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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1963

Page

3

Sadie Hawkins Day At Morgan County High School

The Morgan County High School observed Sadie Hawkins Day with the school band providing entertainment. Students, including boys, wore wet clothes after activities and many couples reportedly got “married” during the day before the event resumed as a normal day. Principal J C Pettey credited student council leadership and noted everyone enjoyed the day.

Daisy Mae Lil Abner Betty Defoe A. H. Defoe Hartselle Steve Templeton D. L. Templeton Morgan County High School Glenda Standridge Thomas Thompson J. C. Pettey

Elliott Cullman AID Speaker at Alabama Industry Day

Rep Carl Elliott told a Saturday crowd that industrial development requires all major interests including agricultural, commercial, governmental and industrial sectors to collaborate to foster a pro growth climate. He urged farmers and foresters to boost raw materials and called on business to supply goods and services while industry should keep good labor relations and government to lead large projects for public benefit. The Alabama Industry Day observance was marked by the gathering.

Cullman Carl Elliott Alabama

Angier’s Minneapolis made gadget guides bait to fish

A Minneapolis crafted electronic device helps an angler know when his bait is in water at the temperature favored by the target fish. The gadget uses sensors to indicate optimal conditions for catching specific species.

Angier Minneapolis

Managua Rebuilt With Modern Earthquake Resistant Buildings

Managua the capital of Nicaragua was nearly destroyed by the 1931 earthquake and fire, and has since been reconstructed largely with modern earthquake resistant structures.

Nicaragua Managua

State and Local Property Valuation Jumps by 87 Million

Property assessments at state and local levels rose by 87 million dollars, a near one third increase, spanning the years 1981 to 1996. The gain reflects aggregate reassessments across multiple jurisdictions, indicating growing property values and tax bases over the period.

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