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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
20
Humor essay by HAL BOYLE notes daily paradoxes from bystander innocence to quirks of aging, appetite, manners, and family life. Questions ponder why everyday events defy expectation, from umbrellas injuring more than flies to stamps losing stickiness and luggage delays.
TVA began its yearly cycle to control malaria mosquitoes by raising and lowering water levels about one foot per week. Lakes involved include Wheeler Wilson Pickwick Landing Guntersville Nickajack Chickamauga Watts Bar and Fort Loudoun. Malaria has not been locally contracted in 20 years.
Morgan County Board of Registrars will meet eight days between now and August 13 for mayor council elections. Sessions listed June 17 18 and July 1 2 3 4 5 and 15 at the courthouse basement office accessible from Davis Street. Aug 13 includes Decatur and other cities Hartselle Flint Somerville Eva Trinity Falkville have elections.
Trustees will be nominated June 25 at 7:30 p m in meetings at each school. The County Board will appoint three people from a list of six nominees for each school. Trustees serve four-year terms, oversight of school interests, property care, and reporting progress and needs to the board. Remaining names may be used to fill vacancies.
In May 1957 Governor Edwin L Mech jem sent an honorary colonel commission from Santa Fe to J R L Kilgore of Albuquerque The letter arrived in April 1968 eleven years late Kilgore recalled a post office official suggesting it was lost in a crack.
The fragment suggests a rhetorical question about seeking the same old thrill or kick from repeated actions. It hints at a behavior pattern where novelty is sought through familiar routines.
Legal notice announces a proposed amendment to the Code of Decatur Alabama 1956 and the Zoning Ordinance and Map under Chapter 27. Issued by the City Board of Commissioners, the notice outlines the amendment procedures and public consideration.
The City of Decatur adopts zoning map changes from M-1A to R-2 for Westmead Street and Runnymead Avenue area and issues an ambulance service permit to Ambulance Service Company, with conditions including two ambulances in service, prompt response, and compliance with Chapter 4A. The ordinance takes effect after publication.
The City Council sets permit rates and terms for one year with automatic renewals. The ordinance becomes effective thirty days after passage, with authentication by City Clerk Florence Adams dated June 4, 1968.
Letters Testamentary on the last will of Clara Grant granted June 10 1968 by Judge T C Almon Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legally allowed time or be barred. William Robert Grant and Mauvalene Grant Chunn, Coexecutors.
Ad rates list four cent per word with a one dollar fifty cent minimum and require cash in advance. Classifieds may be charged only to regular accounts or to directory-listed persons with payment due on receipt of statement.
Open Door Group hosts an AA meeting at 1813 B Sherman St on Sundays and Wednesdays at 8:00 PM. Contact 355 4779 for details.
An ad offers Decatur tree services for trimming topping or removal with lic ensed work and two contact numbers 353 1772 and 355 7204. It also mentions an accountant who will keep tax records and prepare quarterly returns with phone number 355 7875.
An ad offers roof covering that claims insulation and fire proofing to 800 degrees with permanent color. It features Bill Oakley contact 353-2803. Additional services include lawn mower and roto-tiller repair with pick up and delivery and phone numbers 355-4483 and 353-3612.
Classified blurbs seek young women 18 to 24 for travel to California and Florida with chaperoned group for a fashion publisher, all expenses paid during a two week training, plus car provided and earnings potential over 125 dollars weekly plus 500 dollars annual. Also part time or full time sales positions in Decatur with no experience required and a Birmingham mailing address for responses. A teaching income opportunity and a salesman position are advertised with local interview details.
Classified note seeking male workers ages 21 to 55 for part time evening hours from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guaranteed monthly pay of 200 dollars. Interested individuals should call 353 5561 for an interview.
Multiple classified items list sales and supervision roles for young adults and relocations. Webs of ads include positions in California to Florida travel, Levee station attendant and Birmingham area security sales, Beltone Hearing Center in Florence, Rainey’s Beauty Academy classes, and a Decatur bookkeeping residency. Each offers training, benefits, and contact details for interviews or applications.
Trinity Antiques buys Kelly's Antiques stock in Decatur and will auction the entire collection June 12 13 and 15 starting at 6 p.m. at Highway 24 West atop Trinity Mountain. Also listings for purebred dogs kittens cows and a large antique furniture selection nearby.
Classified listing shows a 1967 Imperial HT with power steering and air conditioning priced at 2495 dollars. Also advertised are a 1966 LeMans with power and air at 2495 dollars and a 1965 Plymouth Fury III with power and air. Financing offered by Security Mutual Finance Corporation.
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