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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1976

Page

7

Menefee Couple Honored on Golden Anniversary in Athens

Mr and Mrs Hector H Menefee celebrated 50 years of marriage with a home reception on November 28 in Athens 3. Hosts included their children Stanley Menefee Petrus Menefee Mrs Eugene Wood and Mrs Robert Ruf all of Athens 3 and Athens. Grandchildren Butch Menefee and Stan Menefee of Athens attended.

Hector H. Menefee Athens 3 Stanley Menefee Petrus Menefee Eugene Wood Robert Ruf Athens Butch Menefee Stan Menefee Robert’ Ruf Beaver Gray Huntsville Pettus Menefee

Drug Traffic Raises Alarm in Yugoslavia

Yugoslav officials report a sharp rise in drug trafficking with over 3,200 pounds of opium based drugs seized in eight months of 1976 valued at 2.4 million dollars. The flow comes from the Orient via Bulgaria to Austria and into central and western Europe. Turks dominate smugglers, with others including Lebanese Pakistani Jordanian German and British passport holders. Interpol and UN agencies assist, and officials say organized networks appear involved as smugglers use expensive cars and multi-person runs.

Ivan Stefanovic Belgrade Yugoslavia Orient Bulgaria Europe Interpol United Nations Vido Popadic Federal Customs Office

Menefees Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Athens Family Reception

Mr. and Mrs. Hector H. Menefee of Athens 3 marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a home reception hosted by their children Stanley Menefee and Petrus Menefee, and other relatives. The couple wed November 28, 1926, in Limestone County.

Sheinwold On Bridge Apply Psychology To Pick Best Play

Alfred Sheinwold explains how psychology guides bridge play in a Daily Question feature. The piece analyzes a diamond notrump auction and heart lead decisions, offering strategic insight and a promotion for a pocket guide available by post.

Los Angeles Times Alfred Sheinwold Sheinwold THE Decatur Daily P. O Port Washington N.Y

Hints From Heloise Offer Simple Saving Tips

Brief column shares practical thrift advice with quick, actionable ideas. Readers get compact guidance on budgeting, shopping smart, and small, meaningful ways to stretch resources during tight times.

Bulova Watch Ad Offers Precise Timepiece And Gift

A Bulova advertisement highlights watches as precise practical timepieces and flattering jewelry gifts. It emphasizes a vast selection and competitive prices with a focus on making a Bulova a lifetime gift.

Thoughtful Christmas Tricks From Dear Heloise

Thoughtful moms share clever Christmas hints for kids and spouses. A mother describes a four-child voting list method to reveal desired gifts, while other readers suggest personal gifts over appliances, tiny soap favors for travel, a carpeted driveway trick, and using folded cards as gift tags.

Heloise Edie W

Yogurt History and Health Claims

AP News outlines yogurt origins from ancient curds to modern markets. It notes Douglas famed for yogurt cure, Metchnikoff cultures, and the rise of yogurt as a staple with cow’s milk in the United States. It mentions ancient goat milk variants and broad consumption in America.

Tom Hoge AP News Supreme Court William O. Douglas Mongolia Middle East Elie Metchnikoff America U.S Abraham Khan Pamien

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