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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1964

Page

21

Humane Society Solves a Cruel Boiling Water Attack

A small terrier named Frisky survived after being scalded with boiling water in a suspected cruelty case. The dog’s owners were traced through a rabies-tag, and Frisky remains with the Pirkles who care for her and her puppies with veterinary help. The Humane Society has offered a $20 reward for information.

J. B. Pickles 9Th Ave Larry Frisky Humane Society Charles Minton Quince Drive Mintons Larry Pirkle Susan Minton Doggie Pirkles 10Th Ave. SE The Moulton Heights Decatur

New Life for Carpets Wipe with Salt Solution

To refresh carpets for pets, wipe with a cloth or sponge dipped in a strong salt solution and wrung out to remove excess moisture.

Differences Between Installing Resilient Tile and Linoleum Strips

A reader asks about switching from resilient tile to linoleum strips in a room. The key points cover using a sharp linoleum knife or substitutes, practicing on scraps, applying linoleum paste with a notched trowel, following drying times, and renting or using a rolling tool to remove trapped air and seal seams.

Chatterbox Notes From Huntsville and Vicinity

Community items from Utah to Huntsville include visits by Mary Alice and Bobby Yarbrough for the Turners, Susan Hoff visiting Maude Hoff, and Conley Woody at Lookout Mountain Camp for Boys. Charity Night benefits the Opportunity School for Trainase Retarded Children. safety tips warn against mixing cleaners and bleach. Eula Peebles plans a new home, and art talk by Tat Targenhorst inspires chatter about mockingbird mesh and art categories.

Utah Hardwicks Gulf Shores Huntsville Mary Alice Bobby Yarbrough Turners Gardenia William McCormick Leighton Opportunity School Trainase Decatur Sears Foundation Peepers Squinters

Alumni, visitors mingle at family gatherings in Selma and beyond

Tat and Ye Boss, Frank and Frances Rushing, and Rosemary Owen of Selma visit Frank Jr. and family as the Jack Sherers and three sons from Selma, plus Tom Blalock and Dave Pruit, drop in. Lt. Tom White Jr. may join Operation Deep Freeze later this fall. Norma Greer and her sister Gussie Deese hosted luncheon at Pavilion Inn with crystal decor and a long mezzanine table.

Frank Frances Rushing Rosemary Owen Selma Frank Jr Jack Sherers Tom Blalock Dave Pruit Tom Howard College Antarctica Tom White Jr Amanda California Norma T. B.) Greer Gussie V. L.) Deese Pavilion Inn

Dusty toy dog and blocks at extravagant price

Suzanne Douglass quotes a farmer about a purchase of a toy dog and toy blocks, noting dust and an extravagant price paid. The fragment hints at a cautionary remark on inflation or value in a rural setting.

Farmer's Almanac Suzanne Douglass

Does he play with the box then does it glow

The fragment asks if he plays with the box and hints at a future meeting, using a casual goodbye line.

Best Sellers Paperbacks at Ira's Book Shop

A shopwide list highlights The Conscience of a Conservative by Barry Goldwater and My Life and Loves by Frank Harris among popular titles. Prices range from 50 to 165 cents with some discounts from the original prices. location at 222 E Moulton St is noted.

Barry Goldwater Peter Fanny Hill Frank Harris I Ra’s Book Shop E. Moulton St Adv

Olive oil advised for soothing irritated eyes

The Spanish Olive Oil Institute suggests applying a drop or two of olive oil to the eye to ease inflammation after a cinder irritates the eye. The oil lubricates the eyeball and aids healing of minor surface scratches.

Olive Oil Institute

Foxglove Digitialis in Medicine and A Household Hint

A history of digitalis foxglove in treating hydrops or dropsy and its fluctuating acceptance in medicine since 1722. Plus an ad for Professional Pharmacy outlining drug updates and two contact numbers. Also a weekly household hint suggests using empty plastic shampoo bottles as floating bath toys.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Andy Lang Chatterbox Susan Lewis Hoff B'ham Maude Mrs. Atlee) Hoff Conley Woody Lookout Mt Mentone Polly and Washington, D. C Eula Peebles F. D Poodle 8Th and Sherman Lessie Ben Britnell Eula Tat and Ye Boss Darrell Lynn Brown A. E. Brown Chestnut St Woodrow Brown Decature R. Lee Thomas Athens Helen Johnston St Fred & Helen Martha Hastings Digitalis London Pharmacopedia Somerville Rd S.E John C. Butler, R. Ph Penney’s Penney Mer Pencale
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