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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

6

Woodard-Baron Betrothal Told in Forks Washington

Howard W. Woodard son of Mr and Mrs Talmus E Woodard Eva is engaged to Linda Louise Baron of Forks Wash Announcement by her parents Mr and Mrs Walter W Baron The groom to be serves in the U S Air Force at Blaine Wash The Sept 28 wedding will be a double ceremony with the bride’s sister in Seattle Wash

Forks, Wash Howard W. Woodard Talmus E. Woodard Eva Linda Louise Baron Forks Wash Walter W. Baron Woodard U. S. Air Force Blaine Seattle Ann Landers Agatha Randy Publishers-Hall Syndicate

New Illinois First Lady Busy Hostess for Convention

Mrs. Samuel Shapiro balances duties as hostess for the Democratic National Convention with her duties as governor’s wife and Illinois Late Fair trophy presenter. The couple, longtime Kankakee residents, plan luncheons and social events while he campaigns against Richard Ogilvie. The governor, a saxophonist, and Mrs. Shapiro share active public life and garden interests.

Illinois Margaret Scherf Associated Press Springfield, Ill Samuel Shapiro Shapiro Otto Kerner Richard Ogilvie Shap Iro

Gun incidents and family strife draw reader letters

A reader asks how to handle a relative who brings a loaded pistol to a visit. Ann Landers suggests confiscating the gun and checking permit status, plus urging lawmakers to act. Another letter shares a stepmother’s struggle with a 13 year old stepsister’s weight and shop outcomes.

Ann Landers Pease Ann Connecticut

Notices on Calendar Deadlines and Photo Submissions

The women's editor outlines submission rules for upcoming publications. Calendar listings must arrive by noon Thursday, bridal photos and wedding info by the Monday before the ceremony, and engagements by the requested Sunday release date. Photographs for children under six require five days’ notice. photos brought in can be picked up after publication. staff photographers do not work Sundays.

Women’s Department

Sauteed Onion Pepper Beans Top Hamburgers Dish Hint

A kitchen tip suggests sauteing abundant onion and green pepper then heating with tomato sauce and drained kidney beans. Finish with grated cheddar and serve over hamburgers.

Goren on Bridge by Charles H Goren 1968 Chicago Tribune

North South vulnerable West deals six hearts contract described. West led jack of spades, declarer used endplay and riffle of discards to deduce East's distribution. South tested clubs and diamonds, using careful ruffing and 하나 final diamond sequence to drop West queen and secure six hearts. South’s plan relied on East holding king spades and missing queen of diamonds.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune West North East South Jack of & South West East South Dummy North Altho Declarer

Wilson-Warnke Vows Solemnized

Miss Susan Marie Wilson and Fred William Warnke married at First Christian Church Kingsville, with Rev. Martin Pike officiating. Attendants included Marcie Wilson and Sharon Smith, reception helpers listed, couple to reside in Kingsville after a Corpus Christi honeymoon. Cotton fibers remark follows.

Kingsville Tex Susan Marie Wilson Clyde H. Wilson l Decatur Fred William Warnke Kermit Warnke San Feria First Christian Church Martin Pike Nelson Lyon Jr Warren Dowdy Corpus Christi Allen Dwight Winkler Tom Sapp la Feria David

Personal notes on travels and health updates

Mr and Mrs W T Jordan and Mrs Jack Riethmaier and Mrs Raymond Nichols returned after attending the American Cancer Society state workshop in Birmingham. Retired M Sgt Robert Ricks is improving in Room 111 Redstone Arsenal Base Hospital after a heart condition admission last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Grant Blair returned from vacation visiting her parents in Louisburg North Carolina and his parents in Jamestown North Carolina.

W. T. Jordan Jack Riethmaier Raymond Nichols American Cancer Society Birmingham Robert Ricks Redstone Arsenal Base Hospital Grant Blair T. T. Kemp Louisburg N.C J. B. Blair Jamestown

Household Hint for Kids Tying Shoes

If small children untie shoes, tie a small knot at the end of each laces after lacing. The child can remove the shoe but cannot untie the laces, providing a simple fix for keeping laces secure.

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Mrs. Shapiro Conrad Hilton Democratic Party Nutty Agatha U.S Lister Hill Sen John Sparkman Senate Washington, D. C Conn Charles Winton III Charles Winton Jr Moulton Reuben ]Smith E. D. Carpenter Courtland Charles R. Winton W. M. Letson Letson L. E. Smith Smith Robert Winton Winton Wheeler Long Lovin’s Second Ave N.E China Culver Cleaners Goren Moulton Heights Moulton Road Wilson-Warnke Decatur Apothecary Your Home Health Center First Kim Wright Austin High and Gini Dockery Decatur High Patt’s — Decatur Shopping Center Decatur & Austin High Ebinson Magnavox Frigidaire
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