Decatur approves 5.2 million aluminum plant bonds
Decatur Industrial Development Board sold 5.2 million in bonds to Hendrix & Mayes Inc to fund a new aluminum fabricating plant near US 72 A. Fruehauf Trailer Co will develop the project, with Decatur Aluminum Co as a jointly owned tenant. The 20 year lease to Fruehauses, at 3.90 percent yield, signals growing local industry and payroll.
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Barrett Shelton, JR
Decatur
City of Decatur Industrial Development Board
Hendrix & Mayes, Inc
Birmingham
Fruehauf Trailer Co
Decatur Aluminum Co
Fruehauf and
Hunter Engineering Co
Fruehaus
James A. Hendrix
Industrial Development Board of Decatur
Frank W. Troup
Roy Fite
Theo Compton
State National Bank of Decatur
John Bostwick
John Davis
Hazel Morrow
Camper O'Neal
Dumas
O’neal
Hayes
John Caddell
Peach
Unsigned note hints at a puppy sighting on River Road
A typewritten unsigned note arrives with a curious sign off about a group en route to Redstone Arsenal on River Road on Tuesday morning May 14. The message suggests a good intention, though the author did not sign their name.
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Redstone Arsenal
Alabama Considers Ban on State Revenue Bond Issuance
A proposed Alabama constitutional amendment would bar state departments and agencies from issuing revenue bonds without voter approval. The measure, approved by a Senate committee, targets bonds backed by tax revenues and could shift to general obligation bonds with different interest implications. Several sponsors argue it would curb fiscal risk, while supporters acknowledge voters might still approve such bonds.
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Alabama
Senate
Cooper, Hawkins and Carter
Bob Gilchrist
Morgan
Walter C. Givhan
Dallas
Local protests and new projects in area towns
A Baptist preacher picketed a sex film in Hartselle while nearby drive in crowds grew for the movie. Announcements of a $65,000 Citizens Bank branch in Courtland and plans for a new county hospital and city hall speed up local development. Flint City eyes a $100,000 elementary school as roads and water lines proceed in Elkmont. Tanner Quarterback Club promotes recreation improvements at the high school with new bleachers and a tennis court. NFL veteran Bobby Freeman speaks to Elkmont’s E Club about using football to reach goals.
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Citizens Bank of
Moulton
Courtland
L. W. Gentry
Gentry
Flint City
Lester Wooten
County Board of Education
Elkmont
Limestone County
Tanner
Elkmont High School
Bobby Freeman
National Football League
Freeman
Cleveland Browns
Green Bay Packers
Philadelphia Eagles
Was Redskins
City trims eighty trees for widening two streets
Eugene Oregon residents protested as the city cut down eighty trees to widen two streets. The city now plans to plant an equal number in parking strips where residents agree to care for them.
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Eugene, Ore
Puppy Rescue Spurs Humane Appeal On Chamber Drive
A stray five week old puppy found along Chamber Drive was rescued and placed in a loving home. The city notes this act as an example against pet abandonment and urges owners to contact the City Pound or Humane Society. Early progress reports on the Chamber of Commerce building fund show nearly 200 volunteers contacting over 700 local professionals and firms. The project on Sixth Avenue NE, fronting US Highway 31, will use a local contractor and local labor with materials from local dealers. Over fifty team training sessions have boosted campaign enthusiasm as solicitations continue.
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Chamber of Commerce
Building Fund
Bill Hubbert
Hubbert
Chamber
Sixth Avenue
U. S. Highway 31
Salvation Army runs 260 youth clubs with 55444 members
The Salvation Army maintains 260 youth clubs with a total membership of 55,444 as part of its youth outreach program.
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Salvation Army
Freeman to address Bethel Memorial Day services
R. H. McClannahan will be the guest speaker at the Annual Memorial Day Services at Bethel Baptist Church today. At noon a basket lunch will be served in the church basement. In the afternoon a singing will be held with Richard Wallace in charge.
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R. H. McClannahan
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Gilmer Blackburn
Hendrix & Mayes
McCulloch
2Nd Ave
Center
Christian Science Reading Room
2Nd Ave. N.E
Princess Theatre
Christian Science Monitor
Greg Heather
Navy
Burlington
Dupont Tredemann
Cateway Shopping Center
Capitol
Sen
Roland Cooper
Wilcox
Larry Dumas
Jefferson
John M. Tyson
Mobile
George Hawkins
Etowah
Clayton Carter
James E. Horton, Jr
Limestone
Alabama Legislative Council
House
Hartselle
Edsel Steverson
Bethel Bap
Steverson
Hank Farris
Eugene
Humane Society
Florida Professional Academy
Arthur Godfrey Road
Miami
Beech
Florida
Bobby
Washington Redskins
U. S. No
Daytona Beach
Ellinor Village
Dept. A
Sta
Essex
Eeef
Swift
Stokely’s
Armour
Vienna
Bama
Gorton Frozen Fish
Phg
Wesson
Rosedale
Morton’s
Dixie Belle
Raat Ali
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