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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1973

Page

2

Breakin at Bennett West home thieves steal firearms and stereo

A breakin at Bennett West's residence on 938 Clearview St. SW Friday involved breaking a rear door pane and unlocked entry. Items valued at over $850 were stolen including a .303 British rifle, a 20-gauge shotgun, a .22 automatic, a .22 rifle with scope, a stereo record player, and a portable radio plus related cash values.

Bennett West Clearview St David Caldwell Ash St

Bonnie Morrison Returns To School For Third Year

Bonnie Morrison goes back to school today marking nearly two weeks left in August as she enters almost her third year. The brief note emphasizes her return and the near completion of summer break.

Bonnie Morrison

Bonnie Morrison a Decatur teacher plans and classes at Austin High

Bonnie Morrison a 23 year old Austin High School teacher describes returning to teaching after a summer vacation and plans for two English classes at Austin and four at Decatur City Schools. She teaches freshmen with class sizes around 30 to 35, noting teaching is her life and she hopes to continue.

Bonnie Austin High School Decatur City Oak Park Middle School Austin Don Morrison Decatur Florence State Athens High School University of Alabama Birmingham Southern C ‘Institute

Council Delays Court Bids On City Tennis Projects

The city council postponed awarding a 75 395 dollar bid from State Construction Co for ten tennis courts at the Almon Center Aquadome and Pop Oliver Park pending a 30 day review of finances after revenue sharing cuts. Some courts may be built later using existing funds while Almon Center construction could be subcontracted or postponed.

T. C. Almon Center Aquadome Pop Oliver Park State Construction Co Hartselle Almon Center Charles Martin Martin Roger Gratwick First National Bank State Products Mart Magnolia St Westmeade Subdivision Point Mallard Park Mountain Brook

Emergency Crisis Contact Numbers Published by Decatur Daily

The Decatur Daily lists the Crisis Call Center number 355-8000 for personal crises and possible poisonings. It advises calling 0 if unsure, and urges informing the operator of the emergency nature. Night and holiday lines include Athens and related extensions 353-4612 and 232-1535.

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