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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1963

Page

7

Higginbotham Steps Down After Five Years In Office

Ira J. Higginbotham ends five years as Decatur city commissioner as term expires. He pushes for a full-time council and a city planner, recalls paving progress, and cites school gains and a $2,000,000 annual impact from city operations. He thanks colleagues and citizens for support.

Higginbotham Ira J Jack) Higginbotham Decatur Gilmer Black Gordon Drive Jack Citizns Murray Dodd Gilmer Blackburn F. S. Hunt Wilson Morgan Higginbot Jack Higginbotham Morgan Jack Kee

Hood's uncertain future after Alabama desegregation

James A. Hood says he is not certain about his plans after withdrawing from the University of Alabama amid pressure following his role in desegregation. He is in Gadsden for his father Octavie Hood's funeral, with the family noting his departure from campus was due to physical and mental strain.

Gadsden Ala James A. Hood University F of Alabama Hood Octavie Hood University of Alabama Vivian Malone George C. Wallace Dewen Kennedy Alabama National Guard

TVA Tops In Cheap Power

Washington AP report shows annual electric bills in 371 cities ranged from 153 to 527 dollars for 20 000 kwh. TVA area and Pacific northwest had the lowest costs with many all electric homes. Huntsville Alabama had the lowest bill at 153 dollars. Chattanooga Nashville and Knoxville TVA cities averaged 156 dollars. Chattanooga electric board reported 14241 kwh per customer with 75 492 customers including 39020 all electric homes.

Washington Se Power Commission Joseph C. Swidler Tennessee Valley Authority Pacific Northwest TVA Huntsville Ala Chattanooga Nashville Knoxville Tenn Electric Power Board of

Oriental Rug Care Tips Prompt a Clean Polished Look

Spread the rug on a clean hard surface such as a patio or garage floor. Hose it until thoroughly wet and scrub with soap or detergent to achieve a thorough cleaning. Rinse and air dry to avoid mildew.

Peville School Elects Officers

Priceville High School reports elected officers for all seven classes. Senior class lists officers led by Jerry Waddell as president and Eleanor Blankenship as reporter. Junior Sophomore and Freshman groups follow with named presidents secretaries and reporters.

Priceville Priceville High Jerry Waddell Eddie Thompson Faye Oakley Lee Brown Eleanor Blankenship Paul Waddell Carolyn Davis Fay Taylor Frances Moebes Dianne Harvey Harold Orme Jerry Stewart Kay Pierce Guthrie Crown Johnny Williams Rita Williams Gayle Champion Tommy Brewer Lonnie Paul Cain Phyllis Taylor Connie Bennick Charles Speaks Faye Lockwell Mike Sharp Delores Taylor Mimi Crow Debra Smith Eleanor. Blankenship

Detergent Rinse Delays Drying Over Several Days

Detergent suds linger as the hose is used again for rinsing and several days pass before the item dries. The note implies extended drying time due to residual suds and humidity.

Garden of Toy Soldiers at Pyle Farm in Kenton

In Kenton Ohio the garden of Mr and Mrs J Marshall Pyle becomes a living diorama with toy lead soldiers from British Guards to Egyptian Lancers guarding fenced flower beds. The display features miniature castles bridges churches and forts arranged as homemade battle scenes.

Kenton Ohio J. Marshall Pyle Pyles

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