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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1963
Page
2
On Wednesday April 3 the sky shows a 6 18 p m sunset and 4 32 a m sunrise with moonset at 3 27 a m Mars visible at 7 42 p m Saturn rising at 3 39 a m and a full moon due April 8 Rigel the bright star sets around 9 28 p m visible planets highlighted.
Reading at Keller Memorial Bridge shows the Tennessee River at 19.37 feet down 0.26 feet in 24 hours, sea level reading 553.61 feet. Monday high hit 86 degrees at 12 30 PM, low 58 at 4 30 AM. Current 11 10 AM temperature 80 degrees with forecast sunny warm tonight fair mild. Winds southerly 8 to 15 mph. Highs near 85 today and Wednesday with lows in the mid 50s.
President Kennedy proposes a new fiscal 1964-65 funding plan totaling 4.525 billion dollars, about 420 million less than the January request. The arms aid allocation drops 75 million to 1.405 billion, while economic assistance falls 345 million to 3.12 billion, due to postponed development loans and a reduced contingency fund.
Hartsel le Rev Roy Hewlett 71 died today at 10 15 am of a heart attack at his home Funeral services set for Wednesday 3 pm at Hart selle First Methodist Church with several ministers officiating Interment in Hart selle Cemetery under Peck Funeral Home Surviving widow two daughters four grandchildren and five great grandchildren Pallbearers named The body will lie in state 2 3 pm Hewlett long active in Methodist ministry and former pastor in Gadsden Decatur Scottsboro Sylacauga and district superintendent roles
A B Sims 82 of 1601 Tower St SE died today at 2 05 a m in a local hospital. Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p m at Guntharp Brown Service Chapel with W A Crim and O D Morrow officiating. Interment in Roselawn Cemetery with Guntharp Brown Service in charge. Survivors include four daughters Mrs L E Shankle Decatur Mrs Howard Berryhill Decatur Mrs Clifford Frachiseur Albertville Mrs James Walton Columbia Tenn four sons J E John Jesse and J D Sims all of Decatur one brother Richard Sims Decatur 15 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Pallbearers named James O Sims Aldeen Sims Tommy Sims Billy Sims Bev Clements and Jimmy Johnson.
Miss Ida Mae Tucker of Austenville died Monday at 6 p.m. in a Tuscaloosa hospital. Graveside services are today at 4 p.m. officiated by Dr. A B Van Arsdale. Interment will be at City Cemetery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
A Decatur officer riding a motorcycle was bruised and had a knee laceration after a collision with a 1963 Chevy II driven by Donald D. Beal of Huntsville on Gordon Drive SE near Fire Station No. 1. Beal was charged with reckless driving. The officer, Louis Gilchrist of Somerville, remained at Decatur General Hospital for observation in good condition.
A hospital discharge list names many patients by initials and full names with street addresses or towns. Entries include Mrs Shirley Glenn Lou Allen Moulton 1 Master Russell Ken Riggs 818 St Emmitt Nethery Jr Hartselle and others such as Susan Blair Bradford 2005 13th St SE Gilbert Allen Blackwell Danville Rd and Mrs Gladys Mary Wedgeworth 1538 Somerville Rd plus Leola Terry 2009 Morgan and Audrey Johnson 811 9th St SE.
Paul Campbell of Hartselle resigns as Morgan County jailer effective today to take a job with TVA construction in Guntersville. Sheriff Knox L. McRae says a successor will be named soon. Campbell previously worked for TVA.
A roster lists individuals with addresses including Mrs Ruby Smith 1601 Wadsworth SE Master Timothy McDowell 1609 Chestnut SE Master Ronald Weaver 511 Walnut NE Mrs Patsy Shelton 813 3rd Ave SE Sidney Stewart Decatur 1 Thomas E Smith Lester 1 Mrs Patsy Holt 1607 Sherman Mrs Shelby Peppers 2227 Harrison SE Miss Evelyn Marie Dunn Union Grove Mrs Ethel Reeves Hartselle 3 Miss Vanessa Nave 1812 Church NW Walter Bolin 1004 8th Ave SW Baby Deborah Decatur 1 Mrs Ann Herron 1514 Buena Vista Circle.
A long list of Cullman area residents and others from nearby towns appears, detailing names such as Christian Moore Arkon Ohio Amanda Walker Estelle Johnson Susie Tucker James Wiley Willie Murray Oran Anderson Wyndell Chumley Verdon Nail A P Baker Levola Branum George Sellers Sara Heatherly Oscar Compton Joan Dunn Minnie Mann Herman Warnke C H Vines Nelda Eddleman Guy Bennett Ronald Grathouse David McCain James Hoffman Millard Eugene Nobinger Raymond Kritner Minnie Tucker Doris Eubanks Whit Harbison Jim Burrow Margaret Hancock Herbert Peinhardt John Goodlet Rennie Dunnaway Felton Campbell Wilburn Sharpton Hollis Mickle Larry Barker James Davis Margaret Wiebke Elwood Kresal Randy Quattlebum Alma Hopson.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Parker of 343 Cedar Street welcome a son born Monday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. A son was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Shirley Glenn Lou Allen of Moulton. Also listed is Charles R Smith of 1014 7th Ave.
City records show Decatur issued 679 850 dollars in building permits for March down slightly from February 1963 and well below March 1962. The largest permit was 76 444 dollars for a State National Bank branch on 6th Ave SE near Decatur Shopping Center. About 24 houses and one apartment unit accounted for most construction valued at 435 000 dollars.
The $1,500,000 campaign funds five state training centers under Auburn Extension Service. A. L. Johnson of Decatur chairs the Alabama 4-H Foundation with Tine W. Davis of Montgomery as state campaign chairman. Districts I IV appoint co chairs and district leaders from Redus Collier, Noel M. Dowling, N. Floyd McGowin, and Frank Plummer.
Thomas Estes Smith a 20 year old employee of Decatur Plastics Inc. lost his hand in a grinder during regrinding work. He was taken to the clinic where doctors reported he is in good condition besides the loss of the hand and that the amputation occurred about the middle of the palm.
Carter said the facility includes a flour mill an ice plant a poultry feed out operation and a feed mill. Dalton Poultry can process 240000 broilers weekly and 135000 chicks weekly. Willard Adcox remains general manager and no personnel or policy changes are planned.
The report states a 16 minute call discussed Georgia football plays and formations for the September 22 game against Alabama. It notes the conversation was intercepted by George Burnett and that Dr. Rose confirms the discussions covered offensive and defensive plays. No players implicated. focus on possible gambling connections and Butts financial status.
Direct ratios and price ranges for calves sows and hogs listed. No 3 White Shelled Corn quoted at 75 with oats at 1.00 per bushel. No 12 hogs 200-230 lb at 13.75 bulk 13.25-13.50. sows 11.50-12.00. Market activity described as active with dealers noting strength in calves.
Wall Street pulled back from an early rally as a federal grand jury indicted steel companies on price fixing. Trading was slow with mixed results and about 4.4 million shares changing hands. Names like Youngstown Sheet, U S Steel, Bethlehem, Republic Steel and Jones & Laughlin moved lower while Chrysler, General Motors and others showed mixed moves.
City permits totaling thousands of dollars were issued for multiple addresses including 1660 5th Ave SE and several Phillips properties. The day also reported items stolen from McCulloch Brothers Garage and noted hospital surgery for a furniture manager. Prank calls and upcoming golf breakfast were mentioned along with a brief stock market snapshot.
Cattle sales in Nashville show active demand with steers mostly 22.50 to 23.50 for slaughter grades and calves 150 to 1.00 higher, feeders 22.00, cows 12.50 to 18.50, bulls 19.50, and calves 150 high. Hog receipts around 700 with No 1 2 hogs at 14.25 and bulk 13.75 to 14.00. sows steady 12.00 to 12.50. Sheep 50 head, lambs 17.00. Thomasville area reports 3,500 hogs at several markets with mixed weights and sow prices 8.50 to 11.00.
In Atlanta the AP reports demand improving while supplies remain tight at farm markets. Traders note cautious activity as inventories shrink and prices edge upward amid the tight distribution.
The Mobile Press claimed sheriff officials in Chicago reported marked cards and loaded dice shipped to all states. Local officials in Morgen County and nearby cities denied knowledge of any shipment to Decatur and other Alabama towns. Evidence reportedly pointed to recipients in multiple cities, but details were not disclosed.
Rescue teams in six-man crews labor to reach a month-old daughter and two brothers trapped by rock. Officials say digging to reach them will take 15 to 18 hours at minimum as investigators assess the mine emergency.
American researchers pursue a vaccine to prevent dental caries. The effort involves multiple laboratories and aims to reduce cavity incidence through immunization, potentially altering preventive dental care.
Classified listing showing multiple rentals and sales including a four room apartment behind a grocery, a five room with attic and air conditioning, and a two bedroom house with gas heat. Also items for sale including a 1961 Impala and a 16 ft boat with motor. Contact numbers listed for inquiries. Additional notices for beautician position and a day carhop job. Easter ducklings and baby chicks advertised by Paul C. Davis.
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