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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
9
In Decatur for the recent diamond wedding anniversary reception of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Lowery were Staff Sgt. R. F. McRory of Japan and Mr. and Mrs. Lowery's granddaughter and great granddaughter, Mrs. Don Hanna and Miss Andrea Hanna of Des Moines Iowa. Also present were the honored couple's son Fe St bowery and grandchildren from Decatur.
A classic remedy ad claims nagging backache raises hindrances to sleep and posture. It promotes Doan’s Pills as a non habit forming standard remedy used by millions for over 70 years. Purchasers are urged to buy the large size for convenience.
Workmen from the Decatur Electric Department shut off power to the affected building about 8 30 a m. A spokesman said the blaze did not affect other area stores as power was on a separate switch. Young expressed confidence in downtown Decatur and predicted a 50 percent sales increase in 1968 over last year. Temporary plans would close off the undamaged section while the razed portion is dealt with and reopen the remaining store.
A department store fire on Decatur’s 2nd Ave caused water and smoke damage and forced a temporary closure. Fire crews confined the blaze in under 45 minutes. a safe next to Local Finance Co. was rifled of about 234 dollars. Authorities investigate a possible link to the fire. Local bakery employee Raymond Rampley first alerted firefighters.
Thieves entered through a back window and storage area then ripped insulation to access the office. They forced doors and knocked off the safe dial, leaving change and papers on the floor. A Local Finance Co. safe held checks totaling 88 dollars, which were not taken. Authorities note the office housed Bonded Builders & Supply. Employee discovered the break at about 17:25 a.m.
Firefighters attacked the blaze from two points and entered through a front display window. Fire Chief Floyd Elkins suggested the fire likely started on the main level rear of the store and spread. The upper floors used for storage flooded the basement, with damage expected in the clothing and shoe areas and thousands of dollars in losses. The store will be closed for weeks.
About 2,500 spectators were evacuated from Lee High School Gymnasium in Montgomery after a phone call claimed there was a bomb in the Lee-Lanier basketball game venue. Police cleared the capacity crowd briefly before the game ended.
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