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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1973

Page

7

Widow urges will prep for widowhood in advice column

Reader from Lake Forest Illinois asks Ann Landers to stress widowhood prep after a husband of 36 years dies from a stroke, noting an old will and unequal gifts, urging readers to review their estate plans and consider changes with legal help. The column commends the letter as a constructive reminder.

Ann Landers Frank Lake Forest Illinois Herman Field Enterprises, Inc

Miss Crowe Honored At Bridal Tea In August

Judy Crowe bride elect of Gary Evans received a bridal tea on August 7 at 1223 Eleanor Dr SW. Hosts included Mrs. Franklin Wallace and co hosts Mrs. Ken Hamilton Mrs. W C Simpson Mrs. Charles T Smith Mrs. W W Widner Mrs. Morris Reagin Mrs. Herman Evans and Rita Griffin. The couple plan to wed August 25 at Beltline Church of Christ.

Judy Crowe Gary Evans Franklin Wallace Eleanor Dr Herman Evans Rita Griffin Miss Crowe Mr. Evans Beltline Church of Christ

Women Enter Florida Construction Boom From Office Work

In Florida women leave clerical and low paid office roles to work in construction. They take jobs in ditch digging and trucking, experiencing dirtier, physically demanding work as they join a growing industry. The move signals a shift in labor participation and gender roles within the state’s booming construction sector.

Pat Leisner Associated Press Tampa, Fla Florida

Instant Home Furnishings Redefine Marina Pacifica Living

In Long Beach California buyers at Marina Pacifica face turnkey interiors with eight prepackaged furnishing bundles from lamps to coffeepots. About one third already opt in, with more likely after decorated model units open. A computer will personalize designs to avoid repeated interiors.

Long Beach Calif Marina Pacifica Ben Cuthbertson Jones Mr. Smith Miss Cuthbertson la Costa Country Club San Diego

Female Plumber Sue Newman Keeps Hands Dirty For More Pay

The piece profiles 20 year old Sue Newman of Pompano Beach Florida who left an office clerk job earning 75 cents an hour for plumbing work paying 3 dollars hourly. She says she would never return to office work and cites better pay and staying fit as reasons, noting the job’s people and hands on activity.

Green Bozeman Burnup & Simsinc West Palm Beach Bozeman Shirley Corbin Atlantic Plumbing Co Margate South Florida Atlantic Sue Newman Pompano Beach The Pompano Beach, Fla Ajto

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