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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1973

Page

6

Evans-Mixon Engagement Announced in Decatur

Dr and Mrs Robert Howard Evans of Decatur announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Adnia Evans to Melvin Dean Mixon Jr son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Dean Mixon also of Decatur The couple are both Decatur High School graduates Ruth attended Florence State University while Melvin will be a Florence State University junior They plan to wed at St Johns Episcopal Church on August 31.

Robert Howard Evans Decatur Ruth Adnia Evans Melvin Dean Mixon Jr Melvin Dean Mixon Decatur High School Florence State University Mixon Norman LeRoy Childers Rock Hill S.C Mr. Childers Earl Mixon St. John’s Episcopal Church

Local Social Notes Across Speake Eva and Hillsboro

Mrs Minnie Way and daughter Gladys visited sister Mrs Jessie Mc Cathren in Speake while Mrs Annie Kirby of Eva joined. Mrs Cathleen Mooney’s funeral in Eva drew Mrs Diddie Johnson and daughters. Hillsboro visitors Bernice Darnell Janice Darnell and Lela Fly returned from Medina Tenn. Don Marsh family visited Opryland Tennessee. Mrs John Stiltiner and John Paul Stiltiner discharged from Moulton Hospital and staying with Howard and Mrs Sanford in Danville. Phelton and Don Looney returned from Detroit business trip.

Minnie Way Gladys Annie Kirby Eva Way Jessie McCathren Diddie Johnson Cathleen Mooney Bernice Darnell Janice Darnell Lela Fly Hillsboro Jimmy Hogue Medina, Tenn Don Marsh Opryland Tennessee John Stiltiner John Paul Moulton Hospital Howard Sanford Danville Phelton Don Looney Detroit Mich

Savings Bonds for Single Girls urged to join plan

A vintage notice promotes the Payroll Savings Plan to help single girls save money and buy U.S. Savings Bonds. The program emphasizes automatic saving even when effort is needed.

U.S

Sherlock Holmes Bridge Lesson Barking Dog Case

In a bridge study, South deduces East cannot hold the queen of hearts, as East would have opened the bidding with 12 points. South wins a club return and finesses West for the queen of hearts, then proceeds with a strategic bid: bid one club. The recommended play illustrates Holmesian deduction and careful bidding.

West South Sherlock Holmes East Queen of Hearts Sheinwold Gen Fea. Corp

Landers Moore Vows Pledged in Hartselle Wedding

Melinda Lee Landers and John Clint Moore wed Aug 3 at Southwest Baptist Church Hartselle officiated by Rev W W Starkey III. Bride wore white satin gown with lace sleeves. cascade bouquet atop a white Bible. Couple to reside in Decatur.

Hartselle Melinda Lee Landers Percy Lee Landers John Clint Moore Olen Moore Jr Southwest Baptist Church W. W. Starkey III Bobby Jenkins Mary Beth Landers Jerrold Landers Don Pace Decatur

Hints From Heloise Wardrobe System For Working Women

A reader shares a seasonal wardrobe plan to streamline outfits. Create a complete clothes list, discard unused items, rotate outfits by shoe pairings, and prep weekly by moving last five pieces to the front after repairs. Keep a notebook to reference the wardrobe across seasons for variety and longevity.

Heloise

No-Roach Cabinet Coating Advertisement

Brush on once lasting months easy way brush No-Roach in cabinets cupboards around bathroom and kitchen fixtures Colorless odorless coating stays effective for months.

Hikers Need Quick Energy Snacks For High Mountain Trails

Premixed bags of walnuts peanuts Cheddar or Swiss cheese and iron rich prunes fuel hikers midway up a mountain. Prunes provide easily digested natural fruit sugar for a steady energy foothold on steep terrain.

Wednesday Living Today Horoscope and Birthday Note

The column offers Wednesday guidance across zodiac signs with focus on self image, routines, and balanced living. It also notes Dena Colleen Masterson's first birthday, listing family ties and location, ending with a Chicago Tribune copyright.

Home Improvement Loan Offered by Pat Thornton

First State Bank of Decatur, 237 Johnston, advertises a home improvement loan with Pat Thornton as the contact. The message highlights adding on, fixing up, or painting homes and emphasizes a 'YES' to loan requests, with a gateway branch phone number 355-1511 for inquiries.

Pat Thornton First State Pat Decatur Johnston Gateway

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Miss Evans Lauren Reid Evans Dixon, Ill Dr. Evans Gilmore Hamilton Tuscumbia Wilson Herschel Hamilton St. Augustine Fla Olan Mifls America NORTH Mrs Geraldine Conklin Lu Gillis P.S Boy Marie Sherman Bobwhite Drive Joe C. Lane Cullman Willie Depreast Depreast Dana Michelle Woodall Alton Woodall Falkville 1 Viola Haney Moulton U. S. Fuller Bud Woodall Albert Waddell Artselle 1 Hanning Woodard Franklin D. Woodard Arthur T. Smith Bankston Vester Woodard Fayette Andrea Darla Depreast Decatur Shopping Center Gibson’s Westgate Shopping Center By Jeane Dixon Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Dena Colleen Masterson Denich W. Masterson Kathy Lane Loyal Masterson R. M. Landers Town Creek Capricorn Aquarius The Chicago Tribune First State Bank FBI Brand News Fed Moulton ST HIWAY North Hartselle Kim Berly Broadhead-Cook Furniture
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