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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1963

Page

5

Giles Kotcher Helps Kentucky College Bowl Team Win

Giles Kotcher from Louisville leading the University of Kentucky College Bowl team which defeated Kenyon College 225-125 and Idaho 270-140. The 21 year old senior English major will pursue graduate work at Colorado State University as the CBS filmed show in New York awards a $1500 GE scholarship to the University of Louisville.

Giles Kotcher Louisville Emil Kotcher That City W. T. Giles University of Kentucky Kenyon College Gambier Ohio University of Idaho Giles Colorado State University New York CBS University of Louisville General Electric Corporation

Camera Captures Corner Views With Million-Fiber Tube

A tube housing a million strands of optical glass fibers enables a camera to see around corners, allowing images from hidden angles without repositioning. The device promises enhanced surveillance and situational awareness for various applications.

Bridge hand yields swing in seven clubs bid

In a complex deal between South West and North East, South opens with one club, West overcalls with one spade, and North bids diamonds. South later cuebids to signal controls and aims for seven clubs, while West sacrifices to seven hearts. Outcome shows a net loss of 1100 points for East and West, with potential profit if seven clubs had been made.

Wits South West North Hearts East

Printed Pattern 4679 Half Sizes Spring Skirt and Jacket Set

Print advertisement for Printed Pattern 4679 offering two skirt and two jacket versions for four looks in half sizes. Includes fabric yardage for size 161-2, pricing 50 cents with 15 cents extra for mailing. Mail to Anne Adams pattern department at The Decatur Daily in New York. Also promotes 304 design ideas and a free pattern coupon in the Spring-Summer catalog.

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

Bangs and oily skin warn against certain hairstyles

A cosmetic notice advises girls with oily skin to avoid bangs or deep waves over the brow as they may worsen dandruff and blackheads. It recommends sweeping hair back and frequent shampooing, plus using Clearasil at first signs of blemishes for improved complexion.

Oliver

From the Garden Embroidery Pattern Offer

The ad promotes embroidery flowers from two 8x10 pictures and a new Needlecraft Catalog. It invites readers to send 35 cents for transfer directions Pattern 7299 and to mail name address zone and pattern number to Alice Brooks at The Decatur Daily Needlec r aft Dept. Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N Y. It also touts 1963 Needlecraft Show stars smocked accessories and over 200 fresh designs plus a free pattern and a 25 cent offer.

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

Families of local Decatur residents return from visits

Mr and Mrs A L Davies of Scarsdale NY Mr and Mrs Roy Wymbs Mr and Mrs Carl Hoyer of New Canaan Conn will return this afternoon to New York City after a business visit here The families all with Chemstrand are former Decatur residents Mrs Ernest McCulloch and Mr and Mrs Kenneth McCulloch and children spent Sunday in Birmingham Miss Margaret Sims and John Sims have returned to the University of Alabama after a visit to their parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Sims of Danville

A. L. Davies Scarsdale N.Y Roy Wymbs Carl Hoyer New Canaan Ernest McCulloch Kenneth McCulloch Birmingham Margaret Sims John Sims University of Alabama Lewis Sims Danville

Luncheon Meeting of W C of G Held at Lyons Hotel

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Lyons Hotel featured hostesses Mrs. Jesse Stimson Mrs. Walter Stump Mrs. William Finch and Mrs. Carl Murphree. President Mrs. Jesse King led the business session as new members and guests were welcomed. A panel on America at the Crossroads included Mrs. Byrd Thompson Mrs. E R Roberts Mrs A J Cole and moderator Robert M Denham. New board members are Mrs. Fred Con Julian Hirshfield Mrs. James Roberts and Mrs. Norman Sidebetham.

Women's Chamber of Commerce Lyons Hotel Jesse Stimson Walter Stump William §. Finch Carl Fred Con Julian Hirshfield James Roberts Norman Sidebetham

Multi Fuel Internal Combustion Engine Developed

Researchers reveal an internal combustion engine prototype capable of running on gasoline crude oil or diesel oil. The design aims to simplify fuel supply and improve versatility across markets.

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