Ann Landers Letter Clouded By Turkeys And Smoking Debate
A reader claims turkeys mate through the nose after observing a tom turkey's snout fringe as hens join a nasal dance. Ann Landers rebuts with standard bird mating facts and dismisses the claim. Readers discuss smoking in relationships and request guidance on limits for necking and petting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ann Landers
Martin’s Ferry
P.S
Martin
Rockford Puffer
Rock
Ann
Petunia
Pet
P.O
Elgin
Ill
Opening lead defense against a cross-ruff in bridge
In a South hand with two ruffs and cross-ruff potential, the best defense is a trump opening lead to blunt North-South cross-ruff threats. The article analyzes how a trump lead defeats South by forcing two early trumps out of dummy and restricting ruffing. it also notes the bidding signals and suggests a four hearts bid as a defensive response to a one heart opening and double.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
South
North
West
Sheinwold
Los Angeles Times
Heloise
Sorority Pre Rush Party Planned by Decatur Panhellenic
A June 14 pre rush Coca Party is planned by the Decatur Panhellenic Association. Social chairman Mrs. Arthur Faulkner announced participating sororities and listed rush representatives including Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Omega Pi Kappa Delta Chi Omega Kappa Alpha Theta Pi Beta Phi Delta Gamma Tri Delta Alpha Chi Omega and Zeta Tau Alpha. Eligible rushees may call rush chairman Mrs. Ken Mayhall at 355 1077 or attend the event from 2 to 4 p.m. at the T C Almon Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C. Almon Center
Decatur Panhellenic Association
Ken Mayhall
Rush
Doug Street
Arthur Faulkner
Alpha Delta Pi
Mayhall
Faulkner
Local residents on visits and hospital stay noted
Ruth Speake of Speake returned from vacation with sisters Lillian and Elizabeth Layman of Flint and friends Peggy Speake and Rainey Layman. Timothy Steele of Haleyville visits grandmother J W Kelso. J A Crow family members visit kin. Lee Jolly of Trinity admitted to Lawrence County Hospital Room 133. Visitors at Lexie Odom home in Hatton include Lois Brady of Lake City Florida Paul Eargle of Portland Oregon and Avery Eargle of Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Speake
Lillian
Elizabeth Layman
Flint
Peggy Speake
Rainey Layman
Lawrence Welk
Huntsville
Lee Jolly
Trinity
Lawrence County Hospital
Lexie
Odom
Hatton
Lois Brady
Lake
Alexander Preuit Vows Announced In Moulton Church
Alexander Preuit and Patricia Ann Alexander were married May 29 at Aldridge Grove Church of Christ in Moulton. The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and carried a yellow and white daisies bouquet. Family and friends attended a reception in Moulton. the couple will reside there after a honeymoon trip to Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Patricia Ann Alexander
Russell Alexander
Alexander
John McKinley Preuit
Ward C. Preuit
Aldridge Grove Church of Christ
Ermon Bain
Gary Alexander
Allen Pickens
Mt. Hope
Melanie McKinnon
Jeanne Bolan
Debbie Knight
Gardendale
Alan Hill
Willie R. Hodd
Ricky Alexander
Alan Morgan
Willie R. Hold
Willie Hood
Avery McElroy
Laweeda Bain
Chattanooga
Jackson
Birthday salutations for Wendi Ward and Laura McDonald
Decatur families note birthdays for Wendi Jo Ward age four and Laura McDonald age four with grandparents listed. Also mentions Glenn Alan Batchelors third birthday in Montgomery area and vitamin A sources in diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendi JO Ward
Joseph E. Ward
Decatur
Walter Andrew
Birmingham
Gene Ward
Glenn Alan Batchelor
Richard Batchelor
Horace Batchelor Sr
Fort Deposit
James M. Jordan
Tommy Edge
Montgomery
Pain Is Dental Block and Fear of Dental Work
A dentist writes in Student Dentist that fear of pain keeps 40 to 60 percent of Americans from getting needed care. He argues the profession must reduce apprehension to advance oral health and notes tooth sensitivity as a common issue, with at home relief possible via special toothpaste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Manzella, Jr
DDS
Twisted Ivy Honored by Heloise Reader Matilda
A reader explains hanging ivy named Matilda, about 14 feet long after two years of care. The plant was hung in a living room window to display but not harm the runners, sharing a novel preservation method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Matilda
Michael A. Mills
Heloise Notes Easy Curtain Trick and Home Tips
A letter page shares DIY fixes and kitchen tricks. Readers discuss hanging fabric and displays, coffee adjustments for flavor, jean alteration ideas, and cookie enhancements with wheat germ and toasted honey flavor.
Miss Shaneyfelt Engaged to Tapscott for June Wedding
Falkville couple announces Mala Beth Shaneyfelt engagement to Thomas Don Tapscott of Hartselle. Bride to be is Calhoun Community College student and Summerford Nursing Home employee. Groom is Morgan County High School alumnus employed at Super X Drugs in Athens. Wedding set for June 26 at Lebanon Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville
Cline David Shaneyfelt
Falkville 2
Mala Beth Shaneyfelt
Thomas Don Tapscott
Don Elvis Tapscott
Hartselle
Falkville High School
Calhoun Community College
Summerford Nursing Home
Mr. Tapscott
Elvis Olen Tapscott
Hartseller
Tapscott
Max Nelson
St. Clair Shores
Mich
Morgan County High School
Super, X Drugs
Athens
Lebanon Baptist Church
Admirer recalls garden records on large local calendar
The speaker notes using a merchant gifted calendar to log planting dates for radishes and beans and to track rainfall in a garden record. The remark is delivered in a casual, reflective tone referencing Mrs. Scott and simple gardening details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Letter of Laughter Demands Fridge Chain Request
A reader urges manufacturers to supply a plastic coated chain to wrap around a refrigerator. The note insists with mock seriousness that it would stop threats from a fat husband. The caller emphasizes not to laugh and repeats the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Domestic Fixes and Clever Home Decor Ideas
Readers share practical tips from daily life. A playful remark about a live husband contrasts with a suggestion a chain could solve a problem. A reader recalls using a used dish drainer turned wall planter with artificial flowers as kitchen decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
K.M. Guill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Turkey Watcher
Ama
China
6Th Ave. S.E
Gateway
Decatur Telecable
Panhellenic ‘Coke Party
Can
Alpha Chi Omega
Norman Roby
Zeta Tau Alpha
Timothy Steele
Haleyville
J.W. Kelso
James Crow
Henry Lowery
Alexander Preuit
Happy
Laura McDonald
Phillip McDonald
A. C. McDonald
H. A. Whatley
Cullman
Twisted
Ivy
Michael A
Mrs. Terri Cook
Kerstin Bonhardt
Miss Shaneyfelt
Joseph Walter Brown
Herbert Lee Shaneyfelt
Mr. Shaneyfelt
Scott
the Rainto Shop
Full Line
Fruit Baskets
Gateway Arcade
J. Kerr
Lame
Martha Roberts
THE
Shoe House
Dany Imls
W. UR
Aetter
U.S
Alabama
Kerman
Kashan
Afshar
Tabriz
Afghan
Bokhara
Ardebil
Isfahan
Midland Park Auction Gallery
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!