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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

13

Nashville Race Progress Hailed in City Meetings

In Nashville a biracial committee formed by Mayor Beverly Briley reports heartening progress toward easing racial tensions. A follow up meeting is planned for tonight as Negro students held back from downtown protests sparked by a Sunday action near the State Capitol. John Lewis of the Student Non-Violent Committee says talks proceed in good faith with signs of real progress toward full integration of public accommodations and removal of charges against demonstrators since the first sit ins in 1960.

Nashville Beverly Briley State Capitol John Lewis

Robbery suspect search continues near Hepsidam Store

Law enforcement in Moulton Lauderdale County weeks after a Tuesday robbery at Hudson Sandlin's Hepsidam Store. Two Negro men from Lauderdale County allegedly stole about 250 dollars from the cash register after one stayed with the clerk and the other accompanied Sandlin to the back. They fled in a Ford with Lauderdale County plates.

Lauderdale County

Poorer financial contributions rise in last presidential election

A survey finds nine of every 100 families gave some form of poorer financial contribution during the latest presidential election campaign. The data highlights modest shifts in spending and charitable giving amid political engagement.

Oglivie Sheer Velvet Spray Set Price Cut

The spray set formerly two dollars is reduced to one fifty. It conditions hair without lacquer to stiffen or alter color. The product holds hair gently and naturally.

Oglivie

Hints From Heloise Saves Time With Prepped Dinners

A 1963 Heloise column shares tips for deaf mothers and busy households. A deaf mother uses child sprayed hot water on clothes lines, then folds and bags them for overnight drying. Another reader describes pre cooking TV dinners for shifts, reheating at 400 for 15 minutes, and adding bacon grease for moist potatoes.

Heloise Judith Moran

Mortgagee to sell Morgan County real estate in 1963

Default on second mortgage by James W Turner and Irene H Turner lead to public sale of 20 acres more or less in Morgan County Alabama. Property described as a tract in Section 1 Township 7 South Range 1 West with improvements, subject to prior first mortgage. Sale at courthouse steps June 10 1963 cash to highest bidder. C J Michaels Mortgagee LeRoy McEntire Jr Attorney. May 16-23-30

James W. Turner Irene H. Turner C. J. Michael Morgan County Alabama Decatur Township

Foreclosure Notice on Jackson W. Evans Property

Pioneer Finance Company will sell at public outcry in Morgan County Alabama on June 26 1963 the property described as a 60 by 70 foot lot. The sale follows a mortgage default dated March 29 1961 originally from Jackson W Evans to H W Richards Lumber Co and assignments to Thomas Discount Co and Pioneer Finance Co. Proceeds cover the mortgage debt and costs. John R Phillips Atty at Law Anniston Alabama.

Jackson W. Evans H. W. Richards Lumber Co Morgan County Alabama Thomas Discount Company Pioneer Finance Company County of Morgan State of Said Township 6 Pioneer Finance CO John R. Phillips

Hartselle City to Open Bids for Park Rest Rooms

The Hartselle City Council will open bids tonight for rest room facilities at two baseball parks. A later meeting will feature University of Alabama officials presenting recommendations to the Hartselle City School Board on potential improvements to the city school system.

Hartselle University of Alabama

Plate Catcher Miami Denture Rescue on Train

Miami News political writer Charles Hesser dropped a denture in his roomette washbowl drain while returning from Washington. Porters opened the trap that intercepts items like rings watches and teeth and recovered the denture after a brief struggle. They quipped about cleaning up and breakfast at 6:30 in the morning.

Miami Charles Hesser Miami News Washington Hesser

Deputy Becomes Morgan County Deputy Sheriff

Paul Campbell of Hartselle has been appointed deputy sheriff after resigning as Morgan County jailer to join Tennessee Valley Authority construction crews at Guntersville Dam. He returned to the area early this week, per Sheriff Knox L. McRae.

Paul Campbell Hartselle Morgan County Knox L. McRae Campbell Tennessee Valley Authority Guntersville Dam

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