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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1964

Page

8

Elaine Mansfield in Wilmington Spy Trial On Confederate Vessel

On April 1 1863 Erasmus Huger testifies in a Confederate military court that Elaine Mansfield identified as Emma Morris was found on the Union vessel Bridgeport then aboard the ironclad CSS Johnston. He recalls rescuing her and her claim of kin to Commander Mansfield amid a tense trial.

Elaine Mansfield Ras Huger Lowe Robert E. Lee Wilkinson Elaine Ras Masters Erasmus Huger Miss Miss Mansfield George Rum Head Inlet Emma Morris Baltimore Gray Maryland Wilmington Bridgeport Laine Erasjmus Huger Confederate States Navy Huger Pamlico Roanoke River Judge Advocate Johnston Robert BE. Lee George Mansfield USN Carolina Sounds Mansfield Lmine United States

Tell Me Why Britannica Prize Winners and Cannibalism Note

A newspaper feature recounts winners for the Britannica Junior Encyclopedia contest and presents a user question page on cannibalism as a learning topic. It includes sample Q A jokes and answers, plus a note about future puzzles and prize draws with names like Patty Yancey and Patricia Parker and locations such as St. Petersburg Florida and Gallatin Tennessee.

Patty Yancey St. Petersburg Fla Patricia Parker Gallatin Tennessee

Courtroom Outburst Prompts Judge to Call for Order

The judge raps the bench as Elaine erupts in court and the scene ends with a promise that the story continues tomorrow. The United States has aided in building or expanding 179 foreign steel plants since World War II.

Elaine United States

Television schedule highlights and channel lineups

Friday’s ETV program grid lists shows across hours from 6 to 31, featuring Destry Burke’s Law Route 66 Twilight Zone Alfred Hitchcock The Adventures of Don Juan and Tonight. Includes news segments News Scope Boxing Capstone Concert and Sign Off periods.

All Times Central Standard Bob Hope Congress of Strings Alfred Hitchock Destry Don Juan Alfred Hitchcock Jack Paar Alfred Hitchecock

Public Sale Notice by Security Mutual Finance

Public sale announced for multiple vehicle liens including a 1959 Ford four door a 1964 Chevrolet Monza and a 1961 Impala and a 1956 Buick Special at 714 or 719 Bank Street Decatur Alabama on July 24 to 28 1964. Proceeds cover mortgage debt interest foreclosure costs and attorney fees as provided by the mortgage.

Security Mutual Finance Bank St Monza Bank Street Decatur Impala Bank of

City Girl Elected President Of Youth Fellowship Council

Kay Chandler of Decatur has been elected president of the North Alabama Conference Methodist Youth Fellowship Council. The Birmingham-Southern College senior will help direct the Aug 29 conference wide youth rally at Birmingham-Southern with Dr. Bob Goodrich of Dallas as guest speaker. Kay and her family attend Central Methodist Church.

Decatur North Alabama Conference Methodist Youth Fellowship Council Betty Gibson Kay Chandler Keith B. Chandler Vine St Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham-Southern Bob Goodrich First Methodist Church Dallas Tex Kay Central Methodist Church

Federal program staffs overseas schools in 28 countries

The government’s education ministry administers overseas schools in 28 countries with a staff of 6,300 teachers guiding international classrooms.

Mortgagee Foreclosure Notice in Morgan County Alabama

Public sale of the east 72 feet of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 9 Railroad Association Addition to Decatur Alabama will be held at the Morgan County Courthouse in Decatur on August 17, 1964 during legal hours. First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur, mortgagee, announces default on May 23, 1960 mortgage by Lucy Cheatham and Zella Cheatham and acceleration of the debt.

Alabama Morgan Lucy Cheatham Zella Cheatham Morgan County First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur Railroad Association

Milkman Saves Woman From Burns In Athens Fire

Glenn Murrah a Mea dow Gold Dairies salesman rushed into a burning Athens home to aid Mrs. W. H. Miller. Miller 45 percent burned with third degree injuries listed critical at Athens Limestone Hospital. Her husband sustained minor burns and was treated and released. Fire origin unknown. incident occurred about 6 30 am near the hospital.

W. H. Miller Hobbs St Athens Limestone Hospital Murrah

Radio Stations Schedule And Call Sign List

A list of radio station call signs including WMSL WHOS AM FM WHRT WAJF WJIOF WVJIMW WKAC with operating hours spanning various daily windows and sunrise to sunset periods. The text mixes different time ranges such as 6 AM to 11 PM 4:55 AM to Midnight and 7 AM to 10 PM.

WMSL WHOS WJIOF WKAC

Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Morgan County Alabama

First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur declares the entire mortgage debt due on the February 12 1960 loan by Frank Thompson and Lilly Pearl Thompson and will sell the described property in Morgan County Alabama at public auction on August 17 1964 to cover the debt and foreclosure costs. The notice includes the lot description and the church lot boundary, with the sale in front of the Morgan County Court House in Decatur. The document also notes Letters Testamentary issued July 14 1964 by Judge T C Almon in Probate Court for the estate of Frank H Kirby.

Morgan County Alabama First Federal Savings and Loan Association Decatur Leslie Doss First Federal Savings and Loan Association of State OF Morgan Frank Thompson Lilly Pearl Thompson Cedar Lake Ray Street Colored Presbyterian Church Dewey Hughes Mack Nichols Nina Nichols

Estate notice and community classifieds fragment

Court of Morgan County notice of estate claims due by law for executor William S Kirby. Also mixed items: birth certificate inquiry. room rentals. local products and services. AA meeting details. paperback books and stamps sale. nursery and nursing services. lost and found.

Well Drilling Services Offered by Glenn and Lane Drilling

Residential and commercial well drilling with free estimates. Glenn Drilling Co. and Lane Drilling Co. advertise contact numbers 353-1216 and 353-0803 for water wells.

Harold Lane Charles E. Halbrooks Call A L. Wood Roofing Co Glenn Drilling CO Lane Drilling CO

Westinghouse dealer offers complete service department

Announcement lists a Westinghouse dealer promising prompt courteous service for appliance troubles and offers painting at affordable prices. It references H. M. Maddox with a contact number and mentions North Alabama College of Commerce with pool carpools from Decatur and an address in South Huntsville.

Westinghouse Decatur North Alabama College OF Commerce NAC

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