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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1973
Page
6
Readers send letters on sexless marriages and safety tips. Ann Landers mockingly dismisses a pair who hate sex while recounting a near car crash and offering grooming tips. The column includes wedding gown anecdotes and a playful note about husbands fitting into gowns versus pants.
Overall winners in the special membership bridge game at the Aquadome Tuesday evening were Eileen Bibb and Rober McWhorter Jr. First place went to Mary Mulder and Charles Murphree, second to Damsky and William McCormick, third to Wesley Bankston and Rayford Burks, and fifth to Norman Schultz and Grady Stubbs. The Decatur Duplicate Bridge Club sponsored the event.
Charlotte Anne Robertson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben W Robertson of Portland Tennessee and Lyle Rex Pickens son of Mr and Mrs Doyle E Pickens of Decatur married December 30 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev Edwin Dalstrom officiated. The bride wore an Empire gown with beige crepe chiffon bodice forest green lace and green velvet gathered skirt. She carried a bouquet of white poinsettia and white tea roses with holly. Attendant was Mrs Carl Smith of Decatur. Best man was the groom’s father ushers Carl Smith and Wayne Beard. Reception helpers included Mrs Kenneth Hager of Chattanooga Mrs Tommy Allen of Tuscaloosa and Mrs John and Mrs James McAlpin of Montgomery. The couple, after a trip to New Orleans, will reside at 1402 Locust St SE. Rehearsal party at Ramada Inn.
The column lists Sun signs from Aries to Aquarius with cautions about temperament and decision making. It notes time pressure on disagreements for Aries and urges Taurus to adapt, Gemini to seize change, Cancer to protect loved ones and health, Leo to avoid unnecessary expenditures, Virgo to seek real estimates, Libra to honor promises, Scorpio to explore partnerships, Sagittarius to coordinate with others, Capricorn to persist through minor family disruptions, and Aquarius to recognize growing obligations.
South can steal a trick in clubs or diamonds to reach four more needed tricks, creating the illusion of a finesse. West and East cooperate with a ruse to mislead South, enabling a switch to clubs for three tricks and a successful game with three clubs, the stolen diamond, three hearts, and two spades.
Discussion of how ceilings have been focal points of decoration from ancient Egypt through Renaissance and into modern times. Highlights include beamed ceilings in medieval Italy and the vaulted designs of Venice such as the Doge’s Palace.
Mrs Daniels of Birmingham demonstrated craft making at the Four Season Garden Club January meeting hosted by Mrs David Libbe. She shared tips for bread flower crafts and natural arrangements while plans formed for a spring workshop and prize winner Mrs John Knight Jr.
February to March period sees private ventures progress with moderate effort material and funds in ratios described as ees proportions. The Chicago Tribune notes these projects advance across sectors, signaling cautious growth and renewed activity.
Brookmeade Garden Club gathered at Mrs. K. E. Wilson’s home with Mrs. George E. Russell as co hostee. Committee reports highlighted the Federation of Garden Clubs Prayer for Peace project. Mrs. Maurice Jones gave a review of All the Plants of the Bible by Winifred Walker.
Reader tips on marking nylon garments with tape plus a crochet color-ordered bag method share practical solutions. The page also notes Tracy Dudley’s 2nd birthday with list of family members and grandparents in Somerville.
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