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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1949

Page

7

Universities Should Offer A Postgraduate Course In Growing Old Gracefully

HAL BOYLE argues that increasing longevity makes elderly citizens economically and politically influential. He notes rising retirement security and medical focus on gerontology, and urges universities to create a graduate course teaching how to grow old gracefully to reduce fear and enhance self worth.

Boyle Hal Boyle New York Grandpa Grandma Hmany

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Marriage and Contentment

Dorothy Dix answers letters on balancing a husband and infant, staying cheerful in marriage, and self restraint. She cautions that husbands crave attention like big babies, that marital discontent fades with time, and that civility requires acting well even when feeling otherwise.

Dorothy Dix Hearthstone Prisoners of Love

How to care for a home permanent for teen hair

The article advises teen girls on pre permanent care with oil treatments starting three weeks before curling. It details oiling parts of the scalp, brushing, rotating finger kneading, and wearing a towel to bed. Three shampoo applications with hot rinses are recommended before the permanent, plus nightly brushing for growth and shine.

Will Howard Smith Heads Ala Crop Improvement Group

Jen Smith of Prattville will remain president of the Alabama Crop Improvement Association after a reelection at the annual meeting. H H Know- is among others named during the session in the eventful gathering yesterday.

Will Howard Smith C Cro Op Jen Smith Prattville Ala— Crop Provement Associa H. H. Know

Flint 4 H Club Showcases Holiday Demonstrations

The Flint 4 H Club excelled in monthly demonstrations and added plays and a radio segment. Christmas programs featured two plays a poem and a party with a future Rural Puerto Rico show after refreshments. Officers include Pres Mary Elizabeth Poole Vice President Nancy Hogan and Secretary Johnny Foley.

Flint 4-H Puerto Ica Poole Hogan Flint 4-H Club Mary Elizabeth Poole Nancy Hogan Johnny Foley Jean Johnson Billie Jo Evans Betty Sue Paine

Oyster’s Water Intake Attracts Daily About 25 Gallons

An oyster draws in water for feeding at about 25 gallons per day on average, reflecting its small food intake relative to its filter feeding.

Baptist Ministers Meet in Decatur

The Morgan County Baptist ministers held their weekly gathering at First Baptist Church Decatur with Rev Carl Roberts presiding and Rev Milford Walker as secretary. Dr Jesse M Rogers led a Romans study outlining justification sanctification and the Jews while Rev E N Chandler presented a Matthew outline growing church and 26 species of rhododendron noted.

Morgan County First Baptist Church Decatur Carl Roberts Milford Walker Jesse M. Rogers E. N. Chandler L. E. Toon Pauli Roberts M. G. Fields Paul Roberts First Thessalonians The Model Church

Rons Found in United States and Canada

Authorities report discovery of rons across the United States and Canada. Investigations continue to determine origin and scope of the incident affecting multiple regions and institutions. No further details available at this time.

The United States Canada

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