Tribute Dinner Honors Rep. Jones in Washington
Rep. Bob Jones will be honored by the Washington Board of Trade at a tribute dinner in the District of Columbia. The event at the Statler Hilton Hotel will praise the North Alabama congressman for building the capital and his accomplishments as a national legislator, with a 6:30 p.m. reception and 7:30 p.m. dinner and program.
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Washington
Bob Jones
Washington Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
District of Columbia
Jones
Statler Hilton
North Alabama
Burglary, vehicle theft, and tower break in local report
Approximately 450 dollars stolen in a Sunday break in at Wallace Montgomery's home 301 7th Ave NW entry gained by a broken storm door. Items valued over 400 dollars taken from Cecil Bullard's carport including tool boxes and power tools. An auto stolen from Jay Thomas Volkwagen on U.S. 31 recovered Monday with four wheels removed. Wheeler Wildlife Refuge observation tower broken into over weekend with rear window entry. Gordon-Bibb School PTA meets at 7:15 p.m. today in the school auditorium. William Christopher Handy born near Florence is recognized as the father of the blues. Historical note recalls Civil War events in North Alabama.
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Wallace Montgomery
7Th Ave
Cecil Bullard
Buena Vista Cr. SE
Jay Thomas
Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
Grant To Provide Students Potential Careers Contact
The Decatur School system, one of five in Alabama, received a 15 month HEW funded grant worth 8000 to 12000 dollars to launch a pioneer career education program for middle school students. The program will supply occupational information, field trips, and materials, and involve local business leaders to expose students to real careers. It aims to integrate career education into core subjects and may expand to other grades.
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Decatur
Homer Landrum
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Alabama Department of Education
Landrum
Decatur Schools
State Department of Education
University of Alabama
Injured Bike Rider In Fair Condition After Collision
A 50-year-old Donna Avenue SE resident, Sarah Elizabeth Oglesby, was in fair condition at Decatur General Hospital after a Sept. 10 bicycle motorcycle collision on 8th St SE near Climatros Dr. The motorcycle was operated by David T. Dobbs, 24, who sustained minor injuries. Oglesby was admitted in critical condition but has improved.
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Donna Ave. SE
8Th St. SE
Climatros Dr
Decatur General Hospital
Sarah Elizabeth Oglesby
Oglesby
David T. Dobbs
5Th Ave. SE
Dobbs
City considers 5 to 5.5 percent raise in pay for workers
City council discussed a 5 to 5.5 percent pay increase for municipal employees at a budget meeting in city hall. The proposal, tied to a 4.2 to 4.5 million dollar budget, follows recommendations from the personnel board and aims to limit departmental increases to about 10 percent. Mayors and officials anticipate a final budget by Oct 1 and possible visits to Washington over revenue sharing cuts after a revenue shortfall.
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Ben Windham
City Hall
Bill Lovin
Lovin
Levin
North Alabama
Russell Bolding
Rutledge Thomas
Dot Lorenzo
City Financial Department
Bolding
Paroled: Former Hartselle Woman Jo Ann Downs
A former Hartselle woman, Jo Ann Goodard Downs, convicted of second degree murder in Morgan County for killing her husband Charles Downs in 1966, was paroled to Georgia after serving one-third of a 10 year sentence. The case, tried in 1967, involved a .22 pistol given as a Christmas gift.
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Montgomery
Hartselle
Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole
Jo Ann Goodard Downs
Georgia
Downs
Alabama Supreme Court
Stewardess Janet Deal Sees Real Job Behind Glamor
Decatur native Janet Deal, now with Eastern Airlines in Atlanta, explains stewardess duties go beyond glamour or cafe style service. She notes passengers’ myths of endless luxury and describes the career as extensive travel paired with readiness for emergencies. Deal cites training in Miami and plans for Africa travel at reduced airline rates, highlighting both travel perks and demanding responsibilities.
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Janet Deal
Decatur
Eastern Airlines
Los Angeles
New York
Africa
Flight Attendant Sees Variety in Standby Roles
Miss Deal, 22, a reserve flight attendant from Decatur, explains the job’s focus on safety and aircraft procedures over service. She works standby hours, can be reassigned nationwide, and believes long-term prospects depend on enjoying people and travel.
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Miss Deal
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Shiloh
Tony Estes
Said Landrum
Marshall County
Cullman City
H'selle
Huntsville
Redstone Arsenal
Atlanta
8Th St
19Th Ave
Athens
Eastern
Miami
Lee H. Deal
Angie Kirk
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