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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1963

Page

7

Silver Beaver Awards Presented To Three Scouters

Three Scouters John Paul Martin Cullman Charles W Wann Scottsboro and William C Ingersoll Huntsville received the Silver Beaver awards at the Tennessee Valley Council Recognition Banquet held at the Decatur County Club before 275 attendees Judge Emmett Roden Florence presented the honors Dan Cole Mitchell Cullman council president presided Henry N Brown announced new officers and district chairs and a President Streamer was awarded to outstanding unit leaders.

John Paul Martin Cullman Charles W. Wann Scottsboro William C. Ingersoll Huntsville Tennessee Valley Council Decatur County Emmett Roden Florence Tennessee Council Dan Cole Mitchell Henry N. Brown Region Boy Scouts of America Memphis Tenn Dan Murry Sheffield John Will Gay John W. Green George F. Epps Frank Henshaw Jackson John Goodloe Madison Larkin Yates Arrowhead George Hinckley Cotaco Earl Brown Muscle David C. Chichester Phil R. Hugel, Jr Paul Hutton William B. Kennah Fred Piland Alvie Hunt Cortes Perry Roland Persall Muscle Shoals Frank Little Cecil Rose Billy Taylor Lauderdale R. Hadley Howard Theodore A. Margolin Limestone Bruce Sherrill Tommy Carter

Broadcast station schedule reads in radio terms

A radio log notes stations WAJF 1490 WIJIMW AM 730 and WJOF FM 104.3. It lists tuning options 640 or 1240 and a daily on air window from 4:55 AM to Midnight with sunrise to sunset and a sunset to 10:30 PM extension in case of enemy attack.

WAJF Wijimw WJOF

Ex Prisoner Says U S Did Not Promise Air Support

Jose A. Perez San Roman a leader of the 2506th Brigade says the U S never promised air cover during the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. He met with five comrades at the Justice Department after 20 months in Castro camps. He said rebels had planes of their own but they were knocked out and he did not want to discuss further details.

Washington U.S Jose A. Perez San Roman 2506Th Cuban Liberation Armed Forces Justice Department Perez San Roman Atty Robert F. Kennedy Fidel Castro Castro Cuba

Leather goes chic as fashion imports surreal hues

New York fashion preview shows leather, suede, and pink suede leather brocade blending with Thailand silk. Designers tout bold hues and versatile casualwear, while observers note a shift from rugged outdoor use to refined feminine styling. Fashion writers hail the trend as a bold, polished direction.

New York Samuel Roberts Thailand

Sealed bids invited for Morgan County school addition

Morgan County Board of Education in Decatur Alabama invites sealed proposals for a 9100 square foot addition to West Morgan School. Bids close January 18 1963 at 730 PM CST. Documents available from the superintendent architect and McCauley Associates with refundable deposit and license requirements.

West Morgan School Morgan County Decatur Alabama Birmingham Superintendent of Education Marvin Killingsworth, Jr State Department of Education State Office Montgomery Charles H. McCauley Morgan County Board OF Education Lester E. Wooten

Classified Notice Rates and Deadlines

Classified text details rates for 58 pt type lines and minimum ad lengths 72 cents required. It lists line counts word limits and payment terms including cards of thanks and in memoriam at 3 cents per word with deadlines and publication days.

Shoes Boots Ad Promotes Comfort and Call Partners

Local advertisement promotes shoes and boots from KNAPP with the slogan So easy on the Feet. The notice includes two phone numbers 353-5180 and 353-8952 for Hine Wade and St Johns Paris House events. It also mentions a Thursday AA meeting at 8:00. The fragment references Gracie W. Sartor and a birth certificate service with unclear details.

Hine Wade St John’s Paris

Sign on Mall Box Advertising Yard Sale

Prepared at Night and Saturdays. D. L. Jett 200 sauces. St. Phone 353-2447 IF SELL 17 WILL "SET" IT Your Name Sign on Mall Box on Ornamental Iron Post and set in the goons Also Yard Signs HENRY W. WADE. 353-5180.

D. L. Jett St. Phone Henry W. Wade

Decatur College of Commerce Offers 100 Percent Placement

Local ad for Decatur College of Commerce North Alabama College at Commerce Blida 528 Madison St Huntsville Alo 536 2611 539 0429 lists winter term day and night classes in shorthand typing accounting and business subjects with full placement past 15 years Carpools available Local employment for qualified persons with good English and ability to instruct others verbally Positions for teachers with salary range 300 to 1500 monthly Interviews by appointment 353 2034 Friday Saturday and Monday 7 am 1 pm 4 pm 8 pm Ask for Carl Jones

Carl Jones

Farm Bureau Insurance seeks sales reps in Alabama counties

Morgan and Lawrence Counties in Alabama need sales representatives for auto fire and life insurance. Open to men or women aged 26 to 40, married, with no prior insurance experience. Salary plus commission with retirement benefits. Apply January 15 at 9:00 a.m. Fabrica Farm Bureau Insurance Company 239 East Moulton Street.

Alabama Bureau Insurance Company Morgan and Lawrence Counties Sweeey Fabrica Farm East Moulton Street Decatur

Career Opportunity in North Alabama Territory Sales

Job opening for a salesman in Commercial and Industrial units representing a manufacturer. Experienced territory work is not required. established accounts available. High commissions and benefits, age 30 to 55. Interviews in Decatur Alabama at Holiday Inn. Call 353-8194 between 9 5 or 7 9 PM. Cars needed for service. Also listings for child care and two older autos for sale.

North Alabama Territory Certified Electric Division Odis Goodwin W. C. Monk Holiday Inn Decatur Alabama

FOR SALE CLASSIC CARS AND SEDAN LISTING

For sale items include a 55 Chevrolet four door, 57 Pontiac four door, 55 Plymouth wagon four door, 54 Ford wagon with stick shift, 62 Chrysler two door H T, 59 Plymouth two door, 59 Chevy four door Impala, 57 Buick four door, 56 Ford Tudor. Contact Modie Edwards at 1807 Hwy 31 S or Elmer Bradier at 355-0573. Also a 1960 Rambler four door sedan in clean A condition, call 355-2439.

S. Modie Edwards Elmer Bradier

Edds Auto Sales Listing Classic Cars for Sale

An autos catalog lists many models from 1950s to early 1960s including 1963 Chevy Impala Coupe red 1961 Chevy Impala Coupe Stick 1961 Corvette Fuel Injection 1961 Falcon Fordor Stick and more. It notes contact Edward Lott owner J E George Jr salesman on Highway 31S and a 353 phone line with a sale of a clean 49 Plymouth with radio heater in good condition.

Plymouth

Vintage Car Listings Mixed Models For Sale

A fragmented listing shows various year models and makes including 1956 Mercury 4 door, 1955 Mercury 2 door, 1956 Chevy, 1985 Buick 2 door, 1958 Ford Tudor, 1957 Cadillac Sedan DeVille, 1949 Olds with 2 manual, 1957 Pontiac 4 door, 1959 Rambler with air, 1959 Buick Convertible, 1959 Ford Galaxy, and a note about slightly used cars at Cheatham-t Luther Morris.

Studebaker FORD Bel Air Cheatham Luther Morris

Vintage car lineup and contact listing

A dated display lists multiple classic cars for sale or advertized in a small auto row. Entries include 1960 Cadillac 4 door 1960 Pontiac 2 door 1958 Buick 4 door and other models from 1955 to 1959 with notes like Fully equipped and Alr. Contact phone 353-8150.

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