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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
10
Eager buyers watch this page for items from Collier Grading Co. Fill dirt sand clay road material, dozers, high lifts, machinery trailers, and dump trucks for rent. Office 3184 W Residence 3415-1. Also business opportunity: grocery stock and fixtures for sale by M. L. Smith Cotoco.
In a compact 1950s classified style, readers glimpse 1952 Chrysler New Yorker on Fort, 1954 Plymouth Plaza Business, and 1953 Dodge 2-Ton Truck listings. The notes indicate model names, year ranges, and dealership references shaping a mid century auto market snapshot.
Fragmentary note recalls a medieval rule forcing a male rider to join armed service when war loomed. The fragment hints at feudal duty and militia practices shaping early defense obligations.
Real estate listings at 1901 Eighth Street SE 1532 Chestnut Street SE Seton Avenue SE 1501 Wadsworth Street SE and 107 Grant Street SE show prices from 7500 to 13500 with down payments and monthly terms. Appointments required with agents Howard Procter and Frank Chenault daytime numbers 370 and 4087 M or 3234 at night.
Central coal yard for lease on 200 ft lot facing street and railroad. Includes sheds storage warehouse and office building. Suitable for other businesses. Earl Glenn, Realtor. 226 Grant St. Tel 766 or 4967.
Tires and tubes offered at $22 each, originally over $35, located at Johnston and Wellden in Athens. Also selling a 14 ft Davis boot with trailer, remote controls, steering wheel, windshield, running lights, and cushioned seats. One year old, in iced reasonable condition. Call 4508.
Multiple properties including 1222 Broadus St two bedroom at 6800 dollars with equity option. 7623 2nd Ave SW seven rooms basement corner lot gas heat and 50 ft lot priced at 7500. 1908 Endlam Blvd three rooms dining living and two bedrooms at 11300. 1119 10th Ave three bedrooms with living room kitchen carport at 9200. 430 Carridale St new three bedroom house with carport utility and dining living rooms. 1603 Jackson St single room house shown as rental investment at 4500. three Danville Road area houses on one acre each priced 5000 to 8000 offered individually or as a group by THE BRISCOE AGENCY INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE.
A fragmentary ad lists various furniture and appliance prices including living room suites, tapestries, cabinet links, radio record players, and a Singer sewing machine with discounts and sale pricing.
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