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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1971
Page
3
River area notes a high of 94 by 3 p.m. Saturday and a forecast of 96 today and Monday. Partly cloudy and very warm with a 30 percent rain chance, fair and mild tonight, light variable winds, sunrise 5 42 a.m. and sunset 8 01 p.m.
First National Bank hosts an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate completing a 200000 dollar project that added about 1000 square feet on the main floor. The bank now features new carpet, furniture, wall covers, and rotating Morgan County paintings with refreshments available.
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A list from Cullman and nearby towns records dismissals and names. Entries include Mrs. Ola Breediove Eva Roy A. Butts Cullman Mrs. Bonare J. Chambers Larches D. Cruce Vinemont and other individuals such as Miss Linda Glover J. Gober and Miss Dena L Parker with counts and locations across Cullman Hanceville Holly Pond and Haniceville.
A truck caught fire Saturday on U S 31 South. Decatur Fire Department reports the damage was light.
In Birmingham three men were arrested after a car carrying a stolen 3 by 4 foot safe fled through downtown. Roosevelt Sanders 24 was wounded and in critical condition. Oliver Hall 17 was wounded and in serious condition. Otis Demetrius 32 was charged with burglary and grand larceny. The safe contained under $100.
Cullman fire officials report a Saturday blaze at Weeks Grocery and Gas Station 1320 3rd St. E. destroyed two gasoline pumps. Investigators say fuel ignition occurred as workers were filling the pumps. No injuries were reported.
Calendar item list shows Ninth Street United Methodist Church tea for Rev Freeman Smith at 2 pm at the church. Morgan County Singing Convention at Center Springs Church 10 am chaired by Culley Gibson. Donkey softball at Cotaco High School field 7:30 pm. Decatur Arts Council trustees meet 7 pm at Chamber of Commerce. Vacation Bible School at Decatur Christian Church 9 am to 11 30 am for ages 4 through 14. Retired Teachers meeting 10 am at Summer Manor with luncheon. Newcomers Club 11 30 am at Burningtree Country Club.
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