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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1961
Page
9
Dorothy Dix answers readers on family abuse in law, marital friction, and birthday gift disputes. The notes range from a troubled father-in-law to in-laws overstepping limits and a high school teacher’s conduct, with guidance urging exit, patience, and thoughtful restraint.
The Madison County Coliseum concert scheduled for June 1 1961 has been cancelled due to unfinished improvements. Roy L Stone chairman of the Madison County Board of Commissioners requests public notice of the cancellation.
An East Windsor man awoke after sleeping on a railroad track and questioned why police reacted loudly. He remarked there was no train today and seemed puzzled by the officers’ concern.
Notice announces a proposed amendment to the Code of Decatur Alabama 1956 and the zoning map to be considered by the City Board of Commissioners in the Municipal Building at 10 00 AM on June 6 1961. The map showing proposed district boundaries may be reviewed in the City Clerk's office.
City ordinance amends Decatur zoning map under Alabama law changing R-1 R-2 and M-1 districts to B-2 business use along specified U.S. Highway 31 South area. Map filed with City Clerk and ordinance takes effect upon adoption May 19.
An early 1960s classified style ad lists bug service cleaning de mothed by ORY S GARRISON CLEANERS LAUNDRY and plumbing contracting and repair services. It also features multiple car listings including CHEVY Impala Sport Coupe O RENAULT Dauphin BUICK FORD Cadillac MERCURY Volkswagen and Oldsmobile models with contact numbers and street addresses. The notice hints at wholesale prices and free pickup.
Kennedy Motors lists a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air four door a 1957 Pontiac Super Chief four door a 1957 Cadillac hardtop coupe a 1955 Buick and a 1951 Plymouth four door plus a 1950 Plymouth four door and other cars for trade.
Classified notice lists a Pontiac Tempest dealer at 243 Grant Street with telephone contact EL 36232. Includes brief address and phone for regional car sales inquiry.
Classified ad lists a 1957 Ford Tudor and a Buick four door, a convertible, and a Studebaker four door. The jumble mentions Astin and H T Buick with limited details.
Classified listing for an individual named John Penney Lucian Leon Smith Hollis at West 317 Bank Street with phone EL 5 0280. Provides contact details for inquiry.
Classified notes list several autos for sale or trade including a 1952 Chevrolet in good condition with radio and heater, a 1959 Renault Dauphin with radio and heater, and a 1952 Studebaker convertible. Contacts include Gil Moody Inc Athens and local phone numbers EL 5 0927 SP 3 8712. Daily viewing hours mentioned for the Renault at 1310 Sheraton Street.
Lee Edward Lott owner at Edds Auto Sales lists a 1961 Ford Y 8 Forder a 1960 Chevrolet Floor Shift a 1959 Triumph TR3 a 1959 Chevrolet a 1954 Plymouth four door a 1953 Chevrolet four door a 1953 Studebaker four door a 1952 Chevrolet two door Cars marketed by J E George Jr salesmar at 316 1st Ave phone EL 3 6341.
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