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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
2
A late evening weather bulletin tracks river conditions and regional forecasts around 931 p.m. Officials advise caution for travelers and waterfront activities as temperatures remain steady and chance of showers is low.
Decatur area reports the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge at 71.40 feet, up .20 in 24 hours, with sea level reading 555.70 feet. TVA lake temperature 93 degrees at 4:30 p.m., low of 72 at 4 a.m., 87 degrees at 1 a.m. Forecast calls for fair to partly warm skies, isolated afternoon thundershower possible. West winds 3 to 16 mph. High 91 today, low 71, high 92 Friday.
Pettey states plans call for a 17 room classroom addition at MCHS to replace the old 1907 building. The renovation program at Hartselle Elementary includes heating improvements as part of ongoing district upgrades.
American commanders say weapons used by North Koreans were gathered near the demilitarized zone after an ambush and a second clash killed two U S soldiers a South Korean policeman and four North Koreans The United States condemns the strike as vicious while searches along the Imjim River pursue infiltrators
Readable fragment describes an exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History focusing on the biology of manatees. It notes features on anatomy, habitat, and conservation status, with expert commentary and museum staff insights.
A 46-year-old Cullman Street Department employee Eugene Nicklaus was killed when a roller operated by him overturned on Mitchell Road at 8 35 this morning. Police identified Nicklaus who had worked for the city since 1946. A witness said he had just been at work when the accident occurred.
Supt Silas Cross says Hatton High gym repair will start next week after a district survey. He notes the board examined whether teachers should be paid on a 10 month vs 12 month basis, with raises included, explaining pay changes affect monthly checks.
3M Co reported record second quarter sales of 190.18 million dollars up 10 percent from the prior year with net income of 22.45 million dollars or 43 cents a share. For the first half of the year sales reached 362.31 million with net income 42.07 million dollars or 81 cents a share.
FSC celebrates 32 students placed among top three colleges over four years. Advanced cadets participate in the program highlighting continued academic and leadership achievement.
Mrs Lena Burch of Athens died Tuesday at 2 30 p m at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m today at Leoma Baptist Church Leoma Tenn with Rev Henry Yager and Sim Bickley officiating. Burial in adjacent cemetery Spry directing. Survivors include her son Lester Burch two sisters Burch Charles Yager Harvey Yager Reavis V Lawford Donald Davis member of Leoma Baptist Church.
Arnold Bolan formerly of Hartselle died in Clearmont Florida on Wednesday at 6 30 p m Funeral services will be announced later by Peck Funeral Home in Hartselle Alabama
J M Cornett aged 68 died at his Cullman home Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held today at Missionary Grove Church at 2 pm with burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Survived by widow Vola, three sons Hardie Jack Ronald and three daughters Eloise Huffnstutler Fay Glover Dot Waters, two brothers, four sisters and eleven grandchildren.
Vance H. Baker manager of the State Employment Office in Decatur announces exams in Poultry Inspector Capitol Hostess Public Utilities Examiner I Produce Inspector II and Freezing Plant Inspector. Information and application forms available at the State Employment Office with Baker offering to discuss announcements with interested individuals.
A compact death and funeral notices list names including Miss Faye Griffith of Hanceville and Joy Harbison of Cullman along with others such as Johnny Lee Howard Kathleen Pace Elsie Lou McAnally Wynn Jerry Jerome James Harvey Walker and Mary Susan Day across Hanceville and Cullman, reflecting local obituary activity.
A partial OCR list shows names Mrs. Mattie Hillis of Elkmont Mrs. Velma Young of 2110 Highway 31 S and Mrs. Elise Landrum along with C O Howard of 924 3rd Ave. This fragment hints at a neighborhood directory or mailing list.
Athens officials report 345 deaths in Limestone County from Aug 9 1962 to July this year totaling natural and unnatural causes. The figures show 254 deaths in 1961 and 306 in 1962.
The industry projects a 2 percent rise in greeting card sales for 1963 over 1962, reaching six billion units, a record high. The forecast highlights continued consumer demand and expansion potential for card manufacturers.
A fragmented OCR extract lists several Decatur area residents with street addresses and names, including Mrs. C. R. Neill and Mrs. James P. Ransom, along with others and an infant reference, all appearing as a miscellaneous notice.
The East Limestone PTA will sponsor a Bar-B-Q Saturday at the high school with ball games planned in the morning and afternoon.
Athens officials say Limestone County sheriff M W Evans announced 183 arrests were made by his department in July the highest monthly total since he took office indicating strong enforcement momentum.
Hartselle police arrested six people on Wednesday including five for violation of the prohibition law and one for public drunkenness.
Athens police made one arrest on Wednesday for public drunkenness in the North Alabama city, reflecting a routine enforcement move by local officers.
A sheriff's operation in Athens led to 15 arrests on Wednesday. Charges include three for prohibition violations, three for public drunkenness, one for reckless driving, six for no driver's license, one for bad check, and one for throwing trash on the highway.
A noon Wednesday wreck 2.8 miles west of here on Morgan road involved Opal W. Nesmith 41 Falkville driving a 1959 Chevrolet and Clifford L. Lindley 24 Falkville in a 1956 De Soto. Property damage totaled $50, according to state troopers at the Decatur Post.
Artis Boyd Matthews, identified by police, is jailed at Kilby State Prison for protection. A 1950 Pontiac driven by a Negro allegedly followed a woman, splashing mud on her windshield and forcing a reverse drive for about a mile. She fled, leaving shoes and tracks, says she was taken to an abandoned farmhouse where the rape occurred. Matthews denies using force and denies threatening the baby.
U S District Judge Clarence W Allgood refused to accept jurisdiction over an Etowah County injunction targeting demonstrators in Gadsden The ruling sent the case back to county court for trial The injunction bars certain demonstrations and was amended to forbid Negroes from refusing to leave restaurants when asked by owners The protests began June 10 drawing over 500 demonstrators including many youths
Pravda denounces Beijing for opposing the Soviet British American nuclear test ban treaty calling their stance a dirty fraud. The paper argues the Chinese Communist government misreads the linked global effort and the Western front.
Mr and Mrs James P Ran som of Somerville welcomed a son on Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs William G Clark of Decatur welcomed a son today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James C Marble of 1520 Phillips Ave SW welcomed a daughter today at Decatur General Hospital.
Markets show quotes for cattle at 17.75 to 18.00 per unit with figures of 1 and 3 and weights from 300 to 450 pounds. Additional line items list 12.50 to 14.00, indicating separate market segments or product categories.
The Dow edged lower after a small intraday gain amid profit taking and shifting airline shares. Chrysler, Ford, GM and IBM opened strong or fell back, Xerox dropped while Union Carbide gained. volume was about 3.4 million shares as bonds held steady to a touch higher.
In Birmingham, eggs continued a downward price trend under market pressure. Report notes whispering buyer interest and faint demand as supply remains ample, with traders watching regional cues and potential policy effects on sourcing.
AP dispatch reports mixed cattle and calf prices in Nashville with heifers and steers in the 1-3 weight class at 18.25 to 18.50 per hundredweight and 300 to 450 lb animals at 13.00 to 14.50. Hog receipts totaled 2,900 at Thomasville with 190-230 lb barrows and gilts at 17.75 to 18.25 and 240-270 lb hogs to 18.0.
Public invited to 8 o'clock Moose Lodge event on Moulton Street. Police report holes found in Harold E. Underwood’s car windshield at Brentwood Apartments after a BB gun incident.
The article notes that the dollar volume spent on industrial shows is expected to reach 100 million dollars this year, reflecting strong investment in trade exhibitions and promotional events by companies seeking exposure and sales.
Partial auction data lists sows weighing 160 pounds class with price ranges from 12.50 to 14.75 and 1-2 sows priced 16.75 to 17.50. Details are fragmentary but indicate standard market values.
Birmingham reports broilers and fryers at farm quotations lower by a percent with supplies at most points while Atlanta notes Georgia live poultry prices largely steady to down. Light types were scarce at farms and plants. few sales to report prices.
School rolls show gains with 1731 Negro students enrolled this month versus 1835 at the same point last year. Central of Courtland and Trinity of Athens lead Negro enrollment in their counties. Lawrence County High School reports 659, Ardmore 628, Central 863, Trinity 640, Limestone County totals include Mooresville Belle Mina Junior High 246 Owens Junior High 376 Piney Chapel 369 Ardmore High 638 Clem ents 574 East Lime.
In Scottsboro Alabama police investigate a burglary that netted about $50,000 in non negotiable stocks bonds and valuables from a residence Mrs Kirby was in her room reading when the theft occurred Miss Brown found the crime upon returning and listed missing items include securities a $1000 diamond ring an $85 check and $20 in cash.
Classified items include an 18 acre farm with a 3 bedroom home 2 baths and two barns, a 1960 Ford Galaxie for 1095 dollars, furnished apartment, two bedroom rental, three bedroom old home for sale, equity trade for trailer, sewing machine attachments, Pfaff sewing center ad, and a grocery store with stock and fixtures for 10000 dollars. Also seeks ride to Huntsville Arsenal and a maid position.
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