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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1964
Page
6
Architect Lester Cohen presents a suburban H-42 design blending outdoor living with a privacy plan. A rear terrace with access from master bedroom or living-dining area features a stockade fence and garage screening. The layout includes a front family room kitchen, mud room, three bedrooms, two baths, and clever closet access for year round use.
In the scene Sally Mountain departs for school in Charleston with Sam driving. Ras Huger expresses concern while Sally insists on managing her own ride, sharing a tearful farewell with Merry Edward and Elaine Huger as she leaves. Sam later reports Sally’s arrival, noting the house dimensions and land measurements at the destination.
Sunday opening revival at Danville Baptist Church with 7 p m daily services led by evangelist Wayne Penn and singer Jack Lemmond. Mrs Orlee Sims is home after a hospital stay. Rev Odus Jackson of Meadville Miss accepts pastorate at the church.
Ras and the Pamlico meet the Sessacus in a tense bow to bow standoff as war drums loom. The two fleets close to battle, commanders eye each other through telescopes, fists ready but weapons kept silent. The scene hints at a looming confrontation with George Mansfield at the helm of the Union squad.
The article explains the Milky Way as a galaxy of billions of stars and dust. It notes the coal sack dark patches, early sky viewing of Cassiopeia, the sun’s position, and that light takes 100000 years to cross the Milky Way. It mentions an estimated 75000000 galaxies in the universe.
A jumbled excerpt discusses light speed and cosmic distances and then presents a short, humorous riddle section. It asks when a shaggy dog enters a house and why clocks are shy, ending with a joke about a stork balancing on one leg.
A mixed page lists a contest inviting readers to finish a drawing for a Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook. It notes winners and details a slew of local names and travel items, including Kathy Herron and others, plus scattered notes about submarines and recent trips.
The property H-42 includes a combined living and dining room, three bedrooms, a family room, a kitchen, a mud room, a front porch and a large rear terrace. It also offers two bathrooms, a lavatory and a two car garage with 1 329 square feet of living space.
A statewide effort by Alabama 4-H aims to raise 3 million dollars for camp facilities endowment funds awards and scholarships. The foundation reports total assets and pledges surpassing 2 million reflecting strong support from business and professional leaders and active 4-H participation.
A note from the Decatur Daily Building Editor accompanies a payment of 50 cents for a baby blueprint labeled design H-42 and a printed name and street address line. The message includes Please Print and a state designation.
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