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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1966

Page

6

House of the Week U-Shape Plan Adds Front Terrace

Architect Lester Cohen designs a modest 62 by 39 foot ranch with a three bedroom layout and a central U shape that creates a usable front terrace. Half the terrace is covered to form a privacy porch while natural stone veneer and arched columns give colonial flair to the living space and garage wings. The plan improves livability by adding about 234 square feet of usable outdoor area and keeps the interior at 1599 square feet.

Anoy Lang Lester Cohen

Design G-17 House Features and Layout Overview

The G-17 design offers a living room dining room and a large terrace with a two car garage. It includes a front side entrance central hall foyer two bedrooms a master with bath and generous closets and a combined kitchen family room with a 23 foot length. Double kitchen windows overlook the yard and the mud room connects to the garage for easy unloading.

Bedy blueprint design G-17 submission enclosed in mail

A building editor note indicates 50 cents and 3 cents sales tax paid for a bedy blueprint on design G-17. The entry includes a printed name and street field awaiting completion.

Designer uses space well in Design G-17 basement plan

The floor plan of Design G-17 demonstrates architect Cohen’s efficient use of space in the full basement with access via the mud room. The owner is sure to get his money's worth. A caged animal views the enclosure as its domain and may attack intruders who enter the cage.

Cohen

Police Motorcycle Follows Fire Truck To Fire Scene

Several spectators watched a police motorcycle officer with red light and siren follow a fire truck to a fire. The officer signaled properly for a turn at an intersection.

Wichita Kan

Teton National Forest Size Noted at One Million Acres

A historical record notes that the Teton National Forest in Wyoming comprises one million acres. The landmark figure emphasizes vast public lands managed within the region.

Teton National Forest Wyoming

Almon Named Circuit Judge for Lawrence County

Reneau Almon, 28, newly appointed Lawrence County circuit judge, expects his governor’s commission soon to establish the court. He mailed his oath Friday and will set up in the Lawrence County Courthouse, seeking a court reporter and planning to convene a session of circuit court with the county bar association. He also awaits word on a district attorney appointment as he begins organizing the court. The article notes a global context that male lung cancer death rates exceed female rates by at least fivefold.

Moulton Lawrence County Reneau Almon Secretary of State George ‘Wallace Almon Lawrence ‘County Almond Eocene County Bar Association Circuit Court George Wallace Dominican Republic Johnson

Ann Landers letters blend crisis and advice tips

A reader confesses teen pregnancy and family pressure while planning adoption. Ann Landers advises staying silent about the partner, then shifts to a 50 year marriage pie incident with forgiveness. The column includes tips on handling alcohol and staying discreet at social events.

Ann Landers Ann

Florence Photo Studio Fire Destroys Downtown Building

A two story brick structure in Florence Alabama housing a photographic studio and a vacuum sales business was destroyed by flames Monday night. Fire units from Florence Muscle Shoals Sheffield and Tuscumbia fought the blaze until about 9 05 p m. Owner Ray Campbell said nothing was saved with losses estimated at 35000. One firefighter was overcome by smoke but no serious injuries were reported.

Florence Ala Muscle Oals Sheffield Tuscumbia Ray Campbell

LBJ Reflects Before Veit Nam Peace Push

President Johnson spent extended time at the Texas ranch and in White House review before moving toward a Viet Nam peace offensive. He aims for gradual progress, seeks credible terms, and plans further talks without fixed settlements, while weighing civil rights, foreign ties, and history’s judgment.

Frank Cormier Washington Johnson White House Texas Viet Nam

Christmas Holiday Visits Reported Across Lawrence County

Mr and Mrs M L Lowery visited their daughter Mrs Charles E Pool, husband and children over Christmas. Lawrence Kelsoe hosted Dr and Mrs Arthur Lee Jr and children, Ferguson family from Decatur, Bull Kelsoe from Pensacola, John Thomlinson family from Danville, and L K Kelsoe with son Tye.

M. L. Lowery Charles E. Pool Lawrence Kelsoe Arthur Lee Junior Ferguson Decatur Bull Kelsoe Pensacola, Fla John Thomlinson Danville L. K

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