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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1968
Page
6
In a reader question, a wife asks if she must raise her husband’s out of wedlock child. Ann Landers urges adoption through an agency for the child’s best interests and warns the wife against accepting the baby or being pressured by her husband.
Valley Business and Professional Women's Club was represented at a Jetport banquet Thursday during National Business and Professional Women's Week. Attendees included Mrs. Tommy Terry, Mrs. Price Terry, Mrs. James Stutts, Mrs. Don Parker, Mrs. Mack Vinson, Mrs. George Collins, Mrs. J. C. Clabhorn, Mrs. C. C. Bickel and Mrs. Roland Cross.
Jan Livingston was honored on her first birthday October 16 with a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Livingston. Attending were Tina Bowling Greg and Vicki Screws Joni Tanner Sandra Livingston Karen Melson and Barry Templeton. Assisting Mrs Livingston were Mrs Wayne Bowling Vicki and Sharon Livingston and Mrs Billy Templeton.
Mrs. Agnes Baggett, Alabama treasurer, told the October meeting of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce that today’s women have a clear role in government and should stay informed. She urged asking questions and evaluating politics, noting contributions can influence all areas. The group voted a $500 donation to Christ's Mission, Inc. for the building fund.
A North South hand leads to a heated bridge dispute after a player misstates a plan to discard losers on diamonds. East objects and the table debates when to complete the remaining tricks. South argues for playing out the hand to avoid legalistic disputes.
F L Weaver remains patient in Room 816 at Baptist Medical Center Birmingham. Visiting weekend guests include Ens and Mrs Martin Van Lampman and daughter Lisa from Pensacola Florida. Charles Malone returns from weekend with daughter and family in Chattanooga. Mrs John Brownson visits her mother Elizabeth Harrison in Berkley California. Donald L Carter husband of Joyce Carter returns from Vietnam service with U S Army.
A collection of reader tips including preserving infant shoes with plaster of Paris to create lasting display, gifting unused jewelry to a county home for bingo prizes, protecting a cake platter with plastic wrap under a doily, and simple household hacks such as a curtain rod made from a broom handle and a clothes-hammock trick for reducing trips to the line.
An advertisement touts Slender-X by P.D.A as a no prescription slimming powder. It claims one tablet per meal stops excessive cravings and reduces intake without the jitters, promising a more attractive self.
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