Cuban Children Leave Communist Influence
Two Cuban boys aged eight and eleven and their twelve year old cousin seek foster care in the United States. The Woodys plan to expand their family with the siblings, motivated by anti communist sentiment and aid from local Catholic and welfare groups. Messages from Alexander express eagerness to learn English and stay with Tommy Woody, with plans for future correspondence and a watercolor drawing included.
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Camaguey
Woodys
Woody
Welfare Department
Msgr. Horgan
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Gonzales
Eugene Chenaults
Bob Gleasons
Medina
CPA
Tommy Woody
Alejandro
Alexander
Esther
Tommy
Decatur
Cuba
Tom Woody
Sergio
Alejandro Medina
Patching Cracks In Plaster Walls Advice Column
Large plaster cracks in an old house are addressed with steps to remove loose material undercut edges, wet openings, mix patching plaster per directions, pack firmly, allow a slight rise, smooth with a knife, sand when dry, and moisten patches for days. Finish with wall sealer if repainting the wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Lang
New Year urged to adopt reading at Decatur library
Mrs. Nancy Agnew invites readers to visit the Decatur Public Library at 207 Church Street. The piece promotes a year of reading to cope with tomorrow's problems, gain relaxation, and learn about diverse lives and global issues. It urges nonmembers to explore library services for themselves and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Public Library
Church Street
Oak
Nancy Agnew
Husbands Today Fix Their Own Breakfasts
A homemaker surveys 52 women about who makes breakfast for husbands. Findings show varied practices from fully served meals to husbands handling their own, with examples across ages, roles, and households. The piece notes shifting expectations and a humorous moral about breakfast routines.
Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren
West faces a critical decision in the three spades contract after East signals in hearts and aims for a diamond shift. East must seize control of the defense by overtaking West's king of hearts and leading diamonds to secure the ruff and thwart declarer.
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East
North
South
West
Declarer
Printed Pattern 4729 Misses' Styles For Fall Wardrobe
Crisp fashion note promotes Trans-season pattern 4729 for Misses' sizes 12 through 20 and 40, with size 16 needing 4 yards 35 inch fabric. Includes mailing ask for 35c to Anne Adams The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York. guidance to send name address zone size and style number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Local Notes Roundup of Christmas Visits and Birth
Around The Valley reports a son named Robert Gallion born December 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Rex Rankin. The column lists guests and visits among families in Alabama and nearby states, noting holiday travels to Birmingham Sumner Atlanta Judson College and Phenix City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Rankin
Robert Gallion
Ed Berry
Leon Jones
Benny McElroy
Gadsden
J.C. Howell
Atlanta
Charles Howell
W. T. Jordan
Phenix City
Ewfaula, Ala
Antarctic sea acre teems with life richer food than most lands
Scientists note that a single acre of Antarctic sea water likely holds more animal and plant life and food resources than any other water area or land, highlighting its extraordinary productivity and ecological value.
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Antarctic
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Fannie Richardson
Library News
Decatur Nursery
Old Moulton Rd
Grant
Palmer
Virginia Palmer
Associated Press
Mary
Goren
Charles H. Goren
The
Chicago Tribune
North East
Norman Albright
Anderson Business College
Second Ave
Decatur, Ala
Col
Mrs
Frank Gilchrist
Mike and
Mal
W. D. Gilchrist
Marcia Myer
Barbara White
Birmingham
University of Alabama
Pat Waar
Jimmy Watson
Washington, D. C
J. B. Watson
R. E. Freeman
Little Rock
Ark
Gerald Paulson
Paul E. Little
Wison
Miss
George Cannon
Mr. Cannon
Mr&Ss
Marilyn Carter
Booneville
Virginia Ann King
Marion Burke
Annette
Charlton Lawrence
Sumner
Billie Burns Burgess
Judson College
Mar
Ion
Mrs. W. C. Smith Jr
Lovin’s Ceramics
Second Avenue
Gorham
King Albert
Lily of the Valley
Madam James
Hunt Club
Louis XV
Nocturne
Willow
Versailles
Nelson
Benk St. Diol
Sears
Sears Roebuck and CO
S.E
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