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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

6

Homemakers Learn Of Poisons In Home

The August demonstration by Mrs. Walter Kurz for Southeast Decatur Homemakers warned of home poisons. Members made Dirty Bags to send to Vietnam servicemen and a Red Cross donation was planned. Guests included Mrs. H. G. Bond and Misses Sharon Cantrell and Rita Davis of Memphis.

Walter Kurz Decatur Vietnam Red Cross H. G. Bond Sharon Cantrell Rita Davis Memphis, Tenn

Easy Way to Kill Roaches and Ants

Brush Once Lasts Months Control roaches and ants the safe way Johnston's No Roach. This colorless coating is effective for months, easy to use. No need to move dishes or food. Harmless to pets.

Johnston

Pitt and the Diamond: From Pitt’s Worries to Royal Splendor

Thomas Pitt, governor of Madras in the early 1700s, bought a 410 carat diamond that sparked envy and scandal. After years of hiding it and selling smaller stones, the gem was bought by Philip, Duke of Orleans, for the French Crown Jewels. The diamond now labelled the Regent is exhibited in the Louvre.

Pitt Thomas Madras England London Philip Duke of Orleans Louis XV Europe Thomas Pitt House of Pitt William Pitt Pittsburgh Pittsfield Pittston William Pitt the

Personal News Roundup of Local Families

Mr and Mrs Guy Counts return from Montgomery as Judy Joint ler and Phil Browning wed. Sherry Ann Sandlin and Patrick Sandlin stay two weeks with grandparents H F Sherrod and P H Sandlin. R L Wood returns from Hollywood Florida vacation. Ricks family visits in Atlanta with O E Ricks and Willie Ricks, Leona Williamson of Martinsville Indiana. Knight family from Houston visits Tate Holten beck in Courtland. Gary Rodgers family returns from Gulf Shores visiting Harry Brewer and Albert Brewer in Montgomery.

Guy Counts Montgomery Judy Jointler Phil Browning Sherry Ann Sandlin Patrick Sandlin H. F. Sherrod P. H. Sandlin Robert Ricks Hank Williams Tab Bowling Rick Willie Ricks Valdosta Leona Williamson Martinsville Ind Atlanta O. E.ricks L. P. Knight ‘and Sons Able and Tom Houston, Tex Tate Holten‘beck Courtland Gary Rodgers Meiea Amy Danny Gulf Shores Mas Harry Brewer Auburn Gov Albert Brewer

Ann Landers Answers Readers About Contests and Marriage

Dear Doris questions a 15 year old beauty contestant, while another wife seeks help from Ann Landers on living abroad with her husband during his military assignment. The columnist urges realism, resilience, and suggests reading Teen Age Sex Ten Ways To Cool It for guidance.

Ann Landers Bettylou Hermar Bessie Doris Ann Teddy Publishers-Hall Syndicate

Heloise hints on milk delivery and handy housekeeping tips

Readers share clever tips for daily life. Two milkmen on alternate delivery days prevent overstock and ensure fresh milk. A working mother suggests cro chet ting early hours certification and a hobby to ease morning chores. Tricks include extending crib sheets to fit bunks and sealing half used soda with a plastic can cover. A pen pal preserves view cards in plastic bags for protection and easy viewing.

Heloise Anna

Miss Vinson Weds Charles Duckworth in Russellville

Miss Bon nita Jane Vinson and Charles Timothy Duckworth married August 2 at the bride’s cousins home in Russellville. Bishop W B Norris officiated. The couple plans to live in Florence after a wedding trip to Atlanta with Duckworth joining Florence State University and Vinson teaching.

Russellville Bonnita Jane Vinson Charles Timothy Duckworth James A. Bragwell W. B. Norris Luther Thorn Jr Mr. Vinson Mobile Virgil M. Duckworth Hartselle James Stone Bruce Thorn Atlanta Florence Florence State University

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