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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1965
Page
9
The article traces dolls across cultures and eras from ancient Egypt to Greece Rome Eski mos Japan Africa and India, noting their制作 from bone wood and cloth and their roles in play education and cultural rites. It also includes riddles and a call for riddles and jokes with a prize winner named Steven Lebert.
In the Probate Court Morgan County Alabama Gaynell Wallace Johns Administratrix of the Estate of Edison Noble Johns deceased filed final accounts May 13 1965 and a hearing is set for June 7 1965 at 10 00 A M to pass the settlement. Public notice given by Judge T C Almon May 15 22 29.
In a Johannesburg circle white women trade stories about African maids. One expectant mother jokes the baby will be a boy, arguing no girl would endure nine months with her. The piece highlights employment turnover among domestic workers.
The excerpt lists classified ad rates and payment terms for private notices. It mentions a personal AA group meeting at 316 Austinville Road on Thursday and Saturday evenings and advertises Allied Bureau private detectives offering 24 hour service with Huntsville and Decatur contact numbers.
Classified blurbs list rooms for rent with daily and weekly rates near Rig up Dixie. A student sells balance of contract to Alverson Draughon College in Alabama. Boots advertised for sale by Henry Wade. Lost 3 by 5 notebook with out of state addresses for reward. Fence and home repair services offered by Sims Fence Co. Massage studio in Birmingham, other ads for refinishing and a practical engineer service.
A mixed page of ads includes appliance service and repair, well drilling, vending machine sales, restaurant for sale, sewing alterations, secretarial and accounting training, music lessons, and male help wanted. Notable items include Maytag repair contact in 413 19th Ave, Ras ties, and a Athens route sales position with qualifications listed.
Classified notices include a litter of registered Pekingese puppies for sale with phone contact 353-0905 and an 8 year old Tennessee Walk gelding listed for $175. Also offered is a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air two door hardtop in excellent condition for $475, Falkville address.
Local dealership on Main Street in Hartselle Alabama advertises SHARP CARS with contact number 773 7279. Promotional copy emphasizes quality used vehicles and shop location B M Shull and Joe Bennich operate W Main Street lot.
Edds Auto Sales offers a 1965 Mustang coupe a 1964 Pontiac wagon a 1963 Buick Electra 225 a 1962 Buick two door hardtop a 1962 Chevy convertible a 1962 Rambler four door wagon a 1961 Ford Tudor a 1960 Ford with heater a 1963 Starcraft Cruiser fully equipped sleeps four and a 17 ft runabout with Mercury engine. Also a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 four door V eight automatic radio tires and a 1960 Red and White Cadillac convertible plus Plymouth and Mercury and Dodge models. Contact Edd Lott owner or J. E. George Jr salesman Hwy 31 South.
A compact catalog lists several classic cars with years and transmissions. Items include a 63 Chevrolet two door with manual transmission, a 63 Corvair Monza four door, a 60 Oldsmobile two door hardtop, a 60 Buick two door hardtop, a 60 Pontiac Spaceman, a 60 Chevrolet two door hardtop, a 60 Thunderbird, and a 69 Chevrolet Impala two door hardtop with manual transmission.
The fragment lists numerous 1959 to 1964 American cars by make and body style with features like air conditioning and four doors. Models include Chevrolet Bel Air and Impala variants, Cadillac DeVille, Oldsmobile 98 and F series, Buick LeSabre and Electra, Plymouth wagon, and Dodge four door. An aluminum craft with an 18 HP Johnson motor appears at the end.
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