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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
6
Eliza beth Cloud and James Francis Smith wed at the Baptist Church in Falkville on March 8 with Rev. Francis A. Picker officiating. The couple planned a reception at the groom’s parents home in Birmingham before a trip to New York, and the bride will resume studies at the University of Alabama.
The March Four Seasons Garden Club session at Mrs. Robert M. Sellers home featured Mrs. W P Sitz of Birmingham giving flower arranging guidance. Officers were elected for the coming year and a trip to Birmingham Gardens was planned for April 6. A club project on the Wildlife Refuge picnic area was reported. Guest Mrs. W G Hall and Mrs. Sitz attended. Artichoke hearts featured in a suggested salad for visitors.
Bernadine Morris notes the shirtdress returns as a fashion staple with strong lines wide sleeves and a taut belt. The revival spans designers and ages from office wear to tennis events showing the classic silhouette remains practical and understated.
Today marks Timothy James Marine turning five years old. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Marine of 4 Seton Ave SE and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E D Short of 908 Sixth Ave SE.
Bridge column analyzes a 1968 Chicago Tribune game. West leads spades against South’s four heart contract then a spade sequence prompts East to pursue a club shift. Post game discussion weighs whether alternate discards or a club shift could have defeated the contract, with East’s optimal line outlined.
Hol ly wean describes a teenager sharing acne tips from actress Joyce Jillson and a 1960s Fox series star. The regimen blends internal dietary changes with external cleansing moisturizers. She warns against oily foods like french fries and ice cream and endorses fruit and raw vegetables plus homemade camphor lotion.
Leaflet M-17 offers skin care makeup and hair tips including pimples and blackheads. It asks readers to mail a stamped self addressed envelope plus 10 cents to Lydia Lane at The Decatur Daily in Los Angeles, California 90053.
Thelma Gene Christian daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Thurman Christian married Lt Robert Michael Gaines son of Mr and Mrs Robert M Gaines Jr in a March 2 ceremony at the Post Chapel Redstone Arsenal. The gown featured white satin lace overlay and an elbow veil. A matron of honor wore yellow crepe and the best man was Lt Tom Bradley. Out of town guests included Mrs Eugene Lawerence Jimmy Weaver Mrs Grace Chunn and families from Lacy Spring Arab Lakeland and Decatur.
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