Proposals to house Alabama state offices weighed in Montgomery
The commission reviewed plans to convert Pizitz department store or buy and build near the capitol, including options from Ed Dennis Joel Silverman and Hebert Lancaster. Edwards favored staying in the capitol complex or condemning land behind it to build, noting space needs and bond funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pizitz Department
Montgomery
Ed Dennis
Capitol
Joel Silverman
Hebert Lancaster
Capitol Complex
George Wallace
Department of Public Safety
Kilby Prison
Public Safety
Edwards
Bob Martin
Highway Department
Kilby
Public Safety Department
Capital
Lancaster
Johnsey
Alabama Power Co
Wallace
Johnsen
Building Commission
City council eyes annexation to boost Decatur finances
Council members warn of a squeeze but argue reevaluation of property will bring new revenue. They see annexing Ratliff industrial park and nearby industries as key to easing deficits and expanding tax income, noting small current contributions from local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Levin
Ratliff
Decatur
Lovin
Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Dot Lorenzo
Jax Mold and Machine Co
Cummings Trucking Co
Church St. NE
Southern Railway
Letters to Santa From hartselle and florence children
Juvenile Christmas requests printed as reprinted letters to Santa Claus. Children from Hartselle and Florence list gifts such as Weebles Treehouse, Freddie fumble, electric football, B B gun, Lone Ranger items, Walkie Talkies, and a smash up derby, with notes about cookies and carrots for Rudolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Santa Claus
Freddie
Eva
Tonto
Eviel Knievel
Rudolph
Brian Brown
Christmas Wish List From Multiple Friends
Julia Snider requests a bulletin board a Barbie Town house Barbie clothes and Ken clothes. Teresa Gail Smith asks for a train a Barbie doll house pretty clothes a Barbie doll a Barbie swimming pool and a chalk board. Rosland Judy Snider ask for a clock two chalk boards ABC letters a coloring book crayons a swimming pool and a Barbie town house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville
Santa
Ken
Julia Snider
Teresa Gail Smith
P.S
ABC
Dell
Christmas Wish List From Many Readers
The text lists multiple children and parents naming gifts they desire this Christmas. Items include toys like dolls, Batman figures, a Batcave playset, a piano clock, a Barbie Town House, a dusting of candy, and various playhouses, trains, and vehicles. It reflects a neighborhood page of holiday requests and names several families and children.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
Decatur Daily
Hartselle
Morgan County High School
Treasure Island
Lone Rangers Horse
Richard
Bo) Wilcoxson, Jr
Chuck Warren
Rosland and
Judy Snider
H.G.E. Ring
Aetvt Sy
Gateway Shopping Ctr
Bank St. N.E
Peggy Fire
Bill Gilchrist
Derry
Sara Durdunji
David King
Carl Jay
Melissa
Tim Cicero
Leslie
Mary Ross
Santa Clause
Sara
Rickie Thigpen
Love
Alicia
Joy
Sears
Dynaglass Guardsman
Old Tire
Crusader and
Sears and
SAVE
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Monthru Sat
Ewing
Jimmy
Dial
Decatur, AL
Southland Shopping
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