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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1965

Page

5

Seekers Bible Club Hostesses Lead December Meeting

Mrs Alfred Hodgins hosted the Seekers Bible Club December meeting. Guests served fruit cake Christmas sandwiches and coffee by Mrs Kermit Tucker Mrs Johnny McCord and Mrs Hodgins. Mrs John McBride presided and Mrs J R Williams led the club collection. Mrs Howard Belser reviewed How Far to Bethlehem. Twenty members concluded with the Mizpah benediction.

Alfred Hodgins Seekers Bible Club Kermit Tucker Johnny McCord Hodgins John McBride J. R. Williams Howard Belser Bethlehem

Knit slippers and needlecraft patterns from Decatur Daily

Price Brookes offers a quick evening project for His and Hers knit slippers using 4 oz yarns in med sizes S M L. Pattern 7498 costs 35c with 15c extra for first class mail. orders to Alice Brooks Needlecraft Dept New York. Catalog also promotes free patterns and quilt books with small fees.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Needlecraft America New Museum

Heloise tips for holiday helpers and neat living

A 1965 King Features Syndicate collection shows quick home hacks. Odd earrings become tree ornaments, shoeboxes organize pantry shelves, cheese on pizza with potato peeler, shortening kept fresh with a coffee-can lid, and mittens sewn to sweater cuffs prevent loss. Also tips on making nog with whipped topping mix.

Heloise Cathie Wells King Features Syndicate, Inc

Velvet Trim Becomes New Status Symbol in Bedding

A guide recommends re binding a used blanket with a deep fold of nylon velvet replacing the old ribbon. The velvet trim is touted as a stylish yet practical upgrade for bedroom accessories, highlighting its machine washable convenience.

Wife asks if her husband failed her over guests

A reader asks Ann Landers for advice about her husband’s reaction to her friend Lottie and her eccentric partner Heathcliff during a visit. The writer worries she must please her husband but feels torn between friendship and marital harmony. She seeks guidance on managing the dilemma.

Lottie Heathcliff Ann

Dear Pillow and Dear Ann Landers readers discuss wills

A reader asks about leaving remains to a medical school, while family objections call the idea gruesome. Ann Landers affirms adults’ right to decide, noting children have no claim to veto such wishes if clearly stated.

Ann Landers L.G.C Vl.g.c

Gift idea sparks sharper zest than the cash gifts

A reader urges buying a thoughtful present rather than cash gifts, claiming it will elicit more enthusiasm from a recipient this year. The note promotes desire to see genuine appreciation over mere checks and ends with a punchy call to action.

Dear G.F. and the Christmas gift dilemma

Dear G.F. has dated a man six years and wonders if giving him cash for Christmas is fair after repeatedly doing so. She wants to see him enjoy a gift she buys, but he asks only for money. The columnist advises considering how the relationship has evolved and whether to discuss feelings or adjust gift habits.

Ann Landers G. F G.F

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Mrs. Hodgins Seekers Club By Price Brookes Granny Ada Schnaible Gene Cornier Carol Ann Denise Elizabeth Feder M. H. Townsend Decatur, Gateway Shopping Center Jonathan Logan Poinsettias City P Second Avenue Aran
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