Former Decatur Resident Named Oxford Mother of the Year
Mrs. W. P. Waits, longtime resident of Decatur and now in Oxford, was named Oxford Mother of the Year 1968 by the Retail Merchants Association. A former homemaker and active community volunteer, she led local clubs and church groups and supported PTA and scouting throughout moves between Decatur, Austinville, and Oxford.
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Oxford
Decatur
W. P. Waits
Retail Merchants Association
Austinville
Society of Christian Service
Austinville Methodist Church
W P. Waits
William Bradley Waits
Garden retreats replace town escapes with tranquil backyard getaways
Garden shelters provide weekend solace for families with vacation homes or campers. As crowds grow and highways jam, many homeowners convert yards into peaceful retreats using decks, cedar roofs, or lattice trellises inspired by Japanese landscaping to create distance and shade.
Sand Toys Dry Fast in Mesh Shopping Bag
A household hint advises using a plastic mesh shopping bag to package children's sand toys. Wet sand dries quickly in the bag, and sand shakes through the mesh onto the beach while the bag is carried to the car.
Calendar of Events Publication Rules Published
The women's editor sets deadlines for calendar listings bridal photos and wedding information must reach The Daily by Thursday noon for the following Sunday. Engagement photos and forms must arrive by the Monday before the release date. Staff photographers schedule appointments for children under six celebrating birthdays with five days notice. Photos submitted by individuals may be returned the day after publication.
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Women's Department
Critics of media glare in tragedy spark debate
A reader questions intrusive news photography during disasters and TV coverage of grief. Ann Landers defends evidence showing photos can deter reckless behavior, noting privacy is vital for mourning families and citing Kennedy’s burial as a tasteful exception.
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Salt Mine
Louisiana
Kennedy
Eggs Still a Value in U S Agriculture Driven Quality
A retail firm cites U S Department of Agriculture egg inspection as the strongest guarantee of quality. It notes egg sales rose 90 million dozen from 1960 to 1966 and highlights the role of six million hens on about 1,000 farms. Experts urge keep eggs cool, do not wash before storage, and trust the U S D A seal for quality.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. S
Ted Darling
Glory
Herbert Urged to Relax Downstairs
A speaker scolds Herbert for his absence, insisting he belongs downstairs to unwind. The remark implies family or household tension over expectations for leisure and behavior.
Mrs Jennings Honored At Informal Luncheon
Friends of Mrs James Jennings gathered at the Steak Barn Restaurant on Monday for a luncheon in her honor and presented a gift. She will join her husband Sgt Maj James P Jennings recently returned from Vietnam at Fort McPherson and they will live in Atlanta.
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James Jennings
Ede
Steak Barn
Jennings
Maj
James P. Jennings
Vietnam
Fort McPherson
Honeysuckle Lane
Apt
Atlanta
Mercerized Cottons Promote Strength and Shine
The article notes cotton fibers are mercerized to enhance strength and luster, improving durability and appearance for fabric use.
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