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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1964

Page

24

How to size and build a wooden lawn or window awning

The guide advises an awning height about half the window height and a bottom gap equal to half the window height. For a 58 inch tall window the awning should be 29 inches high with a 29 inch bottom gap. It outlines a simple frame using 1x2s with spaced slats and a top copy slat, plus a scalloped bottom for decoration.

Narrow bridge squeeze locks two trailers on Key West span

Two house trailers met on a long narrow bridge between Key West and Long Key. No room remained for both vehicles, causing hours of traffic backups. Drivers jacked one trailer up and tilted it to allow the other to pass.

Key West Fla Here Long Key

Hidden Repairs Using Angle Irons In Plain Sight

A brief note explains discreet interior repairs using angle irons placed where they won’t be visible, offering a simple solution for reinforcing structures without altering appearance.

Questions of General Interest Column Note

A general interest Q and A column notes that the editor will answer topics of public concern while indicating that individual correspondence cannot be undertaken. The notice frames the column as a general service and limits personalized replies.

Centre Girl and Athens Man Plan July Wedding

Centre Miss Paula Jean Abernathy and Lt. John David Coggin of Athens announce their engagement. Paula Jean is the granddaughter of Mrs. John Luther Abernathy and others. a Cherokee County High School and Jacksonville State College graduate. Coggin, also a Jacksonville State College alumnus, is stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky. The wedding is planned for late July at First Baptist Church.

Paula Jean John David Coggin Edward Thomas Coggin Athens Miss Abernathy John Luther Abernathy Fyffe Abernathy Reuben Walter Coleman Payne Cherokee County High School Jacksonville State College Coggin Elbert McCullough Hartselle

Personal News From Ryan and Nearby Families

Mr and Mrs Glenn Powell and children of Michigan visit his parents the Kermit Powells and his brother the Delano Powells at Ryan. Mr and Mrs W C Martin and family of Michigan visit his father William Martin and Mr and Mrs David Childers. Lucois Lewis and a Birmingham friend return home after days with Mr and Mrs W T Lewis. Mr and Mrs E C Barker and Mrs Robert McKinney visit in Toledo Detroit Canada Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Glenn Powell Michigan Kermit Powells Delano Powells Ryan W. C. Martin William Martin David Childers Lucois Lewis Birmingham Mrs.w. T. Lewis E. C. Barker Robert McKinney Toledo Detroit Canada Buffalo Niagara Falls

Spanish Moss Explained as Epiphyte Not Parasite

The article notes Spanish moss in the South is an epiphyte or air plant. It obtains no nourishment from its hosts and is related to the pineapple.

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