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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1968
Page
9
A. Leokum outlines oil formation from ancient marine life and sediment burial. Over millions of years heat and pressure transformed fats and oils into oil droplets in porous rocks, later concentrated as geological shifts relocated oil deposits and surface springs. Drilling remains costly but highly rewarding.
Riddle box jokes present three Q and A items about animals. A goat humor centers on butting in while a dog themed pun involves words and a mouth. The piece plays on kid friendly wordplay and animal behavior for a light entertainment segment.
The yearbook announces today’s winner Gwendolyn Tucker aged 11 from San Diego California for submitted rid dies and jokes. It asks readers to send more entries to the Riddles Jokes Tell Me Why column and include a zip code.
A dense listing of color programs and times across Saturday and Sunday. It catalogs morning through late night shows including World Around Us, Medical Progress, Stoneman Family, Green Acres, The Newlywed Game, My Three Sons, Hogan's Heroes, Tennessee Valley Farm Time, Captain Kangaroo, Bugs Bunny, World Series events, news blocks, specials, and a Sunday telethon continuing into afternoon. The log notes multiple network logos and schedules with various guest programs and cartoons.
A reader asks if a severely aged cat should be euthanized. The vet urges examination before decisions, noting geriatric care can extend life with special diets hormones vitamins and tranquilizers, while acknowledging decline may limit quality of life.
Public notice announces amendments to the Decatur Alabama Code and zoning ordinance sections 11 and 12, citing Board of Commissioners review on September 17 1968 at 10:00 AM in the Mipal Building. It includes sections on uses permitted and prohibited and requires publication and public hearing access.
Authorized campaign notices urge Decatur voters to support candidates for City Council Place No 4 in the September 10 1968 general election. An open door AA meeting and local fitness and shoe shop ads accompany the notices within the business services section.
Boston judge John C. Pappas, vice chairman of United Greek Orthodox Charities, has raised over $6 million for Hellenic College in Brookline Massachusetts. The college plans a $10 million five year development program. United Greek Orthodox Charities is the central Greek Orthodox fundraising body formed in 1966.
Under lawful power of sale the mortgagee will offer Lot 5 Block 3 Brookhaven Subdivision Decatur Morgan County Alabama for cash at the Morgan County Courthouse main entrance during legal hours on September 30 1968. City Federal Savings and Loan Association N Robinson and Somerville Attorneys for Mortgagee.
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