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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
6
In this bridge column, review of a N/S holding with 16 points. West opens hearts, East clears, declarer finesses clubs and diamonds, runs diamonds first, and East sacrifices hearts to avoid premature setting. The analysis ends with South deciding on the final play as the spade situation unfolds.
The Ryan Extension Homemaker Club met at Mrs. Herschel Moses home presided by Mrs. W C Whisenant Jr. A devotional by Mrs. Carl Green and roll call by Mrs. Wesley Pierce opened the session. Edwin Whisenant received the birthday package. secret pals exchanged gifts and Mrs. Pierce donated the white elephant.
Oak Ridge Homemaker Club members led by Mrs. Clanton Lake with Mrs. Malcolm Jones presiding meet at Hopewell. Mrs. Shelton West and Mrs. Medford present a prayer. Mrs. Horace Sparkman demonstrates upholstering. Dress review judged by Hopewell club. Sparkman wins, West second, Lake third, Pitman fourth. Secret pal gifts go to Mrs. Lewis Dupree and Mrs. Thurman Pitman.
The obituary note records the birth of Baltimore philanthropist Johns Hopkins in 1795, marking the arrival of a prominent figure whose later endowment supported medical education and institutions.
Opening bidder plays ace of spades, East shows six, declarer rises with the king to secure his ninth trick. The scene highlights timing and play sequence in the contract.
Dear Heloise suggests frosting windows for privacy using Epsom salts and beer to create artistic crystal patterns that wash off with plain water later. Also mentions using brown wrapping paper as drawing surface for kids and asks about removing yellow laundry stains after using bleach.
A beauty authority warns dry lips and chapped lips undermine a shimmering look. Use gentle cleansing each evening with cleansing cream, wash away remaining color, and apply night cream along the lipline. During the day cleanse after meals and reapply lipstick for protection and beauty.
Readers invited to respond in care of the paper sharing ideas or solutions for Emily. The notice asks interested people to write with input, stories, or assistance for her ongoing problem.
A married writer reflects on mutual flaws that irk her and how her husband points out similar faults in herself after twenty years of marriage. The piece uses intimate, reflective tone to explore shared imperfection and resilience.
Dear Heloise shares a simple reuse of foam-backed placemats cut into circles placed on window sills under flower pots to prevent paint damage and preserve windowsills.
A reader reports using two teaspoons of strawberry gelatin dissolved in hot water as a substitute for cake coloring. The result is a pink icing with pleasant flavor, presented as a helpful kitchen tip from C. Von Maluski.
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