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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
6
A one story house design in the House of the Week series features 1,297 square feet plus a 296 square foot car porch on a 65 lot. The plan includes a carporch, angled interior walls, sloped ceilings in three bedrooms and living spaces, and economy in materials. Optional basement or carporch changes offer extra storage and courtyard appeal.
The Decatur Public Library reports a record number of participants in the Summer Reading Program with 223 registrations and 109 completing the required books. June circulation reached 7210 and July 8685, up from last year, and 19 readers are invited to a theater party at Princes Theater.
Steers Library reports rising reading interest this summer with twenty two borrowers finishing the eight books required by Mrs. Turner the librarian. The list of names includes Frame Griggs Haigler Hendrix Hester Higginbotham James Jordan Keown Kruidenier Lesser Loftin Lorrence Patterson Partwood Preston Randolph Rankin Rankin Ricks Riggs Roper Nita Roper Rowe Rowe Russell Russell Self Self Shaw Shaw Smith Smyley Snider Spink Standsidge Standridge Standridge Standridge Street Summers Taylor Terry Terry Thompson Tweedy Williams Willingham Willingham Wood Wood Wood Wood Wood shows active participation among patrons.
Lauderdale County Republicans will salute Sen. Barry Goldwater on August 22 at 7 p.m. in the Lauderdale County Coliseum. Tickets are available from Fred Holt county Republican chairman Bob Tomlinson ticket sales chairman or any executive committee member.
The Main Library invites Deborah Lou Anderson Gloria Anderson Carmen Denise Byar Debra Ann Evans Lauretta Franks Rocella Harris Beverly Humphrey Brenda Humphrey Marcia Humphrey Michael Irvin Henry Jackson Jewel Jackson Lorenzo L Jackson Jr Emma Johnson Phyllis Johnson Patricia Nance Lametta Raybon Theresa Vinson Sandra White Linda Joyce Williams to a theater party. The list includes many local residents and community members.
A new telescopic sight designed for archers is under development to enhance precision and distance targeting. Researchers note improved alignment and quicker target acquisition for bow users.
Thirteen area candidates will join 517 graduates at Auburn University summer commencement at Cliff Hare Stadium on August 24. Degrees include Master of Agriculture to Charles D. Rutledge of Hartselle, Master of Education to Cullman residents, and bachelor degrees for Channell of Hartselle, Collier of Arab, Atkins of Cullman, Orr of Athens, and Pinkston of Cullman, among others.
The Agriculture Department forecast a drop in the 1963 44 carryover of feed grains to about 208 million tons down 7 million from last year and 23 million from three years ago. It also projects higher meat prices in Q3 and higher beef veal lamb and mutton output with less pork, while Orville Freeman publicizes wilderness status for Minarets area after Russia trip notes.
Cuban radio reported shelling of a metal processing plant in Pinar Del Rio Province Cuba about 100 miles southwest of Havana. Havana Radio said two boats attacked the facility with machine guns and bazookas damaging oil and sulphuric acid tanks as militiamen repelled the assault.
The schedule lists stops at Thatch Vining's Store from 9 15 to 16 15 Pettusville Howard's from 10 30 to 11 30 Locke's Crossroads Hobbs from 11 45 to 1 Elkmont Head's Store from 1 15 to 3 The data records route times and locations for July 22 and surrounding entries.
Heavy Morgan County Civil Court docket heard Monday morning before County Judge Lewis West. 43 cases disposed in hours. Spokesman cited promissory notes and related account suits as the main reason for rapid resolution. One jury was cleared due to defendant’s nonappearance. eleven cases continued.
Walters, 71, Democratic national committeeman, named to fill the late Sen. Estes Kefauver's seat until a successor is chosen in the Nov 3 1964 election. Kefauver died Aug 10 from a heart attack. Walters is conservative for a Democrat and is not expected to run in 1964, clearing the way for Clement to consider running.
Columbus report details Capt. John Hinkel earning three major qualifications from Ohio State University Air Force ground support control school and Army paratroop training. His wife supported the family as he completed the Army parachute course, including the final two jumps required to qualify.
Police report multiple city traffic accidents with injuries. Leon Terry and James Vickers collide on 4th Ave SE. Vickers charged with drunken driving and no license. James Frazier and James Flack collide on Walnut Street. Stanley Parker bicycle accident. no charges. Marguerite Conklin and Jewel Singleton collide near 1st Ave NE. a young driver injured. Sylvia Simon suffers a nasal cut after a highway crash with Y Z Mangrum's pickup. no charges.
Law men raided a 350 gallon loaded still near Mud Tavern about 15 miles southeast of Decatur off Old Moulton Rd. Owner J E Ledlow was arrested at the site and taken to Huntsville to face federal charges of possession of a still. The still was chopped to pieces after the arrest.
The United States Navy took delivery of its first aircraft in 1911 marking the start of naval aviation. The event established a new era for naval operations and reconnaissance capabilities.
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