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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1966
Page
6
Betty Perry a Tuscaloosa journalist teaches Judo at the University of Alabama as a self defense option for women. She holds a first degree Black Belt and explains how surprise and practiced moves help deter attackers. The eight week course covers falling balance and fear reduction with tips on safe responses and basic pressure points.
Norman Harris Jr and his wife were guests of honor at a Saturday buffet hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert G McNelly at Horsetree Place. The guest list included many Harris and McNelly relatives plus out of town visitors Mims Rogers of Florence and Frank Noojin of Huntsville.
A Chicago Tribune 1966 bridge analysis discusses an alert West defense that defeats South in four hearts. Key play includes West’s jack of clubs force and timely ruffs, with East’s defense preventing a successful diamond run and closing out five hearts, two clubs, and three spades for declarer.
Betty Jo Stanford daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bias Stanford married John Harold Compton son of Mr and Mrs Milton Harold Compton on Sunday in her parents home officiated by Rev Milton Harold Compton. The ceremony featured cathedral candles with ivy and summer flowers and a yellow rose bouquet. The couple will reside in Austinville after a Southern wedding trip.
Engagement of Miss Maedell Goodson to Dale Rush Walker announced by her parents. Walker, grandson of Asheboro and Wake Forest alumni, attends graduate study. August wedding planned. Micki Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Young, celebrates her fourth birthday in Moulton.
Sewing pattern 4747 for Misses sizes 10 to 20 features a GO EASY sewing skimmer with long side darts to shape a lean midriff and a scarf edging for collar flair. Size 14 requires 2 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Fifty cents in coins for instructions and pattern.
Dr Tinsley R. Harrison of the University of Alabama Medical Center says fear is the universal symptom in serious disease and that compassion, patience, and wit are the physician’s best tools. He notes fear is contagious and can spread from patient to family, friends, and even the doctor. The truth is the strongest weapon against fear.
Tom McAfee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob McAfee, grew up in Haleyville and excelled at Columbia Military Academy. He earned AB, MA, and PhD from the University of Missouri, joined the Missouri campus as associate professor of English and journalism, and leads Poetry Workshop at a major writers conference. His poetry appears in Prairie Schooner and other journals. fiction in Esquire and Approach. a novel Rover Youngblood is under contract with Dial Press. He is known for aiding student writers and volunteering with Missouri State Prison inmates.
Miss Janie Standridge of Austin High School spoke on Girls State for the Jayceettes who sponsored her to the meet. Members voted to join the Community Services Planning Council. Mrs Earl Penn was chosen representative. They also planned to buy 12 cats for the retarded class at Gordon Bible School and canteen cards for five children at Partlow State School in Tuscaloosa.
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Mild diuretic 7-20 touted to flush poisons and relieve bladder irritation. Claims include nervousness, discomfort, and run-down feelings improving with a bottle from Alabama Drug Co. Product of McPhail Laboratories. Liquid and tablets offered with phone contact.
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