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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1963

Page

5

Around The Valley Community Notices and Travel Plans

Mrs. Douglas Hagan of Mooresville remains home with flu as teachers attend AEA in area. En route the Breckenridges will visit Maryville College Tennessee with Jimmy registered for fall. Local families visit, travel, and illness updates include Judson College student, Speake hosting, and St Louis funeral trips.

Douglas Hagan Mooresville Ronald Breckenridgs Atta Jimmy Galen Kennah Lewisville Maryville College Tennessee

Hints From Heloise Shower Curtain Cleaning Tips

Readers share practical household tricks from dust under beds to radiator brushes and edge cleaning. Tips include shaking a folded shower curtain weekly, using radiator brushes for hard to reach gaps, and creating effervescent water with mothballs and citric acid. A mayonnaise roast method and apple skins to applesauce also appear.

Heloise

Florida arts scene shines in top cities with many groups

Florida’s cultural climate and sunny weather attract visitors as the ten largest cities host nearly 300 organizations dedicated to art dance drama and music.

Florida

Printed Pattern 4821 Jr Miss Sizes Suit Pattern

Icicle-slim sheath with portrait collar and cardigan jacket in Mediterranean colors. Pattern 4821 for Jr Miss sizes 9 11 13 15 17. size 13 uses 25 8 yards at 39 inches. Cost 35 cents plus 15 cents for mailing. Send to Anne Adams Pattern Dept New York.

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

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren in The Chinese Tribune

In a detailed bridge analysis West opens with a six card suit and South mismanages, leading to a fragile contract. The article notes how cautious opening and careful heart play by declarer control the hand and prevent a successful defense, with precise card sequences and eliminations.

Charles H. Goren The Chinese Tribune West North East South North Sens Gam King of Hearts Dumny West Declarer Althe West East Trump

Mrs. Clark Presides At WSCS Meeting

Mrs. R. D. Clark, president, led the Memorial Drive WSCS session at the church with prayers by Mrs. W. F. Wright and a program on money for children led by Mrs. D. S. Hurst. New officers for 1963 64 include Clark as president and a list of coordinators.

R. D. Clark Memorial Drive W. F. Wright D. S. Hurst Samson Logan Olen Cooper D. D. Billions Bob Holliman Virgil Newby L. L. McCulloch Gilbert Young Charles Sloan M. O. Butler Ralph Ledbetter C. P. Parker Roland McWhorter J. H. Vaughan Leo Fretwell

Poe on a stamp in Baltimore hints at Poe works

The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore reports European interest in stamping Poe works. Hans Stendahl of Namsos wrote the society that a stamp bears The Raven and a stamp bears MS Found in a Bottle, both in English.

Poe Baltimore Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore Acoe Hans Stendahl Namsos 5 Way

Helicopters Prove Useful in Serial Cattle Roundups

A report notes that helicopters have become effective tools in managing large herds during cattle roundups. Ranchers leverage aerial oversight to locate, corral, and drive cattle across expansive ranges, improving efficiency and safety for workers and animals alike.

Olive trees from early Spaniard planting survive in California

Some olive trees brought to California by the Spaniards as early as 1769 remain alive today.

California

New Bride Honored at Tea in Falkville

Mrs. Alton Bartlett, the new bride, was honored by Mrs. Durad Sivley and Mrs. S. C. Gordon at a tea hosted in Falkville. Guests included Mrs. A. D. Plemmons of Hartselle and 75 attendees.

Falkville Alton Bartlett

Spring Pattern Catalog promotion with 304 ideas

Catalog offers 304 design ideas for Spring Summer with a free pattern coupon. Send 50 cents to receive the catalog and choose any one pattern. The offer urges quick response and lists no additional conditions.

Tenn. Valley Square Dance Group Plans April Jubilee Attending

Tenn Valley square dance group hosts an afternoon workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. with Fred Linley as MC and Mr and Mrs Ocie Weir teaching round dancing. Evening dance at 8 p.m. features Jewel O Brien of Birmingham calling. Intermission activities planned and members plan to attend the Alabama Jubilee in Birmingham on April 5 and 6.

Fred Linley Ocie Weir Jewel O’brein Birmingham

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