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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1968
Page
6
A reader contends that experts need not be great in their field to be effective and cites Bob Kiphuth as a legendary coach who was a mediocre swimmer. The letter argues performance should be judged by outcomes, not personal flaws, and includes a personal note about a divorce and child custody.
Kay Cox a University of Alabama home economics coed compares durability of permanent press corduroy and regular corduroy fabric. She finds 50-50 cotton polyester corduroy with permanent press lasts longer, resists fading, and requires less ironing than 100 percent cotton. She urges buyers to check labels for fiber content and care.
Mr. and Mrs. Benton E. Johnson and children Sandra and Bruce plus Miss Ann Callahan return from Paris Island. Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Long and son Tim return from Washington DC. Mrs. Thomas Doyle of Danville improves after surgery. Mrs. Zula King attends Mississippi College graduation with son Archie King who earned a master's and joined Kappa Delta Pi. Archie, Mrs. King, and family visit relatives before teaching in Jackson. The Durand family from Leonardtown MD visit. Grady Bailey and Lottie Hardwick of Massey visit Massey relatives. L C Gibson and Danny Penn visit from Tucson. The Massey area notes discuss durable finishes and soil-related belt issues.
The Alpha Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a summer fund raising dance at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Club Friday night. Proceeds support club service projects. Mrs Mark Puryear chaired the event with music by the Midnighters.
Household hint advises letting mud dry brush out most of it and soak in cold water. Launder again and if stain remains apply denatured alcohol to remove marks.
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