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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1957

Page

10

Morgan County School Tax Measure Bill Introductory

A bill to empower Morgan County and City boards to levy special school taxes after district elections. It outlines election setup, notices, officers, canvassing, and tax collection procedures with a cap of one dollar twenty five cents total tax rate and specific ballot wording. The act seeks constitutional amendment support and becomes effective upon governor approval.

Alabama Morgan County Court of County Commissioners, Board of Revenue County Board of Education Board of Education Court of County Commissioners Board of Revenue Boards of Revenue Bob Gilchrist Albert Brewer

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

For the first time science has found a sealing substance to treat hemorrhoids without surgery. The new treatment claims to relieve piles in many cases and is available as Preparation H with a money back guarantee through druggists.

Dorothy Dix Advice Columns On Love and Marriage

A reader asks how to handle a divorcee partner avoiding marriage while seeing an older man. Dorothy Dix warns against the relationship and urges separation to protect the caller’s heart and finances.

Dorothy DIX

Choosing Your Childs Camp by Dr W W Bauer

The piece discusses assessing a child’s wish to attend camp and selecting camps that fit age maturity, health needs, and safety. It stresses that camps should be chosen with the child’s interests in mind, noting psychological atmosphere and qualified staff as crucial. It also describes camp facilities, medical support, sanitation, and the value of outdoor activities for social development.

Blarney Stone Legend and Blarney Castle History

In Ireland the Blarney Stone is linked to a gift of persuasive speech. The article traces the stone’s legend to the castle at Blarney near Cork, noting the site’s long fortifications and successive structures. It details the castle’s builders, McCarthy lineage, and sieges that left only the donjon tower and a smaller remains.

Blarney Cork Ireland Dermot McCarthy South Munster Blarney Castle McCarthys Muskerry

Dorothy Dix advice leaflet offer from The Bell Syndicate

The notice invites readers to mail problems to Dorothy Dix for her free leaflet D-11 Stepchildren and to enclose a stamped self addressed envelope. It notes Dorothy Dix is a registered trademark in the U S Patent Office and directs requests to the newspaper.

Dorothy Dix U.S The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Dear Babied seeks social life beyond mom

A reader asks how to handle a mother who wants to relive high school days through her child. The reply suggests enlisting a sympathetic relative to intervene and notes mom should have friends her own age.

Mom

Sealed bids sought for storm damaged timber sale in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Conservation invites sealed bids by June 18 1957 at 2:30 PM for the purchase of storm damaged timber in Morgan County Alabama official marked on SE 16 T8S R4W. Bids open June 18 1957 at 2:30 PM. Cash terms with 10 percent deposit required. 12 month removal period. Inspect timber June 4–17 1957.

Department of Conservation High Street Montgomery Alabama Director of Conservation State of Township 8 Range 4 Morgan County State Lands Division Paul W. Blojock Jasper Fulton Charles W Lee

Ancient Stuarts fate linked to 1701 castle sale

A London company acquired the castle site in 1692 and in 1701 it was sold to Sir James Jeffries, later Cork governor, whose descendants still own the property. The note ties historic ownership to present day.

James Jeffries Cork

Harvard Library Houses Six Million Volumes

Harvard University library contains about 6 million volumes across its collections. The size underscores its status as a premier research library with vast holdings spanning multiple disciplines.

Harvard University

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County Morgan Joe Calvin Morgan and Lawrence Counties H. Leon Reeves Deliviery Goidel Delatur Beadle’s Watch Repair Shop Sth Ave. S.E H. Beadle Larry Bud Mike Torchy W. W. Bauer M. D American Medical Association State OF Alabama W. H. Drinkard-Bip Conservation Lauren Bacall Gregory Peck Dolores Gray Bowline Theatre F. G. Kernan Edgar Fred Neher Consolidated News Features Lee A. Toller Canton Okla Decatur Peter von Riegen Collier's Mutual Savings Building Bank St Chrysler Smith Motors, Inc Oak St White Motor Sales Co. Cor Washington and Clinton Athens, Alabama
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