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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1963
Page
24
The Chatter Box column by Fannie Richardson appears with a casual note about baking and a mention of a slow oven as a domestic aside. The snippet hints at light social column content and familiar household topics.
A pair of old culinary tips describe Shrimp Pie using shrimp bread crumb mixture baked in shells, with optional wine and spices. Oysters or crabs may substitute shrimp. The second recipe outlines a baked orange and apple dessert, boiling orange skins to remove bitterness then stewing peeled pulp with apples and sugar.
A motion picture inspired narrative about William Weatherford Red Eagle, son of a Scotsman and Creek princess, set near the Coosa River close to Montgomery. It blends history with legend and follows Weatherford and Andrew Jackson before his rise as a western figure.
The speaker notes that laws mandating safety belt use cannot force individuals to comply. Even with regulations, enforcement depends on people choosing to act, illustrating limits of legal compulsion without personal agreement.
Kiwanis Pow Wow quotes Montesque on civilization sliding into decadence as it forgets founding principles, echoed by Judge Seybourn Lynne. The remark frames a critique of modern governance and cultural erosion.
Friends gathered at the Lyons last week to honor Leslie Lee wife of Jim Lee on her birthday. The casual luncheon brought close companions together to share well wishes in a warm, informal setting.
Jimmy Blythe Jr from Auburn makes a brief visit to Atlanta while meeting with Frank Hutto of Albany, Ga, during a short regional stop.
Margaret Jones with her husband T. M. Jones and son T. M. II and their wife Betty are in Nashville visiting Margaret's daughter Mary Penick.
Col John Robins chapter of DAR met at Mrs Redus Collier's home with Mrs Walter Farris for a Mother's Day luncheon. Eighteen members and two guests attended including Mrs Raymond L Thompson and Mrs Henry Grady Jacobs. Mrs Milner H Jones presided. Jacobs summarized the 72nd Continental Congress and discussed DAR work in preserving the Constitution. Off for a weekend in Mentone are the Leo Bowes, Jack Chariton, and Joe Blackburn.
Sherrell Hardin delivered the prize winning American history essay at the DAR luncheon. Parents Virginia and Joe Hardin of Hillsboro should be proud of their daughter's achievement, described as both smart and adorable.
A quirky report notes new aerosol packages entering markets with spray-on kitchen gloves, girdle slip-ons, and various用途 including condiments and health aids. It highlights ongoing testing of an aerosol spray for angina relief and a skin hardener for athletes, illustrating broad experimental use of aerosol technology.
Alice Kelly Johnson of Athens, bride-elect of Johnny Crutcher Jr. of Athens, was feted at a Saturday luncheon at Huntsville’s Russell Erskine Hotel. Attending aunts included Mrs. Herman Johnson and Mrs. Henry Kennedy of Athens, Mrs. George Harsh of Memphis, and Mrs. Bert Stanford of Birmingham.
Bridge lunchers at Athens Country Club Thursday included Vashti Martin Jean Estes Mamie Wallace Annette Williams LaRuth Carington Blanche Rosenal Inez Slaughter and Mae Houston with their spouses listed in the social notes.
The column lists several engaged or soon to wed men from Athens, Nashville, Selma, Kingsport, and Virginia, noting a sold out summer concert series and urging sailors to give sailboats right of way. It mentions prize winners at a textile meeting on the Gulf Coast and reports librarians seeking missing issue copies for binding from various major publications.
The Barnie Hecklers relocate to a new residence in Flint City this week while newcomers settle into the former home at 1724 Pennylane SE. Mr. and Mrs. Slattery are noted involved parties.
The Andrew Elliners and the C. A. Eliners were in Nashville visiting the Harry Brunsons and W. L. Eliners. They attended the annual Troquois Steeplechase on Saturday along with Marj and Bob Opferbuch.
The writer urges daily publication of the Outboard column and calls for examinations for all pleasure boat pilots to reduce river congestion and improve knowledge of rules of the river. The letter argues age should not exempt boaters from learning safe procedures and right of way.
Howard College presented a voice recital featuring Tommy Black son of the Greer Blacks and Tommy Smith son of the Russell Smiths. Both boys are sophomores and were accompanied by their parents on the big day.
Abigail Turner has been chosen treasurer for the social sorority Alpha Lambda Delta. Emily Ann Stanford at David Lipscomb College modeled in the Lipscomb Patrons Association Annual Fash ion Show held Friday.
Eula Peebles and Judy Peebles have assumed new leadership roles in the family or organization, following recent events. The two women are identified by their marital connections to F. D. and F. D. Jr. and are taking on responsibilities within the group.
Eula sets sail for the Florida coast accompanied by Shine Il and Edith, while the voyage details remain incomplete.
Mary Lamar of Selma arrived for a short stay and collected her sister Georgia Miller who, with Selma friends, headed to Florida for a getaway.
The seventh annual Art On The Rocks show opens today at Noccalula Falls in Gadsden featuring Bridges of Birmingham chimes. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students and seniors.
A humorous reader Q A from a Ladies Home Journal asks when saved funds of 25 dollars monthly will be enough to start a family. The answer jokes that money will be available when the eldest child is ready for college, ending with friendly farewell.
The Groningen natural gas field in Holland is said to possess about twice the reserves of Europe's two largest fields, France's Lacq and Italy's Po Valley, underscoring its strategic significance in the regional energy map.
Mrs Eunice Edwards Nash executive secretary treasurer of Woman's National Auxiliary reports Gary Holmes is improving from burns received while helping apply tar on the church roof. Holmer Foote is ill at her home in Cedar Creek Morgan County.
A fragment notes vicunas roam the Andes and yield only 6 to 8 ounces of fleece per animal, making many vicunas needed for a cashmere coat. The text hints at scientific details on fleece and value.
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