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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1963
Page
2
Complete forecast notes clear skies over Decatur with sunset at 6 49 p m and sunrise at 5 00 a m Moonrise at 5 47 p m Prominent star Altair visible high in south at 10 46 p m Deneb and Vega positioned above Altair for stargazing tonight
Decatur area river readings show the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge at 21.58 feet, up 18 feet in 24 hours with sea level at 555.88 feet. TVA lake levels include Pickwick 412.5 Guntersville 594.8 Whitesburg 556.8 Wilson 506.9. High yesterday reached 95 degrees, tonight’s low 71. Today’s 11:20 am reading was 92 with a threat of late evening showers. High for today 72, tonight 69, high Saturday 93.
A jumble of rental sales and notices includes a 3 bedroom trailer for rent at 110 monthly with AC and washer, a Ford tractor with Sher backhoe for 1500, multiple home sales and lease listings, a lost pointer puppy, and various services and items such as a sixteens feet glass boat with motor, an Oldsmobile car, and a sewing machine for repossession with payment terms. Multiple phone numbers and street references appear throughout.
Morgan County Criminal Court Judge Lewis clears 26 cases in slightly over an hour of non jury trials. Remaining 41 jury cases set for next week. Dispositions include Leroy Goodwin fined 1000 dollars for escaping custody and Beverly Stroup McDonald moved to jury, while several defendants receive fines, continuances, or dismissals for offenses such as assault, prohibitions, worthless checks, and petit larceny.
Mr and Mrs Norman L Gillespie announce a son born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Hagermaker of Decatur report a daughter. Mr and Mrs R L Hundley of 808 Gorden Dr SE welcomed a son on Thursday at Decatur General Hospital.
Mrs Gra line Williams died Wednesday in Hartselle. funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hartselle Methodist Church with Rev J W Strayhand officiating. Burial in Hartselle City Cemetery. Carl M Sykes Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include sister Rebecca Simpson and brother Isaac Williams, mother Mrs Johnny L Stover, stepfather Sam Stover, two sons James and Melvin Williams, five nephews and three nieces.
Historical note highlights both Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison engaging in experiments with rotary wing flight, reflecting early aviation exploration and inventor rivalry during the era of invention.
A hospital bulletin lists admissions and patients in Cullman County including Walter Leeth Hanceville and Mrs. Sophronia Horton Cullman among others. Entries name patients and nearby towns Vinemont Hanceville Falkville Vine mont Cullman with several two and three day references.
Thirty one children enrolled in the American Red Cross swimming program for youths with mental disabilities completed the course today.
Witnesses testified that a July 11 explosion destroyed a 1954 Buick and killed Mrs. Keller as her husband Keller allegedly influenced the scene with dynamite purchases and life insurance. Investigators noted Keller’s movements after leaving behind a school area and driving to a local store before the blast occurred.
Word was received of the death Thursday night of Burns Kelley at Huntsville. He was the husband of Ruth Hartung of Decatur. Funeral arrangements were incomplete this morning.
Mrs Audrey E Long of Decatur dies Thursday at 7 30 am Funeral rites set for Saturday at 2 pm from Johnsons Chapel Church Rev Eric Bolan to officiate with burial at Johnsons Chapel Cemetery Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home handles arrangements Survivors include husband Marvin J Long four sisters Mrs Alton Turner Decatur Mrs Della Vincent California Mrs Maggie Vinson Okiana Ky Mrs Velma McNutt Falkville two brothers Wilson Brown Rob ert Brown Cherokee and one niece Body remains at the funeral home until the church service time
Horace I. Thompson 60 of Moulton died at 11 a.m. Thursday in Lawrence County. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Loosier Church of Christ with Kyle McWhorter officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery with Elliott-Brown Service in charge. Survivors include his widow Mary Elvie Thompson two daughters Christine Terry and Yvonne Morris both of Courtland three sons Horace I. Thompson Jr Town Creek Franklin D. Thompson Town Creek George D. Thompson Moulton mother Cleia Thompson Moulton six sisters Carrie Terry Louise Stedman Verda Ray Ola Mae Massey Mount Hope and two sisters-in-law. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
A young turkey that is not taught to eat would starve, highlighting the need for caretakers to introduce feeding behavior early in life. The observation underscores parental or human guidance in poultry rearing.
The body of 68 year old Jim Gordon, a Birmingham resident, was found about 7 a.m. around Wheeler Dam where he drowned Wednesday while fishing near spillways. Two Birmingham police officers witnessed the incident. Rescue teams had dragged the area since Wednesday as the dam work required spillways to be open. Gordon wore a life jacket which was torn off during the incident.
The Decatur market shows Cotton at inch middling 4.W, Cottonseed at 33.57 per ton, and milk products around 3.2 dollars per hundred. Wood and pulpwood prices appear, along with corn, oats, wheat, soybeans, and barley quotes. Cattle and hog figures are listed with quantities and rough values for a trading day.
A local notice lists several individuals, including Mrs. Millie Downs and Miss Annette Baker, with accompanying street addresses in Athens Falkville Huntsville Somerville Hartselle and nearby areas. The document records dismissals affecting multiple residents across these communities.
A damaged clipping lists numerous individuals with addresses across Alabama towns including Hartselle Moulton Decatur Florence Arab Arab and Cullman. Names include Mrs Norman Gillespie Mrs Leslie Terry Mrs Harold Lovelace John Shehan Lonnie Stephens and others with partial address details.
New York stocks finished the session up as trading remained moderately active. The market held its ground after two small declines with gains led by Du Pont and Eastman Kodak. Steels utilities rails and oils advanced while IBM and Polaroid slipped. Bond prices were mixed.
Five building permits were issued by the city clerk's office on Thursday. The notices list J A Maner 517 Charles Street and Lynde Building Corp with multiple five room houses, and Earl Green 516 Railroad NW with a rare house. Also noted are Decatur Sign Co 4th Ave SE and Mrs Clyde Hurt 2402 Penny Lane SE. Police report thefts include yellow water skis stolen from a boat and a 1955 Chevrolet stolen from 326 Wilson Ave NW. Patty Gail Johnson born to Mr and Mrs B E Johnson at Decatur General Hospital.S: Mary C Wiley recovering after surgery at St Vincent's Hospital Birmingham. A market at Decatur curb open 6-11 am Saturday. Rainbow Girls event 7:30 pm Saturday in Masonic Building dining hall. World War I Veterans meet Monday 6:30 pm at American Legion Home Hartselle with watermelon cutting. A stolen 1960 Chevrolet recovered 20 minutes after report by Lott Motor Co Grant Street.
A concise AP report notes broilers and live poultry supplies clearing slowly and often remaining short of demand, with growers pressed to meet needs as markets fluctuate.
The Atlanta poultry market shows a fully steady tone as farm quotations for broilers and fryers rise to 12 to 14 cents. Heavily offered hens remain in excess of demand, with heavy types short of need.
Consumer price update notes store door delivery and carload sales with Grade A white product 3644 45 stadiums 31 percent 364 small items priced 24 to 28 cents per unit reflecting supplier adjustments early today.
Blackburn, selected by the Alabama League of Municipalities as a voting delegate, will join the City Annual American Municipal Congress in Houston, August 10 to 14. He will serve on the committee for Federal Land and Property, with Lewis Cutter, Houston mayor, as convention president. The trip costs about $500 and he plans to fly.
Livestock figures from AP show cattle and calves totals and hogs at 100 head. Among hogs 54 head at 210 pounds priced 18.00. Sheep are listed as none.
Hog receipts totaling 2 300 across Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Dothan and Jacksonville were unevenly steady to 50 lower with most 25 to 50 lower. Quotes are 190 to 230 lbs at 17.75 to 18.00, 240 to 270 lbs and 160 to 180 lb at 16.50 to 17.25. Sows 12.50 to 14.75. Overall lower vs previous.
The historic stock market crash caused estimated losses of about 50 billion dollars between 1929 and 1930. Investors faced vast declines across markets as confidence deteriorated and financial institutions reeled.
President Kennedy opposes Ste. Adam Clayton Powell on Negro leadership aid and says with 10 percent of the population affected, equality requires work by both Negroes and whites. He criticizes recent demonstrations as self defeating.
Myrtle Milam filed a petition to probate the last will and testament of James Effie Vantreese deceased in Morgan County Probate Court. The hearing is set for August 10, 1963 at 10:00 A M, with listed interested parties in Kentucky Texas California Arkansas and Louisiana. The notice is dated July 15 1963 and signed by Judge T C Almon.
In the matter of Anderson K Bolden deceased executor R N Harris Jr files for final settlement. The hearing is set for August 12, 1963 at 10:00 AM to decide if the administration should be passed and allowed. Interested parties may appear to show cause.
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