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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1957
Page
6
A design by Herman H York features House HW 83 with a front gable entrance, a rear terrace under a transparent plastic roof, an eight room layout including three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The plan emphasizes an unusual terrace access from foyer master bedroom and living room and totals 2 157 square feet excluding garage.
A batch of handwritten Santa requests from Decatur Alabama children dated December 11 1957. Stevie Stewart asks for a farm set rifle and cowboy suit for himself and a tricycle big truck and nuts fruits for his little brother Mike. Deborah Teague hopes for a ballet costume roller skates Betsy Wetsy doll piano nursing kit cosmetic kit and garage design ideas. Wanda Sellers asks for Tiny Tears doll clothes a baby bottle and surprises for herself while asking for a pogo stick and cooking set for her sister Karen. Stratton Orr requests a cowboy suit two gun holster building blocks a train and other gifts.
Reader from Decatur asks for a copy of the study plan for The House of The Week, Design HW-83, enclosing 35 cents and printing their name. No other details are provided.
The plan features a direct front to rear terrace vista via a short foyer, avoiding passage through rooms. A well thought out layout preserves outdoor living as a focal point with a covered front porch and signature indoor outdoor planter at the door. Sliding doors connect foyer, bedrooms, and terraces for privacy and flow.
Wichita Wildlife Refuge officials offer several head of early day prairie roamer as house pets for those seeking a buffalo.
The Bluenose was on time from Bar Harbor when a whale surfaced in its path near Lurener Lightship and was struck by the propellers. No further details are provided about damage or casualties.
Centuries ago indigenous peoples used witch hazel bark as a medicinal product. The practice reflects early botanical remedies and traditional healing methods.
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