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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

7

Delta Kappa Gamma Members Meet for Breakfast

Delta Kappa Gamma members gathered for a Saturday breakfast at the Decatur Inn hosted by Mrs J C Pettey Miss Lucille Wiggins Mrs Roy Odom Mrs Boyd Puryear and Miss Lera Teague. Mrs Larkin Yates presided as vice president with Mrs Edward Denton giving the invocation and Julian Harris Jr of Huntsville speaking on Sound Economic Values The Monthly Investment Plan. New officers include Mrs Yates president Mrs E G Hamilton first vice president Mrs R O Camp second vice president Mrs W T Jordan secretary Mrs John Anders recording secretary Mrs Hudson Peurifoy treasurer and Miss Elizabeth Mays parliamentarian. New members Mrs N E Mitchell and Mrs W G Stalcup welcomed. Mrs Terrell Livingston not present.

Delta Kappa Gamma Decatur Inn J. C. Pettey Lucille Wiggins Roy Odom Boyd Puryear Lera Teague Larkin Yates Edward Denton Julian Harris,Jr Courts and Company of Huntsville Clio Lovin Harris Yates E. G. Hamilton R. O. Camp W. T. Jordan John Anders Hudson Peurifoy Elizabeth Mays N. E. Mitchell W. G. Stalcup

Modern Trends in Flower Arranging Talk

The Decatur federation of garden clubs will host Modern Trends in Flower Arranging with Mrs R E Creighton of First Methodist Church speaking at 10 a.m. Admission charged.

Decatur Federation OF Garden Clubs R. E. Creighton First Methodist Church

Alabama Dance Symposium Planned at University of Alabama

More than 125 students and teachers of dance are expected to attend the Alabama Dance Symposium at the University of Alabama February 2 and 3. Miss Lula M. Wall coordinates the event with help from the College of Education and Alabama College. Guests from Georgetown Dance Studios will present a studio performance on Friday night. A $3 registration covers the two day meet. Contact the Office of Conference Activities for details.

Alabama University of Alabama College of Education Lula M. Wall Geor Getown Dance Studios, Inc Washington, D. C Jan Gamble George Washington University Alwin Nikolais New York Nancy Tartt George Washington Jean Jones Beth Powell Howard University Jeanette Crew Alabama College Department of Physical Education Louise Turner Auburn University Department of Physical Education Office of University, Alabama

Hair for Sale by M. H. Ahn in Seoul Wig Trade Boom

The wig industry in South Korea has grown into a major business. In 1962 the shift from exporting abundant human hair to making wigs began, led by Seoul Trading Company president Choi Joon-kyu. Korean wigmakers prize their color dyeing skills and craftsmanship.

M. H. Ahn SEOUL South Korea United States Europe Seoul Trading Company Choi Joon-kyu

Flower Power Before Hippies Aids in Healing

Ancient physicians used flower fragrance to dispel melancholy in tummy-aches and mood in the sick room. In Haight-Ashbury, growers nickname Molly Morning and Dimpled Daisy as free spirits while modern care teams say bouquets lift bedridden patients and reassure them they are not forgotten.

Molly - Morning Glory Haight-Ashbury San Francisco FTD Robert Turfboer Yale University Medical School

Funeral For Former Resident Srygley Noted In Birmingham

Mrs. R. M. McGlathery travels to Birmingham for the funeral of David D. Srygley, a former local resident. The article also surveys wig trade rules and hair sourcing in Korea, including export prices and modes of distribution to U.S. markets. It touches on flowers and patient care with chrysanthemums, carnations, and roses as preferred hospital gifts.

R. M. McGlathery Birmingham David D. Srygley

Town Newsline Tips on Local Goings On

Readers share tips about residents moving about, events in town, and notable happenings. Call the Women’s Page Newsline with tips at 353-4612 Ext. 34 to share.

Direct Women’s Page

Goodman Girl Celebrates Second Birthday in Falkville

Goodman daughter of Mrs. Davis Goodman and Airman 1c Mike of Phoenix celebrated her second birthday recently. She is granddaughter of Mrs. Grady Davis and the late Mr. Davis and of Mrs. Alton Goodman and the late Mr. Goodman, all of Falkville.

Ee Goodman Davis Goodman Airman 1.C Mike Phoenix Ariz Celebra Grady Davis Mr. Davis Alton Goodman Mr. Goodman Falkville Tommy Putman

Goren on Bridge by Charles H Goren

South cost himself a vulnerable game in hearts due to poor trump handling. West opened with king of spades and later showed out, forcing declarer to ruff and misplay the trump stack. The expert tip: cash heart ace and queen in the closed hand to avoid losing control and ensure a winning line.

South West East Declarer Dum North

Health note beef as a vitamin rich food source

The article notes beef provides several essential vitamins especially B vitamins and niacin. It highlights beef as a nutritious source for growth skin and tongue health aiding carbohydrate use digestion and nervous system function.

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