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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1958

Page

11

Dorothy Dix column on bachelor girls and relationship advice

Readers debate if bachelor girl refers to single women or unmarried mothers. Dorothy Dix notes the term evolved to single girl with modern women avoiding hedging. A 19 year old seeks guidance on marrying a college girl. Dix says education is her choice and reassesses later. She also advises flexibility in domestic roles and urges Elsie to discuss with Dave, then contact Dix with a stamped return envelope.

Dorothy Dix Trixie Muriel Nissen Dave Elsie

Lord's Prayer Rock near Bristol VI inscribed 1891

A historic marker called the Lord's Prayer Rock sits near Bristol Virginia across from the hill used by teamsters guiding horses uphill. The inscription dating to 1891 served as a moral prompt for weary drivers and their teams.

Bristol

Mayflower voyage carried 101 passengers and 48 crew

The Mayflower left England in 1620 with 101 passengers and 48 crew members aboard.

England

Radio and TV Listings Chronicle

A dense schedule listing WAJF and WMSL TV stations with detailed daily time blocks for news briefs, entertainment programs, soap operas, game shows, and special features. The page captures a multi-station lineup across morning to late night with many program titles and times.

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