Notice of Sale of Morgan County Jail Building Bonds
Morgan County Alabama Board of Revenue and Control schedules a public sale at 2 PM December 8 1939 in Decatur courthouse for 115000 principal amount of general obligation jail building bonds. Bonds dated December 15 1939 mature 8000 each year 1940–1950 and 9000 1951–1953 with interest semiannual not under 6 percent. A 1 mill tax authorized for 15 years to pay bonds. Bidders must deposit a 3500 certified check. checks returned to all but winner. forfeiture applies if winner fails delivery.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Board of Revenue and Control
Decatur
Megan County
Board of Revenue and Control of
Christmas lights brighten Decatur streets and plans debated
The column notes Christmas decorations brighten main streets and urges extending holiday lighting next year. Readers are asked for opinions on winter plans including a proposed cheese plant in Decatur to boost milk markets and local employment. Financial figures for 1939 taxes and bonds are provided alongside local civic notes.
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Rev Waterhouse Appointed Scoutmaster for Troop 20
The Rev W E Waterhouse pastor of First Baptist Church is named Scoutmaster of Troop 20 succeeding the late Paul F Dix founder and longtime leader. Lewis Nelson Andy Stoltz named assistant Scoutmasters with Charles Scales as junior assistant. Waterhouse previously founded a Boy Scout troop in Horse Cave Kentucky before moving to Decatur.
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Roosevelt injuries from Fort Worth car crash reported
Elliott Roosevelt and his wife are recovering at their Texas ranch after a car collision. The president's son suffered facial and leg cuts and two broken teeth, while his wife sustained an ankle bruise and a cut to the head.
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Elliott Roosevelt
Bid Rejection Right vested in Morgan County Board
The Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control reserves the right to reject all bids for the project. Liquidated damages apply if the successful bidder fails to honor the contract. Chairman SIM L HOWELL signs the notice dated Nov 27 and Dec 4. Sally's Sallies
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Board of Revenue and Control of
Morgan County
Sim L. Howell
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