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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1966

Page

6

Misses Pattern 4598 for Spring Summer Sheath

Printed Pattern 4598 offers indoor or garden sheath dresses in jersey or Dacron with shoulder extension and flattering lines. Misses sizes 10 through 18. Size 16 requires 2½ yards of 45 inch fabric. Fifty cents per pattern plus 15 cents for first class mailing. Send name address size and pattern number to Anne Adams at The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. Catalog offers 125 top shapes with a free pattern-clip coupon in the catalog.

Jersey Dacron Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Grooming Guide For Fellows Only

A new booklet for fellows outlines how to project a clean, well groomed appearance to boost prospects in summer jobs and early careers. It stresses that grooming matters to employers, beyond skills, and offers practical, painless tips for a sharper personal presentation.

When Is House Like A Museum

Vivian Brown reports on how interior design trends push homes toward museum aesthetics. Vladimir Kagan argues decorators confuse artistry with living needs, urging clients to pursue personal taste and practical comfort over showy styling. A cornerstone belief: designers should guide, not dictate, to avoid misusing rugs lamps and fabrics. Includes a free booklet offer on grooming and fashion for men.

Vivian Brown UP News Vladimir Kagan Kagan

Jill Rosenau Weds In Athens Rites

The wedding of Miss Jill Rosenau and Bobby Ray Hicks took place at First Methodist Church Athens with Rev. James A Harris officiating. Attendees from Decatur included Judge and Mrs. James N Bloodworth, Judson Davis, and others.

Jill Rosenau Athens Athens — First Methodist Church Bobby Ray Hicks James A. Harris David Lee Rosenau Jr Willis Cecil Hicks Hartselle R. H. Richardson William H. Caughran Judson Davis Decatur Bobby Porch Columbus Frank M. Graham Wayne Wilson Rubber Belcher Hicks Athens College Benjamin

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1966

In a bridge hand West opens jack of diamonds against South three no trump. Declarer wins with king, presses hearts then clubs, and East ducking aims to disrupt communication. A final spade shift would have saved East, but the defense ultimately concedes the setting trick.

Charles H South West North East East West Declarer North South Altho Queen of Diamonds Easi

Tom Dooley Drive Participants Include Local Groups

Other organizations taking part in the Tom Dooley Drive were St. Ann's Sodality Grant's and Congenial Club.

St.Ann’s Sodality Grant’s and Congenial Club

Garden Club Assisting Girl Scouts and Delano Park Plans

Garden Club reports aiding Girl Scout Troop 242 to meet the Challenge Program by creating centerpieces and hospital trays. Girls collected pine trees for Brownie Troop 212 and plan to assist Travel ers with Delano Park beautification. Officers welcomed visitors and announced a booklet from the National Council and a April bus trip to Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Municipal Zoo.

Delano Park W. G. Hall Paul Smith Bob Henderson Hall American Gardens National Council St. Louis Robert Rice Botanical Gardens Municipal Zoo Birmingham Allen Rooks Watson Carlisle

Homemakers See Ideal Floor Plans Demonstration

Mrs. presented a Kitchen and Laundry Improvement demonstration to SE Homemakers Club members. The session showed efficient layouts and practical tips for optimizing small spaces in home interiors.

The SE Homemakers Club

Knit jacket pattern in stockinette with rose embroidery

Needlecraft catalog ad offers Pattern 7262 sizes 32-46 with knit jacket and red rose embroidery. Price 35 cents per pattern plus 15 cents mailing. Request form to Alice Brooks, The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. Box 163 New York NY 10011. Includes catalog news on free patterns and quilts collection.

Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Needlecraft America

Appliance showcase and club meeting highlights

Ocie Lawrence displayed new appliances and kitchen floor plans. Mrs. George Gibson chaired and read the thought for the day, welcomed new member Mrs. M Polen. Gibson cooked a scalloped egg and ham casserole, sharing the prize recipe. Mrs. Polen won the door prize as 15 members and guest Mrs. Hobert Ogle enjoyed refreshments.

Ocie Lawrence George Gibson M. Polen Hobert Ogle

Faith Services Topic of WSCS March Meeting

The WSCS of Central Methodist Church met in March with Bishop Kenneth Goodson as speaker on Venture in Faith Services. The business session led by Mrs. Robert Denham announced officers for the coming year including president Mrs. Denham and vice president Mrs. M. K. Vickrey with prayer by Mrs. T. C. Cottingham.

WSCS Central Methodist Church Kenneth Goodson Robert Denham T. C. Cottingham M. K. Vickrey William G. Stone Holmes Turner John Rutland Prentiss Clark Bruce Spencer Avery Roberts Lawson Davidson Gayle Geron J. R. Vaughan Raymond Pisani Ralph Jackson Modie Hough Rufus Warren J. E. McClary Charles Dunlap Robert Hutson Charles Clark Ordell Garvey F. Self

Sweden Norway and Denmark once formed a single realm

A historical note recalls the union of Sweden Norway and Denmark into a single political entity in earlier centuries, outlining the shared monarchy and regional ties that linked the three kingdoms before their eventual separation into distinct nations.

Sweden Norway Denmark

Second Birthday for Jan Lonise Watkins

Age two celebration for Jan Lonise Watkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Winzlee Watkins. Granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Johnson Falkville and Mrs Grady Watkins Trinity and the late Mr Watkins.

Jan Lonise Watkins Winzlee Watkins Claude Johnson Falkville 1 Grady Watkins Trinity Watkins

North and South Dakota Admission Date

The Union admitted North Dakota and South Dakota on November 2, 1889, marking their entry as the 39th and 40th states. This event unified the Dakotas under a single day of statehood, celebrated in contemporaneous reporting.

North and South Dakota Union

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