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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1966

Page

6

Auburn Wife Advocates Dropout Then Return To School

Auburn University profile of Pat Fisher, who plans to graduate with high honors while her husband Homer Fisher Jr. advances in academia. She credits work, marriage, and maturity for her 2.56 GPA through 11 quarters, and she urges other wives aiding husbands in college to complete their own education.

Dru .McGowen Auburn University Auburn School of Science and Pat Fisher Homer Pat Phi Kappa Phi Pat Little Homer Fisher Jr Auburn High Fletcher C. Little Little Homer Fisher Sr School of Agriculture

Patricia Wear to Wed Mark Custer III

Miss Patricia Wear and Mark Henry Harvey Custer III plan a June 11 wedding at First Baptist Church. The bride elect, a University of Alabama education graduate and Alpha Gamma Delta member, is the granddaughter of James Kean and Basil Wear. The groom, a Athens College student, is the grandson of Frank McDonald and Henry Custer.

Basil Ford Wear Jr Patricia Milton Wear Mark Henry Harvey Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority Custer Frank Leslie McDonald Parkesburg West Va Henry Harvey Custer University of Alabama Pi Kappa Alpha_ social fraternity Athens College

Knit and Crochet Patterns from 1960s Needlecraft Catalogs

The ad promotes knit and crochet tops and shells with crocheted borders using sport yarn, pattern 7108 for sizes 32-34 and 36-38, priced 35 cents each plus 15 cents shipping. It directs to Alice Brooks at The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept for ordering with name, address, ZIP, and pattern number. Also touts catalog offers: three free patterns, 25 cents for the catalog, and Quilt pattern collections with prices 50 cents each.

Connie Sue Taylor Birth Day Celebration

Connie Sue Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacky S Taylor, celebrates her birthday on March 18. She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John H Shelton and Mr and Mrs UC Taylor.

Candy Ellis Chet Ellis A. L. Holmes Ralph Ellis Geraldine Jodie F. Holmes Falkville Connie Sue _ Taylor Jacky S. Taylor Johnny H. Shelton Uc Taylor

Briscoe Daughter Mary Beth to wed Donald Campbell

Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Briscoe announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Mary Beth Briscoe to Donald Campbell son of Mrs. Curtis Campbell and the late Mr Campbell. The ceremony was held in Trenton Georgia on December 27.

Thomas Jefferson Briscoe Mary Beth Briscoe Donald Campbell Curtis Campbell Mr. Campbell Campbell Mr. Briscoe Trenton

Marvels of Needlecraft 7129 Lace Sets the Pace

Crochet 4 inch squares join into glamorous jacket for sleeveless garments. Includes sizes 32-34 36-38 40-42. 7141 Make a Friend ship Ring Quilt uses scraps with block chart and directions. 7037 Theres a Place in Your Heart pets with transfer image 17 by 22 inches. 35 cents per pattern plus 15 cents mail handling. Send to Alice Brooks Needlecraft Dept Box 163 Old Chelsea New York 10011 Print name address zip pattern number. Giant 1966 Needlecraft Catalog offers knit crochet fashions with 3 free patterns in catalog. Send 25 cents.

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

Birthday Boy Butch Lewis Celebrates First Year

Samuel Butch Lewis marked his first birthday on March 14 as the son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Lewis. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Joseph Parham of Trinity and the late Mr and Mrs George Lewis.

Samuel Butch” Lewis Samuel Lewis Joseph Parham Trinity George Lewis

Personal notices from Birmingham and Huntsville society

Mrs. Paul Harrison was admitted to South Highland Hospital in Birmingham for a kidney infection. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Jett of Hillsboro 2 named their son John Kendall born at Bank St. Hospital on March 17. Mrs. Jett is the former Doris Goodwin. Mrs. H. D. Greer and Mrs. Alan Wallace are in Birmingham today. Mrs. John Bragg, Mrs. W. S. Day and Ginger Day spent yesterday in Huntsville.

Paul Harrison South Highland Hospital Birmingham James E. Jett Hillsboro 2 Bank St. Hospital John Kendall Jett Doris Goodwin H. D. Greer Alan Wallace John Bragg W. S Ginger Huntsville

Bacon Crisp Egg Sandwiches

For hot egg sandwiches spread egg salad on bread slices edge to edge. Top with partly cooked bacon slices and broil until crisp. Serve at once.

Goren on Bridge by Charles H. Goren 1966 column

In a direct bidding bridge game North-South vulnerable, South struggles to land a heart contract. After a diamond lead and sequence of finesses plus careful discards, declarer forces a rescue with a spade lead and minor-suit play, ending with South clinching the last tricks despite West’s limited trumping.

Charles H. Goren The Chicago Tribune South North West Declarer East

Education as Immediate Insurance for the Future

The speaker argues education serves as a double kind of insurance in today’s world, offering immediate practical benefits and long term security. She emphasizes timely access to learning and skill development as essential safeguards.

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