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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1966
Page
17
News notes from the paper recalling editor Turner finishing second in a state AP writing contest by a single vote details about editor Mike Freeman returning after hospitalization and reflects on design trends in furniture. The piece also mentions a shift away from Bauhaus and Scandinavian styles toward decorative new numbers and a blue color surge in upholstery.
The article notes many fields with opportunities in fingerprint analysis, clerical and stenographic work, advertising and commercial art, automotive services, astronomy and space research, and a thriving architectural scene. It mentions Lionel Landry of the Asia Society discussing diplomatic career paths to a large audience.
Relatives from Kingsport Tennessee Stuttgart Arkansas Pine Bluff Arkansas and Decatur gather for the christening of Bruce Blackard son of Sandy and Kay Blackard. He will wear the gown worn by his father and grandfather.
Report notes a barge party last night with a tug boat crew enjoying seafood dinners and dancing. Organizers warn they might not return soon if the festivities continue. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Vaughn departed Friday for a week in Daytona.
Other weekenders in Florida were Ginger Quillin Elda Gomes and Fran Harrison. Betsy Mrs Bobby Anderson left Tuesday for the National Women's Bowling Tournament in New Orleans.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Vaughn return from Macon Ga bringing Mrs W T Shealy to stay through Friday before returning to Germany Norman Harris visits Dallas for time with relatives and opera Joy Collins and Jeanne Belk in spring outfits Fil Tanno from Cleveland visits family and offers coffee card reading since 1917 musical review Sound of Music praised with highlight performances by Reneau Carrell Sittason Bacon and Clay leaving audience stirred by entertainment potential
A spring travel safety notice warns drivers of slippery roads and sleepy driving. The headline proclaims no survivors, underscoring peril for motorists and urging caution on highways.
Small fry enjoy cinnamon toast. Sprinkle buttered toast with a sugar cinnamon mix. To keep this spicy blend on hand, shake together a cup of sugar and a couple of tablespoons of cinnamon, cover tightly.
Wilton Connecticut hosts 50 career experts guiding 150 students through boxes of booths in subjects from accounting to zoology. Students explore glamour roles for girls and science tracks for boys while hearing real world tips from professionals including a Ford model and an FBI agent.
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