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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1972

Page

6

Hints From Heloise Adapt School Menus For Home

A reader admires Heloise tips for adapting school menus for home use. She notes handwriting notes from her mother, practical kitchen hacks, and recording family recipes for future generations.

Mrs Banner's Chocolate Pie Recipe From Boston Hostess

A Boston hostess shares a chocolate pie recipe for SERVE COMPANY. Ingredients include sugar flour milk egg yolks unsweetened chocolate vanilla extract butter and a pastry shell. The filling thickens over simmering water then chills overnight before topping with whipped cream.

Ethel Waters Addresses Origin and Other Quotes

A collection of quotes from women including Ethel Waters stating she named her origin and would not be held back by color. Also remarks from Leila Hadley, Susan Comorat, Georgia Sam, Robyn Smith, Helen Hayes, and others on child care, gender roles, and career experiences.

Helen Hayes Ethel Waters Georgia Sambazis Robyn Smith Associated Press Chester Pa Leila Hadley Europe

Ann Landers Advice Letter Frustrates Reader in Chicago

The column opens with a frustrated reader claiming a 45 year old lover and her husband and describes a love that supposedly surpasses the wife’s 23 year marriage. Ann Landers says the letter shows bias and questions the letter writer’s objectivity and evidence. The second reader complains about dog mess on sidewalks and urges leash laws while blaming owners, not dogs. The column ends with an unfinished note about city high schools.

Ann Landers Chicago Dear Ann Landers

Miss Mims To Wed In July

Ardmore Tennessee engagement notice for Patricia Gayle Mims and Randy Emmett Bailey. Details include family and school backgrounds, Ardmore and Decatur connections, and that the wedding is set for July 22 at the bride’s home.

Mims Ardmore Tenn Morgan Mims Patricia Gayle Mims Randy Emmett Bailey Herman Bailey Miss Mims W. S. Mims J. M. Harmon Sr Mr. Harmon Decatur Ardmore High School Athens College Mr. Bailey John Bailey Emmett Whitt Elkton High School

Fence Designs Add Beauty and Practical Value

The article highlights fences as aesthetic backdrops that unite house yard and garden while providing safety for children and security from intruders. It notes numerous designs from 1x3 slats to 2x4 posts, different wood types, and finishes, plus the need for useful, unobtrusive style.

Horoscope for Tuesday predicts steady progress amid changing conditions

An optimistic outlook marks an eventful year with opportunities and setbacks. Aries to Pisces receive terse, practical guidance on mood, finances, relationships, risk, and effort, urging patience, discretion, and steady work.

Sinusitis Problems Discussed by Journal

Air pollution and cigarette smoke are linked to sinusitis as a pharmaceutical journal notes. Other factors include bacterial infections poor sinus drainage allergies extreme temperatures and general debility. Physicians often prescribe antibiotics decongestants antihistamines or nasal sprays.

Kimberley Dawn Owen Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Blakley Owen

Kimberley Dawn Owen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blakley Owen born at Decatur General Hospital. She is the granddaughter of James M. Mitchell of Frankewing Tennessee, and Mrs. and Mrs. Richard M. Owen of Fayetteville Tennessee. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Dora Gault of Huntsville and Jim Mitchell of Frankewing.

Harry Blakley Owen Decatur General Hospital Kimberley Dawn Owen James M. Mitchell Frankewing Tenn Richard M. Owen Fayetteville Dora Gault Huntsville Jim Mitchell

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Heloise Cap Ivadell Judy Mrs. White China CamGrank& Moore Bank St Mrs. Banner GAC GAC Finance Second Ave S. E Susan Comorat University of Delaware Georgia Sam Linda Michelle Hamilton Bobby R. Hamilton Muscle Shoals James P. Hamilton Hillsboro Chiarles Powers Athens Mills Basis New York Council Times Square National Council On the Arts Ohio Mike Royko Patricia Gayle Regina Cross Jimmy Earl Cross Rockaway Cr. SW Leonard McCalpin Littleville Lurlie Henson Red Bay Lester Cross Publishers Hall Syndicate By Jeane Dixon Aries Taurus Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Agitta Sittero Coat - Lis Capricorn Aquarius Pisces The Chicago Tribune Luna Prubes Janis Phillip Hogue Jackson, Tenn O— Enon Enon Baptist Church Eddie Kirby William Searcy Edgewood St Ramon J. Melson 20Th Ave John R. Herston Sheridan Apts Nelson Jones 7Th Ave Austin Plaza Center Madam Star Starlite Restaurant Starlite 2Nd Ave S.E Decatur, Ala
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