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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1964
Page
15
A letter from Mrs. Rackwitz in New York asks for a home for an ailing 13 year old dog. The piece notes the lack of old age dog homes, cites horse retirement farms funded by charitable gifts, and argues aged dogs require costly veterinary care and shelter during final months.
City of Decatur invites public comment on proposed changes to the Code and Zoning Map. Board of Commissioners will meet at the Municipal Building at 10:00 A.M. on June 16, 1964. A map of boundary changes is available in the City Clerk's office. May 12, 1964. Joe Pettey, City Clerk.
The 1964 ordinance amends the 1956 Code Chapter 27 sections 27-1 to 27-27 and the Decatur zoning map by a proposed amendment. It asserts public welfare and authority under Title 37 Chapter 16 Section 779 of the 1940 Alabama Code and details that the amended Code and map apply to the property included.
A proposed ordinance amends Chapter 27 of the 1940 Alabama Code as applied to Decatur, adding uses allowed on appeal from the R-4 Residential District to the M-1A Industrial District while ensuring residential properties do not abut the Belt Line Road right of way. The ordinance becomes effective upon adoption, with dates May 15 to May 22 noted.
The area bounded by L N Railroad lines and U S Highway 31 is reclassified from B 3 Business to M 2 Manufacturing District per Chapter 27 of the Decatur Alabama Code. Boundary changes are mapped on the Decatur zoning map and subject to industrial district requirements.
A candidate for Circuit Court Clerk of Morgan County asks for votes in the 2nd Democratic Primary on June 2 1964. The message is paid by H Harrison Hill of Decatur Alabama.
All classified ads require cash in advance under stated rates. Ads are billed only to regular accounts or residents listed in the telephone directory. Accounts billed on receipt of a statement.
Classifieds list services including kindergarten and kitchen ads, room rentals at Dixie Hotel, a birth certificate inquiry, yard sign postings, a missing items note for a Priceville Mountain break in, business opportunities, cattle breeding prospectus, college and training ads, vacation Bible supplies order, teacher gifts, Avon demonstration, roofing and flooring services, and appliance repairs all appearing in the same section.
sheriff car 1963 Oldsmobile straight shift 4 door 1963 Pontiac 4 door 1962 Buick Special 4 door straight shift Knox McRae 353-7374 or nights 353-6256
Eds Auto Sales lists a selection of 1960s to 1964 vehicles including Chevys Pontiacs Oldsmobiles Fords Cadillacs and Volkswagens. Cars shown for sale or trade include 1956 1957 Ford pickups and a 1956 Chevrolet with options and price. Contact Ed Lott owner or J E George Jr salesman at Hwy 31 and phone numbers 353 6311 353 8762 353 9120.
Classic cars for sale include a 1957 Pontiac two door hardtop a 1958 Chevrolet four door a 1959 Buick four door hardtop a 1955 Pontiac four door a 1956 Pontiac four door air conditioned a 1961 Pontiac four door Catalina a 1957 Chevrolet two door hard top a 1962 Tempest four door a 1961 Tempest Won a 1959 Olds four door Super 88 See These Cars Today at Kennedy Motors Pontiac Tempest Dealer 243 Grant St Ph 353-6232.
James Chapman advertises a used car lot on Hwy. 31 S. next to Phillips 66 with a selection including a 1961 Comet two door stick and various 1960s sedans and hardtops such as a 60 Chevy and 59 models from Oldsmobile Chevrolet Plymouth and Ford.
Vintage car lineup includes Buicks Chevrolets Plymouths Fords and Oldsmobiles with model years from 1956 to 1962. Notable entries include Buick 4 door 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 1960 Chevy Bel Air 4 door and 1962 Ford Galaxie with options like hard top and two door hard top.
A compact array lists several cars with makes and models including CHEVY Impala Coupe and CHEVY Like-New plus MERCURY and BUICK entries. Contact 353-7354 at 110 1st Ave. N.E. for details on these two and four door options.
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