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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1973

Page

6

Evening TV Guide Highlights Classic Films and News

A dense TV schedule lists programs from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. including news segments, game shows, movies such as The Stranger and The Night of the Iguana, plays, and classic series. The guide notes plot hints for Maude and Hawaii Five-O episodes, plus NBC Reports on health costs and a pollution study.

Maude Walter Glenn Corbett Earth Noland Boston Ballet Joan Hackett James Brolin Erik Brulin National Ballet of Canada Jackie Cooper Rosie Grier Eddie Albert NBC Marcus Welby Weilby California England Cornwall

TV Schedule Highlights and Movie Details From 1960s Decatur Daily

An overweight reader note lists Central Time program blocks and film descriptions. Entries mention Jean Seberg and Arthur Hill in Moment to Moment, classic comedies like Buck Privates, Miracle of Morgan's Creek, and Gomer Pyle with a dense lineup of soap operas and game shows across the day, plus a note about The Stranger on NBC at 7 p.m.

Morgan’s Creek Eddie Bracken Betty Hutton Gomer Pyle Tripoli John Payne Randolph Scott Swan Lake China Venture Buck Privates Morgan's Creek

Daily Records DECATUR GENERAL Admissions list of names

Admission and dismissal notices from Decatur General Hospital listing patients by surname and first names in multiple wards. Includes births and a long roll of admissions and discharges across Decatur and surrounding towns with occasional noting of counties and hometowns.

Concern Over School Leaks At Limestone Center

ATHENS The Limestone County Board of Education voiced worry over heavy roof leaks at the 1.4 million Limestone County Area Vacation Center south of here. Supt J C Chisholm called it a big problem and said the building could fail in heavy snow. Architects found 23 leaks and urged action before winter. Board may sue contractor Harold Construction Co of Huntsville or seek other remedies. no official action was taken.

Athens Limestone County Board of Education Limestone County Area Here J. C. Chisholm Harold Construction Co Huntsville Chisholm

Breakin Probes at Limestone Park and Belle Mina

Limestone Park breakin investigated after burglars entered through a side door window at Sportsmen Club Park and seized 20 boxes of .22 caliber rifle cartridges 36 cartons of cigarettes and many cigarette lighters. In Belle Mina Dr S J Nethery office damaged drugs taken from refrigerator later found outside door pried front cabinet damaged and papers scattered.

Athens Limestone County Sportsmen Club Here Gerald Bates S. J. Nethery Belle Mina Bates Dr. Nethery

Budget Waiting On Deputy Bill Hindering County Budget

A bill in the Alabama Senate to raise deputy pay to highway patrol levels delays Lawrence County’s 1973 1974 budget. Sheriff deputies in the county would rise from 5700 to 7500 annually, increasing county costs by about 12 600. The commission faces a tight budget and Oct 8 deadline, with House passage and Senate hurdles ahead.

Moulton Alabama Senate Lawrence County Commission Lawrence County Commission W. J. Lee Lee Sheriff’s Department Jean Wann Wayland Cross Senate Highway Patrol Cross Jefferson County

Local Event Calendar Highlights Church Services and Gatherings

A varied schedule lists activities from the American Association of Retired Persons at Summer Manor at 10 a.m. to gospel meetings at multiple churches through Friday and Saturday. The Decatur PBX Club hosts a Mexican Party at 1212 19th Ave SW with remarks on the Mexico City PBX Clubs, plus numerous singing events, reunions, and a citywide alumni banquet with modest admission.

American Association of Retired Persons Summer Manor Decatur 19Th Ave Sara McClanahan Jeri Jackson Mexico City

Weather summary for Decatur area and Keller Bridge

The Decatur region reports river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 19.17 with sea level 553.47. High Monday 92 at 3 pm, low today 71 at 5 am. Today and Wednesday near 90 with a 20 percent rain chance. Climate data show high 92, low 69, precipitation 0.00 for day, 0.83 inch month, 46.69 year. Sunrise 6:17 am, sunset 7:17 pm.

Decatur and Keller Memorial Bridge

Ottawa youngsters explore art at National Gallery program

About 100 Ottawa youths spend their summer leisure hours in a National Gallery of Canada sponsored program. Jessica Bradley, gallery educational officer, says the aim is to expose children to art and galleries rather than provide instruction, helping them grow into adults who understand art spaces.

Ottawa National Gallery of Canada Jessica Bradley

Labor efficiency for corn halves over two decades

The average hours of labor needed to produce 100 bushels of corn fell from 53 hours in 1950 to seven hours in 1970, indicating a major improvement in productivity over the period.

Hearing Set On Rezoning In Athens For Ranger Construction

Athens city council voted to hold a public hearing in two weeks on rezoning a Elm St property from agricultural to light industry for Ranger Construction Co. expansion with an office and warehouse adjacent to Ranger's Elm Street office.

Athens Ranger Construction Co Elm St

Weather forecast for Thursday to Saturday

Partly cloudy days and fair nights. Highs in the low 90s and lows near 70. The extended outlook covers Thursday through Saturday with warm, stable conditions and comfortable overnight air.

Meeting Set On School Expansion

Athens County and city officials meet state vocational director T. L. Faulkner in Montgomery to discuss expanding the Limestone County Area Vocational Center. The plan envisions a machine and metal shop addition costing over 100000 dollars and possible joint use of the technical school.

Athens — County T. L. Faulkner Montgomery Limestone County J. C. Chisholm Faulkner

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