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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1966
Page
2
State troopers identify George E. Weems, 49, of Piedmont, as the man killed near Owassa when a Louisville and Nashville freight derailed and toppled onto him while he walked along the track. No other fatalities or injuries reported.
Gov. George Wallace reportedly discussed with 4H members of Alabama’s Democratic Executive Committee the possibility of calling a meeting to elect a chairman more to his liking. Robert S. Vance declined comment on the report.
Montgomery administrators urge lawmakers to curb televised Friday night football to protect tradition. Alabama High School Athletic Association executive secretary Herman L. Scott confirms Friday games are a longstanding practice and need guidance from Congress. Washington reports list four Alabama casualties in the Vietnam conflict, naming Army officers and a Marine wounded or killed, including Phillip J. Moog Aubrey Cauley Freddie B. Glover Gordon H. Dunaway.
The Air Force paid the Navy 5.34 million by check for the missing hydrogen bomb recovered from the Mediterranean after it was dropped from a B 52. The device was missing for 80 days, with the settlement reflecting about 65 thousand dollars a day for the recovery effort.
Washington crowds of 32 164 filled DC Stadium for the Beatles concert as police guarded the show after a small protest by five Ku Kluxers over John Lennon's remarks. A 16 year old briefly touched the band before being stopped. he said he only wished to touch the musicians. Separately, striking mechanics received details of a tentative settlement aimed at ending the shutdown by Friday.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the rape convictions of Edgar Labat and Clifton Peret after finding Negroes were excluded from the grand and trial juries. The case is remanded with orders to free them subject to rearrest, reindictment, and retrial.
Civil rights leaders vowed to extend marches into white Chicago neighborhoods until Negroes can move into housing freely. Albert A. Raby, convenor of the Coordinating Council of Community Organizations, announced the plan at Monday night’s rally.
Senate and House conferees halted spending on the Capitol west front extension proposed at 34 million dollars. Senator A S Mike Monroney of Oklahoma said the panel voted to block this year's funding while allowing preliminary planning to proceed.
United Nations Secretary General U Thant proposed a record budget of 128 million for UN operations in 1967, 6.6 million above the current year and 1.7 million over the General Assembly advisory committee's recommendation. A seven member subcommittee will visit Madrid for possible inspection of Spanish Equatorial Guinea.
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 20.56 with sea level at 554.86. TVA lake stages include Wilson 507 Guntersville 593.7 Whitesburg 556.2 Pickwick 411.7 Wheeler 554.8 and Chickamauga 680.3. High yesterday 98 at 2:30 p.m. Low this morning 70. Temp 8:10 a.m. 82. Rainfall 10 inches in the previous 24 hours. Forecast: partly cloudy warm humid with scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers. Winds light to variable, gusty in storms. High today 91, low 72, high Wednesday 92. Visible planets Saturn and Mars rise tonight, Mercury and Venus rise before dawn. Moon phases show First Quarter Aug 22. moon perigee tonight.
Funeral services for Mrs W W Coffey 67 of Decatur to be held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Southside Baptist Church with Rev W J Johnson officiating Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery Gunthorp directing Survivors include the widow four daughters one son one half brother 13 grandchildren three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews The body lies in state one hour before services Mrs Coffey a Southside Baptist member was killed Monday when struck by a car near her Moulton Heights home</s>
Mrs Bessie K Daniel, aged 86, died at Lawrenceburg Sanitorium Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral arrangements are pending with local officials stating a private service will follow.
J. T. Malone of Savannah died recently and funeral services were held today at 1 p.m. at Shackleford Funeral Home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. James West, of Falkville.
Charles M. Ryan, 80, Falkville, died at 3:00 a.m. today at a Birmingham hospital. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Peck Funeral Home, Hartselle. Survivors include son Thomas L. Ryan of Steel, five daughters Mrs. Tillman Reid of Hartselle, Mrs. Austin Dunlap of Falkville, Mrs. Fred Allen of Baileyton, Mrs. Joe Randolph of Decatur, Mrs. James Lawrence of Hartselle, brothers J. E. Ryan of Birmingham and T. E. Ryan of Eva, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A dense list of personal transfers and property dealings from Somerville and nearby areas. Names include Johnny Lawson Frazier Gladys Fuller Daniel Snow Lynn Fish er and others with ages and occupations. Numerous property and monetary transfers noted among individuals and companies such as Beacon Electronics Corp The Sims Co. Inc Decatur Properties and Gobble Fire Lumber. Specific sums range from 1 to 60,000 dollars with many small $10 and $1 transfers.
Schrader Builders enclose pa tio 1829 Sth Ave SW 1800. Jerry Southward add room 603 1th Ave NW 900. Nebrig Plumbing Co install boiler Austinville School 3245. Jim Roberson carpentry 408 14th Ave NW 1950. North Alabama Heating and Cooling alterations to residence 1904 Country Club Rd SE 1875.
A column lists multiple newborns with parents from Decatur and nearby towns. Entries name couples, their addresses, and birth sites such as Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital, Decatur General Hospital, Cullman Hospital, Lawrence County Hospital, and Cullman Hospital. The records include Sundays and Mondays with daughters and sons.
Dr. William A. Walker a leading Decatur pediatrician is appointed chairman of the Fair Share Club Division in the 1967 United Fund campaign. He is a native of Alabama with deep community ties, a Rotary member, church worker, and instructor at the Medical College of Alabama.
At the Lyons Hotel an Miss Decatur Jaycee contest will name the winner during the organization meeting. The event starts at 7 30 p m with seven entrants listed Brenda Sherrill Bonnie Neville Charlotte Qualls Carol Smith Sandy McMillian Ann Williams and Sara Wicker all of Decatur. Mrs Linda Benfield serves as chaperone and Bill Benfield chairs the contest.
The Decatur curb market will run from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday offering green beans butter beans peas squash okra and various fruits including corn cucumbers tomatoes sweet potatoes peppers watermelons and cantaloupes. Peas and butter beans will be sold for freezing and cucumbers for pickling. The North Alabama Affiliate Eight of the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association met Monday at 7 p.m. at Martha Helen Salon of Beauty where the hair fashion committee demonstrated astro-curve fall styles unveiled in Houston during the NHCA convention.
The Decatur High School senior band will begin rehearsals Wednesday at a morning hour in the school band room. A meeting for band students and parents is set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Information about the annual band camp will be distributed.
Police investigated thefts including a 1965 red and white Mustang reported stolen by Paul Smith of 212 7th Ave SW. A white utility trailer was taken from behind Ronald Ridge's home on Clearview St SW sometime Sunday or early Monday.
Morgan County authorities placed a hold on A C Watson about 55 held in Gadsden County Florida for driving without a license. He is accused of stealing a 1956 Plymouth from A F Morris of Hartselle and taking it to Quincy Florida. Morris said the thief entered his home for ignition keys and a radio and clothing were taken. Watson faces grand larceny and possible second degree burglary charges.
A list of newborns includes Lew a daughter at Cullman Hospital to Mr and Mrs Elton Rutherford. a son in Cullman. a daughter for Mr and Mrs Jody Heflin in Courtland. a son Monday for Mr and Mrs Jerry Hunter of Moulton 1. a son for Mr and Mrs James Cooper of Danville 3. a son for Mr and Mrs Ronald Terry Hillsboro 1. a son for Mr and Mrs Ervin Speegle Hartselle. a son for Mr and Mrs George Raley at 1214 Elizabeth Ave SE. a son Monday at Decatur General.
In 1765 Boston marked its Liberty Tree with a copper plate naming it The Tree of Liberty. The British cut down the tree in 1776 during the revolutionary era, symbolizing colonial resistance.
A burst of small ads offers items for sale including a 1955 Plymouth car, Concord grapes, Golden Delicious apples, and a 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air. Also listed are rental offers, a 1966 Mustang for sale,MISC job listings, and housing details.
Danville residents attended birthday supper in Decatur at the Peek home. James Tomlinson dined with Herbert Cagle in Decatur. Mrs. Lindsey is improving at her son’s home. Jean Hayes and Charlotte Puckett vacationed at Shocco Springs Baptist Camp last week. Mrs. Sallie Dodson, 85, from Port Arthur Texas, visited relatives and flew here. She also toured J. D. Puckett’s family. Mrs. Heflin and others visit Can yon Texas and plan trips to New Mexico and Colorado. Street Sandlin of Brent visited here and Decatur. Relatives from Hartsville and Florence vacationed in the Smokies before returning home.
The meeting includes presenting the national charter to the candle organization. General convention chairman is Mrs Newton Powell and co chairman is Mrs Miles Powell. Members pursue candle making as a hobby.
An electrical storm left parts of Hartselle Massey and Moulton without power for a short period last night. No major damage was reported.
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