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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1966

Page

10

Televised laughter dominates fall season lineups

AP TV-Radio writer Cynthia Lowry notes nearly half of network evening series aim for comedy. The piece discusses the nebulous boundaries of humor in shows like Batman Tarzan and the rise of sitcoms including NBCs upcoming Occasional Wife and a bachelor executive plotline.

Cynthia Lowry Hollywood NBC

Ingenious scheme with rented wife and fire escape intrigue

A man plans to hire a pretty woman to pose as his wife when needed, placing her in an apartment above his quarters with access via a fire escape. The setup promises comic drama as business associates monitor his supposed marriage, neighbors track the comings and goings, and friends react with jealousy.

Decatur Zoning Board Meets August 17 1966 on Variance Requests

The Decatur City Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public meeting August 17 1966 at 4 00 P M in City Hall to hear five applications and one appeal for yard and parking variances property uses and building additions at 1221 20th Ave SE 904 8th Ave SE 605 6th St SE 1304 1306 Riverview Ave SE 1209 1211 Sherman St SE 1102 6th Ave SE and 407rd St SW plus a church semi public use proposal and an indoor swimming pool addition for the Boys Club of Decatur.

Board OF Zoning Adjustment City of Decatur Commission Chambers City Vime Street Alabama David Shelton I. M. Eubanks 6Th Street Grace Baptist Church Riverview Ave Sherman Street DLI & F Company Culver 6Th Avenue SE Boys’ Club Dec F. D. Peebles Jr

Sales Clerks Wanted at Ben Franklin Store

Experienced saleslady with good personality also girl to operate Kingsley Gold Stamping machine. Ben Franklin Store Westgate Shopping Center taking applications for Sales Clerks. Ask for Mr Beauchamp 9:30 to 5 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. Store manager trainee 23 to 30 draft exempt $80 per week starting salary. Write Box 11 Decatur Daily TODAY to arrange interview. Also selling 2 toy female poodles beige and silver beige drastic price reduction call 773-2637.

Kingsley Gold Stamping Lra E. Moulton Ben Franklin Westgate Mr. Beauchamp Decatur

For Sale 1966 Fairlane GTA with Air Conditioning

Used 1966 Fairlane GTA in excellent condition with air. Contact after 4 p.m. at 355 1204. Also advertised: payments of $77.00 on a 1966 Rambler Classic. Very low mileage. Call 353 8057 after 5 p.m.

St. SE

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