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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
7
A rambling ranch features hand split cedar shingles with vertical board and batten accents. An arched entrance colonnade and shuttered windows create a warm intimate exterior that flows to a bright foyer and spacious living and dining rooms. Sliding doors open to a terrace and large rear patio. Architect Samuel Paul designs a large kitchen area for informal living.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Haleyville for Rev. Wallace Beecham with many from Center Springs and Antioch United Methodist Church in attendance. Beecham died of a heart attack and family members expressed sympathy. Mrs. Janet Allen is seriously ill at Decatur General Hospital and Mrs. Arlene Livley is improving at home after hand surgery at Baptist Medical Center.
The design shows a 1653 square foot home with a living room dining room kitchen family room three bedrooms two baths and a foyer. A two car garage sits to the left with a mud room laundry behind and heater storage adjacent to the kitchen. A covered area near the dining room and a rear patio complete the layout with overall dimensions of 68 by 2 feet including garage terrace and patio.
Property features a total of 1653 square feet of living space across a compact layout. The description emphasizes efficient use of habitable area and practical room arrangement suitable for a modest residence.
Pine Ridge Baptist Church held revival services led by Rev. Steve Tucker with evangelist. Local families visiting relatives include Mrs. J W Parker and Mrs J E Parker, Nolan Allen and sons from Titusville Florida, Arthurhew Criscoe and family. Huntsville and Paris Texas moving and visiting relatives noted. Astronaut Russell L trained for space from Massachusetts Air National Guard. other Guardsmen-turned-astronauts include Donald K. Sige Wisconsin Fred W Halse Jr Ohio Charles Conrad Jr Pennsylvania Jobe L Swigert Jr Connecticut.
Oak Ridge residents hosted visitors from Decatur and Birmingham over the weekend. Several families vacationed in Panama City while others returned home from Hammond Indiana. A church revival is planned for August 21 to 25 at Oak Ridge Methodist Church. Tom Wynn remains a patient at Hartselle Hospital. The Lone Eagle, Charles A Lindbergh, served in the Missouri National Guard during his solo flight.
Dear Ann Landers columns recount a widow who, after decades of isolation, explores romance with a younger artist, then a man her own age, crediting the youth for lifting her from darkness. The reader panel weighs in on aging, desire, and personal growth.
Retired generals Curtis LeMay and Earle Wheeler both started their military careers through the Army National Guard.
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