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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1964
Page
8
Dear Dr Brothers letters discuss moving with a child and easing upheaval. Advice covers gradual pre move familiarization, letting the child’s room be packed last, inviting neighborhood kids, and maintaining contact with old friends to reduce anxiety. It also notes that parents’ attitudes shape the child's response and cites studies on fertility motives.
Readers propose ice on stains for denim and paint stains. Tissue off, apply ice, press with a cloth, then blot to remove marks. Also shared are tips for bag liners, plastic bag storage, and keeping cupboards tidy. A humorous letter discusses pajama pants and new elastic cuffs, while others offer meal and home hacks.
The Decatur Altrusa club outlines annual service plans and fundraisers including a spring hat party, apron sale, Christmas sale, and entertainment events. Members discuss international focus on public service and careers while preparing for the fall District Four Conference in Memphis.
An old ad promotes Drexel furniture and Meridian bed blends at Shumaker Furniture Company. It highlights low prices for high quality, with options from Provincial to Contemporary styles and a Meridian veneered bed priced around 98 dollars. The message invites customers to visit and compare.
Mr and Mrs Price Landers and daughter Nita will spend next weekend at Callaway Gardens. Capt and Mrs Charles Smith have named their daughter Elise Avery. The baby was born Saturday. The Smiths are based at Fort Hood Texas. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carol C Smith. Susie Lovin has returned from a visit to her aunt Mrs Horace Howard and Mr Howard in Cartersville Georgia. While Susie was there her cousin Michael Lovin visited Mr and Mrs Bill Lovin. Mr and Mrs J Bowen Ross Jr have named their son born last Saturday John Bowen Ross III. Polly Ross is staying with her maternal grandmother Mrs Ben West of Birmingham and Mrs J Bowen Ross of Charlotte is expected for a visit this week. Miss Janice Leeman of Nashville spent last weekend in Decatur with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Leeman. Hank Pearce has returned home from McCallie School Chattanooga where he attended summer school.
An evening gathering is set for 7 30 p m at the residence of Mrs Nash located at 415 Wal iaut Street NE. The notice provides no further details about the occasion.
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