Cole and Mrs. John Frazier as assistants.

Women’s Golf Association Carey Wilson, Jr John Frazier Perry Smith Robert Evans Harold Carrico 0. M. Tucker Bayne Vaughan John Cole

Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club Meets at Oden Home

The Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Harvey Oden's home. Psalms 67 was read as devotion. Mrs. Betty Oden joined the club and a contribution to the United Fund was planned. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Thurmon Ford's home.

Rock Creek Harvey Oden Betty Oden United Fund Thurmon Ford

Bride Embraces Teal Knit Ensemble For Decatur Wedding

A bride swapped her wedding dress for a teal blue knit outfit with tan accessories and kept the orchid from her bouquet. The couple will reside in Decatur Alabama after the ceremony.

Decatur Alabama

Printed Pattern 4926 Misses Cloche Hat Pattern

Advertisement for a sewing pattern printed with a soft brimmed cloche design in velveteen bengaline linen or cotton. Notes it is thrifty to sew and includes yardages for miss sizes 21 22 and 23. Price listed as fifty cents in coins.

Valley residents host visitors and guests

Around The Valley notes Mrs. Todd Dale and Mrs. Reuben Wright of Greensboro stayed overnight with their cousin Mrs. Carol Smith and Mr. Smith. The Thomases returned from a summer home stay in Panama City. Frank McGaugh ey of Clearwater Florida visited son James H. McGaugh ey and family. Mrs. William Schoettlin of Birmingham weekend guest of daughter Mrs. Ray Norris and Mr. Norris.

Todd Dale Reuben Wright Greensboro Carol Smith Smith Mrs. Rutledge Thomas Panama City Frank McGaughey Clearwater, Fla James H. McGaugh William Schoettlin Birmingham Ray Norris Mr. Norris

Petal Path Garden Club Holds Home Meeting

The Petal Path Garden Club met at Mrs Ave Littrell Jr s home with Mrs B L Sims as co host. President Mrs Carey Cockrell welcomed new members and three guests. New year books were handed out and yearly programs planned. Plans were set for the district meeting in Hartselle on October 2. Mrs Albert Little gave September horticulture hints. Twelve members and three guests were served refreshments.

Petal Path Garden Club Ave Littrell Jr Old Moulton Rd B. L. Sims Carey Cockrell Hartselle Albert Little Adam Consolatti James McCulloch Harold Fowler

Fall-Washion Pattern Catalog offers 300 designs and sizes

Special handling note directs mailing to Anne Adams at The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. in New York. Print NAME ADDRESS with ZONE SIZE and STYLE NUMBER. Pattern is free. mail coupon inside the new Fall-Winter Pattern Catalog ready now. Over 300 design ideas, all sizes. Send 50c for Catalog.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York 11 N.Y

Viet Nam Aid Halt Urged By Church Resolution

Senator Frank Church introduces a resolution in Washington calling for a halt of all U.S. aid to South Vietnam unless the Diem government ends repression and wins Buddhist support. The measure cites Buddhist persecution and demands political reform or aid cutoff.

Washington Frank Church U.S South Viet Nam

Idaho Democrat Calls End to Aid Over South Viet Nam Repression

A speech prepared for Senate delivery quotes Church urging termination of American aid and withdrawal of personnel from the South Vietnamese government over alleged cruel repressions. He introduces a resolution backing the move to cut aid if abuses continue.

South Viet Nam Idaho

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