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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
6
A collage of letters and tips from Heloise readers offers practical ideas for ironing with nylon stockings to cushion the hand, using double sided tape to stabilize plates, choosing affordable swing lid trash cans for hampers, and quick methods for unraveling knitted garments. The page also notes readers joking about quoting the column and a tip to paste address labels for neatness.
Readers seek guidance on electricity fables about bulb usage and on personal matters including engagements and restaurant behavior. The column offers practical advice on energy myths, handling troublesome teens, and how to manage public spaces with misbehaving patrons.
A reflective poem describes walking in light misty rain and the earth’s freshness. It portrays nature’s rejoicing, flowers bowing, and creatures enjoying post rain play. A line about drying almond skins appears as a stray instruction.
Anna Louise Thompson celebrated her first birthday with family in Somerville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. D C Thompson of Priceville and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight McKelvey of Arab.
From Chicago headquarters the 30th annual Mrs. America contest begins accepting entries from 51 states and the District of Columbia. The national finals run August 14 to 23 in Minneapolis Saint Paul with a $15 000 prize package including $4 000 cash and a three week South American tour.
Karen Key turns one today the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Key of Hartselle. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Griffith and Mr and Mrs Jessie Key of Hartselle with great grandparents Walter M Griffith of Hartselle and William Foster of Athens.
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