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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1962
Page
9
A plant biology feature explains how the saguaro cactus stores water in its thick stem and uses a wide interlaced root network to absorb scarce rain. It notes woody reinforcement rods in the stem and a protective skin with thorns to deter animals and people. The item mentions Karen Belenger of Taunton Massachusetts winning ten dollars for the quiz.
New York AP reports Billy Allen dies a hero rescuing his wife from a burning home then a NBC drama portrays him as a drunken, brutal star in Charity Kansas. The film show exposes glamor masking a troubled life amid a sensational funeral crowd. Dane Clark leads the defense, Kathleen Wise and Nancy Marchand star in harsh roles. Julie is recommended tonight.
A CBS telecast presents Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett in a two woman show at Carnegie Hall. They humorously spoof topics from Russian choral groups to Westerns in a lively prime time program.
State of Alabama Morgan County by virtue of a mortgage power sales the property of Lee Cole and wife Dixie Cole to Modern Homes Construction Company Florida. The real estate includes a five acre tract with a frame dwelling and improvements described in deed dated August 21 1961. Sale at courthouse steps July 12 1962 for cash to satisfy the note of 4641.84 with costs and encumbrances first. Proceeds apply to expenses then note, balance to defendants.
In Morgan County Alabama a register orders publication in Decatur Daily for four consecutive weeks to compel Rosemarie Reed and Eugene Faulkner to plead answer or demur to their respective equity bills. Defendants are non residents with unknown addresses. Pleas due by June 22 and June 28 1962 respectively, or the bills may be confessed. May 18 1962 and May 25 1962.
Publication days and times listed: Tuesday to Friday at 4 30 PM preceding day of publication Saturday 9 AM Friday Sunday and Monday issues 12 Noon Saturday.
A reader’s classified excerpt catalogs several used cars with years and body styles. Models include a 1960 Pontias two door with straight shift, 1957 Pontiac four door hardtop, 1957 Pontiac Convertible, 1953 Chevy Convertible, 1961 Chevy Impala four door hardtop, 1958 Olds four door hardtop, 1959 Chevy Impala four door hardtop, 1958 Buick Special two door hardtop, 1956 Chevy four door wagon, 1955 Ford Tudor, and 1960 hardtop with power features. Also lists a 1959 Chevy two door six cylinder.
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