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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1964

Page

5

BPW State Officers To Meet In Eufaula

BPW state officers gather January 18 19 in Eufaula at the Holiday Inn to review progress and plan the year ahead. The two day conference closes January 19 with participation by Dr Minnie C Miles and Dorothy Woodall among other federation leaders.

BPW Eufaula Holiday Inn Tutwiler Hotel Birmingham Minnie C. Miles Dorothy Woodall Decatur Dolly Flowers Huntsville Agnes Mills Millbrook Annie M. Sampley Fort Deposit Lois Barnett Tuscaloosa Rose Lawrence Eufaula Bpw National Federation of Business and Professional Womens Clubs Inc Apgin Islands International Federation Counes

Fashion pattern ad for two piece dress and coupon offer

A dated pattern notice describes a two piece dress with waist bows, in cotton fabric. It lists Printed Pattern 4522 Misses' sizes and yardage, plus 50 cents price and 15 cents mailing fee. The notice invites readers to order a Spring Summer Catalog with a free coupon for pattern ideas from Anne Adams at The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept in New York.

Coton Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York

Trowelers Garden Club Panel on Pruning Shrubs and Insects

The Trowelers Garden Club held a meeting at Mrs. R. W. Henderson's home with a panel led by Mrs. Holmes Turner Mrs. Ray Baker and Mrs. T E Barthelemy. They discussed pruning shrubs insect control and material recommendations. Twenty two members attended and April 23 set for a flower show at the Decatur Armory.

Holmes Turner Ray Baker T. E. Barthelemy Trawelers Garden Club R. W. Henderson Johnnie Aycock T. E. Baker Jimmy Hambrick Decatur Armory I. B. Schmidt Paul Russell

Hints From Heloise Show Helpful Household Ideas

Readers share practical tips from shoe bag hacks to mildew removal with buttermilk. Suggestions include thawing pipes with a hair dryer, using fruit jars to store cereals and dry goods, reflecting heat with aluminum foil behind radiators, cleaning vacuum brushes, and shoe tongue lacing to keep tongues centered.

Heloise

Clergy Garb Sparks Denominational Shifts In Pulpit

The Lutheran Church in America reports that clerical attire in the pulpit can influence worshippers to switch denominations. The commission on worship notes attire as a factor affecting church loyalty and identity among congregants.

New York The Lutheran Church In American Commission On Worship

Handcraft Your Winter Wear With Haly-knit Sets

Practical, handsome patterns entice men and women with snug helmet ski mask mitten sets. Pattern 7137 offers sizes small, medium, large. Cost 35 cents in coins to Alice Brooks at The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. Send name address zone pattern number to New York address. 1964 catalog features toys fashions crewelwork crochet knit sew embroidery quilt and deluxe quilt book priced at 25 cents for the booklet.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N.Y

Aggressive play leads to a six spade slam on bridge deal

In a Chicago North-South vulnerable game, South opens 2NT then shows a second suit. North raises to six spades after a sequence that uncovers a good fit and a seven-point support, with declarer conquering with careful line play to secure six trump tricks and five spades, while West’s club exit risks defeat.

South Hearts West North Declarer

Baptist Women Missionary Society Meets at WMS

Members gathered at the church for a Baptist Women Missionary Society meeting with Mrs. Paul Rowe leading the devotional. Attendees included Mrs. W. C. Payne Mrs. F. R. Minter Mrs. Paul Rowe Jr and Mrs. Larry.

Falkville The Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Paul Rowe W. C. Payne F.R. Minter Paul Rowe Jr Larry

Local Visitors and Births Reported Around the Valley

Florence residents Mr and Mrs Mason Matthews visited Jim Woodall who is critically ill at Decatur General Hospital. Guests included Mr and Mrs Don Bell of Montgomery and Mr and Mrs Herb Gay. Births noted include Ricky Sanders son of Robin Rae and Pennie Denise daughter of L B Hall.

Mason Matthews Florence Jim Woodall Matthews Decatur General Hospital Don Bell Montgomery Herb Gay Robin Rae Gandy’s Cove Ricky Sanders L. B. Hall Janist Hartselle Hospital Pennie Denise

Notable Women Named in Local Social Row

Patrick, Mrs. C. A. Blevins, Mrs. Elsworth Bates, Mrs. Earl McCaig, Mrs. Tom Drinkard, Mrs. Frank McWhorter, Mrs. Arthur Teague, Mrs. Hal Long, Mrs. Fred Anders and Miss Fay Burks are listed in a local social notes item detailing attendees or members of a community gathering.

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