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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1973

Page

9

Parachuting Women Marines Complete Week Long Course

In Hawaii twelve Women Marines finished a six day parachuting course at Kaneohe Bay after a week of training and a 25 hour classroom program. The group jumped from a Huey at 2800 feet with instructor guidance and a new Stephen cut away reserve system. One minor back injury required hospitalization but most completed the course and eight returned for a second week of practice.

Kaneohe Hawaii Camp Smith Sgt. Jenson Kaneohe Bay Stephen Geronimo Cpl Marty Cotten Lance Marilyn Stewart Pat Curran

Wishful Diggers Garden Club Hosts Soil Testing Talk

Charles Rutledge of Morgan County Extension-Agent led a program on soil testing and fertilizers at the club’s first meeting in Mrs. George Hutcherson’s home. President Noel Callahan presided as members voted to support Garden Club of Alabama and National Council projects including contributions to the Helen Keller Fragrance Garden at the Alabama School for the Blind and to The Clearing at Ivy Green.

Charles Rutledge Morgan County Extension Wishful Diggers Garden Club George Hutcherson Rutledge Noel Callahan Garden Club of Alabama, Inc National Council of State Garden Club Helen Keller Alabama School For the Blind Talladega Ivy Green Alabama Ronnie Kitts Tennessee Valley Rest Home Bright of America Jack Arthur Litter Control Committee Wishful Diggers Callahan Helen Keller Fragrance Garden Deep South National Action Committee For the Environment National Council

Women’s Chamber Meeting Noted at Holiday Inn

Members of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce heard Mrs. Mildred Phillips discuss Wheeler Basin Regional Library facilities and popular literary works at the Holiday Inn. New member Evie Lee Lewis was introduced and the group outlined fundraising plans and civic volunteer efforts for the year.

Women’s Chamber of Commerce Mildred Phillips Holiday Inn Jm A. Tucker Phillips Wheeler Basin Regional Margaret Wenzler Nell Mullins Lucille Lindsey Peggy Newman Mel Weir Harvey Pride Walter B. Smith John Hoffman Claus Rieger Travis Hardwick Browne Lathem Evie Lee Lewis

Horoscope forecast for Thursday with shifting opportunities

The column presents daily star signs and guidance for Aries to Leo with advice on opportunities, changes, and personal challenges. It notes relocations for the young, favorable self opinions, and reminders to wind up negotiations and start ventures on better dates.

Parties Honor Miss Meadows Before Her Saturday Wedding

Carol Meadows will marry Bob Christopher and has been feted with pre nuptial events. A surprise breakfast and kitchen shower occurred October 13 at Mrs Doyle Frazier home hosted by Sandra Frazier and Mrs Mike Fite. Earlier October 8 a miscellaneous honoring gathering was held at Mrs L A Parr home in Hartselle.

Carol Meadows Bob Christopher Doyle Frazier Sandra Frazier Mike Fite

Rose Club Hears Horticulture Tips

Johnny Johnson spoke at a Rose Garden Club meeting on horticulture advising proper planting and protection from north winds. January or February soil sampling is recommended and azaleas should be foot pruned if they oversize. Mrs. Nagy welcomed guest Velma Roberson at the home of Mrs. McGlocklin with Mrs. Zmuda as co host. Brian Scott Tucker turns one today.

Johnny Johnson Rose Garden Club W. D. Nagy Velma Roberson B. L. McGlocklin Leo Zmuda

Freezer Dangers Cited By Home Economists Officials

Public health experts warn against oversized freezer stockpiles as foods can lose quality and become unsafe due to slow freezing and bacterial growth. Writers advise zero to six month holding times for meats and proper wrapping and labeling to prevent leaks and aid tracking.

Phylliss Sidebotham Betty Vaughan Tri-County District Health Service Morgan County Extension Office

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