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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
6
The Society of American Florists urges using wicker baskets, iron lanterns and other containers to create spring flower arrangements for every room. Easter lilies are traditional gifts and also suitable for mixed bouquets, with greenery ideal for cool summer displays.
The Decatur Women’s Club held its annual New Membership Tea at the home of Mrs. Grad Smith on Quince Drive. About 100 guests registered, welcomed by Mrs. Chester Smith and Mrs. O. B. Tyler, with hostesses including Mrs. C. T. Benson and Mrs. Arthur Vickrey.
Contact numbers 353-4612 and 353-4655 for general women’s interest items during 8 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call these lines to obtain information or assistance on women related topics.
Age one Kelly Roy Stuart celebrated his first birthday on March 26. He is the grandson of Steve Sturdivant of Calloway Kentucky and Joe Stuart, with Kenneth and (Mrs.) Stuart as his parents. A candlelight centerpiece of spring flowers in a low wicker basket sets a festive Easter mood.
Promenaire members joined the Merry Mixers Square Dance Club in Huntsville for a party night. Attending couples included Dave Bender Gordon Lee Ed Ramy Tom Davis and Tom Whittle. The April 2 club meeting was canceled to allow participation in the Alabama Jubilee in Birmingham. Plans include the fourth annual barge party night and a postponed April 9 covered dish meeting.
Needlecraft patterns offered by The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept lead readers to knit and crochet kerchief designs. Two patterns, KNIT TED and CROCHETED, priced thirty five cents each, plus 15 cents extra for first class mailing. Mail to Alice Brooks, Needlecraft Dept Box 163 New York. Include name, address, and pattern number. Catalog promises many more knit and crochet fashions and three free patterns with a 25 cent catalog request.
Proper care of flowering plants lengthens blooming and heightens enjoyment. The Society of American Florists offers guidance on azaleas keeping soil uniformly moist. bulb plants like hyacinths and tulips in a cool light place with watering as soil dries. Easter lilies water every other day and remove yellow anthers as buds unfold. hydrangeas require frequent watering, sometimes twice daily in dry air.
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