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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
9
A reader from Decatur expresses appreciation for the December 24 1962 Christmas Edition praising its tone, religious ads and international coverage. The writer notes past Editorial disagreement on race but commends fair reporting and wishes The Decatur Daily a milestone year 1963.
A newborn infant died from burns while a neighbor rescued three other children from a duplex fire in Montgomery. Fire officials said three-week-old Michael Copeland was overlooked and died on a bed. mother Mattie Copeland had left the children unattended at the time. Neighbor John Harris, living in the other side of the duplex, gathered the three saved children but did not notice the baby.
Centre Alabama probate judge Charles A Formby announced he will challenge Jack Owens President of the Alabama Public Service Commission in 1964. He criticized Owens for high utility rates he says have been allowed for 17 years impacting Alabama residents.
The undersigned Weaver Construction Co Inc completed a city sewer project in Decatur Alabama on November 26 1962 for Southwest Decatur. Creditors with unpaid claims must present them by law within the specified time. A second notice outlines an equity suit involving Patricia A Young and Horace William Young requiring response by January 8 1963 or the bill may be confessed. An estate administration and further publication orders appear, with claims due within legal limits.
The court orders publication once weekly for four consecutive weeks in Decatur Daily Morgan County Alabama. Defendants must plead, answer, or demur to the bill by January 15 1962 or the bill may be confessed. The act also fixes the boundary of Falkville Morgan County Alabama detailing property lines totaling about 700 acres with immediate effect upon passage.
Classified advertisement rates and rules include minimum three lines at 72 cents per line for standard ads and 24 cents per word for a basic listing. Prepaid cash required, with deadlines: Tuesday through Friday 4 30 P M preceding publication for midweek issues and 12 noon Saturday for weekend editions.
Classifieds show Edd’s Auto Sales offering a variety of used cars including 1963 Chrysler models and a 1959 Thunderbird with sales contact George Jr. at 353-3520. Nearby notices advertise piano rentals, cafe for sale, shorthand classes, and help wanted for routemen and watch repair.
A fragmented notice outlines various Chevrolet and Buick models including a two door and a four door Chevrolet, a Chevrolet Impala, and a Buick four door alongside a Ford. The legible terms suggest an automotive sale or display among familiar makes and body styles.
One owner 1960 International 3/4 ton pickup in A-1 condition with new tires. Asking $800. Call Mrs. Head at 773-7542.
A list of classic cars available includes a 1960 Oldsmobile 2-Door a 1962 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe and several Chevrolet Ford Pontiac and Chrysler models from the 1950s and 1960s. One 1955 Chevrolet with straight shift overdrive in green and white is offered for 495 by Bill Sexton at Martinizing Cleaners.
A list of used cars including a 1957 Hawk a 1960 Simca four door a 1960 Ford Galaxy sedan a 1960 Ford Tudor overdrive a 1959 Chevrolet Impala two door hardtop automatic a 1959 Hawk and a 1960 Lark Wagon V eight auto one owner a 1962 Studebaker demo formerly ice plant phone 355 2417
Sell cut rate Sugar Bowl tickets including Pullmans and football seats. For details call Lester Smith at 353-0941.
John Penney Hollis West Lucien Leon Smith known as Clinton King at 317 Bank St. Phone 355-0280 appears in this listing with contact data for a local or organizational member.
Auto Mart offers a selection of vintage motors including 1956 OLDS 88 four door, 1959 Pontiac Bonneville four door, 1959 CHEV Impala four door, 1960 CHEVY four door, 1957 CADILLAC Sedan DeVille, 1956 CHEVY four door, 1949 OLDS two door stick shift, 1957 PONTIAC four door HT, 1957 BUICK four door HT, 1962 MONZA coupe, 1958 OLDS two door, 1959 RAMBLER wagon with air, 1956 CADILLAC four door with air, 1959 Buick convertible, plus other models. Home of Slatly Used Cars, Cheatham-Luther Morris, 1813 6th Ave. S., 353-2464.
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