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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1963
Page
2
Weather notes show sunset at 6 14 p.m. and moonrise at 6 03 p.m. The full Moon occurs at 6 57 p.m. Spica is reported near the Moon tonight. The star lies about 220 light years away and shines about 1000 times brighter than the Sun.
Decatur Tennessee River reading Saturday morning at Keller Memorial Bridge was 20.50 feet, a rise of 16 feet in 24 hours. River level from sea level 554.80 feet. Forecast calls for cloudy cool conditions with light morning rain, then partly cloudy mild, tonight clear and cool. Monday outlook partly cloudy and warmer. Winds east 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 16 mph. Today’s high undefined.
The Decatur High School band, 96 strong, earned a superior rating at the State Band Contest held in Foster Auditorium. Judges each gave a one rating, the highest possible, amid a multi day event featuring about seven bands. The group performed at 4:30 p.m. and was to return to Decatur last night.
Athens High School band director J L Cowart reported the 71 member ensemble earned an excellent rating at the State Band Contest in Tuscaloosa. The contest at Foster Auditorium, University of Alabama, ran from Thursday through Saturday with the Athens group returning Saturday.
Morgan notes potential use of the beer tax to boost school revenues as education advocates seek funding. John Caddell predicts the University of Alabama would gain about 4.5 million annually from a 51.5 million package, with Auburn’s Redus Collier estimating 13 to 14 million for all state institutions if enacted. Rep. Ralph Slate declines to discuss tax proposals.
Mrs. Carrie Oliver, 91, of Somerville, died Saturday at 6 a.m. at a local hospital. Funeral services are set for today at 2 p.m. at Center Springs Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Osborne officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Peck Funeral Home is in charge. The body was taken to the home of nephew John Ballinger in Somerville.
Obituary item notes Mrs. O J Thomas formerly of Decatur died at 2 30 p m at the Columbia Avenue Presbyterian Church. Survived by two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Bell Jackson Tennessee and Mrs Virgil Reynolds Sheffield.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jen nie Florence Bethany will be held at 3 p.m. from the Gunthorp Brown Service Chapel. Interment follows at Decatur City Cemetery with pallbearers including Sheriff Manor P C Goforth Wallace Meadows Eddie Rainey Billy Sims and Johnny Sandlin.
Jessie Calvin Carwile 81 of 306 Oak Street died at 4 30 a m Saturday in Athens Limestone Hospital Interment 4 p m at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Don Dowden officiating Burial will be in Athens Rose Lawn Cemetery Survivors include widow Rosie Carwile three sons Bill James and Archie Carwile all of Athens five daughters Carrie Mae Hopper Pulaski Tennessee Bessie Tuten Athens Beatrice Barksdale Athens Pauline Wilson Elkmont Susie Carwile Athens two sisters Schietha Coffman Shawnee Oklahoma Sally Gatlin Lester 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren
Sherrie Clardy aged 17 months died Friday night in Florida. The body will arrive in Athens Monday at 10 26 a m. Funeral services will be announced later by McConnell Funeral Home.
Monty W. Wimberley, 70, of 1808 Sherman Street Decatur died around 4 15 a m Saturday at his residence. Spry Funeral Home of Athens announced the arrangements. He leaves a widow Arizona Wimberley, Decatur, two daughters Mrs Birser Irondale and Mrs Lassie Frazier Newport Tennessee, two sons Virtle and Larry Wimberley both of Ohio, two sisters Mrs Effie Howater Russellville and Mrs Eva Harbin Russellville, five brothers Arthur Robert Willie and Alvie Wimberley Huntsville and Odis Wimberley Mount Hope, 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Agriculture Commissioner A W Todd says he used the cheapest way to weed out dead or moved recipients for the Alabama Farmer's Bulletin. He cites 9 196 returns at 919 60 and defends expanding circulation from 25 000 to 140 000 as fulfilling a campaign pledge.
Raisin sauce serves as a standard partner for baked ham or smoked tongue and is also delicious when paired with tongue laf.
Aerial mishaps from 8 30 p m on Ala 36 near Moulton injured ten people and damaged vehicles. Names include Charles Bryant 14 Danville, John French 15 Danville, Alice Osborn 25 Hartselle, Linda Osborn 9 Hartselle, Julius Osborn 6 Hartselle, and Julius Osborn 30 Hart selle. Additional crashes on Ala 24 near Moulton, US 81 south of Flint, and U S 31 near Athens produced multiple injuries with brief condition notes and property damage totals. The Patrol logged seven other rural incidents tied to wet roads, all under 500 dollars in damage.
Athens area Navy Ensign Wilbur F. Boswell, NT, son of Mr and Mrs W F Boswell of Stratford Road Decatur, completed a 24 week Officers wood qualification course at the Naval Supply Corps School in Athens and will be assigned supply corps duties on Navy ships or shore stations.
Burglars entered Rainey’s Beauty Shop at 321 2nd Ave and looted desks before a third floor office fire gutted part of the building. Fire marshal Howard Deese says the blaze started above a desk and is not believed electrical. arson not confirmed. Police Lt. Bowman notes entry through a second floor rear door and clues include footprints. Investigators seek link between the burglary and the fire as detectives compile evidence and interview witnesses.
A Greyhound bus from Reno to San Francisco skidded on a rain swept mountain highway and plunged about 120 feet into the Feather River Canyon near Oroville California. Seven were killed including the driver and 18 injured as passengers screamed during the crash. Local survivor Howard Hyatt described the chaotic scene at the hospital.
Add a couple of chicken bouillon cubes to the water used to boil a cup of rice. This flavors the rice as it cooks, enhancing aroma and depth with simple pantry ingredients.
Three people were treated at Decatur General Hospital after a car highway 31 collision with a L and N train on 1st Ave near Decatur Transit Co. at 8 28 p m. Mrs Fay White 24 and Mrs Joyce Fowler 24 of 2120 and 2122 Highway 31 South and Fowler's five year old daughter Joy sustained head leg and arm cuts and other injuries.
Birmingham police jailed 32 demonstrators after a peaceful march toward City Hall was halted six blocks from the planned site. Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth led arrests over a permit dispute, while Martin Luther King Jr announced continued demonstrations and an Easter overalls boycott.
The City Clerk issued one building permit this past week. Clayton McDole may build a 12 by 20 foot structure at the corner of N Marion and McClellan Streets with a cost of 400 dollars.
Limestone County high schools plan Career Day events on April 16 at Elkton Ardmore and West Limestone with college trade school and armed services reps. On April 17 Clements Tan ner and East Limestone will host sessions with representatives from colleges trade schools and local industries.
The hospital roster records admissions and dismissals for residents including Mrs H C Kitchens Ardmore Tenn Lawrence Smith Linda McCafferty Frank Hartwig George Neel Clyde Crude Florence Part James Daniel and others across Cullman Hanceville Holly Pond Addison Vinemont Bremen and surrounding areas with multiple counts for some individuals. Names and addresses indicate widespread community intake and release activity.
A long admissions roster lists individuals and addresses including Mrs. Jack Webb of Grant Alabama and Mrs. Minnie Lee Rice of 819 Jackson St SE along with several others such as William Tribble, Robert Pierce Johnson of Athens and infant son of John D Ferrell at 1320 5th Ave SE, with numerous street addresses and names. The page also notes children and adults with last names Bowling Rogers Thompson Finchum Hord and Longshore among others.
Figurette Studio at 826 Bradley St SW guarantees waist and hip reduction of two and a half to three and a half inches and 8 to 12 pounds in 60 days. Owner Mrs. Robert Freeman trained at Huntsville Figurette and runs a Progressive System with three instructors Miss Linda Herron Avon Terry and Freeman. Clients may use exercise facilities electric massages steam baths showers and professional massages by a Japanese masseuse.
A 17-year-old Falkville High School junior Shelba Chaney was elected vice-president of the Northeast District Future Homemakers of America at the district meeting in Jacksonville. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Chaney. Mrs. Oscar Knox is the Falkville FHA advisor. Sue Smith of Cotaco High School lost the race for parliamentarian to Mary Elder of Boaz.
A glaze combines brown sugar and honey in equal parts to coat ham. The approach yields a glossy, caramelized surface as the ham bakes, balancing sweetness and savoriness. Adjust quantities to suit ham size and preferred sweetness.
Mrs. E G Blevins improving after surgery at Bank Street Hospital. Huntsville chapter of American Institute of Industrial End meets at Sahara Motel for April program featuring Prof C N Cobb Auburn University on a 6 15 start with dinner and program through 8. Building permits issued for several local businesses and homes. Priceville Alumni Banquet set for April 13 at Priceville High School. Traffic collisions on Ferry Cherry streets and 6th Ave near A and P Supermarket involve several drivers and cars. A 1961 Valiant was later recovered from water at Decatur Boat Harbor after rolling in off a steep bank.
A fisherman Billy G Folkes 33 of Webb disappeared during a southeast Alabama tornado alert. Judge Brown 50 of Cuba was struck and killed while walking on a Sumter County road. Fire victims Willie Hobbs 72 his wife 70 and son Russell 35 died in a High Pine Community blaze. College student Clinton Carry Melton 22 of Hueytown died near Bessemer in a U S 11 crash. J W Kelley 70 died after walking into a car near Clanton on Chilton County Road 37.
A son was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Grady Woods Madison 3 at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. A daughter was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Billy Little Moulton 2 at Decatur General Hospital. A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Jack Webb Grant 1 Ala at Decatur General Hospital. Top hamburgers with fried onion rings and serve with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach for a family supper with raw carrot curls for color.
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