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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1963
Page
10
A reader denounces society as a threat to Christianity and laments modern church formality. He recalls two mischief makers in a rural church, urges heartfelt religion, and warns against permitting outward appearances to replace inner faith. He argues for unity, service, and racial equality to counter communism and uplift the community.
Gov. George Wallace contributed $100 to each of two groups seeking to form private schools for white pupils. The gifts went to West End Parents for Private Schools, Inc., Birmingham, and the Freedom of Choice School Foundation, Tuskegee, as these groups pursue private schooling in response to federal court ordered integration.
West Inc of Birmingham offered West End High students three options transfer within city or to a county school or return to West End until a private school for white pupils is formed. Gov George Wallace met the group behind closed doors to discuss such a school. Mrs Ray McFall declined to reveal details but said the meeting reinforced resolve. She did not know when the private school would open.
The Beltline highway right of way around Decatur is completed says Highway Department assistant division engineer Herman Nelson. The two mile stretch between Ala 20 near Chemstrand and Old Moulton Rd is finished. the two lane project began last year at an estimated cost of 340000 dollars.
In Morgan County Alabama Register issues order of publication for Mat tie Walker Turner over 21 with unknown address. Publication in Decatur Daily weekly for four weeks requires plead or demur by October 22 1963 or bill may be confessed. September 19 1963 Bryan McAfee Register.
The Decatur Alabama Board of Commissioners confirms Sanitary Sewer Ordinance No. 1364 A after a September 17 1963 hearing finds no objections from property owners. Improvements will be constructed by the city with labor and materials supplied, assessments limited to the increased parcel value.
The city directs the construction of specified improvements to proceed immediately under the supervision of the City Engineer. The action was adopted on September 17, 1963, and authenticated by City Clerk Joe Pettey on September 20.
The board of commissioners of Alabama in 1963 confirms Improvement Ordinance No 1355, orders the specified improvements, assesses costs to benefiting properties, and requires labor and materials to be furnished without bidding under city supervision.
The city commissioners authorize grading draining and paving on Bellemeade Street SW and Russell Street SW with six inch base and bituminous surface plus seal and concrete curbs. Assessments will be charged to abutting properties per state law including partial blocks and cul-de-sac edge sidewalks and widening.
The document details that sidewalk improvements including curb and guttering at intersections with alleys will be charged to adjacent parcels. It notes a total estimated cost of 34 898.28 dollars and sets a public hearing for October 15 1963 at City Hall. Notices include mailing to property owners prior to the meeting.
Grade ordinance fixes Bellemeade Street and Russell Street elevations per city blueprints. Probate notices announce administration openings for the estates of Oscar Kendall Johnson and Inez Thomas Pippin with claim deadlines and court details. Mortgage foreclosure warns of default on real estate mortgage for Virgil Bailey Louise Bailey Virgil Hargett Ozell Hargett to Wid B Harvey and Lillian E Harvey.
The mortgage held by John Abercrombie will be foreclosed by sale at the Morgan County Courthouse in Decatur Alabama on October 28 1963 to satisfy the debt plus expenses. The property includes Lots 10 11 12 13 14 15 and 16 in the Harvey Addition to Hartselle Alabama located in Morgan County. The sale will be at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main front door during regular sale hours.
Deceased Elmer Williams estate letters granted September 4 1963 notice to claimants within legal period. Also a register's sale by E M Fowler et al in Morgan County Alabama to satisfy a decree, cash auction October 21 1963 at the county courthouse with described land parcels totaling 160 acres in Township 7 Range 2 West and Township 7 Range 1 West. Bryan McAfee Register.
Paul C Avis announces 20th year anniversary with city wide downtown value days offering free parking at his coal yard lot. Visitors may register for door prizes and a 4:30 Saturday grand prize drawing for Purina Fed Top Hog. no purchase required. Ira's Book Store and Electrolux dealer ads follow in Decatur Alabama.
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