Falkville Couple Is Honored On Golden Anniversary
The Rowe couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary with an afternoon barbecue at home. Children Paul Rowe Jr and Frank Rowe, plus seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, join many out of town guests from Mobile Huntsville Hot Springs Rogersville Cullman Birmingham Florence and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville
Paul Rowe
Mobile
Floyd Wilson
Mellisa
Charles
Floyd Jr
Hot Springs
Ark
Larry Patrick
Cullman
Buford Cox
Jim
Rogersville
W. J. Fuqua
Martha Ann
Birmingham
Austin Plemmons
Linda
Hartselle
John McMurry
John
Otis
Promenaires Square Dance Club Meets at Mitchells Home
Executive Board of Promenaires Square Dance Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mitchell to discuss fall class plans and a barge party. Members present included Mr. and Mrs. Overstreet Remy Lane Whittle Monk Linley Fuller and Thomas. Dr. and Mrs. Leslie White head were guests and Tom Whittle attended the Dixie Round Dance Council in Memphis. Plans for a dinner dance on August six were outlined. In 1940 the Maginot Line was abandoned to the Nazis in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promenaires Square Dance Club
Ray Mitchell
Bob Overstreet
Ed Remy
Arvil Lane
Tom Whittle
Herman Monk
Fred Linley
Allan Fuller
Bob Thomas
Dixie Round Dance Council
Memphis
Leslie Whitehead
Ilub
Dropping Out Of College Not Necessarily The End
The article reviews college dropout rates and rebound trends, noting about half of entering freshmen may leave before graduation but many return later. Studies from Illinois and Pennsylvania State University show many eventual graduates, with motivations and circumstances varying widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Life Insurance
U.S. Office of Education
University of Illinois
Pennsylvania State University
Siwash
Amherst
Dear Ann Learn from Excess Weight Troubles
A 21 year old 90 pound overweight woman recounts years of dieting pressure from parents and friends. She endured hospitalization after doctors warned of health risks and infertility. Ann Landers advises early psychiatric help and pursuing education as a path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann. Landers
Knit and Crochet Pattern Catalog Offers Sleeves and Quilts
Vintage catalog copy shows pattern 7387 for knit and crochet sleeves in multiple sizes with options like scoop neck and openwork crochet. Price 35 cents per pattern plus 15 cents for first class mailing. mail to Alice Brooks, The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. Box 163 New York 10011. Also promotes Needlecraft Catalog with free patterns, 25 cents, and Quilt Book No. 2 and Deluxe Quilt Book No. 1 priced at 50 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
Needlecraft
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Snippets
A reader asks how to handle a son Bud a charming troublemaker who hurts girls. Ann Landers suggests professional counseling and warns that his mean streak attracts troubled partners. Another reader praises the column and asks for wives’ perspectives on infidelity while the columnist invites more letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Bud
Don Juan
Klamath Falls
Duplicate Bridge Report from Decatur Morning Club and Evening Club
The Decatur morning and evening duplicate bridge groups met at the Py Dairy Hospitality Room with winners named for both North South and East West divisions. Athens and Hartsville players appear among top placers with several Huntsville and Hartselle pairs also listed. A note to new brides offers a cake tester tip for baking gadgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Duplicate Bridge
Py Dairy
C. French
Athens
Gene Newman
Hartselle
W. B. Allen
Arthur White
Charles Darrell
David Warren
L. E. Trowbridge
E. L. Murrah
Carl
Charles L. Murphree
Larry Dervelle
David Booth
Nashville
William McKenzie
John Lee
Huntsville
David Patton
Percy Hunter
Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren
The article recounts a 1966 international match swing where the United States defeated Mexico. It details a North South bidding sequence and a six diamond slam, with West's defense and a missed Blackwood check cited as pivotal. The US gained about 1020 points overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republic of Mexico
North
South
Aeeking
West
Declarer
East
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Sandra Mae
Florence
Frances West
Massey
J. W. Darby
Randy
Jan
R. E. Tankersly
H. L. Hunter
Melbourn
Fla
Ed Cook
Zana Wiley
James C. Parks
M. Pirkle
Carolyn
Cullmani
E. M. Rowe
Gail
Buck’ Strickland
Jennifer
Susan
Jesses Richards
MR. and
Mrs
Ira’s Book & Gift Shop
E. Moulton
Promenaires Club News
Ann Landers
Neal McClintock
America
Alice Brookes
Nassau
Miami
Bahamas
Carlton Kelley
Roy Squires
Macon
Busch’s
Dia
Washington St
Court ST
Second Ave
S.E
Sterchi
W.t.grant CO
Pirate
Ly Larrealaar
Decatur Shopping Center — Highway 31 South
Goren
Charles H. Goren
The
Chicago Tribune
SOUTS
North East South West
Hammond
13Th Ave
Decatur General
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