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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1968

Page

3

Orchestra Program Unites Birmingham Teens at Decatur

The Birmingham Youth Symphony and Youth Training Orchestras join Decatur High School Chorus for a Sunday 3 p.m. concert at Decatur High School auditorium. Conducted by John Owen and Ronald Peters, the program blends classical and light music for families. Sponsoring groups include ten Decatur clubs and The Decatur Daily.

Tai Decatur Birmingham Youth Symphony Decatur High School Birmingham Symphony Association Hhorus Secoron Oslah Kiwanis Club Decatur Rotary Ub Decatur Civitan Club City of Opportunity Civitan Club Decatur Lions Club First Federal Wings and Loan Association Decatur Daily

Hospital Dismissals and Newborns List in Decatur Area

A compiled notice lists hospital dismissals and births in the Decatur and surrounding area. Infants include Bryan Keith Miller Cullman and an infant daughter to Mrs. George W. Massingale in Athens, with numerous names and streets across Decatur Athens Hartselle Madison and nearby communities.

Curtis Alvin Stevens DecatUr William T. Hamilton Johnson St. SE Arthur Wheeler Simmons Toney Vola Mae Brock Athens Homer Ray. Tidwell Somerville Bryan Keith Miller Cullman Robert Collin Smith Danville Rd Johnny Randolph Strickland Sarah Aileen Kyle Grant St Harry Buford Daniel James Edward Barrett 20Th Ave Jack Davis Bobwhite Dr Robert Howlard Burleson Hartselle J. P. Haynes Robbie Jean Griggs 7Th Ave Charlie Harper Madison Jimmie L. Hill Rufus B. McDaniel Lawrence Griffin Sherman Norris George W. Massingale

Lawrence County Admissions Names List for Lawr ence County

The document records an admissions list for Lawrence County including John Ellis Tucker Trinity Clarence Perry Moulton Michael Ray Turner Houston Edith Mulligan Moulton JoAnn Brown Danville Elaine Perry Moulton Rosie Walker Moulton Jeffrey Turner Trinity Ray McWhorter Moulton Ira Lee Brewer Moulton Lila Jean Graham Houston Marie Trast Moulton Nadeen Ashley and infant daughter Moulton Jack Hart een Patricia Ann Fite and infant daughter Moulton Sally Terry Moulton Pauline Asher Houston.

John Ellis Tucker Trinity Clarence Perry Moulton Michael Ray Turner Houston Edith Mulligan JoAnn, Brown Danville Elaine Perry Rosie Walker Jeffrey Turner Ray McWhorter Ira Lee Brewer Lila Jean Graham Marie Trast Nadeen Ashley Jack Hart Patricia Ann Fite Sally ‘Erry Pauline Asher- Houston

Moonlit eclipse and April weather forecast in Decatur

The daily note reports a total lunar eclipse next Friday night and a full moon path with visible planets Mars Jupiter Venus, along with Decatur area weather. Friday high 57, low 32 to 36, today 62 to 66 with 38 to 42 overnight. Winds shift from north to east as clouds rise Sunday.

Twins Mars Jupiter Venus Decatur

Palm Sunday paper sale aids crippled children

The Decatur Shrine Club sponsors its annual Palm Sunday paper sale to raise funds for crippled children in Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone counties. Shriners seek contributions and the tabloid features cover club projects.

Decatur Shrine Club Shriners Morgan Lawrence Limestone

Decatur Cantata Tonight by First Presbyterian Chancel Choir

The First Presbyterian Chancel Choir performs the sacred cantata Seven Last Words of Christ tonight at 7:30 in the sanctuary. Soloists include Janet Turvey Jeanette Sedlak Ralph D Avanzo Todd Moore with Mary Oliver at the organ and Harry E Moon directing. This is the fourth festival in the church arts series. final festival features Mendelssohn Saint Paul on May 25 and 26.

First Presbyterian Chancel Choir Christ Janet Turvey Jeanette Sedlak Ralph D’avanzo Todd Moore Mary Oliver Harry E. Moon Mendelssohn

HARTSELLE Obituary for Roy Penn 66

Roy Penn 66 of Hartselle died Friday at his home at 4 p.m. Peck Funeral Home to announce service details. Survived by sister Léster Robinson of Decatur and siblings Simon Robinson Gary Indiana and Mrs Laura Brown of Memphis plus nine grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Turners Funeral Home holds remains before church services.

Hartselle Roy Penn Peck Funeral Home Léster Robinson Decatur Simon Robinson Gary Ind Laura Brown Memphis Tenn Turner Funeral Home

Funeral services set for Jeff Robinson in Decatur

Funeral services for Jeff Robinson of Decatur will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Spring Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse Little and Rev. Robert Wiggins officiating. Burial follows in the adjoining cemetery. Turner Funeral Home of Decatur directing. Survivors include two sons.

Jeff Robinson Decatur Decatur General Hospital Spring Hill Baptist Church Jesse Little Robert Wiggins Turner Funeral Home

King slaying linked to single white gunman, FBI says

Investigators recover a rifle with telescopic sight a small suitcase and fingerprints from the Lorraine Motel scene. FBI and Memphis detectives pursue leads across the United States while officials rebuff talk of a broader plot. King died from a single 30 06 bullet killing him instantly as he came from room 306.

FBI Memphis United States Clark Tennessee Frank C. Holloman Holloman King Lorraine Motel Jerry Francisco University of Tennessee Shelby Medical Examiner Francisco

Crestline Elementary Spelling Champion Crowned

Debra Frazier of Hartselle, a sixth grader, was named Crestline Elementary spelling champion after a school competition. She will represent Crestline in the county spelling bee later this year.

Crestline S&spelling Hebbie Frazier Ti Murrell Frazier Hartselle Crestline Debbie

Burglar Busted by Dog in Vancouver Home

A thief crept through the house of Mrs. John Storks in Vancouver Washington but fled after her dog jumped on the couch and woke her with a lick. The burglar and the dog escaped without stealing anything.

Vancouver Wash John Storks

King assassination site linked to upstairs bathroom

Holloman testified that the fatal rifle shot likely came from a bathroom used by upstairs tenants of a rundown rooming house at 420 South Main Street. The statement ties the shooting to the upper-floor occupants and the alleged vantage point in the incident.

Ing Holloman Dr. King South Main St

Mechanized Harvest Dominates U S Cotton Production

Reports indicate about 90 percent of U S cotton is harvested by mechanical devices. Growers shift from hand picking to machines, boosting efficiency and reducing labor needs across major cotton regions. The trend highlights evolving agricultural practices and economic implications for farm labor.

U. S

Morgan County Records And Local Notices

Morgan County entries list deeds and transfers including Truman Abercrombie to Jim Burger Grizzard for 90 102 dollars at Decatur Housing Authority property and W Renfroe to Howard Dert 500 at Roselawn Cemetery. Birth notice for Mr and Mrs Curtis Alvin Stevens at Be 1 Hospital.

Curtis Alvin Stevens Be 1

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Birmingham Youth Symphony Orchestra John C. Owen Catur Ionnston Street Rousseiss Dix Penneys Decatur General Admissions Lawrence County Admissions Ea Ae Florida Pacific Northwest Peggy Murphy Alabama Association of Extension Home Economists Mobile Fain Guthery University of Alabama Decatur Rotary Club Decatur Inn Lion Art Stamler Health and Welfare Committee Jeff Robinson Decatur Apothecary First Federal James Florist Bradley St Spring Ave 6Th Ave Rose Everblooming Caladium State National Charge Tray Gardenia G. C. Murphy CO
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