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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1963
Page
5
Dark wood paneling brings warmth and coziness to a room especially with a fireplace, but requires bright accents to avoid gloom. One or two dark walls work in small spaces, while light paneling can feel liftless with blonde furniture and faded colors. New wall coverings like burlap need specific adhesives and proper hanging instructions to prevent shrinkage and damage.
White sales loom as January bargains approach for bath towels hand towels and wash cloths. Buy on sale choose medium or cheap options for practicality and budget. Consider cleaning uses beyond the bath and stock extra for future gifts while planning for linens.
Bridge quiz solutions from 1963 showing suggested responses for seven hand scenarios South's bids vary from three hearts to four no trump and three spades, emphasizing distribution and potential slam prospects. Names: Charles H. Goren, Chicago Tribune.
Tommy Cary a Auburn pharmacy student spent the holidays with his mother Mrs Marshall Cary and left Saturday with four other students for Miami to attend the Orange Bowl game. Local families and visitors travel for New Year events and social gatherings across Decatur Athens and nearby towns.
A homemaker asks if Art Nouveau fits a ranch house and living room decor. She notes her husband likes the pieces and wonders if art should match furniture and house. The reader suggests taste varies and contrasts can enhance a display.
At the Central Garden Club December meeting in Mrs. A M Roan’s home Mrs. Jesse Stimson discussed Madonna figurines and their use in flower arrangements. She outlined four life stages of Mary and offered notes on color schemes and display tips with practical staging guidance for home decor.
The Decatur Daily advertises Printed Pattern A697 by Oleg Cassini in Misses sizes 8 through 18. The pattern features a long jacket with concealed buttons, a keyhole neckline showing a contrast blouse, and a slim skirt with high pockets. Fabric suggestions include wool broadcloth, flannel, lightweight tweed, linen, and shirts in shantung crepe or cotton. Order for $1 plus 15 cents extra for mailing. include name address zone style number and size.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union held a Christmas meeting in the home of Mrs Louis Argend with Mrs J E Blair presiding. Four new members were reported by Mrs Earl Foster: Mrs Charles E Boley Miss Elizabeth Mays Mrs P H Montgomery and Mrs M L Turner. A needy family basket was prepared and refreshments served after reading Luke 2 10 20 and a closing prayer for wisdom to grasp the gift of God.
Billy Rose receives a weekly royalty of 25 dollars in New York AP reports for the tune Does the Spearmint Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight. The song, written years ago, is briefly chanted by Kirk Douglas in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Mrs Stimson was presented by program chairman Mrs J C Howell. Following the program finger foods and coffee were served in the dining room to members and a guest Mrs J L Truss. Mrs Collier received a pin from the club.
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