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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1957
Page
9
The four-bedroom split level design by Herman H. York offers two full baths plus a lavatory, large living and dining rooms, an 18 foot kitchen, a recreation area, utility space, and a two-car garage within a 60-foot lot. Architect notes split levels maximize living area in less space for less money. DESIGN HW-51 begins with an attractive exterior.
A four bedroom split level on a small Long Island development sold for about 23000 dollars. The piece urges buyers to request study plans from the newspaper to show builders, notes that costs vary by community, and stresses planning land to fit a house rather than fitting a house to land.
The plan outlines a two floor split level with 1533 sq ft on the upper level and 2846 sq ft recreation space on the lower, plus a 384 sq ft two car garage. It features a kitchen with multiple entry points, three bedrooms on the upper level, a fourth room near the living area usable as a study or maid’s room, and a large recreation room with balcony views. The master suite includes a walk in closet and stall shower, with cross ventilation in all bedrooms and ample storage.
The design blends vertical wood patterns with V-joint or veneered grooves. Windowed front and bow windowed living room create contrast with modern garage doors. A flagstone foyer with wrought iron railings leads to a 22-foot wide living room and 18-foot kitchen with a family dinette area for easy movement.
A collage of names with monetary amounts and addresses appears in want ads. Gerda Johnson to Robert E. Smith for 1000 dollars and Silas Eugene Borden, painter, to Rebecca Ann Wilson both involve Decatur residents. Other entries include Howard Keel to Bertie Lee Keel and John Wilson Curvin to Linda Lee Taylor with ages and street details.
Children from Antioch School presented a meditation and a short program at a regular PTA meeting held at the school. Participants included Joel Nelson Linda Ruth Clark Gene Keenum and Linda, marking the last meeting of the school year.
Letters testamentary on the last will of W. M. Brothers issued March 14 1957 by Judge T. C. Almon Morgan County Alabama. Creditors must present claims by law or be barred. Kate Lamon identified as Kate Lamon April 23 to May 7 publication. Probate court notices and equity case details follow with names and addresses. Public notice lists multiple individuals and actions.
HL Williams, 93, retires as treasurer of First Presbyterian Church in Durant after three decades in the role. He says his age is not the reason, but he wants to give someone else a chance at the job.
Four weekly publications in the Decatur Daily Morgan County Alabama required defendant to plead answer or demur to the bill by June 7 1957 or thirty days after. bill may be confessed. under Equity Rules and May 3 1957 order. May 6 1957 Bryan McAfee Register. May 7 14 21 28.
In Paris Kentucky grocer Lewis Rankin allowed a woman to use his telephone and, to his astonishment, she placed a lengthy order with a different grocer before departing.
A historical science note states that iron makes up about four percent of the earths crust, highlighting its prevalence in geological composition and potential industrial relevance.
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