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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1966
Page
6
Mrs James Guilford hosted the Decatur Vitro Wives Club gathering featuring Mrs W Young demonstrating Merle Norman cosmetics. Model was Mrs T J Burkes. Gift given to Mrs Young and door prize won by Mrs Cliff Ragsdale. New member welcomed: Mrs Larry Allred.
Printed Pattern 4825 offers a curving shape sewing option for crepe and linen fabrics. Describes simple seaming and band climax. Size 16 requires about 2 yards 4 inches of fabric at 39 inches wide. Fifty cents per pattern, add 15 cents for first‑class mail.
Miss Huey Frances Lindsey and Hansel Peek wed at the bride’s parents home with a double ring ceremony led by Rev. R. E. Wilkins. Attendants included Charles Lindsey, John Dann, and guests were served punch and cake after the ceremony. They plan to live in Decatur.
Mailing and special handling instructions direct to Anne Adams in New York. Print NAME ADDRESS with ZIP SIZE and STYLE NUMBER. Come alive for spring and request the new Spring Summer Pattern Catalog offering 125 shapes for sun fun dancing dining and everyday.
The club and Mrs. Bobby White were recognized as a visitor. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Dr Louis I Wexler of Beekman Downtown Hospital explains three theories of dandruff causes including fungi oil gland activity and nervousness. He recommends twice weekly anti dandruff shampoo brushing daily to distribute scalp oils and notes sunny climates may help.
In a Chicago Tribune bridge column, East-West vulnerable South opens with 1NT over 1 and 4NT slam bid. The dummy plays a sequence to reach six no trump with careful cardplay. South navigates spade and heart holds, deduces opponent distribution from diamonds, and secures 12th trick by heart play after precise count and signaling.
Warm invitation to relax with a soft textured crochet and knit Afghan pattern 7363 45 by 64 inches 35 cents per pattern plus 15 cents for first class mailing Send names addresses and pattern number to Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Box 163 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 10011 Giant 1966 Needlecraft Catalog features hundreds of knit and crochet designs free patterns printed Send 25 cents Museum Quilt Book collections include Deluxe Quilt Book No 1 and Museum Quilt Book No 2 prices 50 cents
Western red cedar is promoted for house siding due to its non resinous straight grain and natural oils that resist deterioration. The material is cited as ideal for durable exterior use.
The Oak Grove Homemakers Club met at Mrs Billy Reeds home with president Mrs Wayne Mizell presiding. Miss Ruby Rogers spoke on leadership qualities and the need for members to share work. Leadership school topics dates and leaders were chosen. other attendees included Mrs Alva Wade Mrs Bonard Mizell Mrs Ervin Armor and Mrs William Jeanes. Armor will host the March meeting.
A Nazi officer inscribed on the gate of the Dachau death camp the phrase Work makes men free. The grim motto accompanied the camp’s brutal system of imprisonment and murder during the Nazi regime, symbolizing deception and atrocity.
District I Volunteer Hospital Service Club met at the home of Mrs. Ben Bean for a covered dish luncheon and business session. Mrs. George West, president, led, with devotion by Mrs. John Cooper. Welfare report listed 33 quilt bags 3 pairs men’s pajamas 4 robes and soap. Liaison set at Mrs. West home March 3 at 11 a.m. Regular meeting planned.
A brief social note places an event on March 16 at the home of Mrs Henry Clark. The item provides a simple invite style reference without further details.
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