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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1971

Page

6

Texas Heads (Continued From Page 1) Baseball Roundup

Mississippi battled back with two runs in its half of the inning and added in the third fourth and fifth as errors and walks plagued Decatur. Hal Holmes earned the win for Mississippi with Kim Seaman relief. Alabama’s Phil Sutton hit a first inning homer but Texas edged ahead for a second straight series win. Georgia’s Bobby Butler spun a gem to hold Louisiana to one hit and a late rally by Florida was stifled by Billy May. The report also notes a Washington political press brief about busing and federal court decrees.

Mississippi Decatur Hal Holmes Kim Seaman Steve Sivley Lonnie Lemmond Seamon Kelly Goff Randy Grey Tim Dryden Bill McNeese Lemmond Billy Joe Doran Scotty Qualls Mike Brazier Phil Sutton Alabama All-Stars Center Point Texas Mike Bigham Texans Alabama Michael Blanks Louisiana Georgia Bobby Butler Butler al Dodd Ken Sholl Mark Smith Dale Kolwyck Jerry Brodie Eddie Wilson Mike Williams Billy May Florida Bobby Corbin Woodward Tennessee George C. Wallace Nixon John Mitchell U.S Ziegler

Mrs. Foley to Reopen Shop After Fire Loss

HARTSELLE Mrs. June Foley operator of the First Lady Beauty Salon on West Main Street was identified as Martha Cobb in a photo showing damage from a Monday night fire. She hopes to reopen under the same name within a few weeks, after repairs to items including a hair dryer and wigs. The fire is believed to have started from a faulty air conditioner.

Hartselle June Foley First Lady West Main St Martha Cobb

Liquor Found In Dishwasher In Decatur Home

A Northwest Decatur woman was found washing liquor Tuesday after officers obtained a warrant for a house on 13th Ave NW. They discovered part of a pint of whisky in a dishwasher among dirty dishes.

Northwest Decatur 13Th Ave. NW

Three Receive Farmer Degree At National FFA Convention

Three area Future Farmers of America members are among 25 chosen for the American Farmer Degree at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City Missouri October 13 to 15. Hoyt Gerald Penn and Billy Ray Whisenhunt of Cullman FFA and Billy Don Rowe of Falkville FFA will receive the honor at the national meeting. The Falkville Hartselle Bass Club meets at 7 15 p m today at The Corral in Hartselle. new members urged to attend per Don Morris acting president.

Montgomery Future Farmers of America FFA Kansas City Hoyt Gerald Penn Billy Ray Whisenhunt Cullman Billy Don Rowe Falkville Falkville-Hartselle Corral Hartselle Don Morris

Peeping Toms Not Located In Southeast Decatur

A Decatur woman reported peeping toms around her Locust Street Southeast home Tuesday night. Police investigated but could not locate any suspects.

Decatur Locust St. SE

Woman Reports Firecrackers On Woodmont Drive

A woman on Woodmont Dr SE called police Tuesday night to report several young boys throwing firecrackers. Officers could not locate the youths.

Woodmont Dr. SE

Sleep's Fine But Not On Center Line

Police arrested a man Tuesday night for public drunkenness after he lay across the center line of Ath St S. He was picked up about 6 30 p m.

Ath

Girl, 14, Treated After Wrist Cutting Incident

Police investigated a Tuesday night incident in Decatur involving a 14 year old girl who was taken to Decatur General Hospital with cut wrists. The mother said the girl slipped and fell on glass, causing the injuries.

Decatur 3 Decatur General Hospital

Sparkman Tours Camp and Hardware of Policy Dilemmas

Sparkman visited the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Youth Conservation Corps camp near Limestone County and met the Dixie Boys Baseball team in Center Point. He spoke in Decatur and Athens, addressing inflation, Vietnamization, and government reorganization while backing an all volunteer Army and limited troop withdrawals.

Huntsville Sparkman Nixon Red China Tennessee River Youth Conservation Corps Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Limestone County Don Kosin Tom Atkeson Kosin Department of Interior Center Point Jefferson County Dixie Point Mallard Park Lions Club

Alabama Battles Stolen Car Racketeering With Missing Title Law

Public safety officials led by Allen describe a rising stolen vehicle trafficking ring moving cars from Detroit to Alabama. Authorities note many cars carry under 5,000 miles and a 1969 Mercury among recovered vehicles. FBI help and state investigators push for a title law to curb the crime amid praise for local officers' efforts.

Allen Public Safety Alabama Detroit Sorrell North Posey FBI State Public Safety Department

Chevy Dealer Garage Sale Offers New 71 Models

A Chevrolet dealer promotes a Garage Sale with all new 71 models cleared to make room for 72s. Customers are urged to visit for a wide selection including Impala Chevelle and Camaro at favorable prices.

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