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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1965
Page
19
The column lists social updates and travel notes for residents and visitors. It mentions a New Math pamphlet, Gulf Shores cottage visits, theater trips to New York and the World's Fair, a CRA Chemstrand Chorus windup, a fishing trip winners, deposits for a trip, and various residents visiting or traveling to New Orleans Paducah Atlanta Nashville Athens and Birmingham.
Mildred and Lonnie Weaver return from a Jamaica vacation. Mrs Otto Fischer arrives Saturday after five months in Abilene Texas with her daughter and the Patterson family.
The fragment notes a casual gathering during a noon meal for a group of twelve with no formal agenda. It mentions someone named Frank and a lighthearted aim, focusing on sociable interaction rather than a planned event.
W. St. Journal notes women purchase false eyelashes from $2.50 to $125 made of synthetic fibers to real hair including sable mink and seal. Many wear two or more pairs in different colors, claiming fashion and practicality despite needing specs.
American and Western Air Lines favor replacing weight limits with size limits for carry on luggage. Passengers would be allowed to tote items that fit within specified dimensions such as 30 x 40 x 10 inches or 21 x 13 x 9 inches and 17 x 15 x 8 inches under the seat, while staying within the 40 pound overall limit.
A Huntsville woman at Marshall Space Flight Center received a $450 award, the largest ever given to a non professional employee, for suggesting that microfilm card lists not be sent to divisions that cannot use them.
The new Britannica reportedly devotes 13 pages to the atom and only one to love, contrasting with the 1935 edition that had 3 pages on atoms and 11 on love. This indicates a dramatic rebalancing of scientific versus romantic topics over time.
Mrs. Gilbert Key Jr. plans several parties to celebrate family milestones. Events include gatherings for the Keys, a separate reception for her brother and his new wife Jim Blythe Jr. and Betty Barton, and additional social functions in the series.
McMullen shifts to half sizes with Printed Pattern M462 for sizes 12 12 to 24 12 in linen Dacron crepe pique. Pattern costs one dollar plus 15 cents for mailing. requires fabric yardage for size 16. Premiere Couture Pattern Collection offer includes 57 designer originals and a 50 cent coupon. Next week features designer Alice Schweitzer pattern.
Heloise shares a method to clean soap dishes by soaking a soap bar on a damp wash cloth, then wiping away built up soap for a shiny dish. Readers offer tips on leftovers, pressing cloths, weight mindful meals, patchwork quilts, and turning rubber gloves inside out for easy removal.
The column lists multiple Florence area parties hosted by Edith Weaver Car ol Saylor Mary Leigh Ralph Mona Ray Power Beverly Ernie Blackwell Jan Scroggins and others with plans for a Country Club event hosted by the Jimmy Adamses Tom Caddells and Jack Davises. Also mentions newcomers Agnes and Herbert Spiller returning from Pensacola and a note on Desoto State Park rhododendrons and local sightseeing. See CHATTER BOX on B-8.
At the Sykes Martins liver place Sykes and Deedie entertained Saturday evening for the Keys and the Blythes. Margaret Brown hosted the Town Club for Betty Blythe and Carolyn Gilchrist of Courtland. Jane Harris Pride hosted a luncheon in Florence with Sandra Tapp among the courtesies.
At Moulton Gloria Carraway hosted a poolside party for Ruth Carter who will move next month to Omaha. Virginia Uptain hosted a luncheon for Dolly Stevenson who is moving to Birmingham.
In Ocala Florida the post office declares a hard boiled egg properly addressed and stamped is a legitimate mail item. In Mexico City illegally parked cars have license plates removed and owners must pay 50 pesos to reclaim them.
General Foods introduces a sugar free orange jade mix that requires only water to prepare a cooling drink. marketed for camping and crowded fridges or freezers.
Mary Bingham and Shirley Coleman hosted last week for Frances De Ross who is leaving for Michigan. A forthcoming gathering for Beck Min ton is planned before Charlie heads to Cape Kennedy. Also present at a bridge luncheon for Becky were Mary Snider Maggie Bailey and Trudie Russell. Evening gatherings for Becky and Charlie included Dot and Marel Sheats Daren Easters and Foster Baileys Wilson Taylors Meredith Woodalls and many others. Esther Wilkening and family plan a farewell before her move to Omaha next month.
Marian Bolay and Jean Pigott schedule an afternoon gathering with Ruby Whitman Geraldine Aycock and Jane Williams noted as attendees.
The H. O. Porters are visiting Toledo to see their two daughters and are welcomed by the Chemstrand family, May and Tommy Boys, who reside at Briarwood.
Ann Bailey and daughter Pride join Betty and Robert Cole on a weekend visit to Florida beaches. The group travels for leisure with Mr and Mrs Bailey among the party.
Claudia and Gerald Paulson return from a visit to the R. E. Freemans in Little Rock Arkansas. Virginia and Bruce Johnson entertain a houseful of guests including L. L. Capps of Fort Deposit and Mrs. T. H. Johnson of Hartselle.
Mildred Jacobs and Margaret Morey return from Sylacauga with Mildred’s mother for a week. In Cartersville Georgia Irma Thomas and Ruth Bethune visit. both are wives of Ray Thomas and Roy Bethune respectively.
Ray Baker returns from New York for antiques inquiry. Mrs. Harry Neal travels to Pulaski after visiting her brother Buck and Myrtle Rogers. Frances Daren Easter Mildred Ed Phillips return from Gulf Shores. Sue Beech Geron, visiting from Vicksburg, meets locals briefly and admirers remark on her beauty.
Mrs John B Sewell Jr of Richmond Virginia visited with her son Dr Sewell and Jack III at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Thomas Bowles at the Country Club. About 30 guests attended including Mrs Bowles daughter Mrs John Noble of Pensacola and several others. Roses and early summer flowers adorned three tables.
Items for the Women's Section must be turned in before 9 am for that day’s publication.
Carol Witcher and Barbara Bovard lead a group of newcomers organizing golf play on the Davis Course with plans to meet regularly. The article notes both women are identified by married names and are part of a local effort to expand community golf participation.
A brief catalog note touts white linen sheets in a range of sizes and styles. It highlights affordable White Sole prices and fits for beds across the home, emphasizing abundant stock and variety for linen closets.
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