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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1963

Page

17

Reading improvement aids 63 Decatur students

Sixty three Decatur students completed the Reading Improvement and Summer Program sponsored by the Decatur Jr. Service League. The program aimed to boost reading skills with lasting benefits through focused summer instruction.

Decatur Decatur Jr. Service League

Scotland Holds One-Tenth of UK Population

One tenth of the United Kingdom's residents live in Scotland, a share reflecting its population density and regional distribution within the union. Local authorities note Scotland's role in national demographics and policy planning.

United Kingdom Scotland

Gift Wire Wow Le Creuset and Metlox items impress shoppers

Atlanta show features new Le Creuset enameled iron cookware in flame red and turquoise Fraser stainless steel holloware, Embay candles, Burl black walnut bowls, Metlox canister sets and the Red Rooster glass jars. Also offered are decorative tiles, crystal perfume bottles, Trump Reminder game pieces, and a Sculptured Grape pattern due in August with handmade dinnerware samples and a waiting list.

France Fraser Metlox Pottery Cannister Metlox

Club Meeting Reports Volunteer Hospital Service activity

Mrs Lon Mark hosted the Volunteer Hospital Service Club meeting with Mrs George West presiding. Roll call names were read and the treasurer reported. Welfare chair L Ferguson noted distributions of 8 ladies pajamas 8 ladies robes 7 men's pajamas 3 men's robes 41 bags of quilt pieces magazines and soap to patients. July birthdays planned for July. Guests Bates and Wiegand welcomed. A covered dish luncheon followed. August meeting will be a picnic.

Lon Mark Volunteer Hospital Service Club George West John L. Ferguson

Tryouts for Pajama Game Set by Huntsville Theatre

Huntsville Little Theatre announces Pajama Game tryouts on July 29 30 31 at 7 p m at Church of the Nativity. A three minute audition piece is requested. Pianist will be provided or bring accompaniment. The musical plays Oct 4 and 5. For details call 534 1869.

Huntsville Little Theatre Church of the Nativity George Abbott Richard Bissell Richard Adler Jerry Ross

Thompson Baker wedding at Central Methodist Church

Miss Carolyn Virginia Baker and Christopher Homer Thompson wed at Central Methodist Church in a 6 pm ceremony. Rev. Carol R. Lewis officiated. attendants wore pastel yellow gowns. reception followed in the church parlor. The couple plans to live at 410% 7th Ave NW after a Gatlinburg honeymoon.

Carolyn Virginia Baker William Grady Baker Jr Christopher Homer Thompson Euel Ernest Thompson Thompson Central Methodist Church Carol R. Lewis Jesse L. Stimson Mary Frances Roberts Ronald Edward Shaw Pensacola Fla Virginia Earl Smith Oklahoma City Karen Maxine Bailey Kahoka Ruby Williams Karen Bryant Decatur Jimmy Don Jackson Goodwin Rose Don Allen Poole Carlton Compton James Hurst Athens Patsy Thompson Jim Janet Baker Anniston Gatlinburg Milner Jones Rowland Compton 7Th Ave

How to Fix a Faucet Leak Without Much Skill

A basic faucet leak fix needs only turning off the water and replacing the washer. Loosen the large nut beneath the faucet with a wrench, remove the handle, extract the old washer, and fit a same size replacement. Ensure the fixture is protected with tape and reassemble to stop the drip.

Gold certificates barred for general use by law

The text notes that gold certificates possess yellow backs but are prohibited from general circulation by statute.

Speaking Of Beauty at Rainey’s Salons in August Bargain

ERNESTINE LING notes August at Rainey’s Beauty Salons offers two permanents for the price of one as thanks to Decatur and Morgan County patrons. She cites summer heat and travel as reasons to refresh hairstyles and mentions staff training and new Dandy looks.

Decatur Morgan County North Alabama Las Vegas Rainey Jackie Holt

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