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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1963
Page
7
Adlai Stevenson and Tennessee Williams met at Barbetta's after the Milk Train premiere amid lukewarm reviews. Williams urged Stevenson to help, while the ambassador doubted he could impact world events.
Local ad notes Prompt Service and Quality Works operating at 1015 Gurnee in Anniston Alabama. Details are limited to the business address and branding.
Fire destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Glover in Jones Chapel around 5:45 p.m. on Monday. The frame building and its contents were lost, with the Glover family visiting a son in Cullman when neighbors reported the blaze as the roof collapsed.
Peter L. Dye national commander of the Disabled American Veterans will visit Huntsville on Saturday, announced Maurice W. Bryant state DAV commander from Mobile. Dye, a 42 year old veteran, is slated to meet local veterans and discuss DAV activities and benefits.
The note mentions Maurice Chevalier rehearsing in Florida for A Shot in the Dark. It also notes reader Linda Bamberger asking for more news about Susan Hayward and compares her favorably to Liz Taylor.
A schedule lists radio stations WAJF 1490 WJMW 730 and WJOF 104.3 with broadcast windows from 4:55 AM to midnight and 6 AM to 11 PM. It notes sunrise to sunset times and a fallback to 640 of 1240 in case of enemy attack with sunset at 10 30 PM.
Tax collector Price Bryant reminds Morgan County voters to pay the $1.50 poll tax by February 1 to qualify for the upcoming municipal election in August 1963. Exemptions include those over 45, veterans, active National Guard members, blind or disabled individuals. If unpaid, voters risk disenfranchisement ahead of possible statewide constitutional amendments in 1963.
World War II and assistant attorney general of Colorado will visit Huntsville as guest of the state mid winter conference. He will address the DAV and Auxiliary at a 6 pm buffet dinner. Conference aims to instruct chapter officers and key chairmen. headquarters at Huntsville Holiday Inn.
Letters Testamentary on the last will and testament of H D Barnum were granted January 14 1963 by Judge T C Ae of Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or be barred. Sallie F Burnum is the executrix.
The notice lists ad rates for classified and other short notices with minimums and word counts. It specifies 3 lines minimum, 72 cent minimum, 5 average words per line, 3 cent per word for cards of thanks, all ads cash in advance, and payment terms for regular accounts and telephone-directory holders. It shows deadline times for Tuesday to Friday 4 30 PM
Classified note advertises yard signs and mailbox posts installed by Henry Wade and D L Jett at 2004 Harrison St with contact numbers. Prepared at night and Saturdays. Woe sell ut 4 will -ser it.
Charles Halbrooks Well Drilling of Route 1 Hartselle Alabama advertises irrigation wells and commercial water wells with contact phone 1773 7031.
Cars listed include a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in like new condition a 1958 Pontiac four door wagon a 1960 Bicor four door fully a 1961 Bonneville four door a 1957 Ford a 1960 Oldsmobile hardtop a 1955 Scyrooth two door a 1956 Pontiac two door a 1957 Pontiac hardtop coupe a 1956 Ford Tudor. Located at 243 Grant St Kennedy Motors phone 353 6232.
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