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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1972

Page

6

Thoughtful play in bridge column question on spades and trumps

North dealer with S K J 10 5 3 H Q 6 5 2 D 9 7 C 10 faces a tricky four spade risk. After East signals via silent thought, the recommended line is to pass rather than force a shutout in spades, given strong heart support for a possible rescue.

East Dummy South Goran Mattsson West Declarer Fea. Corp

Face Lift Morale Booster In Dear Abby Column

Readers share experiences on face lifts and pregnancy workplace rights. A Albuquerque reader reports morale boost after surgery and discusses emotional versus cosmetic motives. Dr Cameron notes Civil Rights Act protections for pregnant employees, urging awareness. Animal Lover requests pet ownership context. column encourages use of Ann's booklet on love and sex.

Ann Albuquerque Ann Landers Washington, D.C Nixon Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

No-Roach: long lasting cabinet insect barrier

Brush on No-Roach in cabinets and around fixtures to control roaches and ants. Colorless odorless coating lasts for months, providing a simple home pest shield.

Hints From Heloise Keep Picnic Basket Ready

Dear Heloise shares a practical prep method for picnics using a large plastic wastebasket stocked with plates cups napkins towels utensils a knife and opener plus a terrycloth tablecloth bread wrap and paper sacks. The basket stays ready and supplies are replenished after each outing to ensure nothing is forgotten.

Heloise Dree Miller

Secretaries Convention Opens With 1500 Delegates In Chicago

Mrs Beverly Ward of the Decatur Chapter will be among 1500 delegates and alternates registering today at the Palmer House for the 27th annual National Secretaries Association convention. Mrs Dorothy Woodall will serve as alternate delegate. theme is 30 Years of Progress, hosted by the Lake Shore chapter. Presiding officer is Mrs Angeline Krout CPS International President. N S A membership totals 29,000 in 650 chapters across America Canada and Puerto Rico with affiliate ties worldwide.

Beverly Ward Decatur National Secretaries Association Palmer House Chicago N.S.A Dorothy Woodall International World Council of Lake Shore

Horoscope for Wednesday Birthday Year of reap what you sow

The horoscope predicts a long remembered year of reaping what you have sown in the past seven years. Natives must rely on their own resources, avoid using others' to dodge obligations, and tend toward candor and sensitive home matters. Various signs receive tailored guidance on work, relationships, and decision making.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Libra Gabe

Local Personal News From Decatur and Gulf Shores

Mr. and Mrs. John Hardy Jr. have returned from a week in Gulf Shores. New Decatur residents include Paul Wallace of 3rd Ave SW Willie L Taylor of Columbia Cr SE and Bobby Huffman of Canal St Mrs John Hardy Sr Marie Hardy and John Hardy Jr visited Mrs Hardy's sister Mrs Jim Rogers in Birmingham and met Gov. Wallace at Spain Rehabilitation Center.

John Hardy Jr Gulf Shores Decatur Paul Wallace 3Rd Ave Willie L. Taylor Columbia Cr Bobby Huffman Canal St John Hardy Sr Marie Hardy Mrs. Hardy Jim Rogers Birmingham Gov. Wallace Spain Rehabilitation Center

MONADEX weight loss ad promises quick change

An advertisement touts MONADEX tiny tablets to curb appetite and reduce cravings without strenuous exercise. It claims a dangerous drug risk is avoided, offers a $3.00 daily price and a $15.00 large economy size, and mentions mall orders with added Tex details.

Difference Between Fresh Prunes and Plums

The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association explains that botanically prunes are plums but not all plums are prunes. Prunes must have high sugar content to dry without fermenting and both fruits are tasty fresh, stewed, or in desserts.

United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association

ABWA Hears Broad at Scenic South Chapter Meeting

Robert L. Broad Jr., Monsanto patent manager and Boss of the Year, spoke on patent laws and procedures to the Scenic South Charter Chapter of ABWA. Ruby Gossett detailed patent work, Ann Butler and Marie Chandler were installed as new members, and four members including Anna Blackwell will attend the national convention in Miami Beach in October. Plans for a September enrollment party were announced.

Robert L. Broad Jr Monsanto ABWA Scenic South Charter American Business Women’s Association Ruby Gossett Broad Ann Butler Marie Chandler Anna Blackwell Miami Beach

Vary Menu With Bean Dip Beguiles Party Guests

A party snack idea features Mexican bean dip with corn and nut wafers. Butter melts with refried beans cheddar corn peppers hot sauce garlic and cayenne then heated until cheese melts. Serve hot with corn chips yielding 3 1/2 cups.

Soil and water conservation and farm hygiene tips

Farmers and ranchers support soil and water protection through 3,000 local districts, improving more than 575 million acres of private land per the USDA. A hot day foot bath offers relaxation, urging a tepid sudsy soak for about an hour to soothe itching and clamminess.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

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