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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1973

Page

7

Somerville Native Heads Decatur School Lunch Program

Tommie Jo Cooper oversees feeding 9 000 students in Decatur City Schools. She manages bid quality and dependable food sources amid rising costs. Type A meals meet one third of daily nutrition. Cooper, with 110 staff, mentors cafeteria managers and vendors while pursuing ongoing nutrition education. She plans versatile menus as some items stay scarce.

Tommie Jo Cooper Somerville Decatur Cooper Florence State University Auburn University Douglasville High School Douglasville Fannye Sue Jones Alabama Lakeview Elementary Erma Terry Lakeview

Heloise tips bug repellent hat spray for outdoors

A reader shares a Heloise column hint for outdoor fans troubled by bugs. Spray a broad brimmed straw farmer's hat with insecticide on the top and underside, avoiding the crown, then wear it outside to keep pests away from the head. Reapply two to three times daily if needed.

Heloise

PBX Club Plans Mexican Party

The Decatur PBX Club will host a Mexican party at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1212 19th Ave SW. Mrs. Sara McClanahan, past international president, and Jeri Jackson, secretary, will brief members on the International PBX convention held in Mexico City last July.

Decatur Sara McClanahan 19Th Ave McClanahan Jeri Jackson Mexico City

Horoscope by Jeane Dixon for Saturday

The column advises on personal fulfillment through this busy year and urges discipline. It lists zodiac signs with brief guidance from Aries to Pisces, noting temper, finances, relationships, and decision making.

Sheinwold on Bridge Doubleton Lead Requires Help

Bridge column discusses the doubleton lead and partner cooperation with a sample hand. East declines a first trick, West ruffs, and South’s plan hinges on East's cooperation to allow a diamond ruff. The analysis explains why 3NT is the right bid with 27 to 29 points and notes the importance of partnership signals.

West South East Declarer New East Sheinwold Gen Fea. Corp

McDonald Couple Mark Golden Anniversary at Johnson's Chapel

Mr and Mrs Ollie McDonald of Johnson's Chapel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 9 Their children include Robert McDonald of Hartselle and six other daughters and sons all of Florida They have 29 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Ollie McDonald Johnson’s Chapel Robert McDonald Hartselle Ruby Kennium Gracie News Willie McDonald Johnnie McDonald Henry McDonald Bowden McDonald Florida

Nail Damage Lessons

New York notes stress nail wear from tools and daily exposure to hot water soaps solvents and waxes. Dr Earl W Brauer of NYU dermatology outlines nails awareness proper instruments techniques and cosmetic protection to fortify the nail plate at a beauty editor workshop for the American Academy of Dermatology.

New York Earl W. Brauer Brauer New York University School of Medicine National Program For Dermatology American Academy of Dermatology

Binding Feet Ancient Custom in Chinese History

X rays of elderly Chinese women reveal the legacy of foot binding, a 1200 year practice to shape the feet into mandarin sizes. The deformity depends on age of binding, binder skill, and cooperation of the girl, with many women removing bindings after the 1911 ban.

New York Martha E. Mottram San Francisco American Journal of Roentgenology

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