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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

7

How The Stars Celebrate Christmas In Hollywood

Hollywood observes a varied holiday with July lights and summer stockings. Stars mingle with staff as Santa Calas Lane lights up and floats parade down Hollywood Boulevard. Some seek white Christmases in the East or sunlit resorts while others enjoy a sunny, festive local scene.

Hollywood Brazil Sweden Hollywood Boulevard Santa Calas Lane Filmtown Sun Valley Lake Arrowhead Wilshire Boulevard Sunset Strip

Jaycees Pack 25 Christmas Food Baskets for Decatur Families

Members of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce have packed 25 baskets of food for Christmas distribution to families in need. The Salvation Army will deliver the baskets, which include canned foods nuts candy and fruits.

Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Salvation Army

Keeping The Slender Shape KEEP figure wise

Women are urged to maintain a slender figure through exercise and mindful eating. The piece warns against weight gain, promotes gym classes, and outlines a specific abdominal leg lift routine to reinforce core strength and prevent organ displacement.

Fat in the Diet: Why Fat Is Craved and Its Roles

The article explains fat aids taste and satiety, slows stomach emptying, and yields high calories. It notes fats ease eating, reduce bulk, and ferment less than starches while also touching on fatty acids and vitamin sources. It cites 1945 copyright and King.

King

Fat in Diets Linked to Skin and Health Effects

A discussion notes fats may influence skin diseases like eczema and general health. Evidence suggests high fat low starch diets might reduce colds, though proof is disputed. A man on very low fat for six months showed no ill effects, but longer observation might differ. Excess fat in older adults could relate to liver issues. A reader asks about abdominal pains and laxatives. advice urges medical evaluation and dietary, exercise, and habit changes.

Features Syndicate, Inc

White Christmas In Prospect For Wide U. S. Section

A white Christmas appeared in prospect for most of the mid continent with fresh snow in the central Rockies spreading eastward. The midwest expected a blanket of white by tomorrow as cold temperatures gripped the north central states with sub zero readings in Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Montana. Warm weather persisted in the Southeast with Florida highs near 88 and 86.

Chicago Mid-Continent Central Rockies Central Plains midWest North Central States Bismarck N. D Grand Forks Minnesota South Dakota Wisconsin Montana Florida Key West Miami Canadian

Colonial Coffee Wins Flavor Tests Among Huntsville Experts

Huntsville leaders and Mrs. Milton Frank Jr praise Colonial coffee after blind tests of top brands. They cite Antigua origin and rich mellow flavor as reasons Colonial delivers value and quality.

Milton Frank, Jr Huntsville Colonial Antigua

Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Domestic Abuse and Lipstick Dilemmas

A reader seeks help for a abusive husband who harms home life while another asks about lipstick removal before a first kiss. Dorothy Dix explains repeated domestic torment is unlikely to improve and suggests leaving, while weighing pros and cons of lipstick removal for teen dating and the practicality of showers for every baby in a family.

Miss Dix Dorothy Ox Dorothy Dix

Prospective brides weigh in on stocking shower excess

Miss X says bridal stockings showers are wasteful. She argues many women wear torn hose after contributing to so many stockings events, leading to shortages for themselves. The Bell Syndicate, Inc. released the remarks.

Miss X The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Corn Wet Milling Shares 5.8 Percent Of U.S. Corn Use

The industry accounts for about 5.8 percent of all corn produced in the United States, reflecting its role in processing grain for various products.

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