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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1946

Page

10

March of Dimes Campaign Opens January Fourteen

Morgan county chair Frank G. Yaney announces the March of Dimes drive runs January 14 through 31. Mayor H R Summer issues the nationwide appeal urging citizens to support infantile paralysis research and local care funds. Half of county proceeds stay local for hospitalization and treatment. the remainder funds national research and education.

Frank G. Yaney Morgan County March of Dimes H. R. Summer National National Foundation Decature Yancy E. O. Russell Hartsette Falkville First Federal Savings and Loan Association Second Avenue March of Dimes Yaney Chaiman Cooper Wells Hosiery Mills Decatur Rotary Elu

Daily Crossword Puzzle Reader Notes Overspill

Crossword clues appear jumbled with scattered letters and broken words. The list includes across and down items with several misprints such as native OBee city Arabia and Massachu ettscape, plus a cryptoquote puzzle and a King Features syndicate note.

Arabia

Local Labor and Family News From Morgan County

Morgan County and Somerville communities report visits and travels. Edgar McClure and daughter Shirley left for Nashville after a two week visit with relatives. Durard Maxwell and sister visited in Cullman. J W Winton and daughter in Cullman for treatment. Mary Higdon visited Hartselle on business. Jece Miller returned from Nashville with sisters. O H Bradford and Campbell family visited Huntsville. Marion Travis born to Herbert Key at Six Mile. Russell Johnson starts Cotaco High. Lula Wade visits sister Lizzie Hough at Lacey Springs. Joe Gordon returns to Seattle after stay with Gordon family. Wade/Wade attend funeral of Douglas Summers in Hartselle.

Edgar. McClure Shirley Theis Nashville Tenn Durard Maxwell Guy Walker J. W. Winton G. Mikell Cullman C.P. “Johnston Decatur Jece “Miller Evelyn Allen HartSelle O. H.bradford Huntsville William Campbell West Point Cooper Thomas Herbert Key Six Mile Marion Travis Russell Johnson Cotaco Lula Wade Lizzie Hough Lacey Springs Joe Gordon Lorene Seattle Washington W. T. Wade Walter Wade Douglas Summers

Veterans talk urges community support for GI Bill benefits

Meredith Woodall of the U S employment service tells the Decatur Civitan club that only about 20 percent of veterans can use the GI Bill and that local employers must provide jobs. He cites 467 veterans seeking work and about 20 local firms listing openings in Morgan County.

Meredith Woodall U. S. Employment Service Decatur Civitan Club Hotel Lyons Decatur Veterans Employment Service Armed Services Morgan County Woodall A. M Roan Red. Williams Buchanan California W. J. Brown Civitan Exclusion’ Service Committee Hugh Cothren Ladies’ Night Committee Raymond Ross U.S. Army Sam Sherwood U.S. Navy

Pasteeth Dental Powder Promises Comfort For Dentures

Many wear false teeth with more comfort using Pasteeth a pleasant alkaline enamel-like powder. Sprinkle a little on plates to hold teeth firmly for easier eating and talking without taste or mouth irritation. Available at drug stores.

Sealed bids sought for Whitesburg Road grading project Alabama

State Highway Director in Montgomery invites sealed bids until 10:00 A M January 25 1946 for grading drainage and concrete pavement on Whitesburg Road length 18 350 miles. Contract time 300 working days. Key items include clearing, structure removal, culverts, fencing, earthwork, roadbed overhauls, topping, soil, reinforced concrete pavement, extensive pipe and guard rail work, and drainage systems. Bid must include $10 000 certified check. plans and specs available upon payment of a fee.

State High‘way “Department Montgomery Alabama Whitesburg War Production Board R. O.W C. M V. CS. Dire V. C S. D Reinf Reina State Highway Department

Decatur Zoning Map change approved by city council

Ordinance amends the 1945 zoning map for Decatur Alabama to reclassify a specified area from Residence A to Residence C District under Article 4 regulations. The boundary change is shown on the May 23 1945 map as amended through August 6 1945 and November 29 1945. Effective upon adoption January 7 1946. Room and board.

Decatur Alabama 8Th Avenue Grant and Jackson Streets Johnston and Moulton Somerville Road Somerville Grant H. R.summer Joe. Pettey

Decatur Zoning Map Amended For Light Industrial Area

The City of Decatur Alabama amends its 1945 zoning map altering a Residence C area to Light Industrial. The change follows July 3 1945 council action and amends center lines of 4th Avenue East 6th Street South and adjacent alleys to redefine the district boundary. The ordinance, witnessed January 7 1946, is filed with the City Clerk.

Decatur Alabama 4Th Avenue 6Th Street 11Th Street 5Th Avenue

Ordinance 417 Amends Decatur Zoning Ordinance No 399

The City of Decatur Alabama adopts Ordinance No 417 to amend Zoning Ordinance No 399 approved by the City Council. The measure was passed and approved on July date not fully readable in the fragment.

Decatur Alabama Kabatsa

Doan's Pills Suggested for Tired Kidneys Sleep Help

Doctors explain kidneys have 15 miles of tubules that filter blood. Fatigued kidneys disrupt daytime function and cause frequent night awakenings. Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretic, have been used for decades to relieve symptoms and flush waste from the blood.

Doan

Ostrex Tonic Tablets Promise Pep for Couples

A vintage ad promotes Ostrex Tonic Tablets for iron deficiency boosting vitality for husbands and wives. It claims low cost with an introductory sale of 350.8 per sale, available at Lord's Drug in Decatur and drug stores nationwide.

Decatur Lord's Drug

Electron diameter cited as twenty-five trillionth of an inch

A historical note states the electron is believed to have a diameter of about twenty five trillionths of an inch. The claim reflects early scientific estimates of atomic scale and particle size.

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