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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1950
Page
9
A Haddorff Vertichord piano promises beauty and reliability for players of all levels. Whether professional, teacher, or hobbyist, this instrument invites you to sit, play, and be swept away by its refined tone and craftsmanship.
Janimne Sandy joins a club after the professional agrees to mark a ball with the member name and a tag. The member requests adding M D for doctor and then the hours 10 to 3, which the pro complies.
A short poem by Maurice Seitter reflects on an uncertain future amid fears of H bombs and looming catastrophe. The lines question concern and indifference about tomorrow, highlighting existential dread and societal unease.
A visiting scene unfolds as a private hospital matron denies ordinary visits until recognizing the bold visitor as the sister then the mother. A quotation from George William Curtis reflects on country and patriotism.
A farmer visits the city and reports on taxi cabs jokingly called taxidermy cabs for their skinning. The quip reflects street humor about urban transport and price gouges observed in the visit.
Judge and it seems to me the things you don’t know about it would fill a hospital. The exchange presents a legal setting with a focus on ignorance about driving duties and consequences between a judge and a defendant.
Peace-In International affairs, a period of cheating between two periods of fighting. Boy Friend-I have a friend I'd like you girls to meet. Athletic Girl-What can he do? Literary Girl-What does he read? Chorus Girl-How much has he? Society Girl-Who are his fam e . Religious .Girl-What church does he go to?
The city seeks to expand services for youths but funding lags. State rules trigger 5 more teacher units but grant aid drops from last year. Decatur High lists 1080 registrations for a 1200 capacity, yet next year funds fall about 23000 dollars under the required salary schedule.
Malcolm E Cheatham of Addison Alabama earned a BS in secondary education on August 18 at Jacksonville State Teachers College in Jacksonville Alabama. He has accepted a coaching position at Millerville High School in Millerville Alabama and will begin duties August 28. His parents are Mr and Mrs J W Cheatham. His wife was formerly Kathleen McCain of Addison Alabama.
The Swiss stage elaborate fire works displays on Aug 1 their independence day.
An OCR fragment presents roadside signage and assorted quips. It features a Towanda Pennsylvania name, a bill board reading Prepare to Meet Thy God, and a string of humorous lines about guaranteed canaries and social roles. The odd collage resembles a column of clipped gags.
HAL BOYLE recalls a war correspondent’s nightly return behind friendly lines in Korea. The piece contrasts danger on the front with the comforts of a bunk and can food, while noting the bond formed with infantrymen, the burden of reporting, and the uneasy thrill of surviving another day.
Legislation across 24 states this year largely kept taxes steady, but the Federation of Tax Administrators notes major rate increases in Kentucky Mississippi South Carolina and Texas.
Athens Alabama August 19 Trustees named for Buddy Marlow's new home as construction nears. Selected are Fred Black Dr Richard T Wood W T Andrews Ben Peck and Buck Steele. Deed being prepared and work set to begin soon. So far 1392.50 in cash contributions. funds needed for lot and building. The Buddy Marlow Fund aims to provide a home for the blind proprietor of the courthouse drink stand his blind wife and their child.
The national conference of Israeli farmers endorses the plan to expand cultivated land to double by 1953. The endorsement aligns with government policy and aims to boost agricultural output.
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