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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1966
Page
9
A reader question leads to an explanation of comets and their structure. The nucleus is tiny particles and gas, surrounded by a coma and a distant tail. Astronomers say Earth’s chance of hitting a nucleus is about once in 80 million years, and comets die by breaking up into meteoric dust over time.
Falkville High School announces the second semester honor roll named by C.E. Alston. The list includes numerous juniors and seniors across multiple grade bands such as Jr I A and B, Jr VI A, II B, III B, and Sr A B, with students like Bill Ferrer, Mary Petty, Judy Thomas, Belinda Alexander, Wayne Hogan, and many others.
Letters of Administration granted on June 10 1566 by Judge Almon Morgan County Probate Court. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or will be barred. Hajey Q Garrison Administratrix. June 25 15? 2 9
A playful set of three riddles about Noah’s Ark and ships. The first uses Lent as a calendar joke, the second suggests striking the head with a nail, and the third plays on anchors as what ships weigh regardless of size.
A reader puzzle notes the heaviest St Bernard on record weighed 246 pounds owned by a California man. The item also mentions Britannica World Atlas and Yearbook of Events with a contest by Debbie Rountree of Richmond Virginia as today’s winner.
Lost two bird dogs in the vicinity of Burleson Mountain and Flint Creek. A ten dollar reward offered. Call 773 6128 for details. Also includes multiple classified items: dried eggs, job ads, and service offers from Decatur Daily listings.
Local dealer advertises a large used car lot with numerous models from 1957 to 1966 including Chevrolets Buicks Oldsmobiles Fords and Plymouths. Listings feature body styles engines transmissions and prices with contact in Decatur and GMAC terms.
Basden Motor Co. listing contact details for vehicle service and sales at TTO Tst Ave. N. E. 353-7354.
Classifieds note used car listings and personal ads including names Atkins John Holder Shorty Wood Floyd Griffis. No clear context or full sentences beyond ad style names and items.
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