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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1968
Page
6
South faces a 4 0 trump split after a heart lead and clubs. He engineers a ruffing sequence to reduce West to three trumps and traps the defender, leading to a winning line. With 13 high card points and balanced distribution, the optimal opening is one club.
A reader praises Ann Landers guidance on marital infidelity and children’s silence. Another letter from Middletown NY describes a babysitting neglect incident where parents party late, risking the child’s safety and inviting police action.
Dear folks share cleaning advice for lacquered metal lamps recommending cream wax to remove buildup without damaging the finish. The note emphasizes avoiding metal cleaners and endorses a gentle wax approach for preserving lacquer.
The writer describes fixing a bare spot on a Christmas tree by trimming bottom branches and drilling two holes in the trunk to insert extra branches. After decorating the tree appeared as though the branches grew there, authored by Kathy Hayes.
Newcomer needlework group at Burningtree Country Club hosts a bazaar starting at 10 a.m. to raise funds for a local family served since 1968. Items include stockings, door knob covers, Santa switch covers, pins, bookmarks, purses, candles, bibs, and unique handmade crafts.
The Dyckman House in New York City, a Flemish colonial farm house from the 1700s, has been registered as a National Historic Landmark. The original structure was burned by the British during the Revolutionary War, and in 1783 William Dyckman rebuilt the present house on the same site.
Miss Cathy Wahl arrives from Florence State University with roommate Cookie Stanphill from Trenton Ga and Jeri Horner of Renton Wash. Larry Easter of Birmingham to visit Mr. and Mrs. Daren Easter. Claude Carter returns from Decatur to Omaha. Don Fisher of Birmingham visits Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis. Rev Gilbert Speake and wife return from Naples Florida.
Mrs. John Collier taught Reflections Garden Club members to craft Christmas candles and holiday decorations at the December meeting. She demonstrated melting candle wax mixing crushed ice and clear milk cartons to form the candles, and each member received a candle.
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