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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1963

Page

10

Cotton Corn Crops In Area Draw Praise

Area agricultural experts report a banner year in Cullman Limestone Morgan and Lawrence counties with cotton near record levels and corn yields hitting new highs. Officials note about 15 000 bales ginned in Cullman and Morgan counties around 40 42 44 bushels per acre in Morgan, while Limestone promotes hogs and a feeder pig sale surpassing 10 000 dollars from 899 pigs. Farmers anticipate better weather and a strong harvest as the year closes.

Cullman Limestone Morgan Lawrence Floyd Agee Agee Morgan County Joe Bob Stephenson Cullman County Limestone County Dean Parrish Parrish

Prices Rise Across Commodities Signal Autumn Market Shift

Increases on aluminum ingot and sugar sparked a price surge on the first day of autumn. Other climbs included carpets, plate glass, steam condensers for power plants, and black pepper. Reynolds Metals raised aluminum to 23 cents a pound effective Oct 2, sugar up 25 cents per 100 pounds to 10.80 in NYC.

New York Reynolds Metals Co Aluminum Co. of America Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Reynolds New York City

Farm land prices rise slowing new farming entry

Rising farm land values reached July highs with prices 8 percent above last year and 27 percent above the 1957 59 average. Officials warn returns on price exceed mortgage costs and real estate taxes add to pressure while Federal land banks hold about 3.2 billion dollars in farm mortgages. Wheat prices climb on Canadian sale to the Soviet Union and European crop damage signals, while light frosts hit the northern corn belt with no major damage reported. Dairy farmers plan 7.5 million dollar 1964 promotional drive funded by milk producers and the American Dairy Association.

Washington Soviet Union Agriculture Department Europe

Toledo Port Refines Status Large Oil Center

Toledo, between Chicago and the East Coast, is the region’s largest refining hub. Seven major oil firms operate loading and unloading facilities at the Port of Toledo harbor and handle over 1.5 million tons of refined petroleum products annually.

Toledo, Ohio Toledo Chicago

Nixon Signals No Run Yet He Keeps Public Presence

Richard Nixon, 50, says he is not a candidate in 1964 but will speak on policy and attend the Republican convention. He has resumed public appearances, criticized Kennedy's administration, and is weighing his role as a party leader while considering future moves.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Nixon Kennedy White House Cecil Holland The Washington Star U.S. Senate House

Nixon seen as key convention figure per Miller forecast

In New York a cooperative on Fifth Avenue lists a value of 135000 dollars and sits in the same building once home to Gov. Rockefeller. Republican National Chairman William E. Miller predicts Nixon will play a pivotal role at the July convention in San Francisco.

Fifth Avenue Gov. Rockefeller William E. Miller Nixon San Francisco

Legal notices from Morgan County probate court estates

Probate Court appoints Nettie Lou Fowler administratrix of Rev. Dillard L. Williams estate with claims due within law. Frank Leigh Chenault and Maggie J. Chenault executrix of Henry Wolf will, and Henry Wolf estate notices demand creditors present claims within statutory time. Public notices list multiple estates and required filings.

Probate Court T. C. Almon Morgan County Nettie Lou Fowler Frank Leigh Chenault

Executrix Named in Henry Wolf Will

Emma Wolf is named executrix under the last will and testament of Henry Wolf, deceased. The notice covers September 17 to 24 in the relevant posting.

Maggie J. Chenault Emma Wolf Henry Wolf

Notice of Contract Completion for West Morgan School Additions

Ray Childs, contractor of Decatur Alabama, gives notice of completion of work on additions to West Morgan School for Morgan County Board of Education. All persons with claims must file within the legally allowed time. Sept 17-24 Oct 1-8.

Ray Childs Decatur Ala Morgan County Board of Education West Morgan School

Personal vacuum cleaners and soil offers in Alabama ads

Ads list Electrolux authorized sales and service for vacuum cleaners and floor polishers by Glenn Butler with contact numbers in Decatur. A separate offer promotes free top soil and fill dirt, with an approximate 100 loads available for loading and hauling, contact after 5 pm at 355-0200 or 353-3114. Also a note from C. Boger states personal debt liability only. Compact vacuum cleaners with attachments priced at 97.50 from 125 2nd Ave NE.

Electrolux Glenn Butler P. O. Box Decatur Ala Ave. N.E

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By Winford Turner Hertz Hertz System Decatur Transit Decatur Transfer & Storage White Plumbing CO Hambut McDonald’s McDonalds By Ovid A. Martin American Dairy Association Grant’s Department Bowline Princess Jeff Brennan Eddie Teague John Hinken David Pearson Thomas Meadows Barry McLemore Dais Longshore Grant’s James Marlow Richard Nixon Associated Press News Edmund G. Brown California Nelson A. Rockefeller Arizona Sen Barry Goldwater Holland Commercial Credit Plan Incorporated of Alabama Credit Life Lee Street N.E Huntsville Parkway City Shopping Center Danville Road Mordus Road Ala, Owned White District Mark Dinning Lawrence County Mark Dinning and Decatur Junior Chamber OF Commerce Dillard L. Williams Henry’ Wolf C. Boger Hartselle H & H Drugs 2Nd Ave Johnston St Eed
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