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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1972
Page
6
Dear Heloise recalls a long ago tip about razor care. Rinse the blade after shaving, store it in a jelly glass with enough baby oil to cover the head, then rinse with hot water before next use to extend life. Readers praised its longevity and protection claims.
Horoscope notes a busy year of change urging relationships to deepen and personal reward to be found. The column includes reader tips on preserving flowers, quick desserts, saving paper towels, personalized checks, and housewife guidance from Heloise.
Jeanette Coleman leads Anniston D. D. Sorority as Decatur High and Austin High Girls learn of the 1922 library study origin and vote to form a Decatur chapter. Charter sponsors include Mrs. Richard Smith and others. tea for new members to be hosted by Carol Smith. Diane Lansdell turns three Saturday with family greetings.
Donna Cockrell to marry Douglas R. Sittason this Saturday. Auburn University events include a miscellaneous shower at Chi Omega room hosted by Mrs. Joe David McClinton and Marsha Johnson, plus a Auburn barbecue cookout hosted by Art Soloman and Debra Hopkins. Several kitchen, linen, recipe, and backyard parties followed at various homes and venues including the Ozier cabin on the Tennessee River. A Burningtree Country Club luncheon was hosted by Eldridge Cockrell, Beth Cockrell, and Owen Davis. A bachelor breakfast was held by Dan Crane.
Margaret Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Wilson Jr will marry Terry Campbell on Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Decatur. She was honored with a kitchen shower Luncheon and wedding events organized by family and friends at multiple homes and clubs including Burningtree Country Club Decatur Inn Decatur Country Club and Springdale Road venue.
ATLANTA Georgia June Johnson of Albany and Atlanta and Dr Nicholas Wiley Petty son of Mrs Greenhill Petty of Decatur and Joe Nicholas Petty of Fort Payne were married August 18 at Wienca Road Baptist Church Rev Oliver Wilbanks officiated. The bride wore a silver and copper ensemble with off white pants and carried a cascade bouquet. Best man was Capt Jeffrey Linn and attendants included Corry Lee Sandlin and five others. After a Canadian wedding trip the couple will reside in Atlanta where Dr Petty practices veterinary medicine.
To insure publication the women’s editor requests that wedding information be received by the Monday before Smash publication for the following Sunday. Forms are available at The Daily. Photographs received after three days will be reduced in size and reports shortened. Staff photographers do not work on Sunday.
Pamela Gayle Norris daughter of Mr and Mrs John Norris and Gerry Eugene Adams son of Mrs Evelyn Adams wed August 18 at First Baptist Center Point. Bride wore satin peau d ange lace gown with chapel train Juliet cap bouquet included roses orchids carnations. Attendants included Peggy Samples and Kristi Perrin. Best man was Gerry Adams. Ushers Dale Adams Joe Clifton Bob Clifton Shane Humber. Reception followed and couple plan to live in Birmingham after a trip to New Orleans.
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