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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1955
Page
6
An old Washington editorial mocks a wealthy editor who flaunts luxury and prints extravagant notices. The piece parodies marriage and death notices with recurring charges and pomp, ending with a reflection on life and vanity.
Vivian Brown offers simple guidance for eight year olds starting hair care. She recommends thorough wetting, extra lathering, careful massaging, and a soft brush for the hairline to keep a pretty look. The piece notes playful styles and gentle routine for young girls learning cleanliness and beauty.
A collection of social notes lists Lt. (jg) T. W. Carter and family visiting Mrs. Carter's mother in Athens, plus numerous travelers and guests visiting from Wisconsin, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. Other items mention a wedding party guest list, funeral attendance in Fayetteville, and local hospitality plans. Also includes a kitchen tip on shampoo hygiene and a chocolate fruit sauce recipe.
Carnegie Tech exhibit entrants faced careful hanging as artists marked canvases with top indications or arrows on the back. Officials noted some works were signed or labeled to prevent misorientation in the annual show.
Francis and Jeanette LeMay of 119 Carroll St SE Washington DC and Town Creek invite friends to a Wednesday fish fry shower at The Landing. The couple lost their home and belongings in February when an oil stove exploded. Stephen and Aggie Mae, who care for The Landing, live in a copied log addition built after the fire. Gifts are requested if unused but useful to the couple. The LeMays left Washington Friday for The Landing and numerous friends are expected.
National Confectioners Association educators present simple candy based sauces for ice cream and sherbets. Recipes include molasses caramel sauce jewel fruit sauce and chocolate mint sauce with corn syrup as a base. Ingredient lists and instructions emphasize room temperature storage and gentle heating.
Mrs. George Virgil Vandiver of New Market announces the engagement of her daughter Betty Joyce Vandiver to Robert Holland Williams of Decatur. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Williams of Knoxville, attended Decatur and Florence State Teachers College. He works with Crescent Amusement in Decatur. The wedding is set for August 21 at the Presbyterian Church in New Market.
John Gerald Hammacher Schlemmer president urges city retailers to revamp old-fashioned general stores. He argues busy and traveling Americans seek one-stop shops offering cookbooks do-it-yourself kits and quick cleaning items plus paper goods and home comfort products to reduce chores and shopping trips.
Fashion notes praise the rise of casual fur looks for fall. Designers feature silk tails and dyed furs worn like sweaters, with coats and jackets styled for street and country wear. Insights include mink for football games and advice on home decor and store planning.
The Kit Kat Klub organized with Miss Hazel Elise Hodgins hosting. Officers named were Elaine Avery president Mary Frances Garnett vice president and Hazel Elise Hodgins secretary treasurer. New members to be initiated. list of initial attendees includes Avery Garnett Hodgins Burks Elliott LaBoon Royer and Todd.
A dozen grandmothers formed a Richmond luncheon club and have held more than 100 meetings. Members pay one dollar monthly, supporting a small charity and a savings bond for each new grandchild.
The U S Department of Agriculture introduces powdered lemonade as part of a trend in instant powered beverages. Orange juice powder and tomato juice powder are already on the market for institutions, with lemonade powder to be distributed soon. All fruit powders require no refrigeration and dissolve instantly in cold water.
Soften two envelopes of gelatine in cold water then dissolve over hot water. Pour into a container with lukewarm water to cover the petticoat. Dunk, wring, roll in a towel, then iron slightly damp at the fabric’s proper temperature. Clean iron bottom after pressing.
The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church will meet at the church at 7 30 p m August 15, not tonight. The Mary Howell Business Women's Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Frazzelle Magnusson on 16th Ave SE
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