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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1956
Page
9
The state fixes January 11, 1955 as the final settlement date for Burgreen Contracting C for project STID. All claims must be filed at the Burgreen office in Athers, Alabama before the final settlement date. Notices show December 13 to 30 and January 6 to 13.
A damaged text shows a boy and mother in a tense scene with Mr. Jones confessing “I just killed my” amid disrupted phrases. The readable fragments indicate a family moment, distress, and an implied violent act, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
Estate of Elmer Alred granted to undersigned on December 17 1955 by Judge T C Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law.
Letters testamentary on the last will of Mary Edith McBride are to be presented within the time allowed by law or the will will be barred. John G. McBride. Dec. 30-Jan. 6-13.
A terse line describes a back swing that strikes someone on the head as bystanders hurry to catch up while one person speeds ahead, capturing a chaotic moment without full context.
In a New England town a church building committee known for strong community spirit decided to pursue a new project. The move reflects local enthusiasm for charitable and civic efforts centered on church activities and neighborhood improvement.
A widower, 45, seeks ways to fill loneliness as family routines change. The adviser urges active social effort, joining activities, and being visible to form new connections, warning that companionship won’t arrive unsolicited. The reader responds distrustfully, questioning people’s motives and commitments.
A Decatur man confronts a dealer about statements made two weeks earlier when buying a car. He expresses frustration and seeks clarification on what was promised during the sale.
A curious note about a sister dating a steady, considerate young man. The writer laments that their family would object to marriage due to the suitor’s extra large nose, hinting at social gossip and personal prejudice.
Cullman Agent Paul Water schedules a disposal training meeting to discuss upcoming terracing work efforts. Interested attendees are invited to participate during the next several months as the program progresses.
Carlyn Wanton and Dey presented Wednesday at the Future Teachers meeting in Priceville as the group begins its 1956 work program for the FTA.
Hazlewood PTA launched its new year with Armstrong presiding and Mrs Mildred Houston delivering a meditation as regular business was suspended for a moment to rewire the elementary building updates.
Mrs. Zola Mae Legg expresses sympathy for the family of Mrs. Rinda Wal Oliver visited her mother and a Tennessee town recently. Monthly singing will be held here Sunday night at 7 oclock. Everyone is invited.
Town Creek health center opens to the public every Tuesday from 10 to noon, located over the post office. Free services mirror those at Moulton. Health nurse Mrs. John Porter will help midwives with birth certificate issues and may visit problem cases on request. Birth certificates are available at the center.
Two new members, Mrs Ollie Blankenship and Mrs Clayton Blankenship, were welcomed at a Tuesday meeting of the Priceville Home Demonstration Club held in the home of Mrs Fred Robinson. Miss Lucille Hawkins county agent opened the monthly meeting and yearbooks were filled with hostesses names. The meeting time was changed from 2 30 to 2 and the club started a program where one member each month brings a new idea to make. Refreshments were served to eight members Miss Hawkins one visitor and two children.
The dingo, native to Australia, was the sole large placental mammal inhabiting the continent before European colonization.
Falkville High School will host a meeting in the agricultural building at 6 30 p m inviting all area farmers to hear a discussion of new Social Security provisions described as a wonderful opportunity to gain. The vocational teacher notes solid response and plans further meetings on soil testing and artificial cattle breeding.
An elderly Key West woman reported an intruder using an electric saw to cut into her home. Police found nothing, but she insisted she heard the buzzing sound from a hearing aid she wore, which she says mimics a buzz saw in operation.
The page shows a daily crossword with clues and a cryptoquote puzzle. It includes a mapping example AXYDLBAAZRE representing LONGFELLOW and hints about letter substitution. The text mentions one letter stands for another and references game instructions and sample phrases such as HEAR A TALE.
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