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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
8
Dear Ann Landers columns tackle a bus driver’s plea about riders hunting for change, a 14 year old seeking help for thumb sucking, a silver anniversary invitation with No gifts, and counsel on domestic arrangements. The notes reflect reader concerns on manners, mental health and etiquette.
Readers share practical tips from Heloise columns. A sewing saver uses cut plastic straws to support plastic and wooden thread spools on the machine, preventing jumps. Other letters suggest kitchen shears beating knives for food prep and home laundry tips, plus a note on salt and pepper colored bobby pins.
Mr. and Mrs. Acie Turner announce the birth Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital of their son, Mark Christopher Turner. Grandparents are Acie Turner and Mrs. Annie McNeese. The Ardmore Tenn and Huntsville residents are named as key relatives.
Amanda Kay Carr of Bessemer wed Frederick Glover Outlaw of Decatur at Mount Zion Church with Rev. J L Dansby officiating. Attendants included Alfeather Faye Carr, Anita Yvonne Carr, Clarene Teague Anderson, and ushers John Lewis Stevenson and Thomas Lee Stevenson. Reception at church and home of groom’s mother followed. Picnic tips and a frosted broiled coconut cake recipe conclude the piece.
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