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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1950
Page
7
Dorothy Dix counsels that lasting marriage requires work and sacrifice beyond love. Jealousy conflict and unequal roles foretell trouble while shared values foster harmony, and independence from family pressure is advised. The column also notes women should avoid enacting male vices and pay their way.
A reader asks if moving out at 29 is too late after years of supporting a troubled family. Dear Miss Dix replies that at 29 one has discretion and it is the right time to consider living alone for happiness and independence.
The Dorothy Dix column explains it cannot reply personally to readers but will address problems of broad interest through her syndicated advice feature. The approach focuses on general guidance rather than individualized responses, offering practical tips for common concerns.
The Lacyes Spring Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Gorgie Dunn's home with co host Mrs. Ida Arnold. President Mrs. Atkinson presided. Mrs. Dunn led devotionals. Miss Hawkins gave a talk on Family Goals. A social hour included a contest led by Mrs. Kay. Fourteen members attended plus Miss Hawkins and Miss Pruitt assistant Home agent.
The article explains surface lubrication as essential for skin vitality, comparing creams and emulsions, and stressing the need for light cleansing creams, heavier bedtime products, and tailored cosmetics for dry versus oily skins. It notes oils predate creams, and highlights massage and daily care for aging skin.
The Danville Home Demonstration club met at the Neel residence of Mrs. Golson Maddox on August 31. President Mrs. Charles Pickens led with floral arrangements and Mrs. James Teague gave the devotional before the group sang The More We Get Together and held a lengthy business session.
Miss Pruitt introduced as new assistant Home Demonstration Agent at the meeting. Mrs. Lewis Simis led the afternoon demonstration with slides on Family Goals. Mrs. Maddox and her daughter Sue Ann served a dainty sweet course to eleven members.
Canned sweet potatoes make a quick and easy scalloped dish to serve with cold meats. Slice them into a baking dish, season with salt and pepper, add bits of butter or margarine and a sprinkling of brown sugar. Heat in a moderate oven.
A column honors Ellen P. Taylor for winning the statewide Teachers Creed at the AEA meeting last March. Her prize creed emphasizes education for all, cooperation among school, home, and community, respect for individuality, and service guided by faith.
The Hopewell Home Demonstration Club held a regular session at Miss Sara Stephenson's home with Mrs. Cecil Brown as co host. President Mrs. Sebren Garner led the group in song and prayer. Members discussed Maid of Cotton candidacy and concessions booth for the DeKalb R E A fair. They plan to send food baskets for National Guard families and noted county kitchen improvements and the arrival of Morgan County's New Assistant Home Agent. A Food preservation book sale and a Gift of the Month radio program were announced, with Mrs. Cecil Brown hosting. A visitor, Mrs Frances Rodgers, and reinstated member Mrs Rebecca were served spice cake and soft drinks.
A historical note warns that a single dust storm in the U S Southwest during the 1930s could lift about 300 million tons of dust daily, illustrating the scale of the Dust Bowl winds and their impact on the land and air.
Guidance on protein intake for elderly adults. Emphasizes milk as a protein and calcium source, suggests skim milk to limit fat, notes iron and vitamin fortification options, and lists meats yeast and eggs as protein sources while cautioning about cholesterol and artery hardening. Recommends ample protein around surgeries and mentions amino acid injections as a supplement. Features Syndicate, Inc.
Public notices list club house gatherings across areas including Oakdale Cedar Hill Maplewood Coxey Oxford So Limestone and Morg an County with times from 1:30 to 2:30 and organizers such as Mrs L L Roberts Mrs E E Douthit Mrs J Simms and J Richardson scheduled between Sept 4 and Sept 8.
The Ryan Club picnic on August 23 at Mr. Dewitt Crawford's pond included a short business session electing officers for the year. Mrs. Eva Thompson was named president, Mrs. Carl Greene vice president, Mrs. Ethel Densmore secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Ewell Greene reporter.
About 700 4H club members from areas gathered in Auburn as the annual encampment opened on September 4. The event featured demonstrations, competitions, and displays highlighting youth projects across the region.
The Inter-American Highway to Central America is lined with Cojpey oaks, a variety of white oak. The note highlights the trees visible along the route.
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