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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
12
The Decatur Optimists Club presented Morgan County Sheriff David Sandlin a $100 check for the Boys Ranch and pledged nine more like it. They also donated over $300 in medical supplies for the ranch.
Governor Brewer attends Southern Governors Conference in Charleston while delaying key cabinet picks. Possible new member Richard Holmes discussed. decisions on Revenue, Pensions and Security, Liquor Control, Conservation, Industrial Relations, Planning, Industrial Development, and Insurance remain unsettled. Brewer and Finance Director Ingram hold private talks amid estate tax debate and lingering staffing from Lurleen Wallace era.
The mayor announces an August 13 1968 election for a mayor and five aldermen from the city at large with runoff set for September 10 1968. Polling places include District Nos 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 along with absentees and city offices. Authorized voters must reside in Decatur for at least three months.
William L. Falls, 40, commander of American Legion Post 15, was named Morgan County veterans service officer by Alabama Veterans Affairs Director Walter Head. Falls has led veterans offices for two years and replaces J. D. Bright who resigned June 6.
The new veterans officer says operations will continue with business as usual at the office located 304 Ferry St NE, open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Falls, a 10 year self employed wholesale novelty distributor, is an associate member of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Jaycees Elks and Church of Christ. He, his wife and son Randy, a Jacksonville State sophomore, reside at 1705 Pennylane SE.
A long list shows stop points for a mobile clinic along rural roads and churches from 7:45 through 1:15 with fees noted. Items include stores churches farms schools and towns such as Bethel Danville Fuse named places like Macon and Union School.
Limestone County tax collections for the 1967 68 fiscal year totaled 717 216 45, up 12 percent from 637 084 69 in 1966 67. Tax Collector Bobby Thornton said the total includes ad valorem property taxes auto taxes delinquent payments and collection fees.
Ordinance 1710 declares that Decatur voters on May 14 1968 chose to abandon the commission form and revert to the pre existing mayor and five at large aldermen system. It fixes salaries for the mayor and council and sets October 1 1968 as the change date and calls for an election.
All classified is payable cash in advance in accordance with above rates. Ads will be charged only to those having regular accounts, or to persons listed in telephone directory. Accounts charged are payable upon receipt of statement.
Community notices list AA meetings at Open Door Group 1813 B Sherman St Sundays and Wednesdays 8 PM and at Valley Health Building Thursdays and Saturdays 8 PM. Other items include business ads for Roberts Shoe Shop and Gibson Radio TV Service, plus local services and acknowledgments from families and contractors.
Owners retiring seek buyer for a drive in soft ice cream operation on a major highway. You will be lieve the net profit in this business call Arnold R Gordon Agency Moulton Alabama office 974 2881 home 974 6104. Also A L Woods roofing and repair painting remodeling 355 1403. Wanted paper boys to deliver the Decatur Daily apply in person with parents to Circulation Department.
Classified listings seek part time work and positions in Decatur area. Delivery drivers carpenters and helpers sought at Townhouse Furniture and local firms. Hair academy seeks students with tuition aid and interviews. Positions include waitresses babysitting and night shifts with flexible hours. Call numbers: 353 5561 353 3343 353 8453 353 6954 355 4390.
An advertisement claims a roof solution by Bill Oakley promising insulation and fire proofing up to 800 degrees and a permanent color, with a contact number 353-2803.
Classified note offers AKC registered German Shepherd puppies with pedigree available upon request. Also advertises Boston Terrier puppies for sale in Cullman Alabama. Contact numbers include 355-6786 and 974-8497 and 734-1313 for inquiries.
A dated car listing showcases a range of classic autos from the 1961 to 1968 model years. Highlights include a 1968 Olds 98, a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hardtop, a 1967 Cadillac Like New, and a 1966 Mustang Coupe with multiple Chevrolets and Cadillacs also offered.
Five vehicles are listed with prices and brief specs including a 63 Chevy Impala two door hardtop, a 63 Chevy four door with air, a 55 Chevy 15 ton pickup, and a 63 Buick LeSabre four door. The ad presents a compact catalog for potential buyers.
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