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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1972

Page

11

Peak-Andrews Engagement Announced for Sept 15

Mr and Mrs Cecil Denver Peak announce the engagement of daughter Sherry Faye Peak to Ralph John Andrews son of Mrs Lorene Vaughan Andrews Addison. Sherry Faye Peak a West Point High School Calhoun Technical School licensed practical nurse. Ralph John Andrews a Addison High School graduate works as a factory representative for Loxcreen Co Inc. The wedding is set Sept 15 at Mt Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Cullman.

West Point High School Calhoun Technical School Andrews Mac Vaughan Johnny Andrews Mr Andrews Addison Addison High School Loxcreen Co. Inc Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church

Women In 60s Discuss Life And Focus On Activity

NYT News Service reports on women aged 60 to 69 who say happiness hinges on meaningful activity. Active women like Lavinia Russ and Yvonne Ross describe avoidance of aging via work, social ties, and purpose, while retirement drops employment. Widowhood fears shape daily life and priorities.

New York Central Park Department of Health, Education and Welfare Lavinia Russ Omelet Kaffeeklatsching Watchingtelevision Madame Yvonne Ross Rose Herr Connecticut

Widow life and aging women in Palestine and beyond

A 68 year old widow in Palestine discusses life after marriage and social rejection. The piece reflects older women in their sixties focusing on children, independence, and longing for family closeness, including anecdotes from Cuban refugees and others about love, friendship, and daily joys.

Palestine

When Is the Best Time to Top a Tree

The author argues there is no good time to top a healthy tree. Sharp cuts reduce beauty, create large wounds, and prompt weak regrowth that can lead to structural failure, especially if the tree is healthy and well positioned.

Bowen Tanner Vows Pledged in Hartselle Church Wedding

Deborah Jean Bowen and John Freeman Tanner were married at West Hartselle Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie Glasgow officiating. The bride wore an Empire satin gown with lace trim. Debbie West served as maid of honor and a large local group attended as ushers and guests. After a Hawaii honeymoon the couple will reside in Jacksonville with several reception and luncheon events noted.

Hartselle Deborah Jean Bowen Billy Joe Bowen John Freeman Tanner Orville W. Tanner West Hartselle Baptist Church Freddie O. Glasgow Clinton Debbie West Diana Bowen Kenneth Sharrott Keitha Clemmons Falkville Lori Glasgow Mike Partain David Roberts Mack Fitzgerald Danny Simmons Ferrell West Terry Billy Tanner Freddie Glasgow Jr James Ryan Decatur Wayman Spain Bill Tanner Otto Glasgow Jimmy Moore Harry Lyle Tommy Hobbs Freddie Glasgow Hawaii Jacksonville Kenny Sharrott Sharrott

Chico's Organic Gardening and Natural Living summary

New Garden Book chronicling Chico Bucaro’s organic gardening methods with writer David Well echinsky. California vegetables, pest and disease control, pruning, Italian cooking tips, and practical, down to earth guidance on growing and caring for plants.

Frank Chico) Bucaro David Wellechinsky Chico J. B. Lippincott Co California

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Peak-Andrews Armon Briscoe Rev Briscoe Vinemont Willis Marion Peak Cullman MR. Andrews, Miss Peak Bell Studios 5Th Ave Mercury Ieee Steed East Moulton NYT News Nicholas Craig Stover Norman Junior Stover Danville Rd Chester McCaghren Mr. McCaghren Norman Stover Mr. Stover Cathy Anne Thornton D. W. Thornton Somerville Dan Thornton Mr. Thornton William M. King Buster Brown Sylvia Carballo United States Cuba Sears Bowen- Tanner Bill Dunaway PriceviLle Ala SSI Mary Carter Westgate Shopping Center Gateway Center
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