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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1963

Page

5

Hodgins Circle of Central Methodist WSCS Meeting

The Hodgins Circle met at Mrs. Leonard Moody’s home with co hostesses Mrs. Ben Hill. Mrs. Hodgins led, opening prayer by Mrs. Branum, devotion by Mrs. Stone, lesson by Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Milam, Mizpah benediction. 17 members attended. Foster Circle led by Mrs. J R Vaughn in absence of Mrs. Earl Foster. meditation by Mrs. Donald Keil on Psalms 23. Twelve members present. cottage prayer meetings announced before next month’s revival. program by Mrs. Vaughn on How To Win Over Worry from John Haggai.

Hodgins Central Methodist Wscs Leonard Moody Ben Hill J. H. Branum Bill Stone Moody Paul Milam Foster Foster Circle J. R. Vaughn Earl Foster Donald Keil John Haggai

Great Barrier Reef Declared World’s Largest Coral Structure

The Great Barrier Reef off Australia is described as the greatest coral structure on earth, stretching about 1,250 miles in length and forming a vast marine ecosystem.

Earth Great Barrier Reef Australia

Miss Brenda Milam to Wed William Steenson at Brookhaven

Miss Brenda Milam was honored at a miscellaneous tea hosted by Mrs. Jack W. Gilchrist on Caridale Street SW ahead of her weekend wedding to William Steenson at Brookhaven Baptist Church. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Samuel W. Keaton and Mrs. Joel T. Montgomery. The bride’s table featured Belgium lace and lavender decor.

Brenda Milam William Steenson Jack W. Gilchrist Samuel W. Keaton Joel T. Montgomery Ralph Steenson Katie Milam Gilchrist Brookhaven Baptist Church Carridale St. SW Belgium

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren

Bridge column analyzes a North South hand where South as declarer could gain nine tricks in no trump with precise play after West leads king of spades. South ruffs diamonds, finesses hearts later, and claims the balance as both defenders run out of trumps and diamonds.

South North West Declarer East

Wedding Reception Details Describe Lavender Theme and Attire

Miss Joyce Burns served mint snacks punch and individual cakes embossed with white wedding bells and lavender ribbons to about 50 guests. The bride kept a guest book by Mrs. Dwight Gray and wore a green polished cotton dress with black accessories and a corsage of white cymbidium orchids.

Joyce Burns Dwight Gray

West Germany Sees Rising Male Population Postwar

West Germany's male population, severely diminished by World War II, shows an increase as postwar recovery continues and demographics shift with time.

West Germany

H. S. Graduates Honored At Cookout Event

Mrs Wathan Fielding and Misses Nancy Chenault and Shirley Johnson hosted a Tuesday night cookout at Fielding’s parents home to honor 1963 high school graduates heading to college. Guests included Sandragie Johnson Pat Rombokas bound for University of Alabama Emily Phillips Athens College and Steve Fry United Electronics College in Birmingham.

Wathan Fielding Lancy Chenault Shirley Johnson Mmrs

Whimsical Motifs Pattern Sale in Needlecraft Catalog

Ace Brveles promotes Pattern 7029 six 8 inch motifs for transfer 6%. Includes directions and 35 cents price plus 15 cents extra for first class mail. Send name address zone and pattern number to The Decatur Daily iNeedlecraft Dept. Chelsea Station New York 11 NY. Catalog 206 Handicraft Hits features toys fashions crewelwork and more.

Alice Decatur Daily iNeedlecraft Dept P. O Chelsea Station New York M. Y

Back-wrap pattern and kitchen dessert ad fusion

Printed Pattern 4596 offers Misses waist sizes 24 through 33 with size 28 needing 178 yards 5 inch fabric and a 50 cent handling fee to Amie Adams in New York. A dessert idea coats pineapple slices with butter and brown sugar then broils them for a warm topping served on sponge cake with whipped cream.

Amie Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York Iw. Y

Apples Shape American Eating Habits Through History

Dorothy Overbey outlines apple as the most eaten deciduous fruit with a long history from cavemen to early settlers. She notes seasonal availability, storage tips, and varieties like Jonathans for eating and Rome Beauty for baking plus guidance on selecting, sizing, handling, and avoiding odor absorption and bruising.

Europe New World America Rome

Joy S S Class Meeting at Austinville Baptist Church

The Joy Sunday School Class met Tuesday night at Mrs. Fletcher Byrd Jr. home. Scripture was read by Mrs. Robert Allen and opening prayer led by Mrs. R M. Roper. A pink and blue shower for Mrs. William Thigpen surprised attendees. Attendees included Miss Ann Bendall and several local members. Refreshments were served.

Joy Austinville Baptist Church Fletcher Byrd Jr Meadus Rd Robert Allen R M. Roper William_ Thigpen Ann Bendall Wayon Pritchard Robert Gatlin Hal Gamble Neal Deason Dorris G. Rochelle E. G. Wallace Jr Charles A. Perry

California Leads Nation In Egg Production In 1962

California topped U S egg production in 1962 with a record output of nearly seven billion eggs. The report highlights California's dominant position in poultry farming and the scale of production during the year.

California

Decatur BPW Receives District Meet Recognition

At the District II meeting held in Athens at Athens College on Sunday September 8, the Decatur BPW Club was honored with an award for the largest percentage increase in membership for 1962-63. Attending were club officers and members led by president Mrs Eleanor Ree Russell, with representation from Huntsville Rocket City Hartselle Oneonta Moulton Courtland Athens and Decatur. Moulton BPW extended an invitation to host the spring meeting next March.

Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Athens Athens College Athens Bpw Club District II Huntsville Rocket City Hartselle Oneonta Moulton Courtland Decatur Eleanor Ree Russell Ophelia Hagerman Eddie ‘Lou Deal Lillian Campbell Dee Cordray Myrtle Horton Ella Will Smith Mary Sullivan Dorothy Woodall Rose Lawrence Mary Thomas Russell Lawrence Woodall Decatur Bpw Moulton Bpw

Sweden's engineering sector dominates industrial workforce

Sweden's engineering industry employs nearly 40 percent of the industrial labor force and accounts for at least 35 percent of the nation's exports.

Sweden

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Prestone Milam Goren Charles H. Goren The Chicase Tribune Col. Sanders’ Recipe Roy Col. Sanders 6Th Ave S.E Dial H. S By Ace Brveles Dorothy Overbey Auburn University Extension Service Joy S. S White Plumbing CO North Alabama Hair Dressers Association Fredricks Beauty School Gateway Stores
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