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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1973
Page
6
A bridge columnist argues against guessing with a coin and outlines better logic. West shows diamond length, odds favor queen of spades absence, and finesses or ruffs offer paths. The Daily Question ends with the dealer should bid one notrump showing 16 to 18 points and three suits stopped.
Mrs. Paul Bickman McRae announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Martha McRae to Leslie Alvin Bell. The couple's families, education, and military service are detailed. The wedding is planned for August 18 in the Dawson Memorial Baptist Church pastor's study in Homewood.
Mary Kathy McBay and William Calvin Malphirus were married at 7 30 p m July 20 at the bride's home. Rev Esco McBay of Birmingham officiated. They will live in Decatur.
Mr Earl Legg of Oak Ridge is hospitalized at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital awaiting surgery before returning home. Rev and Mrs Arthur Crozier evangelists who held revival in Center Springs last week have returned to their Illinois home after a two week stay.
A reader asks what men want in a partner and why confident, domineering women can attract rich husbands. Ann Landers notes emphasis on character over appearance, cites her own long experience with housework and career, and defends inclusive language while correcting a misquote about brothers in the family of man.
Kathy Lajrie Singleton of Decatur married Gerald Rooks of Falkville on July 20 at Walden Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. The couple will reside in Danville after a brief wedding trip with attendants Jo Ann Rooks Lisa Cottingham and Allen Singleton among the wedding party.
In this reader tip column Heloise suggests repurposing worn wigs by snipping strands to create tendrils bangs and curls secured with bobby pins or tape for a mini fall. A reader shares how matching red sun suits help keep track of two young boys at zoos or parks for safety with a visible family look.
Susan Ann Story and Larry Joel Patterson were married at the bride’s Decatur home at 7 p.m. July 17 by Rev. Orville Kirby. The bride wore white satin lace and carried white carnations with red gypsophilia. attendants included sisters Sandy Story of Tuscaloosa and Janice Story of Decatur. Best man was the groom’s father. Danny Patterson, the groom’s brother, was usher. A reception followed. the couple will honeymoon in Florida and reside in Hartselle.
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania was incorporated as a city in the year 1816. The note records the 1816 incorporation milestone for the city.
Saturday horoscope outlines birthday year ahead with leadership traits and varied guidance for each zodiac sign. It cautions Aries to avoid conflicts, Taurus to manage family changes, and Libra to catch up on news while rethinking careers.
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