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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1949

Page

9

The Alton small house plan by the Small House Planning Bureau

VRE ALTON features basementless design with a utility room near the kitchen housing heating and laundry. It includes 3 bedrooms, dining and living areas, a kitchen with built in refrigerator and range, and a roomy 12 by 21 foot garage. Exterior options include siding concrete block or brick veneer with a low pitched asphalt roof and overall 44 by 28 feet footprint.

VRE Alton Alton Lt.d. Minn

Honors Given At Union Hill High School

Union Hill announces the honor roll with students across grades I A II A and III A. Notable names include Mona Sue Yancey Dorothy Couch Elanda Lemons and Melvin Bowling plus multiple honorees in categories A and B across juniors and seniors.

Union Hill Union Hill High School Dana Lemons Willa Sue Lenox Billie Jean Green Loanda Brooks Donald Brazelton Authce Culbreath Annie Sue Bowling Wayne Yancey Irene Williams Billy Owen Grace Morris Thelma Jean Wheeler Betty Ruth Dean Martha Ann Parsons Joyce Newman A. J. Sweat Linda Edwards Joyce Jackson Faye Yancey Herman Brooks Elbert Boyd Oscar Greenhaw Melvin Whisenant Ronald Yancey Dillard Walker Judy Ann Boyd Grace Helms Elizabeth Hill Geraldean Hill Dimple Tucker Mona Sue Yancey Rebecca’ Whisenant Henry Steadham Dorothy Nell Culbreath Mamie Compton Eldridge Criscoe Earl Morris Edna Dunn Aththa

City Targets Open Pit Toilets in Decatur Drive

The City of Decatur continues efforts against open pit toilets. Mayor H R Summer told City Council that 26 of about 300 pits have connected with sewer mains, outlining progress and next steps.

City Decatur H. R. Summer

City cites owners over unsafe open pit toilets

Four property owners were told to vacate premises instead of installing connections. Two owners ignored notices. Officials are sending notices about a city ordinance prohibiting open pit toilets as illegal.

Limestone County Capshaw Milestones and Summer Plans

Local notes record visits among families in Limestone County including Riches Balchs Smiths and Vassers. Several guests traveled from Shelbyville Fayetteville Huntsville and Westlawn. Vacation Bible School begins June 27 and a revival starts the fourth Sunday in July with Bro Joe Augline assisting.

John Rich Shelbyville, Tenn Bro J. F. Rich Hester Smith W. E. Smith Hattie Smith Lynn Christpher P. E. Balch Coleman Ray Westlawn Buford Vasser Oscar Vasser Oscar Pitts Fayetteville

Low bidders named on 24 Highway Dept projects

The state Highway Department announced low bidders for 24 projects totaling over 1.5 million dollars. Bids were submitted last Friday and tabulation was delayed to yesterday due to an unusually high number of contractors participating.

Montgomery State Highway Department Parti

Cattle Fencing Bill Liberalized In Florida

Florida lawmakers trimmed the fence requirement for cattle on highways while keeping owners liable for unlimited damages from animal collisions. A separate measure would license off track betting offices and sub stations, taxing Florida races, with a 10,000 dollar county and 1,000 dollar substation fees, and a state licensed commission to oversee operations.

Tallahassee Fla House Florida Senate Rep MacWilliam Indian River John Denton) Scruggs Desite Fire Service Scruggs C. L. Alford Grand Ridge MacMillam Attorney General Racing Commission

Local Social Notes From Morgan County Winton Area

A series of Sunday visits and family gatherings feature Morgan County residents visiting Winton Flor ette Hartseile and Center Springs areas. Families such as Sivley Winton Dobbs Moody Henderson and McGee are noted with dinners suppers and church services. A Mothers Day program is planned and area residents are invited to Center Springs services May 8 and a job listing in Butler County is cited.

P. G. ,Winton Vestor Winton Vaughn Howard Dobbs Emaline Ada Winton J. D. Moody Priceville Rudolph Sivley Gertrude Sivley Ina Dunaway Edward Holmes T. C. Dunaway Dorothy Jeanne Allison Lemmond Florette Floyd Sivley Samuel Sharp Hartseile Luther Worley Hollis Taylor Memphis Fernessee Modie Henderson Don Wayne Warren McFriday Nona Henderson George Blew R. F. McDonald Center Springs Aris Allen Jo Ann Fee Lasker Springs Sagi

Atlanta Council Bans Wearing Masks in Public

The Atlanta city council voted 17 to 0 to outlaw wearing masks in public, with exceptions for holidays like Halloween. Councilman Archie Lindsey introduced the ordinance, imposing up to 30 days in jail and a $200 fine. An emblem resembling a Ku Klux Klan hood appeared on Lindsey's porch the night before the meeting, prompting a safety warning call.

KLAN Archie Lindsey Atlanta Lindsey Ku Klux Klan Hallowe'en

Local Families Visit and Illness Mentioned in Weekend Notes

Mr and Mrs T L Little and children spent Sunday with Mrs Mollie Hogan. Mrs Mae Turrentine and boys spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs Francis Roberts and boys. Miss Margie Cheatham is suffering an attack of pneumonia. Miss Oda Staples and Bobby Staples spent Friday night with friends.

T.L. Little Mollie Hogan Mae Turrentine

Local Families Attend Weekend Visits and Socials

Mr and Mrs David Maddox and Peggy of Decatur are noted visitors. Will Dotson visited Mt Vernon relatives. Coy Turrentine attended a concert at Roundtop. Multiple small gatherings follow with friends and families from the area, including visits to and from Miss Martha Shaw, the Poole and Asherbranner families, and light decorations noted in the community.

David Maddox Peggy Decatur Will Dotson Carl Martin Mt. Vernon Coy Turrentine Roundtop Martha Shaw Ellis Poole Walter Poole W.H. Asherbranner Imarhéa Gobbles Merle Myrtle Powell Mont. Wright Guy Miller Facily

Primitive peoples tattooed themselves for embellishment

Primitive peoples tattooed themselves primarily for decoration and adornment, with the figures also carrying symbolic meaning.

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Yale Hardware Lan Ose Georgia Power Company Limestone County Capshaw Miss Balch Morgan County Winton Arlene Sivley Cipating Butler County Meadow Gold Dairies Atlanta Council Goidel Sam Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial Industrial Training Center W. M. Abbict Congress Virginia Claude I. Bakewell Congres Missouri Harry Flood Byrd United States M.W. Clement Pemnsylvania Ralroed William Green American Federation of Labor Tennessee Robert G. Sproul University of Celiforme Frank Stanton Columbia Broadcasting System Booker T. Washington Canada Booker Washington Pleasant View Lorene Turrentine B. P.O. E. Lodge Friendship Alvin Milligan Mary Dotson Ted Shaw Alvin Milligah Liviniz W.D. Hogan Matt. Williams Raymon West Mrs. Hogan Tone Lumber CO 12Th Ave. E Market St
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