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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1968

Page

8

Screen Door Eases Nursery Worries and Tips Share

Hints From Heloise suggests a simple screen door to keep a cat out of the nursery, improve air flow, and let a mother hear the baby. Other tips include wrapping chores, vinegar hair rinses, and quick leaf mulching with a lawn mower.

Golden Age Club leader shares warmth with seniors in Springfield

In Springfield Massachusetts Mrs Madlyn McNiff director of the Golden Age Club since 1952 leads a widely inclusive program for over 3700 seniors. Members initiate activities support lep er colonies knit bandages for Pakistan and deliver hot meals. The club emphasizes foster grandparents visits to Shriners hospitals and public education on aging.

Springfield Mass McNiff Pakistan Shriners The Golden Age Club City

Chicken and Tomato Salad for Family Lunch

A simple chicken salad using leftover meat with fresh tomato and fruit accents. The recipe suggests a light, quick dish suitable for a family lunch and pairs well with cookies for dessert.

Fewer Covered Bridges Remain Highlight DAR Meeting

Hartselle DAR reports only 17 covered bridges remain at risk of disappearing. Mrs. L. H. Houston notes occasional restorations like Etowah County. Members collect clothing for Kate Duncan Smith School at Grant and attend dedication exercises on Oct. 22.

Hartselle L. H. Houston Stephens Daughters of the American Revolution Etowah Kate Duncan Smith School Grant Daniel W. Cline Kate Smith Leonard C. McCrary Mobile Robert T. McWhorter Erwin

Jumbo lobsters noted in colonial times

In colonial times it was common to find lobsters as large as 30 pounds with a body length of nearly 2 feet and 15 inch long pincers.

Angie Brooks poised to lead 1969 United Nations General Assembly

Angie Elizabeth Brooks, Liberia born diplomat and U N delegate since age 26, wins African chiefs endorsement in Algiers to become president of the 1969 U N General Assembly. A pioneering figure, she previously chaired the Trusteeship Committee and Council, with a motto of progress yet to be achieved.

Joy Miller NEW York United Nations General Assembly Angie Elizabeth Brooks U.N Liberia African Chiefs of State Algiers U.N. General Assembly Vijayalakshmi Pandit India Africa Miss Brooks Uganda Morocco

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Heloise Lou Helen Allison Servie Stations Mrs Ken Boykin Ruth D. Goldberg Ruthie Mr. C. Reichtop SKY Center Decatur Jenneys Opera Keepsake Laway Ladies of the Golden Age Club Cecily Brownstone AP Food Editor Family Lunch Russell Green G. E. Hansell Dallas Tex Charles R. Green Des Moines Iowa DAR Frees Seims National Society, Daughters of the Washington, D. c McWhorter Society of the Daughters of the American Houston Charles Murphree Coe Tanner Heights Morgan County Morgan Coupe Val Labam ALS Flint, Alabama Angie Lee Virginia Montserra Ic Canty Wiscox Edienice Aes i University Golege Law London J. DeStokes Say Stokes FORD Pwit
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