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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1966
Page
6
A kitchen shower for Miss Doris Jane McDonald, bride-elect of Dale G. Haley, was hosted at the home of Mrs. Donald Keil. Pink and white decor featured a lace cloth, pink roses, and pink candles. The honoree received a corsage and gifts. Dessert and coffee served. The note adds that Dakota Territory was organized in 1861.
Dr Matthew Hall outlined the Decatur Junior Service League reading program now aimed for full system absorption by 1965 66. The League funded teacher training materials and consulting, with 30 local reading teachers planned and Rudiell directing weekly sessions and institutes for system wide reading improvement.
Little Pamela Lively, seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Lively, admitted to Decatur General Hospital yesterday. Walter Hall and family spent Tuesday in Birmingham with Mrs Sim Lovelady and Mrs Pick Dozier attending. Thomas Whitman returned from Marion Alabama after taking entrance tests with his parents and Miss Elizabeth Adams. Katherine Jones of Town Creek is a patient at Carraway Methodist Hospital, Birmingham. Donald Pettus and family visited his mother in Decatur last weekend. Mrs J J Pettus of Belle Mina confined to Block-Chandler Hospital.
Mrs V L Ellis hosted the Neel Homemakers Club meeting with Mrs Herman Johnson presiding. Members sang Just As I Am and Mrs R H Ellis gave the devotion. Roll call noted each member's recent accomplishment and welcomed new member Mrs Puckett. Mrs Edwin Puckett offered the prayer and addressed The 1966 Kitchen and Laundry Improvement pamphlet.
A covered dish luncheon was served to members and two guests, Mrs. Frank Ellis and Mrs. Maurice Long.
A note on siding materials describes how pressed or grooved options imitate solid wood. It highlights the variety of alternatives that mimic the appearance and feel of real wood siding.
When purchasing lumber for do it yourself projects note that actual widths and thicknesses are smaller than stock descriptions. For example a 1x10 stock board measures about 0.9 inches thick and 9% inch less in width than listed. Seasoned two inch lumber is actually 1.5 inches thick.
A dado or wainscot in an entry hall adds wall saving decor and a cheerful greeting. Ceramic tile surfaces come in many colors from U S manufacturers offering durable protection. Higdon family ties appear as Cleo Higdon celebrates her first birthday on March 1, granddaughter of Tommie Clemons and F D Higdon.
A brief home focus notes a tip for homeowners to seal painted woodwork with a clear satin finish varnish. The advice emphasizes easier maintenance and a smoother surface for long term durability.
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