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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1968

Page

6

Sheinwold on Bridge Match Your Wits Against Kibitzer

Biography of a Vienna bridge hand where declarer went down in six hearts. Kibitzer Dr Edward Frischauer offered the winning defense as the article reviews slam possibilities and a three-way line of play. It includes the daily question and the provided solution advising to bid four spades for game potential.

Vienna Declarer Hearts Edward Frischauer Kibitzing East West COPR GEN FEA. Corp

Luker Couple Welcome Son William Christopher

Personal news from Hartselle Hospital announces the birth of William Christopher to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Luker on Wednesday. The event follows multiple social updates from Panama City residents returning from Gatlinburg Tennessee and the Gatlinburg Duplicate Bridge Tournament.

Edward Luker Hartselle Hospital William Christopher E. E. Bawsell Atlee Sample Rutledge S.thomas Ralph Smith Panama City, Fla Gatlinburg, Tenn Gatlinburg William Curtis Russell Jr

Stidham Lynn Vows Recited in Phil Campbell Church

Stidham daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Stidham Phil Campbell wed Tommy Edward Lynn son of Mrs Carolyn Jeffress of Detroit and W L Lynn of Sheffield on Sept 27 at First Baptist Church. Rev DeFoor officiated with attendants and reception in the fellowship hall. They will live in Decatur after a brief honeymoon.

Phil Campbell Jane Marie Stidham John H. Stidham Tommy Edward Lynn Carolyn. Jeffress Detroit Mich W.L Lynn Sheffield First Baptist Church Terry W. M. DeFoor Rush Reid Frank Stidham Beth Reid Bryan Stidham Charles Wright Bill Stidham Fellowship Hall Decatur

Family News and Household Tips From Heloise

Notices from Hartselle and nearby towns include a newborn son and wedding guest updates. A reader asks about laundry products with Heloise explaining soaps versus detergents and the role of water softeners, plus tips on fabric safety and cleaning.

Heloise

Ann Landers Columns on Heredity and Marriage Dilemmas

A reader argues alcoholism is hereditary, not illness, while Ann Landers explains that tendency to drink can be influenced by family dynamics and emotions. Other letters praise Bella’s decision to wed and discuss revealing finances before remarriage, with Landers noting character matters most.

Ann Landers Jim

Safety Program At Decatur Woman's Club Meeting

At the October Decatur Woman's Club session Bill Hutto of South Central Bell spoke on Rescue Breathing and Safe Auto Driving Habits to arm members with life saving skills. The club announced Operation Santa Claus gifts for Bryce and Searcy Hospitals and fundraisers including notepaper cookbooks and bridge parties to aid community needs. The November gathering will feature Jim Brown City Recreation Director with refreshments and candy wrapping for Operation Santa Claus.

Bill Hutto Decatur Woman’s Club Bryce and Searcy Pet Hospitality Room Jim Brown

Right to Know Answers Before Marriage Cited in Divorce Courts

A speaker argues individuals should know the answers to key questions before marriage as divorce courts fill with couples who married first and asked later.

Ann Landers Bella

Slender-X Diet Pill Claim Promises Quick Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Slender-X as an easy prescription free way to lose weight this week. It claims one tablet before meals ends excessive cravings without the jitters and will help users become slimmer and more attractive.

New 1969 VW Locks Front Wheels After Ignition Off

The article describes 1969 VW improvements including ignition steering wheel lock to deter theft and 28 other upgrades. Optional fully automatic transmission for the Fastback and Squareback, automatic stick shift for the Bug and Ghia, with changes emphasized as internal performance improvements shown via test drive.

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Sheinwold Kibitzer William Curtis ‘Russell Pew Drugs DIAL Richard Lee, R. Ph Austin Stone Lumber Co., Inc Somerville Road Market St Stidham-Lynn Sneed Mrs. Lynn Hill Ferguson Jr Nashville Tenn Vicki Wallace- Brown William Weaver Jr Hill Ferguson III Elizabeth Scott George Elmes Chattanooga Reg Burnett Mary Poe U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C Mrs. Essex Timothy Lee Woodall Albert Woodall Baileyton Pearl Absher G.W. Absher Arab J.W. Woodall Ripley Tenn Director OF Flint Alabama Miss Jones Ann Wally P.D.A Eckerd Lyons Dining Room Decatur Inn LYONS Volkswagen OF America, Inc Jay Thomas Volkswagen Highway
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