Local Social Notes Highlight Mobile Decatur Links
Sally Kuzenski appears weekly on Poolside Girls in Mobile modeling for Gayfers while Sally’s hair was styled by Joan Crawford’s stylist. Many Decatur natives are mentioned including Dee Sims and Bill Sims in Mobile, Marjorie Cox moving to Dallas, MSCW Columbus hosting an affordable European music tour, Altrusans planning a February hat party at Pet Dairy Co, and locals Bob and Susan Davis settling in Thomas Terrace.
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Sally
Ken Kuzenski
Mobile
Decatur
Poolside Girls
Gayfers
Joan Crawford
Charlotte
F. D
Marjorie
John) Cox
Dallas
MSCW
Columbus
Miss
Ruby
L. A.) Nash
Altrusans
Pet Dairy Co
Bob
Susan Davis
Thomas Terrace
Susan
Elba
Scottsboro
Auburn
Jacqueline
Cliff Ragsdale
Christopher Boyd
Canton
Fort Walton Beach
Fla
Columbia Circle SE
Asthma history and portable remedies noted
Ilion recalls asthma in ancient Greece and 1550 B C with vapors from plant drugs for relief. Professional Pharmacy promises fast accurate filling, quality drugs, and careful prescription compounding at 8th and Somerville Rd with two phone numbers. This week’s household hint suggests a salt bite to mask bitter medicines.
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8Th
Somerville Rd
Trading stamps and diamond beetles feature in quirky sales lore
A reader recalls seeing a tombstone offering trading stamps on a trip from Mississippi and notes new gimmicks like diamond encrusted beetles attached to clothing by gold chains. The beetles live in boxes and feed on tree bark, evoking echoes of past con tricks.
California pigs fed standing to enlarge ham loin yield
In the Western Journal or W St Journal notes University of California researchers elevated feed troughs causing pigs to stand on hind legs while eating. This exercise increased carcass yield by five percent, specifically ham and loin. The piece then pivots to praise American Motors for prioritizing economy over speed, questioning why automakers push horsepower amid speed limits and high fuel costs.
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W.st.journal
U. of Calif
American Motors
Stag Supper Hosted by Elzada Power During Out of Town Stay
Elzada Power hosted a stag party at her home for John during his out of town stay. Attending were Molly Duncan, Virginia Hughes, Sis Ferguson, and Gena Wood, all identified by married names.
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Elzada Power
John
Molly
Billy
Louise and Pick Hunt Return From California
Louise and Pick Hunt return from California after visiting daughter Amanda White. Tom White and Amanda joined them in Las Vegas for several days before each couple headed home.
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Louise
Pick Hunt
California
Amanda
Tom) White
Tom
Las Vegas
Mrs Coleman Visits Sister in Miami Amid Deep Freeze
Mrs. A. J. Coleman travels to Miami to stay with her sister Mrs. O. K. Hackley. The note laments not having a sister to visit farther south as a deep freeze grips the region.
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Sarah Coleman
A. J
Miami
0. K. Hackley
Deep South
Beaux Arts Ball attendees gather in Birmingham for Adeline Pepper presentation
Mary and Ray Pepper plan to attend the Beaux Arts Ball in Birmingham next Friday for the Adeline Pepper presentation. Susan Pepper Lile and Tom travel from Tuscaloosa, with Helen Lively of Huntsville, Helen Childs, Ruth and John Cramer, Janet Steele of Kentucky, and Ole Miss roommate Helen Wood returning for end of exams. Sam Stone arrives from Tulane for holidays.
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Mary
Ray Pepper
B’ham
Adeline
Susan Pepper Lile
Thomas
Tom
Tuscaloosa
Helen Lively
Huntsville
Helen Childs
Ruth
John Cramer
Janet Steele
Kentucky
Sister
Helen) Wood
Ole Miss
Sammy Stone
Tulane
Curious Household Gadgets and Local Notices
In a breezy patch of household tips a shopworn shoe buttoner inspires chatter about its many uses from securing belts to fishing out items, while a Tennessee Alabama Arkansas recipe book hints at historic do-it-yourself remedies. Red Cross gray lady training is slated Tuesday at headquarters. David Dodd Stephenson plans a U.S. space engineering student’s return to Moulton. a home economics tip about sewing buttons with a match is noted.
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David Dodd Stephenson
U. of A. Space Engineering Studies
Moulton
Oliver inspires fashion shifts in Broadway glow
Bruce Prochnik stars in a Broadway Oliver praised as a smash hit influencing fashion trends. American designers adapt the tom boy look into little boy suits and even an Oliver inspired haircut. OTIS Art Institute’s Tom Bowles Jr stays over for Susan Speake’s upcoming marriage to Jack Noble. Alice Chenault visits from Tuscaloosa. Mrs. J. P. Cain and Mrs. John Reynolds winBridge at a five table party. Evelyn Hunt touts a cookbook of 1872 by Dr. A. W. Chase warns agents in northern states cannot charge over two dollars.
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Oliver
Bruce Prochnik
Empire
Otis Art Institute At
Hollywood
Calif
Tom Bowles Jr
Susan Speake
Jack Noble
Evelyn
F. S.) Hunt
A. W. Chase
Maine Legislator Wins Victory Over Haircolor on Licenses
Maine Representative Catherine Hendricks of Portland led a drive to remove questions about hair color from drivers licenses. Her campaign drew state wide attention with support from officials and groups while leveraging prior actions in New York and national reminders from Clairol. The effort aligns with her roles on health and retirement committees and local professional associations.
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Catherine I. Hendricks
Portland
Maine
Clairol
Hendricks
Golden School of Beauty Culture
MacDonald
Edmund S. Muskie
State Committee On
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
League of Women Voters
National Order of Women Legislators
Maine Conference of Social Agencies
Governor’s Highway Safety Committee
New York
Fashion Notes and Local Gleanings in Brief
A jumble of fashion tips and social notes. Mentions Vogue Naples article by Ian Fleming and the beehive haircut trend fading. Community updates include Henry Haigler and Dr Kenneth McFarland at a Birmingham meeting, Nella Ezell visiting Gulf Shores, and Wood Chips humor from J M Wood Co.
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Henry
Ann Haigler
Bham
Kenneth McFarland
Naples
Ian Fleming
Wishful Diggers Club Hosts Mrs Smith Home Meeting
Wishful Diggers Garden Club gathered at Mrs Richard Smith residence with 10 members and one visitor. Mrs Newton Powell spoke on state and national birds, while reports on finances, secretary work, plantings at Austin High, and cookbooks and Christmas card sales were presented. Mrs James Duncan was welcomed as a new member and refreshments were served.
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Wishful Diggers Garden Club
Richard Smith
Newton Powell
C. R. Ellis
Bishop Gaines
Scott Parker
T. K. Murrell
Austin High School
Noel Callahan
James Duncan
Smith
Road Ahead Bright For America’s Women Drivers
States urged to follow suit as the road ahead looks rosy for American women drivers with prospects of greater participation and opportunity across the country.
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America
Free book explains arthritis causes and treatment method
Public service notice offers a 36 page illustrated book on arthritis and rheumatism mailed free to readers who write. No agent calls. The Ball Clinic invites requests from Excelsior Springs Missouri, noting the method has helped thousands without drugs or surgery.
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Ball Clinic
Dept. S. Excelsior Springs, Mo
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Forbes Magazine
George Bernard Shaw
Pryor Gilchrists
Somerville
Grand Bahamas
Pan American Airways
Linda Jenkins
Union Hill
V. P. Gilchrists
Florida
Bahamas
Ilion
John C. Butler, R. Ph
Mississippi
Bogey
Avery) Taylor
Bell Telephone
Bama Homes, Inc
Decatur, Alabama
Tenn
Ala. Ark
West
Canadaian
Hungary
Red Cross
Bama Lindsey
Bill
Robert Miller
William Henderson
Ned Anderson
al Bolay
Republican Women's Club of
Morgan County
City Hall
Alice Chenault
J. P. Cain
John Reynolds
Sammy Moore
Hartselle
Alice
R. L.) Orr
Nella
Comer
Ezell
Margaret
Bob) Harris
Gulf Shores
J. M. Wood Mfg. Co
D. O. Flynn
Mrs. Smith
Sian
J. R. Hunter
Norman Albright
Elgin
Elgins
Desater
Anderson Business College
Warren
U Il
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