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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1968
Page
6
A historical report notes the demolition of the L Stone Courthouse, with a photo possibly from 1912. The piece mentions a Confederate soldier monument once positioned on the street outside the courthouse during that era.
Residents recall the Limestone County Courthouse built in 1835 with brick walls used in later buildings and a tall cupola. In 1915 a movement debated replacing the structure while a group moved to tear down the dome, leaving the old court house at stake amid plans for a new county building.
Non credit art classes for adults and children run June 24 to July 31 at Athens College in Naylor Hall basement. Adults 15 and up meet Mondays and Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm for drawing and painting, $25. Children in grades four through six attend Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 to 2 30 pm for creative art, $20. Fred N. Burnett will teach, registrations via 232 8047 due by June 22.
A devotional verse by Mrs. Fred W. Glasgow prays for gentler speech, loving understanding, and the ability to shape offspring into useful, kind hearts. She asks for strength to bear tomorrow’s load and to be a positive example for others seeking the good path.
A reflective elegy calls for national renewal after the loss of a promising youth. It urges Americans to confront wounds, deepen resolve, and continue the dream toward brighter tomorrows, framing death as a challenge to greater goals.
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