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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1971
Page
2
Everett Thornton 14 buys a motorcycle with his own signed check and washes it by nightfall. He and younger brother Anthony 12 work summers at the trailer park earning monthly deposits of 50 dollars from their father, Buddy Thornton. The siblings manage their funds and enjoy the new ride.
Billy Mitchell recalls two year plan to buy a big ride while saving $507 for a motorcycle and safety gear. Everett and Anthony handle yard work as they discuss funds and future goals, with Buddy noting pride in earning his own money.
Decatur and Morgan County residents joined a week long cleanup on Keep America Beautiful Day. Scouts and groups led efforts at the old city hall and projects along Sandlin Austinville roads and Old Moulton Rd with aid from Wheeler Refuge and the Morgan County Board of Commissioners.
In Montgomery, 167 civil rights protesters from the 1965 Selma march face trial June 18 in municipal court on charges of disobeying ordinances, loitering, and obeying orders. Higher court rulings delayed proceedings. bonds range from 190 to 300 dollars.
For possible poisoning call your nearest hospital or family physician. For other emergencies dial 0 and tell the operator the nature of the emergency. The Decatur Daily lists Morg County Fire Department Sheriff and Athens Lawrence County emergency numbers for immediate assistance.
Decatur readers inquire about registered Pomeranian puppies and store addresses with prices. The answer notes registered bitches cost 50 to 75 dollars and points to purchasing options in North Alabama.
One day seminar on tax planning and financing for small businessmen Wednesday at the Decatur Inn begins at 8 a.m. Co sponsored by the University of Alabama and the Alabama Society of CPAs and the Small Business Administration covers tax planning fringe benefit plans estate and gift considerations minimize tax flow Tax Reform Act of 1969 implications financing needs and projections Registration is $11.50 with lunch $8 without lunch.
Alabama contestants aged 17 to 25 are invited to the fourth Spirit of America Beauty Pageant with over $1 500 in prizes and savings bonds for the top three. Deadline is July 1. Pageant emcees include Johnny Tillotson, Troy Donahue, and James Darren. Reigning Miss Spirit is Sarah Wicker of Decatur. Luncheon and dinner follow a bathing suit portion and evening gown competition at Point Mallard Park on July 3. Send entries to Betty Duncan 17 Oak St NE Decatur Alabama 36601.
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