Mercury Drops Across Tennessee Valley After Cold Front
A cold front moved through Alabama bringing rain and cooler conditions. Winds reach 10 to 20 mph. highs in the low 40s Wednesday, lows near the low 20s with frost by morning. Rain totals reported across central and northeast counties, Huntsville-Decatur station at 0.18 inch Monday, 50.07 inches year to date.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Pensacola
Birmingham
Huntsville
Muscle Shoals
Joeroee
Decatur
Huntsville Decatur
Weather Service
Auburn Extension Service
Tennessee Valley
North Alabama
Little Gunee
Weather and river readings for Decatur area Monday observations
Data show river level at Keller Memorial Bridge 17.25 with sea level 551.55. Monday temperatures ranged from 44 to 52 with a 48 average, above normal by 4 degrees. Forecast calls for clearing and colder tonight, mostly sunny Wednesday with highs in the low 40s and lows in the 20s.
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Decatur and Vicinity
River Reading
Keller Memorial Bridge
Decatur
Tri-County District Health Service
Defense Questions Bribe Authority In Trial Of Macon County Lawmaker
In Montgomery Alabama defense lawyers challenge state Rep. Thomas J Reed authority to promise a $50 a year job to secure dog racing legislation in Macon County. Senator Dudley Perry testifies Reed claimed he would appoint a majority to the racing commission and guarantee the track attorney post. FBI tape recordings of conversations with Reed and Ronald Williams are expected to be introduced as evidence.
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Macon County
Rex Thomas Montgomery
Ala
Thomas J. Reed
Tuskegee
Dudley Perry
Perry
Erry
Reed
Racing Commission
George Dean
Destin
Fla
House
Commission
FBI
Senate
Williams
Silver Lining Found in Grimy Courthouse Basement
Morgan County Historic Preservation Society uncovered potentially valuable records in the 1927 courthouse basement after a 1926 fire. The county’s seat moved from Somerville to Decatur in 1891, leaving many papers lost or hidden, with lore suggesting records were spirited to the Banks Building during a night transfer.
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Morgan County
Morgan County Historic Preservation Society
Somerville
Decatur
Hartselle
Banks
Oak and
Cain Streets
Christmas Post Office opens at Gateway Shopping Center
C J Lippert of the Decatur Post Office stands beside the temporary Christmas mailing station set up in the Gateway Shopping Center parking lot. Open Monday to Friday until Dec 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also open Saturdays. The text notes historical context about Somerville and Decatur as county seats in the late 19th century.
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C. J. Lippert
Decatur Post Office
Gateway Shopping Center
Ing
Cain St
Somerville
New Decatur
Decatur
Rebirth of New Decatur Unearthed From 1887 Records
Historical society workers uncover 1887 incorporation papers and records in a basement search. The find spans firms and ventures tied to Decatur's boom, including hospitals, theaters, utilities, churches, and civic groups, revealing rich names and data from the era.
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the Historical Society
Probate
Decatur
Chicago
South
Falkville
Ladies Benevolent Society
Decatur General Hospital
Decatur Land, Improvement and Furnace Co
Col. E. C. Gordon
C. C. Harris
W. W. Littlejohn
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Ferry St
Decatur Water Co
Decatur Electric Light Co
Casa Grande Theater
Casa Grande Stables
Princess Theater
Cotaco Club
Southern Horse Nail Co
Alabama Marriage Society
Decatur German Society
North Alabama Abstract Co
Thomas Abstract
Douglas Fuller
New
Festive Decor for Decatur 150th Birthday Celebration
On the eve of Decatur’s 150th, hundreds of grade school ornaments decorate City Hall rotunda. The city hosts a Wednesday birthday party 3 to 5 PM with cake, while the parade steps off at 7 PM from City Hall. Christmastree lighting at 3 PM, drummers from Austin High, and a high school lapel pin sale fund-raiser accompany the sesquicentennial events.
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Lee Sentell
Santa Claus
Keller Bridge
Helen Johnson
John Carr
City Hall
Douglas Fuller
Bank St
Austin
Robert Bumpus
Woodmeade
Decatur
Old Bank
Mike Kitchens
David Ford
Decatur High School
Clete Quick
Nominees Placed For UW Morgan County Board and Officers
Morgan Way United Way nominated candidates at a meeting for a three year board term with one-year terms for officers and the nominating committee. Ira Lay confirmed elections will be held at Morgan County United Way meeting with the public invited. Nominations must be posted 30 days prior and floor nominations possible on election night. The prospective board members are listed on page five.
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Ficers
Ira Lay
United Way
Si Iemeeitis
Oman
Morgan County
Ng Mye Po Loman
Athens plans comprehensive future study for 20 years
TARCOG completed a $2500 study for Athens to shape land use, population, economy, housing, facilities, and city operations through 20 years. Drafts will be given to city officials in January for review by the Athens Planning Commission, with findings expected next month.
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Athens
Athens Planning Commission
Alabama Regional Council of Governments
Tarcog
Jack Skipper
Planning Commission
Limestone
Skipper
Judges Honor Birthday Celebrations at City Hall
Judges Tim Weber and Estelle W took charge of city hall ceremonies for a birthday event, selecting three local groups to receive prizes including Decatur Dollars and other tokens, with prize specifics noted for elementary program participation.
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Tim Weber
Estelle W
City Hall
Guanaee
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David Mansbridge
Holiday Motel
Richard Allen
Paradise Trailer Park
Igures
Tures
Wete
National Weather Service
NOAA
U.S. Dept. of
THE
Decatur Daily
Christmas
E. M. Russell
Fuller
America
Weather Bureau
Morgan Way
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