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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1972
Page
8
Readers share frugal ideas from Heloise notes including repurposing old crib blankets as bath rugs to extend rug life and avoid extra washings. Also contains brief tips on sleep tactics, detecting tiny glass shards with cotton, and using oil on skin after baths to prevent dryness.
A Lake George family seeks help for a 17 year old son who left home last year and returned hostile and uncooperative. Ann Landers advises compassionate intervention through a counselor or physician and warns detention should be a last resort, noting the son needs therapy and patience since the least lovable child may need love the most. Another letter from Youngstown shares neighborhood sentiments on the column.
Sleepless in Ohio complains a family on their block makes loud horn honks at all comings and goings. The note urges readers not to arrest them but to publish the issue to show the impact on sleep. The column closes with odd advice and a promotional prompt for a booklet.
Auburn University welcomed Gamma Sigma Sigma as the first national service sorority for women with the Delta Zeta Chapter charter ceremony. Twenty six charter members were recognized from the 110-member group as regional officials Karla Tomforhide and Luana Day presided.
Betty advises amid noisy chatter from officials as the girls prepare for events in a school setting. The scene suggests a tense or ceremonial moment with emphasis on leadership and team focus.
Miss Thomas notes the sorority participates in the United Fund and Christmas Seal campaigns to raise funds and support community groups. She cites Delta Zeta's history of helping local causes, referencing past involvement and philanthropic projects.
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