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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1965
Page
17
Hollywood AP report on the Kings detailing a large family musical group that performs together six days a week while maintaining close bonds. They describe social openness, shared cooking and decorating, past trips, and coordinated family activities. The piece notes their summer touring plans and family-oriented culture.
A minor Southern Bell microwave failure disrupted some telephone circuits between Decatur and Birmingham for about five minutes from 1:40 to 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Irvin Commander group manager said the problem was not a total blackout and the exact failure point was undetermined. Colorado's Miracle Rock stands 82 feet high as the largest balanced stone in the world.
A proposed Alabama act would grant the Decatur recorder and recorder court the same powers as the mayor to remit fines and costs suspend sentences and grant pardons and paroles for city violations. The bill mirrors Code of Alabama provisions and includes severability language if any part fails.
John W. Payne probate records show Letters Testamentary on June 21 1965 issued by Judge T C Almon of Morgan County. Executrix Lillie M. Payne requests all claimants present claims within legally allowed time or be barred. Publication dates June 24 July 1 8.
Small ads show truck rental options in Decatur with Hertz and Decatur Transit licensee details, Huntsville Rocket City Rental contact, roofing contractor A L Wood with free estimates, commercial printing services for weddings and forms, well drilling by Glenn Drilling Co with free estimates, and Gapco Aluminum touting storm windows doors and custom aluminum awnings.
Classified notes list opening for a hostess at Crescent Motel Restaurant with in person application and pay details, plus openings for waitresses, meat wrappers, LPNs and aides, and a candy company sales rep. Also several used cars, kittens, ponies, and classic cars for sale with contact numbers and locations across North Alabama.
Classified notice lists a 1957 Oldsmobile V8 for sale with contact number 353 8615 after 4 PM. Includes other cars in prior line items from Basden Motor Co. such as 63 Pontiacs and 62 Ford etc.
Fielding Roberson offers a 1964 Chevy Impala Coupe a 1963 Chevy Bel Air four door and other models including a 1963 Buick Electra a 1962 Buick LeSabre a 1961 Chevy Impala four door a 1960 Cadillac four door a 1959 Chevy Impala and a 1959 Pontiac four door with emphasis on clean condition and optional air conditioning trade-ins welcome.
The listing at 105 Grant St. promotes multiple cars for sale including a 1965 Chrysler 2 door H T and a 1964 Ford 500 H T 4 speed. It also notes a 1953 Plymouth and provides contact numbers 353 5292 and 353 7576 for inquiries.
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