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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1971

Page

20

Hovater-Janes Engagement Told

McINTOSH Mrs. Clarence C. Hovater and Mrs. Hovater announce the engagement of Wanda Ann Hovater to Bobby Warren Janes son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Janes of Chickasaw. Wanda Ann a Leroy High and Hobson Trade School graduate employed by Ciba Geigy in McIntosh. Janes a Vigor High School graduate with U S Army service now with Sears Roebuck in Mobile. A June 12 wedding is planned.

Ciba Gergy McIntosh Janes George Smith Jesse Janes Castleberry Vigor High School Southwest Technical School U.S. Army Sears Roebuck and Co Mobile

Noise Harmful to Family Relations Says Psychiatrist

Wisconsin psychiatrist Dr. Jack C. Westman notes that unwanted home noise may strain marriages and widen the generation gap. He argues homes should include quiet zones for adults and active spaces for children. Also mentions White House nuptials linking Lucy Payne Washington to Judge Thomas Dodd in 1812.

New York Wisconsin Jack C. Westman White House Lucy Payne Washington Thomas ‘Dodd United States Supreme Court

Auburn Professor Outlines Dress as Social Mirror

Miss Lilly Spencer, retiring Auburn University consumer affairs expert after 43 years, says dress history reflects society and individuals. She notes shifts from beards to color and ruffles, predicts pants may dominate women’s wear, and links fashion to social values while planning future projects and travel.

Auburn Madison Ave Lilly Spencer Auburn University Miss Spencer Spencer

Decatur Culture Club Hosts Summer Picnic at Chenault Home

Members of the Decatur Culture Club gathered at Bunker Hill Mallard Creek, home of Dr and Mrs Erskine Chenault, for a pre summer luncheon picnic. Hostesses included Mrs W C Armistead Jr Mrs C E Hieserman Miss Charlotte Broadus Mrs Robert Hosey Mrs Paul Little Mrs Phillip Shanks and Mrs I V Timberlake.

Decatur Culture Club Bunker Hill Mallard Creek Erskine Chenault W. C. Armistead Jr C. E. Hieserman Charlotte Broadus Robert Hosey Paul Little Phillip Shanks I. V. Timberlake

New York City Opens First Infant Incubator in 1888

A landmark medical device milestone reports the first incubator for infants built in New York City during 1888. The innovation marked a turning point in neonatal care and underscored advances in hospital technology.

New York City

Oklahoma State Graduate Joins Auburn Faculty in 1928

Miss Spencer, born in Kiel Oklahoma, earned BS and MS from Oklahoma State University and studied at Oregon State University University of Chicago and Michigan State. She joined the Auburn faculty in 1928 and belongs to Omicron Nu Phi Kappa Phi Alabama Home Economics Association Alabama Academy of Science AAUW and Delta Kappa Gamma.

Ohio Miss Spencer Kiel Okla Oklahoma State University Oregon State University University of Chicago Michigan State University Auburn Omicron Nu Phi Kappa Phi Albama Home Economics Association Alabama Academy of Science, Aauw, and Delta ‘Kappa Gamma

Town’s Women’s Page Newsline Tips Hotline

Readers are invited to share tips about local happenings and people. Call the direct Women’s Page Newsline at 353 4612 Ext 48 to report gossip news, upcoming events, and town goings on.

Women's Page

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Hovater-Janes Miss Wanda Ann Hovater Shoe City 6Th. Ave S.E Town House Furniture BankAmericard Ala American Financial Service Suite Huntsville Sears Dacron Garden Hose Sears Companion Sears Durable Sears Peat
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