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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1964

Page

8

Hints From Heloise on Matching Shelves with Wallpaper

Reader tips cover using extra wallpaper to line shelves and drawers with plastic or waxed paper, matching walls for cost efficiency and easy cleaning. A second tip suggests one salt pepper shaker mix for faster seasoning. Also shared: freezing a kettle to loosen mineral deposits, and reusing empty detergent containers for storing powder.

Gals Heloise F. E. Miller Mary Butler

McGaughey to Attend Huntsville Data Processing School

James H. McGaughey an employee of Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co since 1957 will attend a special data processing educational school in Huntsville. After completion he will join the newly created systems and programs section with his wife and two children residing at 1814 Pennylane SE.

James H. McGaughey Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co Huntsville Joe McPherson 1814 Pennylane SE

Civil Cases On Monday's Docket In Morgan County

Morgan County Court prepares for a week of civil filings with at least 64 cases on the docket starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow under Judge Lewis West. Courtroom sources say many cases will settle before juries.

Morgan County Lewis West

Isle of Man Manx Cat Association Formed

A new organization named the Isle of Man Manx Cat Association has been formed to promote and support Manx cats on the island. The group aims to foster breed knowledge, arrange meetups, and assist owners with care and registration.

Isle of Man

Decatur Alabama civic leader profiles 1962 commission bid

Summary of a longtime Decatur resident with roles in city and business groups. He served on the Madison Bonded Warehouse and Davis Hunt Cotton Co boards, chaired the Greater Alabama Corporation, and held roles with Decatur Chamber of Commerce and various Little League and hospital groups. He was appointed to the City Commission on September 1 1962 and pledged to improve police fire and building departments.

State Bonded Warehouse & Storage Co Davis- Hunt Cotton Co Decatur Alabama Madison Bonded Warehouse Huntsville

Cullman School Calendar Sets 1964 65 Start Aug 31

Cullman County schools will open the 1964 65 year on August 31. Superintendent Earl York announced a principals conference August 31 and September 1, teachers workshop August 25 26 27, and a teacher institute August 28. The schedule outlines sessions on transportation health education Title III and school lunch. The institute will be at Fairview and all teachers must attend.

Cullman Cullman County Earl York Teacher's Institute John M. King Blondie Crawford Johnny G. Hesterley Neamon Lyon Maude Patrick Rebecca Shaw Jane Shelton Principals’ Association Elton Hall Hollis Tucker

County Principals Named for Incoming School Year

After the institute, teachers will prepare at local schools. Sept York released a list of county principals: Baileyton James H Mehery, Battle Ground Edward P Cornelius, Cold Springs Jack D Williams, Colony Samuel E Scruggs, Dowling Marvin Key, East Point Harold V Ballew, Fairview Chester Jacobs, Garden City Edward Loveless, Good Hope Dalton A Sharpton, Hanceville Forrest V Sewell, Holly Pond W Hollis Tucker, Jones Chapel Charles L O Rea, Joppa Henry A King, Logan Charles Keel, Vinemont Elton A Hall, Welts Thomas L Burleson, West Point George M Clegg.

York Baileyton James H. Mehery Battle Ground Edward P. Cornelius Cold Springs Jack D Williams Colony Samuel E Scruggs Dowling Marvin Key East Point Harold V. Ballew Fairview Chester Jacobs Garden City Edward Loveless Good Hope Dalton A. Sharpton Hanceville Forrest V. Sewell Holly Pond W. Hollis Tucker Jones Chapel Charles L O'Rear Joppa Henry A. King Logan Charles Keel Vinemont

Belgrade Residents Unearth 30285 World War II Shells

Since the end of World War II Belgrade residents have dug up 30 285 artillery shells. The finds span decades and include various shell types from the conflict era. Authorities caution on safe handling and remind residents to report new discoveries.

Belgrade

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