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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1964

Page

5

Ward-Thompson Vows Said Sunday Afternoon

Leighton Miss Brenda Jo Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Thompson and John Douglas Ward son of Mr and Mrs Harlow Ward of Hartselle pledged their vows at Leighton Baptist Church at 3 30 in the afternoon with Rev Bill Colston officiating. The couple will reside in Leighton after a home wedding reception followed.

Leighton Baptist Church Bill Colston J. W. Jeffery J. Fred Johnson Vickie Thompson Bobby Anders Donnie Holt Joel Ward Timothy Thompson Carl Ward Mike Spangler Doug Weathers Hollis Woods Marshall Newman Arnold Thompson Leighton

Misses' Wrap-Tie Dress Pattern 4741 Advertised

Greeting to readers and note on a wrap tie dress pattern 4741 in Misses' sizes 12 to 20. Details include size 16 fabric yardage 4 38 yards of 35 inch fabric, price 50 cents per pattern with extra 15 cents for mailing. Send to Anne Adams at The Decatur Daily, New York address for catalog and pattern注文.

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

Mrs. Hamilton Speaks at BSP Meeting on Beauty Culture

Alpha Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi heard Mrs. Bobby Hamilton discuss "Painting the Person" focusing on cosmetic application techniques. The group voted to sponsor a Brownie Scout Troop from Eastwood and Walter Jackson schools and planned a first-meet potluck supper.

Bobby Hamilton Alpha Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Davis Bittle Hamilton Eastwood Walter Jackson

Primatene Tablets Promoted For Asthma Relief

Advertised claim that Primatene tablets, now available without prescription, are the top doctor prescribed asthma remedy for private patients. It says the formula opens bronchial tubes and relieves attacks in minutes with hours of relief, noting three medicines work together without injections.

New York N. Y Iran

Wishful Diggers Outline Projects And Programs For The New Year

Wishful Diggers members map a busy year of ornamental shrub study garden projects and outreach. Mrs. Odis Cavnar announces adult shut ins program at Tennessee Valley Nursing Home with monthly visits and a planning team.

Noel Callahan Thomas Arnold Odis Cavnar Tennessee Valley Nursing Home Kirkland Bean J. R. Hunter F. L. Weaver

Austinville HDC Opens September Meeting Tribute

Mrs Gil Johnson opened the Austinville Home Demonstration Club meeting with a Ruskin quote. Mrs Dan Prater led singing and devotion by Mrs P H Montgomery referencing 12 2. Officials reported treasury and a $35 booth prize at the Morgan County Fair.

John Ruskin Gil Johnson Austinville Home Demonstration Club Dan Prater P. H. Montgomery Jack Corum Elizabeth Mays Troy Quick Prater Brooks Jackcokes

Local social gathering highlights October meeting

The October gathering featured prospective Mrs. Bittle and Mrs. Robert Young as cohosts. Others present included Mrs. Bob Campbell, Mrs. Jack Pope, Mrs. Bill Biles, Mrs. Ken Elder, Mrs. Lawrence Ferguson, Mrs. Don Hutcheson, Mrs. Jos Cutts, Mrs. Jim Benfield, and Mrs. Paul Harris.

Ing Bittle Robert Young Bob Campbell Jack Pope Bill Biles Ken Elder Lawrence Ferguson Don Hutcheson Jos Cutts Jim Benfield Paul Harris

Camellia Club Hosts Bridge Party in Hospitality Room

The Camellia Garden Club sponsored a Friday morning bridge party in the Hospitality Room at Pet Dairy Co. Mrs. William O Keefe chaired. Lupines and marigolds formed the centerpieces for the refreshment table as guests enjoyed coffee and tea. High scores went to Mrs. E F Hiscrodt and Mrs. Wallace Morey, with traveling prize to Mrs. Gene Lentz. Door prizes were drawn by Mrs. Jack Berry for club president Mrs. Ray Plaeger and won by several members including Mrs. B C Lancaster and Mrs. J A Morris. Donors included The Garden Shop and local florists and nurseries.

Camellia Garden Club Pet Dairy Co William O’keefe E. F. Hiscrodt Wallace Morey Gene Lentz Jack Berry Ray Plaeger B. C. Lancaster J. A. Morris Charles Bovard Zola Clark John Hester Bill Henderson City Park Simpson’s Florist Blackwell Florist Mary Burke Florist Decatur Nursery American Beauty Greenhouse

Waffle Desserts Guided by Mood and Sauce Pairings

When not baking in the oven use a waffle iron for desserts. Gingerbread and chocolate waffles shine with a dessert sauce, offering a quick sweet option.

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1944

A report on a dramatic bridge upset where West uses a bold mislead to defeat South in a three no trump contract. West sacrifices early entries and carefully times diamond and heart plays to exhaust South’s stoppers and seal the win. The analysis highlights declarer play and defensive deception.

South North West Tovta Seale East

Pattern Adverts for Needlecraft Patterns 1965

An ad promotes pattern 7086 for a 12 inch sock doll with braided or curled hair, plus a nightie. It lists mailing costs and address for Alice Brooks at The Decatur Daily as well as offers three free patterns and a deluxe quilt book with complete patterns. It mentions 1965 Needlecraft Catalog and prices in cents.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station

Personal News Highlights Visits and Travels

The Rev and Mrs Jack Banks and children Emily and John III arrived Sunday from Lake City FL to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Noble Russell. Mr and Mrs Hill Ferguson Jr spent last weekend with his sister Mrs Joe Sewell and Dr Sewell at their lake cottage near Birmingham. Martin Chenault returned from Nashville after attending a seminar for mathematics teachers with the Science Research Association. Mr and Mrs Joe Halas returned from Atlanta after attending Equitable Lifes Assurance Society school. Grady McCordodale Arthur Jordan Dr Leslie Whitehead and Clarence Donnell were in Birmingham Saturday for the Auburn Tenn game.

Jack Banks Emily and John III Lake City Fla Noble Russell Hill Ferguson ‘Jr Joe Sewell Sewell Lake Cottage Birmingham Grady McCorquodale Arthur Jordan Leslie, Whitehead Clarence Donnell

Lawrence County Women Re Organize in Moulton

Lawrence County women reform the Democratic group with Mrs Hannay re elected president. Officers include Mrs Curtis A Cole secretary treasurer and Mrs Thomas C Pettus publicity chairman. A special meeting is set for October 27 at 7 00 p m at the Joe Wheeler building to plan the Alabama Democratic Dinner in Birmingham October 30.

Lawrence County Moulton Lawrence Socratic Hannay Curtis A. Cole Thomas C. Pettus Alabama Atlantic City Havin Tion Joé Wheeler Birmingham

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Ward-Thompson John Douglas Ward Pita the Garden Center Carridale $T Wishful Diggers W. J. Katt Austinville R. L. Camp Callahan Huntsville National Council St. John’s Episcopal Parish House Arch Walker Beardsley Atlanta Newton Powell J. L. Truss Glen Iris Garden Club Tidwell Semmes Rose Garden Club Emerson Lake Sheher Austin High School Ballew Gladys Bright Federal Savings and Loan Ralph Averritt Emma Wood Chicopee Mass Hector Wood O. B. Roberson HDC Jeffery Eugene Pressley Ernest E. Pressley Decatur Eva Tucker Maxie Tucker W. G. Pressley Clemson S. C Pressley Camellia Club Goren Charles H. Goren The Chinese Tribune Brees Martin Chenault Nashville Science Research Association Joe Halas Equitable Lif Assurance Society Ing Hue South Rhodes WHOS Rhodes Furniture—Decatur Shopping ORR Drapery Company E. Moulton Se Arnav Second Ave Downtown Main St Hartselle
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