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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
6
Readers share creative solutions for saving time on laundry ironing and sewing. A neighborly wash day barter story teaches shared chores and meals while another tip suggests using jar lids as crib stabilizers. A sitter trick offers comfort for left with a new caregiver and a twine ring-knife aids sewing efficiency.
Mrs. R. C. Dutton was honored with a surprise dinner on March 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Tur. Relatives attending included Mrs. James Turney and many Duttons plus friends and neighbors.
The Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs schedules a spring flower and conservation auto tour through William Bankhead National Forest on April 16. Organized by Mrs. Albert Byars, with District Rangers Keith Homan and Charles O'Keefe, the tour runs from the forest service central fire tower to the Corinth Recreation area on Lake Smith, with forestry talks along the route. Starts 10 a.m. with no charge.
Howell Puckett returned from visiting his brother Captain David Puckett in North Carolina. Josephine Hamilton returned from Birmingham after visiting grandchildren while her daughter and son-in-law Dr and Mrs Alan Dimick attended the Southeastern Surgical Congress in Washington. Suggestions for White sauce involve chopped almonds olives and mayonnaise. Tartar sauce features chopped pickle with mayonnaise. Glass figurines on a glass table can brighten a dark room. Use rubber coasters under dressing table bottles to protect surfaces. available in many colors at the dime store.
Mrs. Fred Dye Miss Pat Thompson and Mrs. Eldon Shoemaker were initiated into Alpha Alpha Chapter at the preferential tea on March 24 hosted by Mrs. John Hughes. The chapter held an evening of games on March 30 at the Benfields with social chairman Mrs. Mark Puryear coordinating. A regular meeting April 1 featured a music appreciation program.
Miss Rebeca Morgan Jones wed Lawrence Myles Mayland in Canter bury Chapel with Rev Emmett Gribbons officiating. Parents are Mr and Mrs T M Jones of Tuscaloosa and Col and Mrs Lawrence Paul Mayland of Alexandria Virginia. They reside in Tuscaloosa.
Bridge column analyzes a North four hearts opening over a preempt by West and South running to four spades. It details card layout, defense mistakes, and instructs why West’s diamond continuation cost three tricks while South can force a 500 point swing.
Readers are invited to share town news tips with the Women’s Page Newsline by calling the direct line 353 4612 extension 48. Submit stories about local events people and activities for publication.
A long reader correspondence outlines marital stress and advice. A.B.U. asks how to handle suspicions of infidelity and mental strain. a defeated dad seeks guidance on a problematic stepchild. a shy office worker wants firm no with a fountain pen theft issue.
Ann Landers offers a comprehensive wedding guide titled The Bride's Guide. Readers should mail a self addressed stamped envelope and 35 cents to the newspaper to receive the booklet, with Ann Landers ready to assist. Distributed 1968 by Publishers Hall Syndicate.
A notice indicates changes to the series program will begin at 8 p.m. at Walterckson School. The altered schedule affects seniors and the public is advised to adjust attendance plans accordingly.
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