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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1949
Page
11
Announcement made Saturday states that beginning Monday the hours for sessions of the recorder's court in Decatur will be changed. The schedule: Monday eight a.m., Tuesday to Thursday four p.m., and Friday and Saturday eight a.m. The varying hours aim to give police department shifts an even break in attending court during off-hours.
A report notes Antarctic waters contain more icebergs than the Arctic, reflecting regional ice dynamics and buoyant sea conditions. The finding highlights differences in ocean currents, ice formation, and seasonal breakup patterns between the hemispheres.
H. H. Higdon urged planning for the Tennessee river cruise on August 25 the Merchant's Fun Day aboard The Lake Queen for Decatur merchants and employees. Captain G. S. Robertson will pilot the 136 passenger boat. reservations via Chamber phone 63.
A letter from Elkmont Alabama dated August 19 1949 praises US 31 and announces a four lane bridge over Elk River just south of Pulaski Tennessee nearing opening. The writer notes progress toward connecting Nashville to Birmingham and predicts regional benefits for Giles County and surrounding towns. He commends the editorials including a daily verse and urges a visit to share the update.
A mixed page lists a large daily crossword with clues across and down including stone weapon, bay window, canvas shelters and more plus a cryptogram puzzle. The cryptogram offers a Julius Caesar style quote and a sample solution, with distributor notes from King Features Syndicate.
New York dispatch laments Brooklyn's sadness despite pride and vast population. A Brooklyn soda fountain anecdote illustrates local mood, with a weary soda jerk reacting to a customer request for a “Flat bush, special.” The piece contrasts Brooklyn’s warmth with its lingering grief and occasional danger.
Extensive repairs to roof trusses at the Austinville seminary school have made the building safe for use. Morgan school superintendent H. R. Leeman announced that classes will begin Monday as scheduled. The state building commission led by H. Haw Houk conducted the approx 4000 dollar repair after broken trusses were found two weeks ago by principal S. M. Dollar and trustee S. M. Rigel while inspecting the auditorium ceiling.
Police reported a 3 33 P M Friday collision at Highway 31 and Johnston Street involving a 1949 Buick driven by David Bolton of Athens and a 1948 Chevrolet driven by Sigmund Hoffman of Brookline NY. Mrs Vera Bolton sustained bruises but no serious damage was noted.
Charles Hunter, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Willie Terry of Decatur, suffered a broken leg Friday night after running in front of a 1949 Buick driven by Leslie Doss Jr. on highway 31 near Legion Field. He was taken to Hamil Clinic by Brown's Ambulance as officers Hunter and Standridge investigated.
A concise definition states worker bees are female and lack developed sex functions. The term applies to the caste within a hive where individuals perform nonreproductive duties.
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