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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1968
Page
22
A reader shares a chaotic but practical routine using plastic baskets to move laundry trash rugs and dishes between rooms. Another note suggests wrapping clay pots to reduce evaporation and using a cast iron pan as a makeshift lid to vent steam during cooking and food prep.
Readers who lack numerous baskets can use paper grocery sacks as a practical substitute. The tip suggests cost effective, readily available replacements for organizing items at home.
A caregiver describes using a large quilt as a liner over crib springs to keep a baby warm during cold nights. The blanket is spread over the mattress area and pulled up to cover the sides, then pinned in place.
A reader shares using worn-out nylon underwear as dust cloths for spotless results and notes nylon leaves no dust. Another tip says a stove vent fan filter fits in a dishwasher for easy cleaning with strong detergent, even for a double curved filter.
A short note praising Heloise for advice on keeping babies warm and cozy, implying a helpful tip for mothers.
Readers seek guidance on teenage relationships and boundaries. A worried mother asks about marriage laws if a teen daughter becomes pregnant. Ann Landers notes no law forces marriage but parental child support exists.
A note suggests chopping leftover snap beans from the fridge and blending them into tomato soup to improve flavor and extend portions. The idea emphasizes frugality and making use of existing leftovers.
Timothy Edmond Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Jim Martin of Decatur, marks his third birthday today. His grandparents are Mr and Mrs Luther Hendrix and Mr and Mrs G F Martin, all of Decatur.
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