Immigrant Louis Argend Returns to Decatur Life
Louis Argend, born in 1894 in Athens Greece, arrived in the U S in 1911 at age 16. He worked as a cook and cafe owner in the Tri Cities before settling in Decatur. He later ran The American Cafe for 27 years and then a grocery store service station, retiring in 1958. He served in World War I in France guarding POWs and returned to Decatur, now enjoying retirement. He plans to stay in the United States and hopes for continued Viet Nam policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel ‘Bailey
Louis Argend
Decatur
U. S
Athens
Greece
Argend
America
U.S
Alabama
Gadsden
Railroad St
Argends
United States
France
Viet Nam
Sixth Avenue
Church of God
New Products Hit Wallpaper Trends and Odd Gadgets
New wallpaper trends include Op art, pop art and Mondrian designs from United Wallpaper Co. Also new items include Sureseal Super-Thin 104 gloves by Surety Rubber Co and a one piece frame sunglass called the mask from Bachmann Bros. Inc. A compact burglar alarm from Sears and a door ringer from Dorte Macsene are featured alongside a Make-A-Checkerboard kit from U.S. Plywood Corp. Addresses for all companies are listed.
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New York
Piet Mondrian
Trimz
United Wallpaper . Co
Chicago
Surety Rubber Co
Carrollton
Ohio
Bachmann Bros., Inc
Philadelphia
U. S. Plywood Corp
N.Y
United Wallpaper Co
S. Medzie Ave
Bachmann Bros. Inc
East Erie Ave
Best Things Differ Between This Country and Greece
The speaker contrasts living in this country with Greece citing more conveniences better roads and excellent educational facilities and nicer people as key advantages. The remark highlights perceived social and infrastructural differences without specifics on location date or source.
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Greece
Dog Slaying Fine Appealed in Decatur Court
Decatur Justice of the Peace Judge Bradford found J. T. Legg of Oak Ridge guilty of maliciously killing a neighbor's dog after a brief hearing. Legg appealed the $100 fine to county court by posting a $300 bond. The incident occurred about 6 p m on January 4 when a mixed breed dog owned by Carl Smith of Hartselle was killed. Legg claimed he did not shoot.
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Decatur
Bradford
J. T. Legg
Oak Ridge
Legg
Carl Smith
Smith
Imal
Mail Volume Rises Over Thirty Percent Nationwide
Authorities report the volume of mail in the nation increased by more than 30 percent over the last two years, signaling higher workloads for postal services and potential efficiency adjustments.
Grain Futures Demand Wavers Amid Mixed Lisp Trading
Chicago AP reports demand for grain futures lagging with a balanced mix of gains and losses after a late rally. Soybeans recovered early losses and posted gains in new crop months while wheat oats corn and rye showed steady to mixed moves in dull trading.
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Chicago
Tuskegee Institute to host advanced English study program
Applications are being accepted for a 1966 NDEA summer institute in English at Tuskegee Institute from June 13 to August 5. The 40 participant program, funded by the US Office of Education, offers $75 weekly stipends and $15 per dependent, with no tuition. Applicants must be English teachers or administrators with a relevant degree and credentials.
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Ndea Institute For Advanced
Fnelish
Tuskegee Institute
US Office of Education
Youra Qualls
NOEA
Summmer—Institute For Advanced Study
Stocks Report From January 14 Friday Market Listings
The page shows stock figures for Friday January 14 with figures 663 699 536 487 226 240 425 1426 102 across rows and columns. Exact company names and sectors are unreadable in OCR but indicate broad market movement alongside price figures.
Wall Street Rises To New Highs Amid Return of Small Investors
New York stocks rallied to new highs as fears of inflation and a surge of small investors boosted activity. The Dow gained 1.61 to 987.30, S&P 100 up 0.14 to 93.50, and the AP 60 average rose to 368.2, with volume at 4.27 million shares.
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New York
Wall Street
Standard & Poor
Associated Press
Ford
American Stock Exchange
US Treasury
Dow Jones Ends Higher Amid Mixed Jan 14 Trading
New York stocks closed with gains in the industrials and rails while utilities slipped. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 987.30, up 1.61. Rails gained 2.06, utilities down 0.30, and the broader 65-stock index up 1.07. Transaction totals showed broad participation across sectors.
Butcher Hogs Sell Lower in Chicago Market
AP dispatch reports hogs down 25 to 50 cents per hundredweight on Friday. Prices show mixed grades and sow values with No 1 and 2 at 29.50 to 30, mixed 1-3 at 28 to 29.50, and sow sales up to 25.50. Slaughter steers rose as much as $1 per hundredweight with prime at 28.25 to 28.50 and top bids noted for two leads.
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Chicago
Market Report Lamb Prices Steady Across Grades
The prime reached 28.50 dollars and prices held steady for wooled slaughter lambs. Mixed good and choice to mixed choice and prime brought 26.50 to 28.75 dollars.
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Rzither
Dorte Macsene
Mataan
N.J
S.lHeman Ave
Belle Place
Matawan
U.S. Plywood Corp
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Hatfield
Tonight
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Mario Adoef
McGraw-Hill
Mart
New York Stock Exchange
Dow Jones
Standard and Poor’s Stock Index
Hartselle
Ala
Finger
Rigger
Rory Calhoun
Jim Hutton
Paula Prentiss
Roane Gare
Mister Moses
Ova Davis
Se Havilland Joseph Cotten
Charlotte
Bowline
Charles Woods
Wangs India Private Ltd
Calcutta
India
Chas Woods Oil Company
Houston
Texas
Calvary Baptist Church
Dothan
Help the Kids, Inc
Chas Woods Homes, Inc
Chas. Woods Company
Woods and Corporation
Tallahassee
Florida
Chaiman
Wivy, Inc
Staton
Rancho Ponce de Leon
Westville
Alanamit
Harries Electronics, Ltd
Hamilton
Bermuda
M. M. Hubbard and Associates, Inc
Boston
Massachusetts
Busby, Finch and Woods, Inc
Atlanta
Georgia
United States Air Force
Alabama Prison Board
Montgomery
Southeastern Exploration Company, Inc
TBC, Inc
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Parkway Corporation
Miami Television, Corporation
Miami
Cayo Lago Development Corporation
Piorida
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