British Invasion Lights Up New York Nightlife
Earl Wilson reports on a wave of British acts arriving in New York including Shirley Bassey with Lionel Bart and Tony Newley, and the cross Atlantic chatter about era changing entertainment. He notes Tina Robin, Joan Collins, and others, plus satirical spoofs and upcoming shows at Carnegie Hall JFK and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wilson
New York
Redcoats
Shirley Bassey
Plaza
Tony Newley
Lionel Bart
Oliver
Bart
Bassey
Newley
Rosina Pagan
Bass
Copacabana
Steve Lawrence
Eydie Gorme
Joan Collins
Joan
Tina Robin
Harvey Stone
Carol Burnett
Carnegie Hall
Jfk
Jacqueline Rew
Chardas
Frank Sinatra
East River
Frank
Lana Turner
Pole Hope
Europe
Vaughn Meader
Jilly
Jason Robards Jr
N.Y
Betty George
Shine Off Skirt Seat From Vinegar Rub Technique
Dear readers share tips from Heloise on removing shine from skirt seats using straight white vinegar applied with a terry cloth, folded to double thickness, rubbed up and down and crosswise until the shine disappears. Let dry on ironing board. avoid pressing to prevent return of shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Loraine
Fire safety tips for winter and Christmas tree hazards
Decatur Fire Chief Floyd Elkins warns of higher fire risk as heating equipment ages and Christmas trees are used. Inspect flues and pipes, avoid overloaded circuits, and keep heat off when away. Use approved light chains, keep flammable decorations away, and remove wrapping promptly on Christmas morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Floyd Elkins
Elkins
Chief Elkins
Candy Makers Tout Stirring Fudge Over Beating
Modern confectioners claim that stirring fudge achieves the same smooth texture as beating while using far less energy. A gentle fold is touted as efficient and effective for glossy, uniform results.
Changes Seen At GOP Helm
Washington AP reports possible shift in leadership of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee as Sen. Thruston B. Morton may take over from Sen. Barry Goldwater. Hugh Scott says Morton is broadly acceptable. committee aims to regain Senate control from Democrats with a center-right leadership.
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Washington
Thruston B. Morton
R-Ky
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Goldwater
Senate Gop
Hugh Scott
Morton
Scott
Senate
Letter Writing Contest Slated for Boys Club Members
Frank Shepherd announces a letter writing contest for Boys' Club of Decatur members on "Growing Up" inspired by Herbert Hoover's On Growing Up. Prize money totals 250 with $100 first, $50 second, $25 third and fifteen $5 prizes. winners from each club receive an autographed copy of Hoover's book.
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Boys’ Club of
Decatur
Frank Shepname
Herbert Hoover
Boys’ Clubs of America
Hoover
Shepherd
William Nichols
This Week
Loy
Area Schools Announce Winter Break Dates
Area officials in Cullman Limestone and Lawrence counties plan to dismiss from December 21 to January 2 for Christmas and New Year holidays. Decatur Morgan and Athens city schools will dismiss December 18 and return January 2.
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Cullman
Cullman County
Limestone County
Lawrence County
Decatur City
Morgan County
Athens City
Bookmobile Schedule December 13 Across Local Towns
Schedule lists routes through Flint, Morgan County Training School, Massey, Penn Community, and Hartselle with stop times from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. including Day's Store, Laney's Grocery, Penn Grocery, and Salem Church. Ends with a quotation and a 1962 copyright line.
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Flint
Flint, Day’s Store
Morgan County Training School
Massey, Laney’s
Massey School
Penn Community
Penn Grocery
Morris
Hartselle
Salem Church
Bus Drivers Stabbed Aboard Greyhound in Birmingham
A North Carolina man is held on an assault charge after stabbing two Greyhound bus drivers in Birmingham as the eastbound bus left the downtown area. J. C. Hamner of Birmingham was wounded in the side and P. H. Mitchell of Lincoln, Alabama was stabbed in the arm while off duty. Phineas Pinyan 40 of Charlotte was identified as the attacker.
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Birmingham
North Carolina
Greyhound
J. C. Hamner
P. H. Mitchell
Lincoln
Ala
C. B. Golden
Weilding
Phineas Pinyan
Charlotte
Hamner
Mitchell
Jaycees To Sell Christmas Trees In Decatur
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce volunteers start annual Christmas tree sales Friday through December 22. Proceeds fund Christmas baskets worth over 750 dollars delivered to underprivileged families. Spruce and cedar trees from 3 to 8 feet on sale 5 to 8 p.m. daily and all day Saturdays behind the National Guard Armory on Gordon Drive.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
National Guard Armory
Gordon Drive
Walnut shells yield two cups of kernels per pound
A shelling guideline states that one pound of walnuts yields about two cups of shelled kernels. This conversion helps with recipes and portion planning.
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Richard Nixon
Nikita Khrushchev
Roulette
George Segal
Gwen Davis
Loraine Brown
Elena
Mrs. Woodhall
M.mln
Eleanor Jones
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Wecatur
Belk’s
Nile
BELK
GOP
Americans For Constitutional Action
Midwest
Rocky Mountain
Argus
Dicatur
Buschs Kredet Jewelers - Opticians
2Nd Avenue 5S
Fes
Area School
Robert Qaulet
Phil Foster
Johnny Carson
Henry Barnes
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Earl
the Hall
Cate
Jaycees
Davidson Plumbing CO
Sherman St
State National Bank OF Decatur
Ederal
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