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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1963
Page
2
A brief weather note records a low in the east at 4 18 a m with reference to atmospheric conditions and a river context. No further details or accompanying data are provided.
Tennessee River level rose to 21.48 feet at Keller Memorial Bridge, up 0.39 in 24 hours, sea level 555.78 feet. Sunday high 76 degrees at 3 pm, low 48 near 5 am. Today 76 at 11:38 am, winds variable 6 to 12 mph shifting to southeast up to 15 mph. Tuesday forecast shows high around 78 and low near 46.
Alabama outlook shows temperatures averaging 3 to 5 degrees below normal. Precipitation is minimal with southern areas likely receiving a quarter inch or less and northern regions not reaching half an inch.
A Sunday spate of deaths includes Willie Norris 30 of Sheffield injured fatally in Muscle Shoals two car crash. John A Rouse 22 months drowns in a well where a boy fell into a 40 foot shaft with four feet water. Conway O McLemore Huntsville man killed when car hit him on Ardmore highway. George D Hall 2 struck by car on U S 8 in Prattville.
J A Stewart aged 87 of 708 4th Ave SE died at 2 25 am at Decatur General Hospital. Survived by wife Mrs Reba Siler of Ypsilanti Michigan and Mrs David Nichols of Haleyville Alabama and Mrs Oscar Ted ford of Hartsele with 26 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
John W. Roberts 82 died Sunday at a local hospital in Bessemer Alabama. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Seventh Street Baptist Church in Bessemer with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Survivors include wife Walter Roberts two daughters six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs Minnie Lee Rice 82 of Decatur died Sunday Funeral service is at 3 p m today at Dew Methodist Church Interment Roselawn Cemetery Gunthorp Brown Service in charge Survived by four daughters Mrs Tony Heath Montgomery Mrs Maude Tucker Decatur Mrs Ruth Levin Decatur Mrs Mamie Devine Decatur one son Harry W Rice Falls Church Va ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren Nephews to serve as pallbearers
Funeral services for Monty W. Wimberley 70 of 1908 Sherman St SE Decatur were today at 2 p.m. at Sprucetown Tyler with burial in adjoining grounds. He died Saturday at his residence. He was survived by his wife Mrs Arizona Wimberley a daughter Mrs Birsie Garner and Mrs Lassie Frazier two sons Virtle and Larry Wimberley two sisters Mrs Effie Howater and Mrs Eva Harbin five brothers Arthur Robert Willie and Alvie Wimberley all of Russellville and Odis Wimberley of New Hope Pallbearers included Johnny Wimberley and William Harbin.
A Sunday march by Negro demonstrators led by Rev. A. D. faced a police dispersal with dogs as clashes erupted. Twenty six trespass convictions last week after sit ins produced maximum penalties of 190 days in jail and a $100 fine. Al Hibbler and Rev. Shuttlesworth were slated for trial on parading without a permit as more demonstrations planned near City Hall.
The family said the youth could not have been in the well over 10 minutes while the coroner noted no injuries. The coroner indicated the child fell straight from the top into the water. Funeral services set for Donald Church with interment at Donald Cemetery. Rainey Funeral Home Ardmore managing arrangements. Survivors include parents a brother William and grandparents Mr and Mrs Melvin Rouse Madison 3 and Mr and Mrs J I Hill Decatur.
Mobile AP reports Leon A. Matthews, 25, was detained on charges of beating an 18 year old woman on a Mobile street after she rejected him and stabbing Patrolman Forney McNair in the back during the incident.
Violence erupts when a knife wielding suspect attacks a police dog, sparking a crowd of over 200. Police and dogs pursue, with six officers detaining the assailant. Police Commissioner Connor proclaims the dogs’ role as officers arrest 23 marchers led by King and at least four others.
Allen L. Wallace, assistant division engineer with the state highway department since 1959, was appointed Morgan County engineer by the Morgan County Board of Revenue. The appointment takes effect April 16. Wallace, born October 1924, resides at 520 Line St NE with his wife. He succeeds J. B. Nelson who left to join the division engineer's office under his brother Herman Nelson. Wallace will retire from his current post April 15.
A driver described a wall of water washing his car off a highway and spilling it underwater after a dam breach. Several occupants escaped, with one missing youth sought by skindivers and hundreds of rescuers scouring the creek and channels nearby.
lawmakers consider a bundle of taxes including a 10 percent contract tax on road work and a half percent on other construction taking effect June 1, plus a 3 percent levy on lights, gas and water and a 3 percent tax on telephone service. Educators project significant revenue for schools, while administration aims for quick House action on 10 bills.
Wallace explains he initially resisted calling anyone but felt compelled due to family safety. He says he is not worried about himself but cannot take chances with his relatives. The remark underscores concern for loved ones amid uncertain risk.
Livestock prices list shelled corn at 1.28 to 1.03 per unit and cattle at various ranges. Cows sold lower later with bulls active, calves strong, and heifers at 21 to 22 percent. Hogs around 1,600 head, steady to lower with No 1 weights at 13.50, sows 11.00.
The New York Stock Exchange showed a strong afternoon with prices higher and heavy volume around 5.9 million shares. Motors and steels led gains while U S Steel Bethlehem Jones and Laughlin and Youngstown rose about three points. Pan American World Airways slipped about one as Du Pont declined.
A compiled hospital roster lists multiple patients by name and residence including Mrs Gene England and Mrs Ellen Williams in Cullman, with entries for Vinement Hanceville and surrounding areas. The document names 10 plus individuals such as Mrs Mary Scott Mrs Geraldine Casey Rev Edgar Hominghausen and Miss Ola McCormick, among others.
A fragment from Madison notes dismissals related to Mrs B L Devaney. The text is incomplete but indicates a formal action affecting an individual located in Madison. Further details are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
A roster of names and addresses appears, listing residents and their streets in multiple towns. Entries include Amos James Garner, 2015 7th St SE. Mrs M W Taylor, Athens. Michael Joe White, 2120 31 Hwy S. and several others across Moulton, Hartelle, Somerville, and surrounding areas.
Decline at terminal markets continues as offerings exceed retail movement. Consumer grade prices to retailers through today include Grade A White Large 374-404, Medium 34-37, Small 30-32 percent. includes store delivery, cartons, and minimum one case direct sales by nearby producers.
Hog market activity described as moderately active with a 25 point price drop. No. 1 spot market shows 190 to 240 pound range, bars at 12.50 to 16.00 per hundredweight. Sows included in the report.
James Tapscott of Decatur was named chairman of the bleed drive for Cross Bloodmobile’s spring visit to Florence State College on April 16. The organization with the highest donor percentage will receive a trophy, as will the women's dormitory with the top percentage.
Mr and Mrs Robert Spinke of Hanceville announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Bobby Ray Powel of Cullman announce a son. Mr and Mrs Radford Atchley of Harrison Street SE announce a son. Mr and Mrs Fred Wright Jr of Seton Avenue SW announce a son. Mr and Mrs Robert Hargraves of Madison announce twin daughters. Mr and Mrs Robert N Newman of Eleanor Drive SW announce a son. Mr and Mrs Chellie Owens of Trinity announce a son.
Canada plans a record turnout in a national election. Analysts expect Lester B. Pearson to become prime minister after voting day. The bulletin blends political forecast with old ads and vehicle listings in the same sheet.
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