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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1973

Page

8

Illusion Play Shifts Bridge Trick Outlook

A bridge lesson on psychological bait shows South avoiding ruffing diamonds to keep the king of hearts in dummy. After repeating trumps, South discards a club as defenders misread holdings and South wins with ace king and deuce of diamonds. A daily question then asks about overcalling with a double and the answer is to pass.

West South Hearts Declarer Dummy Gen. Fea. Corp

Hints From Heloise on Smart Bargain Buying

Advice on avoiding impulse buys and economy waste while budgeting. Consumers should assess real need, beware bargain hype, and prioritize quality and value over price alone. Includes reader anecdotes on budgeting, baby humor, and a home cleaning tip using salad oil to remove sticky residue.

Heloise

Ann Landers Advice Columns On Marital Strife And Teen Shyness

Advice columns discuss a unhappy marriage with a stubborn husband and a daughter’s husband living apart from the family. A teen girl asks about paying for a broken pair of glasses after a bad date, with responses urging respect, safety, and personal responsibility.

Horoscope for Wednesday. Your birthday and zodiac advice.

The Chicago Tribune horoscope offers daily guidance for each sign. Aries should stay humorous amid conflicts, Taurus adapt to crosscurrents, Gemini pursue refined efforts, Cancer favor finances, Leo accept limited will, Virgo pause for reflection, Libra seek reconciliation, Scorpio hints at gains, Sagittarius unite teams, Capricorn assert itself, Aquarius pressure others, Pisces decide independently.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Virgo Libra Orpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Homemaker Club Hosts February Meeting in Decatur

The Decatur Homemakers Club held its monthly gathering at the home of Mrs. Willie O Rice Sr with Jack Phillips presiding. Members completed yearbooks and chose leaders for upcoming schools. Mrs Will Pecks participated, and the February meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Y Z Mangrum.

Willie O. Rice Sr Decatur Homemakers Club Jack Phillips Will Pecks Y. Z. Mangrum

Lunch bags add to nations waste burden at home

Pauline Church notes daily lunch packing by families adds inches of waste in bags and wrappings. Even small per person amounts accumulate yearly, contributing to growing disposal needs.

Chicago Home Service Pauline Church

Women’s Group Hears Don Acton at Decatur Inn

The Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce heard Don Acton, administrator of Alabama Sheriff’s Boys Ranches, present the ranch program philosophy It is easier to build a boy than to repair a man Sheriff John McBride introduced Acton and outlined ranch goals New members and guests were listed with presiding officer Mrs Thomas Barker also taking part.

Decatur Inn Women’s Chamber of Commerce Don Acton Alabama John McBride Acton R.C. Flemming Norman Roby Paul

How To Deal With Dream

Chicago researchers find two tips for handling vivid dreams in children. Let a child sleep through a bad dream if still asleep. If awakened, comfort the child in his own room and avoid bringing him to the parents' bed to prevent future issues.

Chicago

Frys Name Daughter Traci Lynn Fry at Decatur General

Mr and Mrs Steve Fry announce the birth of their daughter Traci Lynn Fry on January 16 at Decatur General Hospital She is the granddaughter of Gus Rombokas Trinity and Werden Hurd East Limestone Great grandparents include C M Hightower D A Fry Athens Andrew Rombokas Florence DeGraffenried Decatur and others Also mentions visitors and a Florida trip for Roy Puckett Johnson Chapel and Rev J E Stephenson household occasions.

Steve Fry Decatur General Hospital Traci Lynn Fry Gus Rombokas Trinity 2 Werden Hurd East Limestone C. M. Hightower D. A. Fry Athens Andrew Rombokas Florence DeGraffenried Decatur

Hillsboro Soldier Honored by Local Family Visit

Pvt. Robert Allen Jett of Ft. Belvoir Virginia has been guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jett and their sons during a recent visit to Hillsboro.

O— Hillsboro Robert Allen Jett Ft. Belvoir, Va J. E. Jett

Pat Thornton promotes First State personal loan

Pat Thornton pitches a personal loan at First State with the slogan yes we are the bank that can boosting customer confidence and indicating flexible lending options for various needs.

Pat Thornton First State Pat

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