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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1962
Page
18
Practical ideas mix fun and utility for stockings this year. Include toothbrushes fingernail clippers Bobby pins nail polish combs and shampoo to promote neatness and order. Also consider small plastic accessories and books with unique adhesive features as easy gifts.
Selfix products use self-adhering plastic to attach to walls without nails. The range includes corner shelves towel rings soap dishes and toothbrush holders all offering inexpensive practical gifts from the same maker. The writer notes the appeal of keeper gadgets that are both useful and fun and prompts readers to choose practical options over throw-aways.
Falkville notices announce the approaching marriage of Miss Mary Catherine Macoy to Mr. Frank Lee Wallace. Wallace is a student at Florence State College and the bride is employed at Redstone Arsenal. The wedding is planned for Christmas Eve.
Mrs. H J Corwin of 1449 W Wood St Decatur Illinois has been nominated for the 1963 Who's Who in American Education. She teaches class piano at home, wrote on her work for the Music Educators National Handbook, and promotes a piano method stressing theory aiding singing and instrument study.
The Decatur Altrusa Club met at Mrs. Nancy Simmons home with Mrs. Brad Rabtree as co-hostess. Edna Johnson urged members to complete doll-dressing for the Salvation Army and prepare for a February hat party. Catering to a needy family and gift exchanges were planned for December 18 at Lyons House.
New York AP reports Gertrude Gussie Bullock has launched a fashion line of tennis costumes as a pro designer. The 38 year old, famed for daring lace and bold silhouettes, sticks to white for Wimbledon while expanding into pastels and functional outfits with pants under short skirts.
Gussie focuses on waist lines and arm stretch room as he designs professional wear for a growing world of amateur tennis players. Sia pensities of the Wimbledon.
Engagement stories and wedding photos must be submitted one week before publication. Glossy pictures should be five by seven or eight by ten inches. Weekend submissions are not accepted as the women's department is closed Saturdays.
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