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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1966
Page
29
A reader recalls a letter about helping a stranger in a church restroom and urges printing it as a cautionary lesson. Ann Landers emphasizes judgment while condemning ignoring those in trouble, warns against hitchhiking, and explains the complexity of aiding others.
A draftsman explains how colored pencil smudges on his handkerchief led his wife to suspect infidelity. He notes the issue was clarified and commends clearing the air. The letter ends with a humorous verdict that the husband has a clear conscience.
A Decatur woman offers a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of her 16 month old Shetland pony found dead in its stall near Lacon last week. The injury was described as a shallow stab wound to the neck. The pony was pastured with other livestock near the Cullman County line.
Free to students of Saint Ann's School new original autograph school book covers available for autographs from schoolmates and preserved for years to come. One text book size and one geography size per student. Public notice thanks family for kindnesses after death of James William Moore.
Men and women 18 and over urged to write for free information on thousands of jobs with high starting pay short hours and advancement. Preparatory training available as long as required no experience needed grammar school sufficient. Send name and address to Lincoln Service Box Y c/o The Decatur Daily today.
North Alabama College of Commerce advertises 100 percent placement for all graduates. Carpool options available. Address NAC C Building 528 Madison Street, South Huntsville, Alabama. Contact numbers 536-2611 or 539-0429 for details.
Sell Knapp Shoes part or full time. Earn 25 to 150 dollars weekly on high commissions and bonus. Steady year round business. Equipment furnished free. Write to R L Johnson. Knapp Shoes Brockton Mass.
Advertisement lists positions across multiple fields including trainees, engineers, sales, and food service. Notes include entry level options with no experience required and part-time opportunities, plus an in person apply instruction at Holiday Inn Downtown. P.O. Box 363 is provided for responses.
Help wanted for a competent secretary to the president of a leading Decatur business firm. Must be neat, fast typist, shorthand and dictaphone capable, able to serve as office manager, handle some credit and confidential matters. Respond by letter to Box N c/o The Decatur Daily.
The ad lists positions for waitresses experienced with good salary plus tips, a checker with pay and hours, and a general office role offering 25 to 40 hours with typing. It also notes $55 per week and up, part time general office, dishwasher and grill cook. Apply in person to 1501 6th Ave SE.
1966 OLDS 98 LS loaded with options. 1965 VW demonstrator under 6,000 miles. 1965 CHEVY SS sharp. 1964 CHEVY Impala 2 door. 1964 OLDS dynamic with air. 1963 FORD Fairlane 500 sharp. 1963 OLDS Starfire Coupe. 1962 BUICK SkylarkHT and 1962 CHEVY 4dr. 1961 PONTIAC 4dr with air. PEEK OLDS CA DILLAC Decatur 353-8150. GMAC terms MIC Insurance. 62 T-Bird full power air new tires excellent condition. 355-2448. FOR SALE 1962 Ford pickup clean and in excellent mechanical condition. 353-4125.
A catalog of cars includes a Pontiac four door with air, a Chevrolet four door, an Oldsmobile four door with air conditioning, a Corvair hardtop coupe, a Chevrolet wagon four door, a Pontiac Bonneville convertible, a Pontiac GTO ready, a Pontiac Bonneville four door, a Chevrolet two door, and a Plymouth four door trade listing.
Kennedy Motors lists 1957 Chrysler with power steering and brakes and sold as is needing transmission work, best offer by Aug 22. Also offers 1958 Buick at 200, 1966 MGB at 1995, 1960 Bonneville Pontiac with power steering brakes and air, very clean. make offer. Contact numbers provided.
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