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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
7
Readers share frugal household hacks. A reader suggests turning worn chenille spreads into dishcloths with nylon net for scrubbing power. Another contributor details converting a shower curtain into laundry bags using a cord drawstring.
A reader describes a simple shoewear hack using black liquid dye to revive tan canvas and leather shoes with rubber edges preserved by tape. The exchange notes successful results, cautions about dye on floors, and praises dyeing technique to hide stains.
The Saturday Club held its first year meeting at Mrs. E. G. Hamilton's home with co host Mrs. B P Cartwright. Reports from the treasurer and gift committee were given. Acknowledgments from Bryce Hospital and Miss Lillian Odom were read. The group voted a donation to the Dr Tom Dooley Foundation. Nomination and program committees were named. Mrs Reeves presented an article from Art of Living. Mrs Hamilton introduced Mrs Stump who presented films and spoke of an eight week tour of western Europe.
World production of paper and paperboard last year exceeded 100 million tons for the first time, with the United States supplying about 40 percent of the total. The figure highlights the US role in the global paper industry and marks a milestone in industrial output.
A collection of Ann Landers exchanges covers marital strife and teen romance. Readers vent about nagging spouses, exes, and public decency, while others seek guidance on theft, grandparenting, and family profanity in the home. The column invites more letters and offers a booklet on marriage.
London inspired tomboy caps offer snug sporty style for all sizes. Pattern 7380 uses 2 strands sport yarn for a simple evening crochet beret or visor cap. Priced 35 cents, add 15 cents extra for mail service. Send to Alice Brooks at The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept for pattern 7380. GIANT 1966 Needlecraft Catalog features knit crochet fashions and 3 free patterns.
A pact between John C Calhoun Junior College Library and Wheeler Basin Regional Library expands services. Carl ton Kelley notes shared access to National Union Catalog while John Bronson cites Cumulative Book Index and Publishers Weekly provision. The libraries will swap resources and plan further cooperative programs.
AP television writer notes Bob Hope’s Christmas special filmed in color during holiday tours to Viet Nam Cambodia and Thailand. The program showcases soldiers sailors and Marines enjoying jokes songs and antics while Hope delivers local quips and family-aimed film from each stop.
A brief note reports that three of five motorists never owned a new car. It suggests a pattern of older vehicle ownership among respondents. no names or specific locations are given.
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