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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1964

Page

5

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1984 analysis

South deals. The article analyzes a bridge hand where West misplays the opening lead and North-South score a profit. It discusses unblocking spades, diamond discards from dummy, and strategic missteps by South and West in the play and defense.

Charles H. Goren The Chinese Tribune West East King of West Althe West North South West East Declarer Altho

Library Needs Cited At JSL Meeting

De catur residents were told of current library needs by Mrs John Giles a De catur Junior Service League member The League has previously aided the library by helping move the children's section to the basement of the building

JSL Decatur John Giles Decatur Junior Service League

Local Visits And Travel Mentioned In Community Notes

Around The Valley lists Mr. and Mrs. Roy Massengill guests from Waheed Va and Garland Goodrich visiting, with return plans. Several Decatur residents join Auburn game travelers in Birmingham, including Dr. and Mrs. John Hamilton and others. Others noted are medical and family visits in Montgomery, Vanderbilt Hospital, Speake, Ruleville, and Nashville venues amid ongoing social visits and illness in the area.

Roy Massengill Garland Goodrich Waheed Va Decatur Birmingham Marion Burke John Hamilton John Jr Pete Henderson Warren Frank Keown Russell Bolding Ralph Agee

Mrs Luckett Wins Claire Flynne Cup at Toastmistress

Mrs A B Luckett spoke on My Wigwam to Decala Toastmistress Club and won the Claire Flynne Cup for best performance of the evening. Vice president Mrs J F Newlin presided in the Hospitality Room of Pet Dairy Co with one guest, Mrs Art Lee.

A. B. Luckett Decala J. F. Newlin Pet Dairy Co Art Lee J. M. Julich Luckett Wayne Cutchens Gurnie White Julich Newlin Pet Dairy

Combined county library plans and events amid merger

Mrs. Giles discussed space limits in the children’s division after the Decatur and Wheeler Basin Libraries merger. A Spanish and French class registration deadline is October 1. Bake Sale planned for November 18 at Central Methodist Church. White Elephant Sale items due by October 1. Dues payable now to avoid delinquency after October meeting.

Giles Decatur Wheeler Basin A. D. Preston Charles Murphree Ways and Means Sam Stewart Central Methodist Church Jon Moores Thomas Caddell

Miss Norman Spurs Flower Design Talk At Dig N Delve

Miss Vida Rae Norman of American Beauty Greenhouse spoke to Dig N Delve Garden Club on the seven basic flower arranging designs and four design principles. Plan announced for Autumn Symphony flower show October 15 at Central Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. open to the public. Visitors and a new member joined. 11 members attended.

Vida Rae Norman American Beauty Greenhouse Dig N Delve Garden Club Miles Powell Norman Troy McKleroy Central Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Joe Odom John Houser Chester B. Smith

Women's Department Calendar and wedding submission rules

The notice outlines submission deadlines for the Women's Department including events in Sunday's calendar, general women's interest items, and wedding stories. It specifies contact numbers 353 4612 and 353 4655, submission hours, holiday closings, and rules on timing and photo requirements for weddings and engagements.

Haa Aneeric

Popular princess dress pattern for girls ages 6 14

The ad describes a by-fane princess jump er dress with A line seaming and bows, sized 6 to 14, plus a matching jacket. It lists Print Pattern 4825 and instructs 35 cents plus 15 cents mailing per pattern, with mailing to Anne Adams at The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York. Also offers 300 designs and a fall winter catalog for 50 cents.

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

Flavoring coffee for jelly with whole cloves and cinnamon

The suggestion proposes using whole cloves and a cinnamon stick to flavor coffee destined for coffee jelly. It notes the additive approach to infuse spice notes into the beverage base.

Golden Anniversary Celebrated by Hickman Smiths

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hickman Smith marked 50 years at the Austinville Church Social Hall hosted by their children B. R. Smith Hunstsville, H. B. Smith M. D. Smith and spouses. A crystal vase with yellow chrysanthemums and gold bells decorated the table as 150 guests arrived and gifts were shown by granddaughters.

Marion Hickman Smith Austinville Church For God B. R. Smith Huntssville H. B. Smith M. D. Smith Ross Hawkins J. D. Hayes H.M. Vinson Florence Stanley Stephens Anderson Ind Dian Hayes Brenda Vinson Karen Standridge Jean Hayes Sam Hall

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