Today in History highlights from 1754 to 1959
On this date in 1754 the Pennsylvania Gazette published Franklin's cartoon rallying support for the American Revolution. Other notes include 1781 Pensacola captured, 1926 Byrd Bennett North Pole flight, 1936 Ethiopia annexation, 1944 Sevastopol recaptured, 1946 Italian abdication, 1959 Soviet hints on Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pennsylvania Gazette
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
Tom Paine
Pensacola
Fla
Cmdr
Richard Byrd
Floyd Bennett
Spitzberger
North Pole
Italy
Ethiopia
Victor Emanuel
Black Sea
Sevastopol
Crown Prince
Humbert
Egypt
Justice Department
Andrei Gromyko
West Berlin
Probate Court Notices in Morgan County Legals
Multiple estates in Morgan County announce letters testamentary or administration granted in April 1964. Executors Frances Poole Leo Barecliff Albert Brewer and others urge creditors to file claims within the legal period or be barred. May publication dates listed as May 2 9 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D. McBride
Probate Court
T. C. Almon
Morgan County
s/ Leo Barecliff
C. E. Poole
Frances E. Poole
Jess L. Dobbins
Albert P. Brewer
Personal needs and local ads mix on Moulton Street page
Classified items include birth certificate inquiry by Gracie Sartor, yard sign posting offer, meeting notices for Henry Wade, kitchen kindergarten event, pest control workshop at Paul C. Davis Feed Store, garden center ad with Zoysia grass price, Mother's Day items at Ka's Pook & Gift Shop, rooms for rent at Dixie Hotel, rubber stamps and map services, and department store catalog lines from Smith-Al sop at Gateway Shopping Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Davis
Moulton Street
WANTED Water wells to drill and auto workers sought
WANTED water wells to drill call 353 8071 Harold Lane 5-A Money To Loan Wanted at once one mechanic one body man one used car salesman Apply in person No phone calls Ideal Motors 316 Bank Street
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Harold Lane
Ideal Motors
Bank Street
We Deal Only In Sharp Cars Car Lot Ad
Motor Company B M Shull Joe Bennick advertises a selection of used cars including 1960 Pontiac four door air 1963 Chevy one ton cattle rack 1962 Buick four door air 1959 Chevy four door sharp 1963 Rambler won air 1960 Chevy four door air 961 Chevy four door stick 962 Buick convertible 1962 Chevy four door air 1961 Pontiac four door air 1963 Ford tow pickup 1963 Ford stick overdrive 779 area listing at W Main St Hart selle Alabama.
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Bel Air
Clean Cars At Wholesale Prices Auction Ad
An old classified note advertises cheap cars including Plymouth 4 door Chevy Convertible Ford and Rambler with mention of Pontiacs and Buicks. It lists an address 110 1st Ave NE and notes sales of cars in various conditions with brand names such as Chevrolet and Pontiac.
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T_RIAN
No Money Down Car Sale Ad On Highway 31 South
A storefront ad promises no money down and urges customers not to be undersold on Highway 31 South. The brief notice lacks a business name but emphasizes aggressive pricing and sales terms.
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Hwy
Prospecting in Sales for Finished Homes Construction
A large firm with five branch offices offers no down payment homes to property owners in city or rural areas. Training salary expense allowances and excellent commissions are provided. Call Mr Ed Stack in Birmingham at 5956166 to arrange an appointment in Decatur.
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ED Stack
Birmingham
Decatur
Lott Motor Company Car Listings of 1950s 1960s Models
A compact classified-style ad for Lott Motor Company listing numerous used cars with model years from 1956 to 1963. Includes Ford Galaxie Fordor, Oldsmobile models, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks, Cadillacs, and a 105 Grant St. address with phone number 353-5292.
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Grant St
3 Bedroom Home With Window AC and Heaters
A listing describes a three bedroom home equipped with two window air conditioners and two natural gas heaters. The street address is unclear but the ad notes the property is paid and priced for sale or rent.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Security Mutual Finance Corp
Bank St
Ala
Gracie.w. Sartor
Henry W. Wade
Austinville Road
Garden Center
Carridale
Ka‘s Pook & Gift Shop
E. Moulton
Henry Wade
Dixie Hotel
Church St
Sew
Electrolux
Glenn Butler
O. Box
Hallmark
Ra’s Book Shop
Business Services
Rloor Sander Edger
Waldrep Fence Company
Patterson Chain Link
Shirley’s Appliance Repair Service
W. Moulton
J. R. Sandy
Faye Emerson
2Nd. Ave
N.E
MOUR
Decature
Alabama College
N.A.C.C
Madison St
South
Huntsville
Motor Company
B. M. Shull
Joe Bennick
W. Main St
Hartselle
Plymouth
DODGE
H.T
OLDS
Basden Motor CO
CHEVY
1St Ave. N.E
Lynn
Wayne
Douglas Cooper
Bradley
Elmer Bradley
Modie Edwards
Pvolkswagen
Rambler
Bank Street Rambler
1St Ave
John Penney
Hollis West C
Whitmire
Lucien Leon Smith
Cullie Gibson
J. E. Baites
Wolverine Tube Division
Calumet & Hecla, Inc
P. O. Box
Alabama
Highway 31
S. 10
Gateway Barber Shop
Gateway Shopping Center
Cort Cosmetics
Denson’s Grocery
W. Church Street
Beautician
Sue’s Beauty
Tanner Heights
Hartsette
Lott Motor Company
Kennedy Motors
Grant St. Ph
Rogers
Falcon
Pattillo
Call
Mutual
C.—Boats Motors
Johnson Motors
Boat and Motors
St. S.E
Moulton St
Berane
4Th. Ave
Brentwood
19Th Ave
Vine St. N. E
Daniel
Moving & Storage
Highway 20
Chemstrand
Greene’s Grocery
Priceville
Decatur Transfer & Storage
Islay
W. J. Williams
Johnston St
Second Ave
Austin High School
16Th Ave
S.W
Bob Compton
Stratford Rd
6Th Ave
9Th Ave
S.E
Real Estate Insurance
A. B. Love Real Estate
Equity
Summerlane S.E
11Th St
Best Buy
13Th Ave
N.W
Sherwood Drive
S E
Meadus Road
Frank Yaney Agency
Valley Realdg
GMC
Motors, Inc
Buick
Corner Lee and
Oak St
Tioner
Lemmond Bros
Prestolite
Duraclean
Jack’s
2Nd Ave
Wright's Electric Service
Chestnut St
Jack Herbert
Smith- Alsop
Glenn Drilling CO
Chaties
Harold Key Motors
Harold Key
Roberts
Pika
Calvin Roberts
Ray Spence
Luther
Dr. H.T
H. T
Dr. H
Vine St
EDD
Lee Edward Lott
Pe Aan
Chapman Motors
Phillips 66
H.T. Catalipa
James Chapman
Locust Street
Colfax
Highway No. 24
West
8Th Avenue
Jackson Street
E. Moulton Street
Max Sobotka
Hugh Sharp
Horace White
Johnston Street
Westmeade S. W
Betty Street
S. W
Clearview Street
MED
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