Self defense advice clashes in Ann Landers column
Readers report two expert views on rape prevention. Frederic Storaska favors nonresistance tactics while Dr. James Selkin advocates screaming and fighting back, with statistics showing limited assault outcomes. A question about nails and bowling ends with guidance to attend Landers’ teen alcohol booklet.
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Ann Landers
Frederic Storaska
National Organization For the Prevention
Storaska
Ann Fan
James Selkin
Center For the Study of Violence
Denver General Hospital
Selkin
Denver
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P.O
Elgin
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Local Births and Travels Noted in Decatur Area
Mr and Mrs Frank J Giblin plan a two week visit with their daughter in Bloomfield Hills Michigan. Dr and Mrs Ed Kenno will visit their son in Rochester Michigan. Mrs Melody Arrington of Decatur welcomes Laura Marie Arrington born at Decatur General Hospital with siblings Gordon Jr and Virginia Fay. Wiley Turney’s death prompts sympathy from Ryan Community. Evelyn and Kathryn Edwards visit ill Aunt Sallie Bitterton. David and family of Hartselle welcome Brandon David born June 3 at Decatur General Hospital. Grandparents listed for the newborns. Weekend visits include Gallatin Tennessee and Pennsylvania relatives.
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Frank J. Giblin
Bloomfield Hills
Mich
Ed Kenno
Frank J. Giblin III
Rhochester
Melody Arrington
Decatur
Laura Marie Arrington
Decatur General Hospital
Gordon Jr
Virginia Fay
Ryan
W. A. Crawford
Turney
Wiley Turney
Evelyn and
Kathryn Edwards
Asallie Bitterton
David Robinson
Hartselle
Brandon David
M. B. Robinson
Z. W. Bennett
Falkville
Decatur Women's Club outlines Bicentennial plans and honors
The Decatur Women's Club met May 27 at the Ramada Inn naming a new president and officers. Two donations totaling 1650 supported Operation Home and Wheeler Basin Library projects while "Club Woman of the Year" was named. Plans include historic tours, a Decatur Morgania County history, sack lunches, Christmas party with 1776 music, and monthly blood pressure screenings.
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Decatur Women’s Club
Ramada Inn
Ricky Evans
Operation Home
Evans
Bous
Albert Melton
Nancy Agnew
Wheeler Basin Library
James Hendricks
Walton Anderson
Phyllis Sidebotham
Tyler
Georgia State College For Women
Education Commission
Ninth Street United Methodist Church
Newcomers Club
Safety Council
Women’s Club
Friends of the
Morgan County Association For Mental Health
PTA Council
Operation Home Board of
Red Cross
Jayceettes
Decatur
Altrusa Club
Civic Leaders of America
National Register of
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Sartain
University of North Alabama
Rocha
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Spirit of America
Decatur Swim Association
William C. Simpson
Beltline Church of Christ
University of Alabama
Steedley
Kappa Kappa Iota
Mission Friends
WMU
First Baptist Church
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Morgania
Bright Year Ahead as Club Women Install Leaders
Mrs. Oran B. Tyler receives the president’s gavel from installing officer Mrs. George Rowe of Huntsville as First District leaders of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs. Assembly honors include a $150 library shelf gift, $1500 for Operation Home, and a silver tray for Club Woman of the Year Mrs. James E. Hendricks.
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Oran B. Tyler
Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs
George Rowe
Huntsville
Manuel M. Rocha
Philip W. Collier
Curtis E. Sampley
W. C. Simpson
Emory Steeley
M. G. Overstreet Jr
Nancy Agnew
Wheeler Basin Library
Dan O’stean
Ricky Evans
Department of Pensions and Securities
Operation Home’s Building Fund
James E. Hendricks
Baking Soda for Odor in Girdles and Rooms
A reader shares a simple odor solution using baking soda dusted under arms to reduce odor and ease girdle slipping. The tip comes from nurses and hairdressers, adopted after bathing, and extended to gym locker rooms where tennis-shoe smells in showers and dressing rooms were noted.
Heloise columns praise plain soda for gym shoe odor
A gym teacher thanks Heloise for recommending plain baking soda to dust tennis shoes. He reports dramatic odor elimination after sprinkling a teaspoon per pair and even uses a wastebasket filled with soda for foot and underarm freshening.
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Heloise
Ties Spark Fashion Boom Says New Seminar
New York retailer seminar by The Men's Tie Foundation reports ties as vibrant fashion items with new colors patterns and silhouettes. Panelists from Montgomery Ward Bloomingdale s Lord Taylor and Wallach s say consumers buy more ties than ever as pattern on pattern looks elevate shirts and leisure wear.
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New York
Men’s Tie Foundation
Montgomery Ward, Inc
Bloomingdale’s
Lord & Taylor and
Wallach’s
Horoscope by Jeane Dixon Tuesday Guidance
The columnist highlights personal growth and practical tips for the day. Advice covers simplifying possessions, confirming identity, and navigating relationships, with per-sign notes offering focus on cooperation, finances, and clear communication.
Past Leadership Highlighted By Local Medical Groups
Mrs.Overstreet, a past president, received a pin for her leadership as discussions with qualified workers through the Alabama Heart Association Morgan County Medical Society were noted.
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Alabama Heart Association
Morgan County Medical Society
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Emory C. Steedley
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