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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1966
Page
6
The Wildlife Garden Club gathered at Mrs. W. G. Hall’s residence for a neighborhood coffee. Members brought gifts for the Salvation Army. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Clarence Rannefeld’s home.
Cold weather and busy season bring sniffles and sneezes. Rest and a balanced diet help, and keep tissues in purse or pocket for use anywhere anytime.
The Priceville Homemakers Club gathered at Mrs. J. L. Truss's home with Mrs. Wendell Smith presiding. A devotional on Luke 2 was given by Mrs. Ollie Blankenship and a Red Cross note thanked the group for the ditty bag project. Secret pals drawn and Christmas gifts exchanged. guests Miss Lucille Hawkins and Miss Mary Coffee attended. Members plan to meet at Mrs. Clayton Blanken ships home in December to craft Christmas candles.
Dido also known as Elissa is described as founder and queen of Carthage revered as a goddess. The passage highlights her legendary status and role in the city’s origins.
A mixed feature from 1966 including Children’s dress patterns and a detailed bridge hand commentary. It notes pattern 4875 for children and includes a bidding sequence and play explanation where South salvages a slam in spades after a stripping operation.
The New York Theater Trip group arrived in Decatur yesterday after a late travel plan change. A freight train derailment caused them to switch to a chartered bus in Wellington Alabama instead of Birmingham, and they returned safely to Decatur.
Scientists announce a new corn strain with protein levels approaching milk, promising a major boost to nutrition for populations facing protein shortages. If scalable, the corn could transform food security in developing regions and support humanitarian relief efforts.
Readers share practical money saving house ideas from repurposing old blankets for twin beds to reusable hot pads and clever labeling. Suggestions include cutting blankets to fit beds, washing dishes promptly, using a nylon net for quick cleaning, folding papers into bags for trash day, and cooking extra hard boiled eggs for egg salad sandwiches.
Employees of the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and their husbands enjoyed a Saturday Christmas party at the Congress Inn followed by refreshments at Mr. and Mrs. Forney Steenson home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Cox and Miss Phyllis Mahan of Athens. Mrs. William Sexton visited Birmingham briefly. Huntsville visitors included Mrs. Barrett Shelton and Mrs. R. W. Orr.
A festive hospitality description recalls friends gathering at Christ as time and the habit of exchanging good cheer with snacks and beverages. It mentions plentiful napkins protecting tables from rings and stains and notes the word cracker came from breaking a biscuit and making a cracking sound.
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