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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1972

Page

6

Heroin Psalm and Dear Ann Letters Spark Outcry

A clipped Reuters style feature recounts a North Carolina discovery of a twisted Psalm rewrite in a car with a dead heroin addict, plus letters to Ann Landers about neighbor harassment and teen drinking. The piece notes the social impact of addiction and the call for blunt honesty in guidance columns.

Ann Landers Sam J. Ervin, Jr North Carolina Reidsville N.C House of the Damned Ann Lander Ann M. B Chicago Chic Publishers-Hall Syndicate

Throw-In Play Elevates Defense In Bridge Hand

In a detailed bridge example South uses a throw-in to force opponents into leading a suit. The play starts with winning a spade trick then ruffing, leading hearts, and shaping clubs while forcing West into bad leads. The sequence trades for a club trick and leaves West with no good option as the declarer manipulates trumps and discards. Melissa Jill Alsbrooks celebrates her first birthday and is named with her family lineage.

South East West Declarer Melissa Jill Alsbrooks Cecil Gregory Alsbrooks Austinville Rd Joseph F. Ward Cecil E. Allbrooks Decatur J. L Price of Quality Bessie Hanvey Russellville Ollie Aycock

Sorority Winter Dance Honors Officers and Escorts at Decatur Inn

Delta Theta Chi held a winter dance at Decatur Inn presenting officers and their escorts including president Margaret Callahan with Kevin Windsor and others such as Debbie Casteele, Sonny Mills, Cathy Delones, Hrego Lawrence, Mary Reed, Rodney Scott, Lisa Scott, Rex Rankin, Deborah Ward, and Dale Thrasher. Senior junior and sophomore members appeared with numerous partners. chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Garland Ward and two other couples. breakfast followed hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson.

Delta Theta Chi Decatur Inn Margaret Callahan Kevin Windsor Debbie Casteele Sonny Mills Cathy Delones Hrego Lawrence Mary Reed Rodney Scott Lisa Scott Rex Rankin Deborah Ward Dale Thrasher Kathy Allen Donald Robbins Karen Gunner Steve—Marino Amy Lile Joey Sherman Cindy Petty Dean Boyd Dawn Buchanan David Breland Beverly Kinser Frank Hollon Lynn Pierce Ricky Hartselle Delores Casteele Frankie Williams Phyllis Cramer Greg Dillard Dianne Hailton Mike Gunner Adrianne Irby Chuck Croft Windy Jones John Crittenden Charlotte Morris David Spanger Lisa Roberson Butch Tudor Holly Johnny Ray Aycock John Austin Johnson John Johnson

Martin Williams Vows Solemnized at East Highland Baptist

Connie Jean Martin and Ronnie Lee Williams were married Saturday at East Highland Baptist Church in Hartselle. Rev. Wilbur Smallwood officiated. The bride wore a lace and satin gown with a high collar and long sleeves. Debra Martin served as maid of honor. Best man was Doug Blankenship. Reception helpers included Mrs. Carl Segars and Mrs. Leon Martin. Grandparents are listed for both families.

Hartselle Connie Jean Martin Gene—Martin Ronnie Lee Williams Arthur Williams East Highland Baptist Church Wilbur Smallwood Debra

Horoscope for Tuesday Your Birthday

Daily zodiac guide from the Chicago Tribune notes varied serves for each sign. It advises steady self-reliance for Aries and caution with loyalty for Taurus while urging quiet stance on family matters for Scorpio and continued consistency for Aquarius.

Libra Scorpio Aquarius The Chicago Tribune

Heloise readers share clever gift and home tips

Readers propose a bridal shower gift built from a mop with eyes nose mouth and hair using copper curl eyes soap pad nose clip clothespin mouth and towel torso. Other tips cover fabric hangers, higher outlets, and safe vacuum cord plugging.

Heloise John J. Mobley

Layered Look Crochet Knit Shrinks

New York reports a fashion craze for tiny layered shrinks to wear over shirts. Knitters and crocheters choose colors from broad wool shade ranges, with designs from scooped shells to potholder vests. The trend emphasizes custom color and pattern combinations.

New York National Hand Knitting Yarn Association

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