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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1972

Page

7

Incest Concern Answers From Ann Landers Column

Readers ask about heredity of incest and mental illness risks for offspring. The columnist notes a child of a parent with mental illness has higher emotional risk but incest is not inherited and advises psychiatry before marriage. A second letter defends a mother’s memory lapses and a third asks about language practice with a French spouse.

Dear .S Ol’ Whatzer Dear Whatz Ann Landers Nicole Joe Field Enterprises, Inc

Saving your earnings pays in the long run

The piece argues that massive salaries fade and what matters is what you keep. It urges a disciplined savings plan with higher dividends and safety, noting performers in entertainment and sports illustrate the risk of losing earnings. It invites readers to open a savings account now.

Sandra Faye Mosely Celebrates First Birthday

Sandra Faye Mosely daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie B Mosely of Hillsboro celebrates her first birthday today She is the granddaughter of Mrs Nellie Mosely Courtland the late Matt Mosely and Mrs Margaret Statent Delaware and Johnie Harris of Decatur

Sandra Faye Mosely Willie B. Mosely Hillsboro Nellie Mosely Courtland Matt Mosely Margaret ‘Statent Delaware Johnie Harris Decatur

Wax Beans Lyonnaise

Melt butter and sauté onion until golden brown. Cook one 9 ounce package wax beans with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then drain. Stir beans with onion over low heat to finish. Makes 4 servings.

Watkins Reunion Brings Family From Several Towns

Members of the James Polk Watkins family gathered at East Acres Community Center for a reunion. Attendees hailed from Decatur Hartselle Cullman Columbus Ind Somerville and Falkville with numerous relatives listed.

James Polk Watkins East Acres Community Center

Women seek ideal man in modern marriage quest

A flood of letters from women and men discuss the hunt for an ideal spouse in a changing era. Women desire a traditional partner who cooks, supports a home, and shares life, while men offer varied views on romance, commitment, and the social shift in dating.

Oceanside L. I Buster Spartanburg S.C

Heart Switch Needed in Dangerous Bridge Play

Sheinwold describes a south hand under not vulnerable conditions. South wins with the diamond ace, draws trumps, then ruffs and cashes diamonds to claim. West could defeat only by a third trick heart lead, but the correct line yields the game.

South East West King of Hearts

Local Notes and Personal News from Falrville and Decatur

Guests of Mrs. Kate Patterson included Rev and Mrs Ira Gow of Fairfield this weekend. Jessica Patrice Gray was named by Mr and Mrs Jimmy Gray, with James Lewis Gray as grandparents and Price Gray and Bill McDonald as great grandparents, Pearl Brown as great great grandmother. Earl Langston of Saltello Miss visits relatives in Center Springs and Somerville. Nearby residents listed include Lucille Madewell, Richard Reynolds, Randy Jacobs, John R Harrison, and Tony N Riggins.

Falrville Kate Patterson Ira Gow Fairfield Jimmy Gray Jessica Patrice Gray James Lewis Gray Price Gray Bill McDonald Pearl Brown Center, Springs Earl Langston Saltello Miss Somerville Decatur Lucille Madewell Oak St.ne Richard Reynolds Chestnut St Randy Jacobs Harrison St. SE John R. Harrison Donna Ave. SE Tony N. Riggins Terrehaute SW

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