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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1966
Page
6
A discussion notes that divorced or widowed women may legally reclaim their maiden name but reflects on the social stigma surrounding engagements and large weddings, deeming such practices as poor taste regardless of the bride's age.
Tile Council of America suggests cork glued to table and chair legs to prevent smudges on kitchen ceramic tile. Detergent removes smudges easily. Separate note mentions a rise in nationwide auto thefts reported recently.
A reader asks about an out of wedlock child and possible half brother implications for her daughter. Experts say the odds are against the man being her son and advise saying nothing to Jennifer. A teen asks about driving test prep and the value of studying the manual, and a note complains about obstructive hairdos in theaters prompting a reminder about old theater etiquette.
Michael James Fuller celebrates his first birthday January 22. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Fuller. The item also notes hairdos from beauty salons and includes a plug for Ann Landers' alcoholic help booklet with a 20 cent stamp enclosure.
A report notes the political and geographic separation between West and East Pakistan, stating they are divided by about a thousand miles of Indian territory affecting administration and communications.
Raymond E. Jones of Decatur High School will speak at the Women’s Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Lyons Hotel on January 21. Ira Schnell and wife just completed their thirtieth trip to Atlanta for the Gift and China Show. Residents in Birmingham visited Decatur yesterday and several community members were noted. For personal items call 353-4655 between 8:30 a.m. and noon. submissions after 9 a.m. appear next day.
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