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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1955
Page
10
An ad lists numerous used vehicles including a 1954 Buick Century Riviera, 1953 Pontiac Chieftain, 1953 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe, 1951 Plymouths and Ford models, a 1949 Ford and Chevrolet, plus a 1950 Harley Davidson motorcycle. One owner cars and well equipped autos highlighted.
A vintage classified style ad urges shoppers to check with Buick dealers for extra good used cars including Buick 2 door and Chevrolet and Plymouth offerings. It highlights no sales tax on these cars and low rate GMAC financing.
McRae Buick listing and multiple rental notices show an emphasis on apartments for rent in various configurations. Unfurnished, furnished, air conditioned, and newly decorated units are available near addresses on Jackson Prospect Drive Fourth Avenue Oak Cain Street and Canal Street with contact phones or names such as Z Watkins Ashford & Watkins and Thomas Apartments. Some entries include private entrances and utilities, with prices like 32 dollars and 65 to 85 dollars monthly.
Classified notices seek a 2 or 3 bedroom furnished or unfurnished rental at about $75 monthly. Real estate listings offer multiple properties near Decatur and Hartselle with prices from $3,250 to $50 per acre, plus homes, farms, and vacant lots for sale or swap, including a 9‑room house in Flint and a 5‑room house on 5th Ave SE.
Several single family homes listed with 2 to 3 bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, electric heat and carport or garage. Prices range from around 4 075 down to 20 000 with several entries including lot sizes and some VA loan eligibility. Listings include addresses such as 426 Carridale Street and 1043 Grant St SE with multiple features and payments.
For sale a seven room brick country home with electric heat on five acres land three acres fenced pasture permanent orchard vineyard and large lawn. Immediate inquiries to E Whitt Rt 1 Athens Alabama two miles from Elkton Road phone 328.
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