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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1966

Page

9

Tell Me Why Britannica Junior Winners Named

A school contest winner is Charlotte Golding, 11, of Halifax Nova Scotia. The piece surveys marbles history from ancient Egypt to modern USA, noting shooters and play marbles, materials, naming, and production centers in Ohio Saxony and Oberstein.

Charlotte Golding Halifax Nova Scotia Europe China United States Ohio Saxony Oberstein Germany

Valuable Antique Silver Dinner Service Headline

A reader’s note hints at a 168-piece silver dinner service crafted by a man, suggesting potential high value for antique silver in homes.

Revival to Start August at Laodicea Church

Morgan County notes that the revival will begin here on August 5 with Evangelist Rev. Clarence Mayse from Cordova. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Holmes attended the quarterly meeting Saturday at Laodicea church in Cullman County. The women's auxiliary will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Katherine Foote. all members are urged to attend.

Coleman Holmes Laodicea Church Cullman County Woman’s Auxiliary Katherine Foote Clarence Mayse Cordovia

Father Helps Student With Homework Mistakes

A student explains that errors were not his alone but were assisted by his father. The exchange highlights shared responsibility for the homework missteps.

Riddles and Jokes Winner Named in Santa Clara

Jim asks about vacation while John reports no prize money from Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events. Riddles and jokes accepted at the box labeled Tell Me Why. Today’s winner is Edward Gallagher of Santa Clara California with a ZIP code entry.

Edward Gallagher Santa Clara Calif

Well Drilling and Home Repair Classified Ad

Residential or commercial well drilling offered with free estimates by Glenn Drilling Co. Contact 353-1216. Wanted water wells to drill at Hoyt Lane. Miller home repair services include additions roofing and siding. No job too large or small call 355-3460.

Glenn Drilling CO Hoyt Lane Jack Herbert Harold Lane

Kennedy Motors Pontiac Tempest Dealer Ad

Older man wanted for light clerical work with training offered. Automobile listings include Corvair, Chevelle, Pontiac, Olds, Rambler and a custom fiberglass sports car project. Shop contact Kennedy Motors at 243 Grant St or call 353 6232 for appointments and offers.

Automobile Listings and Descriptions From 1960s Ads

A compact set of vintage auto lineup notes featuring OLDS models from the mid 1960s including Starfire Coupes and Skylark HTs, plus a 1962 Cadillac Sedan Air and a 1962 Cadillac Convertible. Other entries reference a 1965 VW demonstrator with under 6000 miles and a 1963 Pontiac four door with air, reflecting standard dealer inventory phrasing and model shorthand.

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