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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1968

Page

6

Evins-Johnson Vows at Porce Base Chapel in Louisiana

Miss Blevins and Airman Edward Johnson wed July 14 at Porce Base Chapel in a formal ceremony. The bride wore a long taffeta gown with petal sleeves and a chapel train, carried gladioli with orchids and rose, and was attended by Marilyn Smallwood Glenda Mangum and Becky Stanford. Best man was the groom’s father James Pierce. ushers included Alton Mangum Randall Blevins and others. The reception followed at Lt Col Osborns home and the couple reside in Pineville Louisiana.

Sorta, la Miss Blevins Airyne Edward Johnuse Porce Base Walter J. Osborn al Mire Bennie H. Ble Johnson Leveland Johnson Sam Marilyn Smallwood Flint City Glenda Mangum Pineville Becky Stanford Baton Rouge Karen Wentworth James Pierce Illinois Philip Cooper Mississippi Alton Mangum Randall Blevins Pontiac,Mich Skipper Martin Deede Martin Keith Blevins Pontiac, Mich Osborn

Food and fed days at Fort Dix amid war era diet notes

The article discusses U S Army rations at Fort Dix New Jersey noting a meat and potatoes staple menu and limited imagination in seasoning. A mid century journalist remarks on the soldier diet claiming the American soldier is well fed while contrasting German and French practices. It mentions a hamburger style dish and a kitchen cleaning tip involving vinegar and paper sheets to refresh vases.

Craig Claiborne S. Mess York Times Fort Dix

Mrs Fortas Balances Two Lives As Widow Frills and Law

In Westport Connecticut Enid Nemy profiles Carolyn Agger Fortas wife of Associate Justice Abe Fortas. She manages two lives as a devoted homemaker and full time tax specialist with Arnold and Porter while maintaining feminism and a maiden professional name. She wears hats and drives a large shoe collection. The Fortas home overlooks Long Island Sound with a pale yellow Washington house and a white Victorian near five bedrooms and seven fireplaces.

Enid Nemy New York Times Westport, Conn Abe Fortas Carolyn Agger Fortas Carolyn Fortas Supreme Court Carolyn Agger Arnold and Porter Washington Fortas Justice Fortas Long Island

Dear Heloise: Simple kitchen hacks and safety fixes

Reader tips cover marking freezer cartons with tape or crayon, securing lower banisters to prevent falls, waterproofing valuables with plastic jars, DIY toddlers chairs, and clever picnic table cloth anchoring. The letters showcase practical, homey advice and small cost-saving hacks.

Heloise Roberta Wald

Party Series To Honor Bride Elect Judie Dunlap

Bride elect Miss Judie Dunlap of Courtland will be honored in a series of pre wedding events for an August 31 wedding. A bridal tea is planned at the home of Mrs. Howard Ellis with co hosts Mrs. Roger Chafe Mrs. Robert Hosey and Mrs. Avery Roberts Jr. A luncheon at Burningtree Country Club on August 15 will be hosted by Mrs. William Levin and Mrs. Allen Hamilton. The bridal luncheon is set for August 30 hosted by Mrs. William Hartselle and Miss Darlene Hartselle.

Judie Dunlap Ronnie Terry Courtland Howard Ellis Roger Chafe Robert Hosey Avery Roberts Jr William Levin Allen Hamilton Burningtree Country Club William Hartselle Darlene Hartselle Dunlap

Paris Fashion Notes Pipart Sets Deep Neckline Trend

Necklines drop across Paris shows with Pipart pushing the deepest cut. French models lack fullness for brave styling. Beading and brocade in evening wear overwhelm, but Pipart preserves a polished, high end look.

Paris Pipart

Variety of finishes for cotton cloth described

The article explains that the same cotton fabric can be finished to resemble chintz denims chambray gingham moire matelasse or pique, highlighting finishing techniques.

Know Something Interesting About Who Is Going Where

A compact query notes curiosity about movements and destinations. It invites readers to share snippets about people and teams heading to events or new postings.

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