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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1963

Page

5

Curtains Cleaned With Hose and Detergent Method

Heloise suggests washing glass or dacron curtains by hanging on a clothesline and spraying with a garden hose mixed suds. The method reduces wrinkles and is easier than bathtub washing. Also mentions using warm water via outdoor hydrants and a bug sprayer adapter for rinsing.

Quilt Pattern 7009 Includes Butterfly Patchwork

Ace Tribune notes a vintage quilt pattern 7009 offering an applique butterfly design and gay scraps. It includes charts directions and yardage for a single and double bed, priced at thirty five cents in coins.

Social notes from Around The Valley visits across states

Mr and Mrs J D Gray travel through Paris and McKenzie Tenn due to the death of her mother Mrs P Mulliniks. Several families visit kin in Atlanta Durham and Danville. Guests include Miss Jimmie Nell Williams and Miss Betty Williams with Miss Linda Sims in Danville. The item lists multiple household visits, travels, and a newborn son James Wilson at Hartselle Hospital.

J. D. Gray Paris McKenzie, Tenn P. Mulliniks Jimmie Nell Williams Montevallo Betty Williams Scottsboro Linda Sims Danville Jimmy Randolph Hartselle Hospital James Wilson

Bridge bidding problems from expert analysis column

A set of bridge scenarios asks for optimal bids based on hand strength and partner signals. Each problem presents a South hand, auction steps, and asks for the recommended final bid with reasoning about slam, overcalls, or preemptive plans.

Local Social Notes Highlight Distant Travels and Guests

Calvert City visits by Mr and Mrs William Seay. Grace Prickett at 504 Nell St with daughter Mrs Lee Garner. Kathryn Farrer at Iona State University Tempe AZ. 0 Z Robertson of Coronadel r Calif guest of Ben Brinnell. Mediterranean cruise return. J C Greene in Nashville. Decatur attendees at Birmingham dinner for Thruston Morton: George Royer Lloyd Troetzch Robert Miller Lewis DeMent Paul Robinson James Vasser Tom Croxson.

Decatur Birmingham Thruston B. Morton George Royer Lloyd Troetzch Robert Miller Lewis DeMent Paul Robinson James Vasser Tom Croxson

Cream of tomato soup with cheddar topping

A bowl of rich tomato soup topped with a light sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese offers a comforting, savory first course option. The cheese adds a sharp finish that enhances the soup’s acidity and smooth texture.

Needlecraft Catalog Ad Promotes 1963 Show and Patterns

Pattern add 15 cents for first class mailing with special handling. Send to Alice Brooks at The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P O Box 163 Qld Chelsea Station New York 11 NY. Print NAME ADDRESS ZONE PATTERN NUMBER. Catalog boasts 200 new designs and free pattern with 25 cent request.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P. O Qld Chelsea Station New York 11 N.Y

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Heloise Fred Campbell Mickey Hood East Side E.S Mrs. Shirley Frame M.E.F Heloise Heloise King Features Syndicate, Inc Applique Prize Ace Tbrvehs Wihis Dillehay Drug Mrs. Loyd Mrs. Saunders Donald R. Dupree Atlanta Mrs Adrian Craven Jon Moores Jeanne Robert Stratton Orr Fayetteville, Tenn Jon Cyrus Moores Raymond Kelley Buffalo Thomas J. Kelley Jr Florida J. B. Driscoll Nelson Gladieux Pat Thurkettele Toledo St. Petersburg R. Eugene Orr Orr Jacksonville, Fla Eugene Hermes Sandi Durham N. C Chemstrand Charlie Bruce Dixon, Tenn Eo West Marley Seay el Paso Everett Seay Calvert City, Ky R. W. Orr Goren AKQJ Lem Tae al Pak West North East South Calvert City William Seay Grace Prickett Lee D. Garner Nell St Kathryn Farrer Iona State University Tempe Ariz 0. Z. Robertson Coronadel R Calif Ben Britnell Ing Mrs. J. C. Greene Nashville James Oscar Flack Miss Todd Flack Lindsley Roy Demonbreun III North Birmingham Baptist Church Joe Whitt Decatur High School Redstone U.S. Army Danone Rhe Wetey Castor Dovigne Kredit South Isinger Vassar Singer Sewing Centers Singer Mfg. CO Singer Sewing Machine CO Second Ave. S.E Woodall Moulton Road Aery Lars Lns WQAN Beneficial Lash Decatur—Beneficial Co Alabama Second Ave S.E Walgreen's Huariene Co Huntsville Washington St N .Jefferson Sam Country Boy Jimmy Billy Mack Freddie First Federal Savings and Loan Association of First Federal Savings First Federal Saving and Loan Association of Decatur P.O. Box Decatur, Ale
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