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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1968

Page

6

Ann Landers Advice Column Readers Solve Dangers and Dilemmas

A reader warns of a relative abusing girls and urges parental warnings and open communication. Ann Landers recommends safeguards, supervision, and never leaving a child alone with the relative. A separate letter asks how to handle a husband hiring his ex wife, with guidance to discuss trust, propose alternatives, and find a replacement.

Ann Landers Mab Eand

Dig for evidence in today's bridge hand by Sheinwold

South dealer North-South vulnerable reads the hand after West starts with hearts and diamonds. Through sequence of plays South deduces West holds five hearts four diamonds and three clubs based on ruffs and discards revealingWest's exact distribution.

South West East

Hints From Heloise Leftover Spaghetti Salad Twist

A 1960s style kitchen tips column describes marinating cooked spaghetti in lemon juice with lemon rind and oil to punch up salads. It notes substituting vinegar or beet juice for color, plus quick fixes for dinette shade and easy storage hacks.

Heloise P. S Heloise

Bid 3NT in response to 1NT overcall

In bridge, with S AKS 9 points combined 25 to 27 points, bid 3NT. If partner is inexperienced you may raise to 2NT to permit stopping below game on 16 points. Copt. T-M 1968 Gen Fea Corp.

T-M Gen Fea. Corp

Easy Way to Kill Roaches and Ants

Johnston's v Roach offers a colorless coating that controls roaches and ants for months. It is easy to apply without moving dishes and is harmless to pets.

Johnston

California Visitors Honored with Decatur Parties

Mrs. Mary Hamilton Logan and Mrs. Rose Bryan from Northern California were hosted with multiple parties in Decatur. Mrs. Logan, visiting relatives unseen for 23 years, attended an open house and dinner hosted by her sister and relatives at the Dilbeck home.

Mary Hamilton Logan Rose Bryan California Decatur Logan Lonnie Jacobs Dock Smith Floyd Alred Bryan Alice Randall Columbia, Tenn

Altrusa Club Members Meet and Announce Activities

Altrusa members agreed to donate rummage sale leftovers to a handicapped person. A delegate from the Decatur club will attend the District Conference in Biloxi Mississippi October 25 to 27. Ann Coffman is the delegate with Nell Schwab as alternate, joining L. R. Nash and Marie Callahan at the conference. Nancy Simmons announced Altrusa Cookbooks are available and a fundraising status report was given. The group met at Miss Dorothy Holbert's home.

Altrusa Club Decatur Club Biloxi Ann Coffman Nell Schwab L. R. Nash Marie Callahan Nancy Simmons Altrusa Dorothy Holbert

Washington woman visits relatives in Tuscaloosa and D C

Mrs. Charles Tysinger of Washington D C is a houseguest in the home of her sister Mrs W E Steed. She and Mrs Steed have returned from a visit with another sister Mrs Walton Hill in Tuscaloosa.

Charles Tysinger Washington, D.C W. E. Steed

Slender-X Diet Pill Promises Calm Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Slender-X as a no prescription slim down aid. It claims one tablet before meals reduces overeating and delivers steady results without the jittery sensation seen with other pills.

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