Decatur Electric Rates Among Lowest in U.S.
Decatur residents enjoy the second lowest electric rate in the nation with a typical 250 KWH bill around 3.50 and a year ago the city saw a 20 percent rate cut in 1944. The TVA power is marketed at about 0.413 cents per KWH with local retail around 0.79 cents, supporting a $263,791 net profit and $109,000 turned to the city general fund.
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City Hall
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Birmingham
Eugene
Ore
Valley Authority
ITVA
U.S
General Fund
Hairdressing Ad Promises Silent Impact and Big Returns
A vintage classified style pitch touts dramatic coiffures that speak louder than words. It invites readers to visit the salon at 321% Second 5 and call EL 3-8453 to explore a future in the fast beauty industry.
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Inforekies
College Founder Hosts Religious Conference at Fair miss
Dr. Bob Jones founder of Bob Jones University in Greenville South Carolina leads a conference with pastors evangelists and Christian workers on Thursday at a site described as Fair miss ing. The event centers on scriptural education and Christian work.
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Bob Jones
Bob Jones University
Greenville
S.C
TVA Power Cuts Spark Decatur Growth
In Decatur the average household uses 12 000 KWH annually, placing it among the top three TVA areas. The city’s electric department has slashed price from 2 cents to 0 cents per KWH and funded growth by selling bonds totaling 709 000 dollars. Eddens attributes industry attraction to abundant supply, not low costs, and notes the department’s reinvestment plan funds further expansion.
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Catur
TVA
Decatur
Eddens
Dear Helen Worden Erskine Advice on Sleep and Divorce
A reader asks about snoring affecting marriage and sleep. The column suggests taping the snore and playing it back or staying awake till exhausted. A second reader seeks divorce guidance. the expert urges checking with the bar association. A Girl Scout asks about proper pickup etiquette. the secretary is advised to let boys grow into men.
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Helen Worden Erskine
Ro-Lak
Girl Scout
Old Movie Pros Win TV Emmys in Hollywood Night
Hollywood AP report notes Sir Laurence Olivier Bergman and Robert K earn TV Emmys as Belafonte makes history as the first Black performer to win. Art Carney takes best comedy actor while Jane Wyatt wins best actress for Father Knows Best. Rod Serling and Twilight Zone recognized for writing.
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Laurence Olivier
Bergman
Robert K
Harry Belafonte
Jackie Gleason
Art Carney
Olivier
Oon
Parteeoal
Ing
Arnaz
Stack
Jane Wyatt
Anderson
Bookmobile Schedule Update
Neel Church yard 2 15 2 45 Danville Post Office 3 3 30 timetable shows mobile library visiting locations and times
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Danville
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Ernestine Ling
Rainey’s Beauty Academy
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