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Kentucky accident delays Decatur bound train

Mr. and Mrs. William Kimbrough will entertain the Thursday Night Club members this week. more

6/28/09 | 224 views

Polio vaccination bill introduced to Alabama House

Daughters Night will be observed at the regular Thursday meeting of the Kiwanis Club. Each member is expected to bring his daughter, his daughter’s daughter or someone else’s daughter. more

6/21/09 | 202 views

Asbestos cleanup underway

P.E. Kidder and B.H. Austin of Martin Wunderlich of Jefferson City, Mo., arrived in Decatur and took preliminary steps to begin building two steel and concrete bridges, one across Flint Creek and the other spanning a branch near the creek. more

6/14/09 | 234 views

Successful main engine test for Discovery

The Brown Service Insurance Co., since establishing the district office in this city Oct. 9, have tripled their business and increased the staff from 21 to 44 men, according to Dan R. Hudson, district manager. more

6/7/09 | 242 views

McEntire confirmed as postmaster

A total of $493,488.30 has been spent in Morgan County through the Alabama Relief Administration and the Civil Works Administration, according to Thad Holt, director of the ARA. more

5/31/09 | 293 views

Kiwanis Pancake Day earns $20,000

The meetings held in Decatur for organization of a Juvenile Delano Park Club were of great interest to the youths of the city. The organization of the club will foster wholesome activities for young people and is regarded as one of the most constructive steps ever taken here. more

5/24/09 | 320 views

Relay for Life raises more than $161,000

Citizens of Decatur were regarding the proposed location of an aluminum plant here with hope. more

5/17/09 | 373 views

Albany Broom Works resumes operations

The spring flower show sponsored by the Decatur Garden Club will be Saturday at the Carnegie Library. The public is invited to attend. more

5/10/09 | 382 views

G&W Asphalt Co. Inc. begins production

p>Mysterious Howard, magician and hypnotist, will make appearances at the Princess Theatre on Saturday afternoon and night. Howard is famed for his interesting presentations and startling illusions, among them the great Houdini needle mystery. more

5/3/09 | 436 views

Parker pitches perfect game

The Friday Rook Club meeting this week was at the home of Inez Sullivan. Hattie Lou Speer, Christine Hamilton and Flo Pickens all received prizes for the highest scores. more

4/26/09 | 422 views