Athens Council OKs Resurfacing and Widening Six Streets
Athens city council approved a nearly 95000 dollar project to resurface and widen six streets Marion from Lee to Forrest Lee to South Lee Street Marion to Jefferson Pat and Wayne streets 7th Ave Lavert to Coleman Frazier Street McClellan to Chestnut. The Marion and Lee streets work will cost 28142 dollars due to bridge and storm drainage work.
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Athens
Marion
Lee St
Forrest St
Lee
South St
Jefferson
Pat
Wayne
7Th Ave
Lavert
Coleman St
Frazier St
McClellan
Chestnut St
Marion and Lee Streets
Fines Set in Liquor Case and Local Council Actions
A Decatur man pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal possession of prohibited liquor and received $1,000 fines in Circuit Court. Other pleas included attempted burglary and related charges with probation requests. The Athens city council approved funding moves for school construction and police equipment while authorizing bonds and debt moves.
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Decatur
Tom B. Coggin
Thomas Wayne Stevenson
Charles Eugene Eubanks
Douglas Wayne Eddy
Eddy
Billy Wayne Harris
Dickinson Charges LEAA Newsletter Endorsed Opponent
Alabama Rep William L Dickinson filed a complaint with the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration in Washington alleging the Alabama LEP A endorsed his Democratic opponent Ben Reeves in a July newsletter. Steen claimed the issue appeared to back Reeves though editors denied an endorsement. Reeves is Dickinsons Republican seat opponent in the second district.
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Winford Turner
Montgomery
Alabama
William L
Dickinson
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Washington
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
Jay Steen
SEPA
Robert
Bo) Davis
Decatur
Eufaula Dist
Ben Reeves
Reeves
Steen
Jett
Rep. Dickinson
Orchid Grower Keeps Flowers Blooming Year Round
George S. Butterley, former USDA worker now retired, tends about 165 orchid plants of 15 types in his greenhouse at 2205 12th St. SE. He keeps constant blooms with a bark mix, humidity control, and a daily routine, while sharing care tips and his unusual methods.
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Butterley
Jacksonville
Fla
Venezuela
Florida
South
Central America
Africa
India
Australia
Philippines
U.S. Department of Agriculture
12Th St
Orchid hobbyist Butterley tends diverse collection in Jacksonville
Butterley, a member of the American Orchid Society, grows phalaenopsis cymbidium and cattleya orchids on driftwood and air roots. He notes a yellow swan orchid with three fragrances daily and explains care, repotting, and avoiding overwatering.
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Butterley
Viola
American Orchid Society
Way Cleared For Auto Firm In Cullman Alabama
Cullman city council approved rezoning Dan Mitchell tract from residential to business unlocking a $400000 auto firm. Mitchell Ford Co plans three buildings including a body shop showroom and used car office with site work already under way. Council also OK’d paving on McNabb Sandy Shella streets and 2nd Ave and adopted a monthly financial report.
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Cullman
Alabama
Dan Mitchell
Mitchell
Mitchell Ford Co
McNabb, Sandy and
Shella Streets
2Nd Ave
Danville Woman Hurt In Mishap On Alabama 24
A Danville woman Pat Ann Wade age 23 was injured Monday in a one car crash on Alabama 24 west of town. Troopers report she is in satisfactory condition at Lawrence County Hospital.
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Moulton
Danville
Alabama
Here
Pat Ann Wade
Lawrence County Hospital
Decatur Conductors A. W. Cagle and Partner in 1917 Photo
A historic Decatur street car scene shows conductor A. W. Cagle with an unidentified colleague aboard a street car around 1917. Readers are invited to help identify the second man and exact location, with old photos submitted to THE DECATUR DAILY Looking Editor.
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A. W. Cagle
Decatur
Decatur Daily
Man Shot on Sunset Drive Faces Assault Charge
Decatur man George Sales is in fair condition after being shot multiple times in the left arm and chest on Sunset Dr NW. Maso Brooks, 41, of 632 Sunset Dr NW, was charged with assault with intent to murder after police arrested him at 634 Sunset Dr NW.
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Decatur
Decatur General Hospital
Sunset Dr
George Sales
Finley Dr. NW
Sunset Dr. NW
Maso Brooks
Brooks
Sales
AAA South End
Powell Hearing In Limestone Case Continues In Court
In Limestone County Circuit Court Judge Newton B. Powell presides over the assault with intent to murder trial of 25 year old Willie Fletcher from Huntsville. The all male jury was selected as the trial proceeds with Fletcher allegedly shooting Eddie M. Pitts three times.
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Athens
Huntsville
Limestone County
Newton B. Powell
Willie Fletcher
Fletcher
Eddie M. Pitts
Moses Jones
Henry Minnifield
Powell
Redus Malone
Earl King
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Athens Council
George Butterley
J. Omer
Jim) Johnson
Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center
Colbert County
Johnson
Morgan, Limestone
Lawrence
Sue
Edgewood St
Clyde Mabry
Bobby Higgins
State National Bank
Jimmy Alexander
Board of Education
Athens-Limestone County Rescue Squad
Lepa
Congressman Dickinson
George S. Butterley
Patti Field
United States
THE
Renee
Decatur Conductors
Man ‘Fair
Paradise Trailer Court
Bill Moore
Lot
Moore
North Alabama
White Trucks, Inc
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