Decatur Arts Council Christmas Events Schedule
December events include a First Methodist Church program at 10 a.m. by Mrs. Perry Giles, a Lights For Peace display at Delano Park, Buy An Original For Christmas at St. John’s Parish House, and a Holiday Homes Tour by the Decatur Federation of Garden Clubs with six area homes open 2-5 and 7-9. Final outdoor lighting contest judging on the 19th, co sponsored by The Decatur Daily.
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First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Perry Giles
Hlintsville
Wishful Diggers
Diggerettes
Decatur Federation of Garden Clubs
Delano Park
Decatur Art Guild
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Decatur Federation F of Garden Clubs
Decatur Daily
Decatur Federation Garden Clubs
ETV Examines War Toys and Child Aggression Thursday
Educational TV will probe whether war toys foster passive acceptance of violence on Your Dollar's Worth Thursday at 8 pm on All ETV channels. Psychiatrist Frederick Ertham argues toys blur make believe and real violence, massing toward violence. Toy industry reps counter that gun sales remain strong and children imitate only the social role. A psychologist will interpret a child's response to toy ads as Henry Orenstein and Frank Stanton debate ad effects and snob appeal.
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Frederick Ertham
Toystry
Henry Orenstein
de Luxe Toppe
Frank Stanton
Cragston Toys
Cloptoms entertain family and friends over holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clopton and family of Birmingham and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jeter of Enterprise were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clopton. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Powell and daughters Laurie and Shannen have returned to the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Clopton
Birmingham
Jack Jeter
Enterprise
Walter Clopton
Phillip Powell
Laurie and
Shannen
University of Alabama _ at
Thanksgiving Weekend Visits Highlight Local Families
An Atlanta couple visited Mr and Mrs Hollis Cobb over the holiday weekend while Mr and Mrs Guy Rogers from Picayune joined Mr and Mrs Gerald Kittrell for Thanksgiving. Mrs William Self returned from a ten day Huntsville trip for a Willowbrook Country Club gathering. Relatives Neil Flippo and Howard McBride were called to Florence after their mother Minnie Webb died. Hill Ferguson III and daughter Elizabeth of Nashville spent Thanksgiving with Hill Ferguson Jr and his wife.
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Mrs
Hollis Cobb
Guy M. Rogers
Picayune
Gerald Kittrell
William C. Self
Huntsville
Self
Willowbrook Country Club
Neil Flippo
Howard McBride
Florence
Minnie Webb
Hill Ferguson III
Elizabeth
Nashville, Tenn
Hill Ferguson Jr
From Heloise Old Bedspread Bathmat Hack
A mother suggests repurposing an old chenille bedspread into washable bath mats to cut laundry and daily washing. She explains selecting top and bottom fabric, using filler from worn sections, and sewing with a large stitch for quick drying. She notes mats wash well, dry fast, and need not be washed daily.
Ann Landers Cat Arranges Feline Wedding Style Advice
Dear Ann Landers discusses a cat named Romeo who dislikes some suitors and influences a daughter’s choice of partner. The column ties pet instincts to relationship outcomes and offers a witty reply about introductions and marriage.
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Ann Landers
Romeo
Floyd
Vancouver
Letter of Laughter Dear Heloise
Reader asks why sheets have a large hem at one end and a small hem at the other. The long hem helps avoid changing sides to cover nose or toes. the shorter hem keeps the bottom near foot of bed.
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Heloise
Community tensions rise over perceived family favors
Accusations fly as relatives claim envy and guilt arise from perceived unequal assistance to a mother. The dispute centers on who did more for the parent and why others feel slighted.
Duplicate Bridge Winners at Decatur Club Meets
The Decatur Duplicate Bridge Club held sessions on Monday and Tuesday at 9 15 and 7 15 in the Pet Hospitality Room. Winners included pairs led by Mrs Charles D Darnell and Mrs David Warren and other top finishers such as Prof Grady Stubbs, Mrs A D Sample, Enoch Poole, Mrs James Ratliff, and Mrs Judson E Davis.
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Decatur
Pet
Withers
Charles D. Darnell
David Warren
Grady G. Stubbs
A. D. Sample
Enoch Poole
E. E. Rawsell
James Ratliff
John Veitch
A. Kirseh
Judson E. Davis
L. R. Dishman Jr
Grady Stubbs
William E. McCormick
Charles D- Darnell
W. P. Hunter
David V. Patton
E. E. Bowsell
Miss Faulkner Weds Georgian in Jacksonville
Miss Pamela Anne Faulkner and Charles Richard Bennett of Calhoun Georgia were married recently in Jacksonville. The bride is a graduate of Austin High School and Jacksonville State University student. the groom is a Calhoun High School graduate and JSU junior. They reside in Jacksonville.
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Fort Payne
Pamela Anne Faulkner
Charles Richard Bennett
Calhoun, Ga
H.G. Faulkner
Decatur
J. C. Bennett
Calhoun
Austin High School
J. A. Thompson
J. H. Faulkner
Phil Campbell
Jacksonville State University
Bennett
Calhoun High School
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Decatur Arts Council
Burningtree
Newcomer's Club
ETV
Decatur City
THE
P. D. Box
Alabama
Kinson's Furniture
Magnavox
F. A. O. Schwartz
New York
Queens College
California
National Educational Television
University of Alabama
Van
Charlotte
Conrad
Ann
Pittsburgh
Julie Livingston
Kenneth Livingston
Hartselle
E. E. Livingston
Lord Havs
Athens
Mr Havs
Mrs. Bennett
Miss Faulkner
Decatur Apothecary
First
Robinson
Qbinson's Furniture
Frigidaire Corner
2Nd Ave
Holly Street
Coats
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