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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1968

Page

6

Heloise tips on grease disposal curtain rods and shoe laces

The column shares a grease disposal method using foil and tissue, a curtain rod substitute from elastic and nails, and a tip to keep light laces from turning black with clear nail polish. It ends with a reader’s humorous note about future scientific feats.

Heloise

DIY Bathroom Scale Disguise Sparks Home Craft Tip

A reader reports concealing a rusty bathroom scale with a matching hand towel held by tape and slits. The anonymous tip notes weekly washing with towels and references a personal name and a brand styling.

Heloise A. Alessi

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated At First Federal Penthouse

Mr and Mrs T E Putnam celebrated their golden anniversary with a reception hosted by daughters in law and nieces at the First Federal Penthouse. About 150 guests attended as families greeted the couple and their children and in laws. Yellow and gold decor featured net over taffeta with candelabra and floral arrangements of roses and snapdragons. assistants listed included Mrs Oval Sanders and others.

T. E. Putnam Federal Kyle Sullivan Putnam Billy Joe Putnam T. E. Putnam Jr Oval Sanders Joseph M. Aldridge Albert Meige Mable Branch Anna Majore

Hypnotism and heartbreak in readers letters

Ann Landers replies to readers about a stingy husband and a vanished suitor. Advice stresses financial counselors, learning from mistakes, and that time must be made rather than found. The column ends inviting letters for future columns.

Ann Landers Caire

Bridge quiz questions challenge bidders and solvers

A Chicago Tribune bridge quiz presents seven scenarios with vulnerable and nonvulnerable hands. Each item asks what bid is best, offering explanations about game chances, doubling logic, and safety in the auction based on partner support and expected opponents’ actions.

Oie

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