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Mrs. Corwin Johns' Interview

This is the oral history of Mrs. Corwin Johns. She was interviewed by Betty Turnell on March 31, 1978. The interview included her recollection of old Decatur.

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Photos Decatur Fountain Co. and President L. H. Alvord.

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Photograph of the Decatur Fountain co., located at the north end of Lowber St., in what was known as the Chamber of Commerce addition. Photo ran Nov.…

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