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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1963
Page
2
River Decatur skywatch reports sunset at 5 3 am sunrise tomorrow and a perigee moon. Betelgeuse visible low in east before 4 am. Mars low in west near 8 35 pm Jupiter rises late Saturn rises after midnight. Visible planets and lunar events fill the evening sky.
Two Ardmore youths, both described as teenagers, were injured when a car driven by Richard Cook of Athens struck a horse on Limestone Road two miles south of Athens. The crash occurred at 7 20 p m with total property damage estimated at 500 dollars.
S gogaenane Zone reports a Thursday incident in Cullman County involving a highway intoxication case. Sheriff’s officials are handling the matter with local authorities.
Objections remain as administration efforts push regulatory bills. A motion to send the measure back to the Rules Committee passed. The Ways and Means Committee sent tax and inheritance bills to subcommittees for review amid ongoing legislative maneuvers.
A list of individuals connected to local hospitals includes Mrs William H Davis of 6 East Mrs Mary Ward of 501 Nell Street Master Albert Ryan of Vinemont Billy Cantrell of 913 Cedar Street SW Mrs Lucille Lester of Arab 3 Mrs Etoile Talley of 819 6th Avenue and Alvin M Gorham of Holly Pond 1.
A grass fire reported at 2:49 p.m. was caused by a burn incident. Fire crews responded, assessing damage and origin. Further details pending investigation by local authorities.
The 18 year old Moyers show continues with a final 8 pm rodeo at the fairgrounds on Saturday. Notable results include Bill Legg winning steer dogging and William Evans winning calf roping at Fayetteville Tennessee, with Evans placing fourth in steer dogging. Earl Pepper won bull riding at Summerville Georgia. Legg missed overall ranking eligibility.
Services for Mrs Leola Lightfoot will be Sunday at 1 p.m. in Decatur. She leaves two sons L C Ward of Chattanooga Tenn and J C Ward of Chicago Ill plus a sister Mrs Mattie Holly of Decatur. She has 17 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild along with five nieces and three nephews and many other relatives.
Ten farms in the state are projected to harvest about 785000 bales from 835000 acres. Last year 1045000 bales were picked from 1050000 acres, highlighting strong output prospects.
A community notice lists admissions and dismissals including Mrs E R Maddox 1114 9th St SE Charles Glenn Werdebaugh 1512 Chestnut St SE L T Lee Brooks Dr Decatur Mrs Jack Sapp Decatur 1 Mrs Charles L Dinsmore 708 Canal St NE Mike Lindsey Tanner and others Fred Granville Williamson 1 Johnny Richard Sims Decatur Miss Janet Annette Layton De Miss Cynthia Marlene Bryant 216 3rd Ave SW Mrs L M Muston and infant daughter Decatur 3
Decatur police charged two brothers with grand larceny for stealing a physician's bag from a parking lot at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital. Inside the bag reportedly were drugs and syringes. Police found more drugs in the building where the arrest occurred. Skindivers searched the Tennessee River for the bag, aided by Patrolman Bobby Newsome and Troy Martin Jr. Witnesses saw the duo throw the bag into the river.
An unusual turnout saw 100 percent of parents vote to close the school amid concerns of respiratory sickness and overcrowding. District officials discussed summer programs, while citizens urged a noon decision and waited outside the courthouse annex before crossing to the office for clarification.
Former Georgia athletic director Dan E. Butts testified in his $10 million libel suit alleging the Curtis Wright Curtis magazine article in Saturday Evening Post fixed the 1962 Georgia Alabama game. He asserted no doubt about the plan and denied discussing it. Butts, 58, resigned Feb 2 after 21 years coaching, as courtroom tension rose with his family in attendance.
The New York stock market advanced on steady buying effort as trading neared the close. Volume reached about 36 million shares with gains led by selective issues outside the usual leaders amid relief at the neutral tone of the final investigative report from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Testimony centers on three Alabama touchdowns blamed on Georgia players failing assignments. Butts argues one play was an easy touchdown and disputes arrangements. Bryant denies receiving vital information and asserts any such to be illegal.
Committee members and officers discuss plans along the river corridor from south end of Ind Ave SE to Lee St including Bank St and surrounding parcels. Ideas include a Tennessee River valley museum, a museum-like display of progress, a large tourist industry, restored vintage fire station, hotel restoration, and private investment to spark redevelopment.
Carter states the flour mill will send a portion of its output to broiler raisers under contract. A significant share will be distributed to Lawrence County, Franklin County, and Morgan County.
An armed bandit robbed real estate agent Charles Cowart, 39, of about 4500 dollars in cash in front of a Mobile building. Police described the suspect as well dressed and fled after the daytime theft.
More than 15 million pounds of soft latex foam rubber were used to manufacture pillows in 1962, illustrating a strong demand for cushioning materials in consumer bedding. Strong demand data points highlight the scale of production and industry growth during that year.
Paul W. Foster of Tuscaloosa reported his son John B. Foster missing at 2 50 p m Thursday. he had been at home since Aug 1 and was believed in Decatur. A Thursday evening crash in the Morningside Shopping Center lot involved a 1960 Chevrolet driven by Sherre Rankin. a sheriff’s unit arrested someone for public drunkenness at 6 15 p.m The Butler P Hine WWI veteran urged Nov 11 Veterans Day observance in Decatur and asked community help.
Somerville 2, a son born Thursday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic. Ernest F Woods and wife of Hartselle welcome a son Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Joe M McAbee and wife of 819 Bradley St SW report a son Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mike Lindsey of Tanner welcomes a daughter today at Decatur General Hospital. Grady L Welborn and wife of 421 3rd Ave SW announce a son Thursday at Decatur General Hospital.
An election will be held here August 31 to decide if Eva becomes Morgan County’s seventh incorporated municipality. Voters will mark an X by corporation or no corporation. Judge Almon noted Eva is the first community to seek original incorporation in his 2% years as probate judge. If approved, a follow up election for mayor and five councilmen will be set. Other county towns already incorporated include Decatur Hartselle Falkville Trinity Somerville and Flint City.
Residents west of Flint City in Morgan County lost electrical power for about four hours after a line burned down. A Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation spokesman said the outage lasted roughly three to four hours before the cooperative was notified.
A couple seeks a furnished apartment in Hortselle and asks to be contacted at 773-7432 for rental arrangements.
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