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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1973

Page

6

Birthday Boy Speaksman Jr. Celebrates Third Birthday

Larry Phillip Speakman Jr of Hartselle turns three today. Grandparents are Frank M. Kiewicz of Detroit and the late Mrs. Kiewicz and R. Q. Speakman of Decatur. Jean Brown of Decatur. Plus a reader letter list featuring Ann Landers advice and fan notes from 1973.

Larry Phillip Speakman JR Larry Speakman Hartselle 1 Frank M. Kiewicz Detroit, Mich Kiewicz R. Q. Speakman Decatur Jean Brown Decatur 4 Christopher Ray Alexander Ray Alexander Trinity 1 Howard Latham Trinity 2 Guy Alexander Anna Maria Carroll Douglas Carroll Moulton 4 Ellis Holland Moulton 2 W.L. Carroll Moulton Mr. Carroll Charlie Austin Daily Photo Abbigail James Wiley James Wadsworth St Floyd Borden Decatur 2 Prentice James Maleena Joyce Meek Charles E. Meek Somerville 1 Helen Brown Truman_ Brown Birmingham Fern _Martin Jonesboro Ark Lewis Meek Pineville Ore Patrick Glen Sewell Glen Sewell Falkville 3 Ray Riddle Houston Ervin Sewell Falkville 1 Willie Riddle Jessie Hayes Addison

Rose Garden Club Sees September Meeting at Pate Home

The Rose Garden Club held its September gathering at Mrs. W. L. Pate’s home with co hostess Mrs. L. E. Moody. President Mrs. A. B. Luckett briefed on the Federated Garden Clubs district meeting in Russellville. Guests included Mrs. Murray DeMoss and members Mrs. Homer Stovall, Mrs. Bill Nagy, and Mrs. Leo Zmuda. A horticulture speaker is planned for October.

Rose Garden Club W. L. Pate L. E. Moody A. B. Luckett Federated Garden Clubs, Inc Russellville Homer Stovall Bill Nagy Leo Zmuda Murray DeMoss

Trade Legislation Emphasized By Morgan County League

Mrs Erwin W Blasczyk outlined the need for liberal trade legislation as a national League of Women Voters position. The Morgan County group at St Johns Episcopal heard about the Summer League Educational Fund Conference and International Trade in Washington and its relevance to congressional action on the Administration plan.

Ann Landers Indiana Indianapolis Bert Voters League Blasczyk Morgan County League of Women Voters St. John’s Episcopal Erwin W. Blasczyk Morgan County League League Educational Fund Washington League Leon Tune Erwin A. Blasczyk

Mental Health Book Reviewed At Decatur Woman's Club Luncheon

Mrs Edna Earle Eich reviewed Journey Out of Nowhere by Nancy Covert Smith at the Decatur Woman's Club September luncheon marking the 15th anniversary. The author describes facing mental illness and the shame felt as friends shunned her family. Guests included Mrs Roy Stout and Mrs John Thorn. Proceeds from Alabama postcards benefit the Blind Scholarship Fund.

Edna Earle - Eich Nancy Covert Smith Decatur Woman's Club Decatur Woman’s Club Ralph Jackson William Gann Roy Stout John Thorn John Stockman N.C. Sidebotham Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs Decatur Chester B. Smith Alabama Blind Scholarship Fund James McAllister Grad Smith

Watermelon Basket Full Of Coolness

Alexandria tips on serving fruit in a watermelon basket trimmed with daisies. Cut and hollow a diagonal watermelon to form a two inch handle, remove excess, then fill one end with watermelon balls, the other with strawberries, and the center with cantaloupe balls. Refrigerate before serving as a centerpiece.

Alexandria The Society of American Florists

Living Today Horoscope for Saturday in 1973 Tribune

The column offers daily guidance across sun signs with themes of discipline, prayer, and self-improvement. Each sign receives a brief focus from Aries to Pisces on productivity, relationships, and personal growth, ending with a note on intuition and calm living.

Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius The Chicago Tribune

Sterling Explained by Decatur Antique Shop Owner

Mrs T E Anderson of a Decatur silver shop explained the origin of sterling and the silver standard to Les Jeunes Mercs Club members. She traced the name to a German immigrant band Easterling who dropped Ea from their name. standards of 925 silver to 25 others trace to Elizabeth I era.

Les Jeunes Mercs Club T. E. Anderson Decatur Anderson Tom Lyons Art Stube Ben Levy Richard Lee Bobby Smith Burningtree Bob Campbell George Godwin John Keahey

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Hip Hicksville Hick Ann‘Landers Chicago Ann Landers Y.A Field Enterprises, Inc James Allen Brown James Fredrick Brown Bradley St Jack Jessup Columbia, Tenn Don Hogan Fred Brown UniPerm Helene Curtis Precision Fashionaire Beauty Salon Ltd Ave S.E. Decatur Miss Cobb Paul Morgan Minerva Cobb Lee Jolly Mrs. Jolly Dennis Posey Dallas Letson Jr Linda Jolly Mrs. Morgan Thomas Lee Jolly Freewill Baptist Church By Jeane Dixon Aries Taurus Gemini I Drapery CO ORR Drapery E. Moulton Decatur Printing Company 10Th Ave N.E Decatur, Alabama Advertising & Art Consultants Sterling Christ Central Baptist Church 4Th Ave Grant St G. Wayne Linderman Music Director
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