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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1964
Page
6
The letter suggests a cost free shower with practical items new homemakers need such as jars, glassware, china, rags, polishes, and cleaning supplies. It adds tips for personal touches like recipe copies and scaled meals for two to ease early housekeeping.
Decatur Assembly No. 26 Order of the Rainbow Girls held a candlelit installation with Miss Janet Morgan retiring as Worthy Advisor. Officers installed included Brenda Clemons Supreme Deputy Installing Officer and others led by Installing Marshall Mrs Jim Woodall. Kathy Dobyns received honors and addressed the assembly as guests were served cake and punch.
Some cooks prefer cooking frozen whole kernel corn in milk rather than water. The choice alters texture and sweetness, with milk providing richer flavor. This method contrasts with the common water boil, appealing to those seeking fuller taste.
A bridge column discusses the four spades contract in a hand led by East. West criticizes partner's defense and argues East should have led diamonds and later hearts to set up a win, while South advances and declarer ruffs. The piece weighs the merits of West and East play and tenace concepts.
A needlecraft feature promotes Pattern 7357 with two religious pictures sized 71 4 by 91 4 inches suitable for rectory convent or home. Includes 24 transfer motifs and cross designs. Cost 35 cents plus 15 cents extra for mailing. Send to Alice Brooks Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P O Box 163 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 11. Print name address zone pattern number.
Around The Valley notes Mr and Mrs Edgar H Head returning to New Orleans. Mrs Head will stay several weeks with them. Several Alabama residents attended weddings and events in Mississippi and Tennessee, with many names listed as visitors to the Hatttisburg wedding and other gatherings. The column also records club meeting travel and Shrine Society appointments, plus a new adoption and kitchen cleaning tips.
For items in Sunday's Calendar call 353 4612 by Thursday prior. For general women items call 353 4612 8 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Women's department closed Saturdays. Wedding stories and pictures due five days before the wedding. Pictures must be 5 by 7 or 8 by 10 glossy prints. Snapshots not used. Engagements not announced if less than one month before wedding.
Step lively. Step into the half size shift that’s a nationwide hit. 0 waist seams and it slims on every inch of the way. Printed Pattern 4820 lists half sizes from 12 1/2 to 22 1/2 with 3 1/8 yards of fabric for size 16 1/2. Cost fifty cents in coins plus 15 cents for mailing and handling to Anne Adams.
A compact notice advertises a deluxe quilt book with one complete pattern set for quilt making including applique. The offer invites readers to send a request and pay 50 cents to obtain the book.
Mrs. Slaton hosts Valley Business and Professional Women's Club in Courland for a dinner in Decatur on May 26 at 7 30 pm to install newly elected officers. Past state president Mrs. Dorothy Woodall will perform the installation. committee heads will be announced. Members and guests will attend with reservations due by May 24. Cake mints and coffee were served.
Duplicate Bridge Club met Tuesday evening with nine tables. North South winners were Mrs Rutledge Thomas, Mrs Kee Damsky, second Mrs David Patton and Mrs Larry French of Athens, third Mr and Mrs Edward Brennar, fourth Mrs Charles Murphree and Mrs Jack Charlton. East West winners were Mrs Larry Durelle and Morgar Markham of Quincy Florida, second Charles Murphree and Mrs Atlee Sample of Hartselle, third P A Dolan of Huntsville and Larry Durelle, fourth E H Hartgrove and Loyd O Guinn. Club meets Tuesday at 7 15 at Pet Dairy Co US 31 S. Guests welcome and no joining fee.
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