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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1976
Page
6
A reader asks why Americans fixate on body hair and contrasts European norms. Ann advises depilatories to avoid ingrown hairs and suggests practical grooming tips. The column also addresses family affection issues, parenting, and a reader seeking guidance on emotional distance and later empathy.
Talked plants may aid growth by increasing carbon dioxide exposure and boosting air quality. The piece notes plant oxygen output and air purification, cites Green Survival program by the American Association of Nurserymen, and urges individual action like planting trees and flowers. JERRY ALLEN GHOLSTON celebrates his second birthday, with family grandparents and great-grandparents named.
Recipe for a five serving pineapple gelatin mold using canned pineapple juice gelatin salt celery and green pepper. Dissolve gelatin in juice, heat and mix, chill until thickened fold in celery and pepper, mold in custard cups, unmold and garnish with lettuce. Do not use frozen juice.
A reader explains a bed making method by tracing an X across the mattress to fit corners. The column also shares letters about losing jackets and a peanut spread purchase, highlighting daily practical tips from readers.
Heloise offers tips for homemakers with readers sharing methods to deter weevils by bay leaves in pantry jars, using spread as peanut butter in cookies, microwaving bacon on a foam tray for grease drainage, and cooling car wheels by placing a towel on the steering wheel on hot days.
Father Willoughby Newton, headmaster at Wykeham Rise in Washington Connecticut, renovates a 200-year-old house near his school. He gut-remodels, adds 12 feet for a new kitchen, and revives the space with pine paneling, walnut floors, and heirlooms. He envisions eventual rental income to fund future home needs.
On March 18, 1937 an explosion destroyed a New London Texas schoolhouse causing the deaths of 294 people. The tragedy stands as one of the darkest accidents in U S history, with emergency crews rushing to the scene as investigators search for the cause.
Shelia Ann Queen, daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Queen, and Michael Travis Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Rosco Stewart, announce their engagement. The ceremony is set for July 2 at Eva Pentecostal Church in Cullman Alabama with family connections to Cullman Birmingham Holly Pond Jones Chapel.
The American Gem Society outlines the Four C s of diamonds cut color clarity and carat weight. Cut affects reflection of light, color aims for colorlessness with exceptions, and clarity measures internal or external marks under 10 power magnification. Carat weight indicates size, and a carat equals two tenths of a gram. A free booklet can be requested by sending name and address with 39 cents to cover postage to the society in Los Angeles.
A simple apothecary jar recipe layers pre cooked small beets baby onions baby carrots green beans and mushrooms with toasted blanched almonds. Top with garlic vinaigrette and refrigerate for an elegant gift dessert style or side dish ready to serve.
A dessert idea blends four cups instant cocoa with fourteen cups freeze dried coffee and one percent cup toasted almonds. Stir in hot milk and top each serving with whipped cream and toasted almond slices for a rich finish.
Horoscope for Tuesday offers a clean break from past limits and urges decisive use of opportunities. Relationships may stabilize or fade during stress, and promises justify steadfast commitment. Aries to Pisces give concise guidance on costs, verification, patience, and self care with practical cautions.
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