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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1957
Page
3
Nauru, a South Pacific island, is described as a trust territory under Great Britain with extensive phosphate mining. The piece notes postage stamps backed by a cassava glue mixture and highlights the edible, nutritious qualities of the two tubers.
Readers recount Old Oakworth L and N yard details from WWII era photos. Names from Hartselle Danville Courtland Hart seller and more identify shops, the well house and roundhouse, and recall events like a sinkhole, gold pay, and a fish pool statue.
Alabama officials have not chosen a method to reflectorize 1959 license plates. Purchasing Agent J. B. King said no action since bids were opened Dec 9, with the capitol closed until Dec 26. Bids: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing 19.9 cents per sq ft for reflective sheeting. Microbeads 9 cents per sq ft for coating. Prismo Safety 18 cents per sq ft for coating.
Four Morgan County youths aged 14 to 17 appeared before Judge D L Rosenau Jr in Athens for an informal round table discussion about a string of thefts from duck blinds on the Tennessee River near Harris Station Limestone County. Investigators say the youths admitted involvement in the six week series, with items stolen including duck decoys shotgun shells a gun case a gas can two outboard motors and a boat later recovered. Motors matched serial numbers and one was found in a different blind after being disposed of in canals and the river. No warrants issued yet but formal charges may follow after year’s start.
George D Hart selle 70 died at home in Hartselle. Funeral service set for 3 p.m. at the residence with Minister George Marshall officiating. Burial in Hartselle Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers listed. survivors include widow Cora and children Ollie Merle Evan Breeding Theron Breed ing and others.
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