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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1961

Page

6

Ten Cent Test for PKU Affects Two Denver Sisters

The article features Sheila and Kammy McGrath, PKU affected siblings, highlighting a 10 cent newborn test and a lactose-free diet that can prevent retardation if started early. Sheila improved only partially after delayed diet. Kammy has thrived on early treatment.

Sheila Kammy Sheila McGrath Rea State Training School Denver National Assn Kansas Wortis California Missouri Washington New York City Kaminy

Endgame in a Diamond Endplay From a Bridge Hand

A detailed bridge analysis of a hand where South must manage six diamonds with one of the honors split. The article reviews a near optimal line, evaluating whether to force a doubleton honor in play and the impact of opponents covers. It cites a sample risk and the probability of the two honors lying apart.

North West Declarer East South Chicago Tri

Mrs Hurst To Attend Convention

City Federation of Garden Clubs of Decatur met at the City Electric Auditorium for its regular meeting. New officers for 1961 62 installed by Mrs T E Baker include president Mrs D St, vice president Mrs Charles re Ashby, corresponding secretary Mrs Charles Mathias, treasurer Mrs Earl Glenn, historian Mrs G T Sims. Members voted to send new president Mrs Hurst to the Auburn convention June 4 5 6.

City Federation of Garden Clubs of Decatur City Electric Auditorium T. E. Baker Charles Re- Ashby Charles Mathias Earl Glenn G. T. Sims Hurst Auburn

KKI Meets In Home Of Mrs Stephens

Kappa Kappa Iota teachers sorority met Monday in the home of Mrs Don Stephens with Mrs Keith Thrasher in charge. Pins were received by members present including Mrs Stephens and others. Committees were appointed and projects planned for the next year. Yearbook calendar was made and summer plans finalized. The group sang the pledge song and a salad plate was served.

Kappa Kappa Iota Don Stephens Keith Thrasher Stephens Thrasher Peggy Corum John Fleming S. E. Caudill Jr James Owens Patricia Gross Sylvia Hallman

Personal notices and family updates from local area

Charles Eyster recovers at home on Sherman Street after illness at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ellis Baggs name their son Jonathan Ford born Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. Johnnie Aycock improves at home on Birch Street after dismissal from Bank Street Hospital weeks ago. Mr and Mrs Frank Richardson returned from Panama City Florida after several days away. Floyd Sherrod Jr University of Alabama senior law student spends summer with his parents.

Charles Eyster Sherman, St Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital Ellis Baggs Decatur General Hospital Jonathon Ford Johnnie Aycock Birch Street Bank St. Hospital Frank Richardson Panama City Fla Floyd Sherrod Jr The University of Alabama

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