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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1973
Page
6
A reader explains using a nylon stocking over an elbow cast to keep it warm and clean while allowing finger movement after snipping the toe. It also helps guide clothing over the cast and hides the plaster.
A reader suggests preserving a frozen pie with its cover to keep it fresh until eaten. The column invites homemakers to send hints or questions to Heloise, noting she cannot answer every letter but will respond when possible.
A 12 year old writes about his dog Prince facing possible euthanasia and asks for guidance. Ann Landers urges a veterinary consultation to decide what is best for the pet and to follow the vet's final word. An unrelated letter from a reader on vacation notes Ann Landers' column reach and humor.
The Trawelers Garden Club held a spring luncheon in Columbus Mississippi and installed new officers led by Mrs. T. E. Baker. Officers include Mrs. Allen Rooks president and Mrs. W. L. Deese vice president and historian, Mrs. Earl Hargitt Jr. secretary, Mrs. E. J. Briscoe treasurer, Mrs. Fred Lerner corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Prentiss Clark Parliamentarian.
Women of the community honor Debbie McGuire, bride-elect to Dale McGregor, with multiple showers before the June 9 ceremony at Brookhaven Baptist Church. May events include a May 10 general shower, a May 6 lingerie shower at a private home, and a May 27 tea. A miscellaneous shower is planned for Monday with several hostesses.
The cost of sending a child to college will rise again next fall with tuition up by 150 to 200 dollars at many colleges. Northwestern University reports a typical $180 tuition increase as officials warn of shrinking pools of paying students. The U S Office of Education projects private college costs at 3281 dollars for the year including tuition and board, a seven percent rise, with books and extras increasing total expense beyond that.
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