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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1971
Page
6
A bridge problem discusses coin toss odds versus a two heads trick and shows counting top clubs reveals an even split. South, with a heart and club heavy hand, chooses a heart finesse but West holds the heart king and defeats the contract.
A recipe describes crispy fried fish fillets coated in seasoned egg and mashed potato flakes. Filets are dipped, rolled in flakes, and fried until golden in oil, then garnished with parsley. Serves four.
Linda Kay Shutt and Ronald Cooper Ellison exchanged vows at Southside Baptist Church Greenville. The bride wore an empire satin gown with seed pearl embroidery and carried glamellas and stephanotis. Guests included family from Keokuk Philadelphia and Atlanta. After a Myrtle Beach trip they will reside in Greenville. The article notes Tracy Dale Fowler's first birthday.
Dont throw away torn sheet and pillow cases. Save them by tracing a design onto a patch, cut it out, and iron it over the tear. The rip is mended securely and decoratively using iron on sheet patches.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Earl Cross name their son Jason Earl Cross born at Decatur General Hospital. Grandparents are Lester Cross Lurlie Henson and Robert L McCalpin Russellville. Danella Booker a junior at Alabama State University spends holidays with Curtis Bookers in Decatur. Rev and Mrs Charles Maples visit Maples family in Sheffield. Sherman Barnes a senior at Auburn University visits family Loyd and Mrs Barnes. Steve and Mrs Brown name their daughter Stephanie Lynn Brown born at Decatur General Hospital Danville. Grandparents are Robert Brown and Lonnie Warren and family in Danville.
A holiday party shelf offers a practical solution for busy hosts. Install brackets on any wall to support a 5 to 6 foot long shelf 12 inches deep. keep it ready for emergencies. Use the dining room buffet for coffee service and plates. keep casseroles frozen for oven to buffet service.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rickert Moore announce the engagement of daughter J. Patricia Moore to Robert Leon Reed of Birmingham. Patricia is a Birmingham Southern College senior with Dean’s List honors and SGA membership. Reed is also a Birmingham Southern College senior and Theta Chi member. The February 5 ceremony will be at Saint Francis Xavier Church in Birmingham.
Horoscope outlines daily guidance across the zodiac with advice on work routine decisions, finances, and personal behavior. It notes Aries to Pisces themes including pacing, caution, clarification, and adaptability for a steady year ahead. Copyright 1971 Chicago Tribune.
Mr and Mrs Bob Tribble and Mr and Mrs Sam Johnson return from a holiday visit with S Sgt and Mrs Donald A Johnson and children in Shreveport Louisiana. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Smith were Mr and Mrs Elverse Pearson and children of Chicago.
The women's editor outlines submission rules for photos and forms. Deadlines require photos or information forms by the Monday before the desired Sunday publication. Appointments for child birthday portraits exist, and staff photographers do not work Sundays.
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