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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1972
Page
6
Roelof Smilde led queen of clubs in an Australia Venezuela match at the Bridge Olympics in Miami Beach. Francis Vernon won the first trick with clubs ace, drew trumps, and shifted to diamonds, enabling a club trick for West and leaving South down one.
A teen writes to Dear Ann Landers admitting repeated shoplifting to afford needed items, detailing patterns across store types and experiences with security. The writer notes enjoyment in beating tough security but indicates no thrill when staff appear trusting, hoping owners understand the point of her confession.
Judy Ann Cleghorn and Air Controlman Simmie Ray Denmark Jr. wed in the chapel at Glynco NAS. After a Florida trip, they will reside in Atlanta where the groom serves in the Navy.
Horoscope for Saturday warns readers about tough choices and subtle daily acts. It lists Aries through Pisces with brief guidance on relationships, work, and self discipline, noting a 1972 Chicago Tribune copyright and a closing line about trees as a natural resource.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy L. Buford announce the birth of Sabrina Reshonda Buford on July 10 at Decatur General Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Iterdell Clark of Decatur and Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson. Falkville note: William Chaney returns to San Antonio after visit with mother Mrs. W. L. Chaney. Mark Freeman staying in Birmingham with sister Mrs. Lester Nuby and family and brother Mack Freeman.
Somerville couple Mr and Mrs W R Beaver announce the engagement of daughter Patricia Kay Beaver to Daniel T Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs Daniel T Smith of Trinity. Patricia is a Cotaco High School graduate employed at Automatic Electric Huntsville. Daniel a West Morgan High School graduate attended Florence State University and works for Sears after four Marine Corps years. They will wed Aug 5 at 4 pm at the bride’s home with Rev Perry Speegle and will reside at Priceville.
This column offers practical summer care tips for bathing suits and nylon pantyhose use. It advises rinsing suits in cool water after swimming, washing in mild sudsy water, drying in shade, and storing damp when away from home. Also notes using old nylons to break in new shoes and prevent wear on stockings, plus a note of thanks from a reader.
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