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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1963

Page

6

To Live In Vinemont

Mr and Mrs James Patton wed on September 1 in Vinemont with Janet Sweed as bride and Marvin Patton as groom. Kelton Whaley officiated at Church of Christ their reception followed. Honeymooned in Florida. China is as large as the continent of Europe.

Vinemont James Patton Janet Sweed E. W. Sweed Cullman Marvin Patton Church of Christ Kelton Whaley Sandy Sweed Tommy Drake Tammy Patton Timmy Cobb Marilyn Hirst Dot China Europe

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren

In a 1943 Chicago Tribune bridge column Goren analyzes a North South hand, detailing play from the 34 bid to a 200 point deficit and outlining careful defense and declarer technique to secure the contract with precise trump and ruffing maneuvers. West leads diamonds, declarer misplays, but with two club ruffs in dummy and careful heart play, South can claim the contract.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune West South Declarer East North

Importance Of Wills Topic Of Talk By A. J. Coleman III

A. J. Coleman III spoke at the Decatur Woman's Club September lunch about the importance of wills. He described Alabama's common law on descent and distribution, noting potential injustices without a will and the need to address posthumous children and adoptions. The meeting also announced the Rumage Sale on September 21 at 821 Bank Street with donations accepted September 20.

A. J. Coleman III A. J. Coleman II Decatur Woman’s Club Mr. Coelman Coleman Joe Moss Ways and Means Committee Bank Street

Visitors Are Feted by McGaugheys in Hickory Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGaughey of Clearwater Florida visited their son James H. McGaughey and his wife. A party at the Shelton home on Hickory Hill Road Saturday evening honored the Florida guests and included Mrs. Charles Kortrecht of Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hardwick hosted a dinner on Somerville Road.

Frank McGaughey Clearwater Fla James H. McGaughey

7463 by V ice TPaonlee pattern sale notice

Advertisement for smocked hats and craft patterns 7463 transfer sizes 21 1-2 through 23. Includes pricing 35 cents per pattern plus 15 cents for first class mailing. Mail to Alice Brooks The Decatur Daily Nee delcraft Dept P O Box 163 New York 11 NY. 1964 Needlecraft Catalog offer invites orders for crafts and accessories.

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

Local Notables Return, Elopements, and College News

Mr and Mrs W W Wright return from summering in Minnesota and Canada with Mrs Paul Lambert of Blair Nebraska visiting. Howard William Porter makes Florence State College honor roll junior class. Jim Speake pledges Phi Delta Theta at the University of Alabama. Several moves and visits across Falkville, Blair, Birmingham, and New Orleans. births announced including Susan Medley and a daughter born to Al c and Mrs Buddy Ray Haynes. Wendell Bryan enters the University of Alabama.

W. W. Wright Minnesota Canada Paul Lambert Blair, Neb Howard William Porter Florence State College Jim Speake Phi Delta Theta University of Alabama

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