Baby Shower Honors Mrs James Lindler at Al Fresco Supper
Mrs Patrick Hobson hosted a Tuesday evening shower for Mrs James Lindler at her home with an al fresco supper. Spring flowers decorated the room and baby items such as bootees, porringers and silver cups adorned the fireplace area. Gifts hung on a diapers line and an Acrilan blanket was given to the honoree. Guests included Mrs David Tuttle, Mrs Sylvia Allen, Mrs Aubrey Pope, Mrs Bill Dukes, Mrs Elbert Chandler, Mrs Richard Rouquie, Miss Suzie Minor, Mrs Rachel Baird, Mrs B C Shelton Jr., and Mrs Mike Dowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lindler
Patrick Hobson
David Tuttle
Sylvia Allen
Aubrey Pope
Bill Dukes
Elbert Chandler
Richard Rouquie
Suzie Minor
Rachel’ Baird
B. C. Shelton Jr
Mike Dowell
Ear Ring: basement setup to hear phone ringer
A home improvement note suggests placing the telephone on a metal pan while working in the basement to ensure you hear it ring. The tip promotes a simple auditory cue for missed calls.
Goren on Bridge Lesson on a Split Second Trick
East was caught off guard when South bid to two no trump and North opened hearts. The play forced declarer to a club master trick as East misread the plan and hurried the defense. The article notes timing and finessing errors and the need for careful defense against a hearts lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North East
South West
East
South
North
Declarer
West
Chicago
Tri
Turn It Off Follow Steps To Avoid Odor
If you are leaving for an extended period turn the refrigerator off. Remove all food and leave the door open to prevent musty odor. Wash interior with a baking soda solution for cleanliness.
Floor Vibrations Amplify Ringing Sound
A brief note describes how footsteps or machinery cause floor vibrations that intensify a ringing noise, suggesting attention to structural or acoustic insulation to reduce the disturbance.
P-TA President Honored for Services at Hazlewood
Mrs. Russell Armstrong, retiring Hazlewood High P-TA president, was honored for seven years as president and twelve years in other offices. Hazlewood principal L. L. Abrams led the tribute, presenting a milk glass cake stand to the long-serving leader. The Armstrong family includes four daughters Pauline Dot Bet and Emma who has been head majorette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Creek
Russell Armstrong
P-Ta
Hazlewood High School
L. L. Abrams
Hazlewood
PTA
Armstrong
Band Mothers Club
Forest Chapel WSCS Sees Service and Farewell
Forest Chapel Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church with Mrs. R. B. Bridges in charge. Devotion, a group hymn, program by Mrs. Bridges with assistants, pledge and dedication prayers followed. Bridges gave a gift to retiring president Mrs. W. A. Sims who plans to move to Tennessee.
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Tennessee
J. P. Glasgow
Personal Notes. Arkansas Visitors and Birmingham Trips
Mrs Ella Quigg of El Dorado Arkansas arrived Wednesday to visit her daughter Mrs Fred Hunt Jr and Mr Hunt. Mrs Sidney Patterson left Wednesday for Birmingham to visit her daughter Mrs Leonard Weil then Chattanooga to visit sister Mrs M C Poss. Mrs Joe Duncan and Mrs A C Bailey spent Wednesday in Birmingham. Mrs John Bragg Mrs T J Hendrix and Mrs John Caddell were Birmingham visitors earlier in the week. The group plans a weekend at a camp before resuming the refrigerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Quigg
ElDorado, Ark
Fred Hunt Jr
Mr. Hunt
Sidney Patterson
Leonard Weil
Birmingham
Chattanooga
M. C. Poss
Joe Duncan
A. C. Bailey
John Bragg
John Caddell
Tea Shower for Bride-Elect Carol Cook in Athens
Bride-elect Miss Carol Cook of Athens was feted with a tea shower hosted by Mrs. Wayne Carpenter and Mrs. Paul Glenn. Garden decor and bridal motifs filled the home on a Tuesday. Contest prizes went to Mrs. C. E. Malone and Miss Katherine Helton, with gifts for the honoree. Corsages honored the mother and grandmothers, and punch and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Cook
Buford Magnusson
Athens
Wayne Carpenter
Paul Glenn
C. E. Malone
Katherine Helton
Joe D. Jones
B. M. Magnusson
W. T. Cook
H. P. Abel
Birthday Party for John Montgomery at Parents Home
John Michael Montgomery celebrated his fifth birthday Saturday with a party at his parents Mr and Mrs Carlos Montgomery home on Wren Road. Guests received favors including Mary Nell Heflin Mike Heflin Joyce McMillan Diane Ligon Pam Cross Kathy Henderson Julia Henderson Debbie Ligon Debbie Cross Margrette Carolyn Jimmy Montgomery Joey Montgomery Ned Stephenson John McKelvey Tony Sparks Tim Dutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Michael Montgomery
Carlos Montgomery
Wren Road
Mary Nell
Mike Heflin
Joyce McMillan
Diane Ligon
Pam Cross
Kathy
Julia Henderson
Debbie Ligon
Debbie Cross
Margrette
Carolyn
Jimmy
Joey Montgomery
Ned Stephenson
John McKelvey
Tony Sparks
Tim Dutton
Summer squash a versatile and tasty summer staple
Summer squash offers inexpensive versatility from steaming to frying and baking. Yellow crookneck and straight neck varieties shine with delicate sweetness when simply cooked with butter onion or garlic. Choose tender skins avoid stringy rinds and bruises. refrigerate promptly and use soon for best flavor and nutrition.
Scouts Earn Smokies Trip for Top Point Total
The boys of Scout Troop 89 won a Smokies trip for achieving the highest points over the past nine months of scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smokies
Scout Tradp 89
Petal Path Garden Club Installs New Officers
The Petal Path Garden Club met at Pitts Motel for an annual luncheon and installed officers for the coming year. Officers named were Mrs. Troy Avery president, Mrs. Marcus Long vice president, Mrs. W. M. Blankenship recording secretary, Mrs. Gene Zahnd corresponding secretary, Mrs. Elton Pearson parliamentarian, Mrs. Ramon Rover historian, and Mrs. John Woodruff Jr. treasurer. Hostesses were Mrs. A. V. Littrell Jr. and Mrs. W. M. Blankenship. One visitor, Mrs. Mary Harris, attended along with 15 members including a new member, Mrs. J. B. Bedenbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petal Path Garden Club
Pitts Motel
Troy Avery
Marcus Long
W. M. Blankenship
Gene Zahnd
Elton Pearson
Ramon Rover
John Woodruff Jr
A. V. Littrell Jr
Cornell research links extra sink to easier kitchen work
All routes lead to Link Ithaca as Terry Lee Horton celebrated his first birthday with a family dinner in Decatur. Research from Cornell's Home Economics College shows a second sink by the kitchen range saves work and provides water for cooking and soaking pans, allowing longer uninterrupted periods of activity.
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Ithaca, N. Y
Cornell University
College of Home Economics
Terry Lee Horton
Jimmy Horton
Decatur
Lois Horton
Thomas Oliver
Horton
J. W. Weems
Rose Steidl
Sink as Kitchen Center Sparks Time Spent and Trips
The passage notes the sink dominates kitchen use, with more time at the sink driving more trips. It suggests practical routines center on washing, prepping, and cleanup activities around this spot.
Miss Eich Honored by Faculty Reading Club
Elizabeth Eich, soon to depart Decatur High School, was thanked by the Faculty Reading Club at Riverside School for 12 years of service as treasurer. A club gift was presented and Superintendent H. R. Leeman praised her “splendid services” while the group expressed regret at her leaving. Refreshments were served by Mrs. W. T. Jordan and Miss Clio Lovin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Appeltofft
Eric 0. Appeltofft
Eighth Avenue
S.E. Decatur
Vassar College
Appeltofft
Croton-Harmon High School
New York State
Elizabeth Eich
Decatur High School
Board of Education
Riverside School
H. R. Leeman
Eich
W. T. Jordan
Clio Lovin
La Jolla High Students Cited For Sack Dress Imitation
A group of La Jolla high school boys attempted to wear gunny sacks over their clothing to classes imitating girls dress style. Principal Marvin Clark intercepted them and ordered them to remove the sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Jolla
Calif
la Jolla High School
Marvin Clark
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