David Allen Gibson To Open Decatur High Auditorium
Decatur will host a concert by distinguished musician David Allen Gibson to inaugurate the new Decatur High School auditorium on September 28. The proceeds from a prior offer funded a piano for the venue. The hall seats 1,321 with reserved numbers, a large stage, advanced lighting, projection booth, and a full sound system. Acoustics ensure a speaker’s voice reaches the rear wall.
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Male Birds of Paradise Courtship Dance in Mating Season
Male birds of paradise perform a courtship dance during the mating season to attract mates. The behavior showcases elaborate plumage displays and seasonal courtship rituals observed by researchers studying tropical avian mating.
Hollywood Week In Review Under $50 Million Film Pact
Hollywood notes week in review with Jerry Wald and Norman Krasna signing to produce $50 million worth of pictures for RKO over five years, aiming for 12 films annually. Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland drive audience interest while the trade paper reports US ticket buyers fell from 80 to 50 million weekly as viewers seek escapist fare over blunt social topics.
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Trade School Has Some Vacancies
The Decatur Trade School has vacancies in almost all trades as students graduate and a few vacancies arise from National Guard mobilization. Veterans with educational time are invited to apply at the school across the river for about eleven trades.
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Old Carpet Could Serve as Padding for New Layer
A house improvement note suggests laying a fresh carpet over an existing one so the old carpet acts as padding. The idea aims to simplify updates and reduce labor while preserving floor coverage.
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