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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1968

Page

8

PTA Head Doesn't Believe Her Blindness Is Handicap

Dorothy Eagle, newly elected president of a 400 member Pontiac elementary PTA, is blind. She runs meetings with Braille manuals, teaches through example, and encourages questions from children about her world of darkness. Her life includes five children, service with the Michigan Council of the Blind, and plans to resume radio hobby activity when time allows.

Pta Head Pontiac, Mich Donald Eagle PTA Tri-County Brainlers’ Association, Inc Dorothy Eagle Eagle Pan- Jama Canal Zone Flint Michigan School For the Blind Lansing Mott Foundation For the Blind Michigan Council of the Blind Michigan The Young Ladies’ Radio Leave

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1968

South in four spades faces a tricky defense after West begins with queen of clubs. A mis-timed crossruff and Wests trump trick lead to declarers downfall. Restoring a ruffing sequence could have saved the contract, with careful timing of ruffs and crossruff.

South West North East South West East North Declarer

Cookeville Woman Loses 78 Pounds on Ayds Plan

Mrs. Darlene Globe of Cookeville Tennessee shed 78 pounds on the Ayds Reducing Plan Candy after failed liquid diets gum and pills. She weighed 196 pounds before and 118 pounds after, saying her older daughters were ashamed to have her at school before her weight loss.

Darlene Globe Cookeville, Tenn

Leigh Ann Newby Celebrates First Birthday

Leigh Ann Newby daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerrell Newby 1013 14th Ave SW marks her first birthday today She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs James A Price and Mr and Mrs Virgil Newby of Decatur.

Alissa Dawn Curtis Douglas Curtis Moulton J. W. Curtis George Bain George Curtis Hartselle Curtis Leigh Ann Newby Jerrell Newby 14Th Ave James A. Price Virgil Newby Decatur

Screens Help Flower Beds Design a Year Round Garden

Plant a frame around the garden to create a backdrop for flowers Use natural wood or cedar tones for the fence Do not paint the fence Include evergreens for year round structure and fill between blooms Place a simple garden bench near the bed to invite permanence

Ann Landers column offers advice on obscene calls and habits

A reader asks how to handle obscene phone calls, with counsel to hang up and involve police if threats occur. Other letters request guidance on diet pill dangers and snoring solutions, with Ann Landers promoting caution and providing method to contact for further help.

Mr. L

Lining a Garment Two Ways and Lace Lining Tips

A sewing guide explains two methods to line skirts: treating lining and fabric as one piece or sewing them separately with the lining attached at the waist. It details flattening, pinning, basting, trimming excess lining at the hem, and finishing seams to avoid visible stitches. It also covers lining lace with tulle or net and offers fabric-specific notes and a pitch for the INS TANT SEWING book with 500 illustrations.

Woodard Family Holds Reunion in Brushy Lake Picnic Area

The Woodard family reunion gathered at Brushy Lake picnic area with attendees from Decatur Moulton Munford Hueytown Ensley and Ennis Woodard and many siblings and cousins. Notable guests included John H Woodard Harold Woodard William Woodard Elmer Woodard and F D Woodard among others.

Woodward Brushy Lake Decatur Robert Alexander Larry Umphrey Renea Herman York Jeff Alexander Rhonda and Dean Harold Woodard Willard Boyett Harold Blackwood Mary Ann Wiley Moulton Annie Lee Woodard Edsel Waits Virginia Ray Waits Mike John H. Woodard William Woodard Munford Elmer Woodard Hueytown F. D. Woodard Ensley

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