Death of Athens man Andy Hill at 41
Andy Hill 41 of Athens 4 died Friday at 12 15 p m at home. Services Monday 11 a m at Copeland Presbyterian Church with burial in Antioch Cemetery under Mc Connell directing. Survivors include widow Verlie Hill four daughters Mary Ashby Geral dine Haggermaker Shirley Hill Joyce Hill two sons Donald Donny Hill mother Edith Dupree siblings Ollie Hill James Hill five sisters Bertie Lainer Elizabeth Ranson Anne Worthy Evelyn Colbert Bertha Pickett Oklahoma Missouri and Chicago ties.
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Athens
Andy Hill
Copeland Presbyterian Church
Antioch Cemetery
McConnell
Verlie Hill
Mary Ashby
Geraldine Haggermaker
Shirley Hill
Joyce Hill
Donald Hill
Donny Hill
Edith Dupree
Chicago
Ollie Hill
James Hill
Bertie Lainer
Elizabeth Ranson
Anne Worthy
Caphan
Evelyn Colbert
Oklahoma
Bertha Pickett
Missouri
Weather and river summary for Decatur area
The report notes sunset at 6 25 p m and sunrise 5 15 a m with moonrise at 7 41 p m The Saturn rise at sunset and set at sunrise 815 million miles from Earth The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 19 93 feet with sea level 555 23 feet Other TVA lakes Chickamauga 679 8 Pickwick 412 1 Guntersville 593 2 Whitesburg 554 4 Wilson 505 8 Forecast calls warm windy humid with scattered showers and thunderstorms High near 85 tonight low around 70 Monday little change with southerly winds 7 to 17 mph and strong gusts near thunderstorm activity.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Chickamauga
Pickwick
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wilson
Democratic Platform Highlights Civil Rights and Defense Gains
The platform documents praise a long peacetime expansion with 3.9 million jobs and unemployment cut from 6.5 to 4.9 percent since 1961. It cites civil rights advances as a landmark and outlines boosts in nuclear, airlift, shipbuilding, and Special Forces for global readiness, while noting some omissions and anticipated floor debate at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Johnson
Western
Europe
South Viet Nam
Mrs. Walter Todd Sr. rites set at First Baptist Church
Mrs. Walter Todd Sr. died Friday night at Black Chandler Hospital Hartselle. Services will be held today at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev Stephenson and Dr Rogers officiating. Burial at City Cemetery directed by Gunthorp. Survived by two daughters Mrs Culver and Mrs Davis two sons Walter Jr and Thomas E Todd eight grandchildren. Pallbearers named. Body to lie in state 2 to 3 p.m. at church then funeral home prior to services.
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Walter H. Todd
Church St. NE
Black Chandler Hospital
Hartselle
First Baptist Church
W. K. Stephenson
Jesse Rogers
City Cemetery
Gunthorp
C. A. Culver
Decatur
J. W. Davis
Trustsville
Walter Todd Jr
Thomas E. Todd
Sherman Powell
Harold Watkins
James Mabe
James H. Lee
Winston Chapman
Beverly Eidson
Wilburn 83 Hartselle resident dies. rites set at local church
Josh Wilburn aged 83 of Hartselle died at 8 a.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Johnson Chapel Methodist Church with Rev John Irwin and Rev Leroy McClendon officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery Peck directing. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Survivors include four daughters, four sons, four brothers, one sister, 29 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. He was a member of the Salen Methodist Church. The body returned to the residence Saturday and will remain there until services.
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Hartselle
Josh Wilburn
Johnson Chapel Methodist Church
John Irwin
Leroy Me‘Clendon
Peck
Martie Hensley
Danville
Bertha Nether
Elmer Chenault
Earline Wilburn
Louis
Births and Deaths: Infant McClain Dies in Decatur
Ernestine McClain infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest McClain of Decatur died Friday at 7 pm in a Decatur hospital. Funeral services set for 2 pm today at Center Church in Lawrence County with burial beside her parents. Survived by two sisters Anna Marie and Janice Shree McClain of Decatur.
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Hartselle
Ernestine McClain
Ernest McClain
Decatur
Decatur Hospital
Center Church
Lawrence County
Anna Marie
Janice Shree McClain
Miss Mellie Couch at Moulton dies at 84
Miss Mellie Couch 84 of Moulton died at 9 p m Saturday Funeral services set for Monday at 2 p m at Antioch Methodist Church with Rev Robert Coleman officiating Burial will follow in Bald Knob Cemetery Elliott Funeral Home directing Survivors include two nephews Frank Couch and William Couch one sister in law Mrs Eunice Couch all of Moulton and other relatives
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Moulton
Mellie Couch
Antioch Methodist Church
Robert Coleman
Bald Knob
Elliott Funeral Home
Frank Couch
William Couch
Eunice Couch
Moulton 2
Decatur Daily Photo Contest Rules and Entry Details
The Decatur Daily announces a black and white photo contest for prints not exceeding 10 inches in the longest side. Mail entries to Photo Contest, The Decatur Daily, Box 1006, Decatur, Alabama, with name, address, and category on the back. Entries may be submitted any time during a six week period starting Sept 6, with weekly prizes and a best photo prize. winners will be reproduced in the paper and rights are reserved by the paper.
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Dector Daily
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
Ane
Johnson’s pick cited as one of the toughest calls yet
Georgia senator Carl E. Sanders said he asked Johnson about his choice and the president called it one of the hardest and most important decisions in public life. Humphrey, arriving at the convention, had no idea whom Johnson might select and deferred any campaign plans to Johnson. He doubted a floor fight over Mississippi delegates and urged harmony without sacrificing principles.
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Carl E. Sanders
Georgia
Johnson
Humphrey
Mississippi
Man-Made Star Nudged Toward Distant Orbit
In a space like pushball effort scientists directed a craft toward a near stationary orbit about 22 000 miles above Earth. Report notes the maneuver aims at achieving a stable high altitude path. The event is described as precise and technical in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Space
India sees massive Communist led protests over prices
New Delhi reports a nationwide mobilization as millions join protests Monday against soaring prices and shortages. The action is led by a Communist coalition, with widespread street demonstrations and calls for government action.
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New Delhi
India
Woman jailed for murder after stabbing husband in Alabama
In East Tallassee, Alabama, Effie Mae Ray was jailed on a murder charge after allegedly stabbing her husband Moses Ray during a domestic quarrel. Police said the incident occurred Saturday and left Ray dead.
CIA officer doubts victory in South Vietnam may end in settlement
A CIA officer voiced serious doubt that victory can be won in South Vietnam and suggested a negotiated settlement might be the eventual outcome. Administration sources said Saturday this is not the U.S. government view.
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Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
South Viet Nam
U.S
Auburn University President to Retire Without Immediate Replacement
Dr. Ralph Draughon awaits a successor before stepping down as Auburn University president and no action to hire a replacement will occur before month end.
Alabama Democrats urge unpledged electors to stay on ballot
Jasper Alabama AP report says the chairman of the State Democratic Committee asserts unpledged presidential electors have legal and moral duties to remain listed on the November ballot.
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Jasper
Ala
Democratic Committee
Alabama
Big Three, UAW to begin urgent bargaining Monday
Detroit reports urgent bargaining opens Monday between the Big Three automakers and the United Auto Workers Union. In Moscow Tass says the Soviet Union launched three satellites on Saturday named Cosmos 41 42 and 43.
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Detroit, Mich
Automotive
United Auto Workers Union
Moscow
Soviet Union
Tass
Negro Republican Leaders Meet in Secrecy convention
Philadelphia AP reports Negro Republican leaders opened a two day convention in absolute secrecy to push for greater influence in party decisions. The gathering in Philadelphia aims to sharpen strategy and coordinate actions for upcoming elections.
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Philadelphia
Underground nuclear test conducted at Nevada site
The Atomic Energy Commission carried out an underground low intermediate yield nuclear test at the Nevada test site on Saturday. The event confirms ongoing underground testing programs and regulatory oversight details remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada
Juvenile Court Reports Week of Juvenile Offenses
Morgan County juvenile authorities reported fifteen cases in the past week. Charges include five petit larceny, five burglary, three grand larceny, and one each for shoplifting buying and receiving stolen property and discharging firearms within the city. Fifty percent of the youths live in Decatur.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Wolfe Springs School Burglary Report Details Stolen Food
Several hundred dollars in food and supplies were stolen from Wolfe Springs School six miles northeast of here. The break in occurred Friday night or early Saturday morning, with items including flour milk cheese potatoes beans ham popsicles and a new slide projector. Entry was through a window as deputies investigate.
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Moulton
Wolfe Springs
Here
Lawrence County
Sheriff's Office
Mississippi and Alabama Delegations Face Seating Fight
In Atlantic City the Credentials Committee heard dramatic arguments over seating Mississippi and Alabama delegations. The Mississippi case featured a predominately Negro group seeking seating over the all white delegation, with national Negro leaders testifying. The Freedom Democrats argued the all white group is nonresident and linked to Communist fronts.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Mississippi
Alabama
Freedom Party
Freedom Democrats
Rita Schwerner
New York
Philadelphia
David L. Lawrence
Credentials Committee
Bookmobile Schedule for Priceville and Nearby Towns
Bookmobile visits Priceville Trotman’s Store from 9:00 to 9:30. Shoal Creek Baptist Church runs 9:45 to 10:30. Plainview Sullivan’s 10:50 to 11:30. Plainview Wigginton’s 11:40 to 12:15. Somerville Old School 1:00 to 1:45. Brooksville Blankenship’s 2:00 to 2:30.
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Shoal Creek Baptist Church
Plainview
Sullivan's
Wigginton
Somerville Old School
Brooksville
Blankenship
Chevy Chase Land Co Formed in 1850 by Newlands and Steward
The modern history of Chevy Chase Maryland traces to Senators Francis G Newlands and William Steward of Nevada who formed the Chevy Chase Land Co in 1850 shaping the area's development.
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Chevy Chase, Md
Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
William Steward
Chevy Chase Land Co
Hospital Dismissals and Names List
Dismissals and various names listed including Mrs. James Copeland Mrs. Jay Jackson Mrs. James R Allen Master Ricky Edward Marks Little Miss Hilda Dyar Vernon W Cresler Ronald Morrow and others with addresses on Athens and nearby streets.
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Ricky Edward Marks
Moulton St
James V. Whitt
Ardmore
Earl Hartgrove
11Th St
Vernon W. Cresler
Moulton
Ronald Morrow
Hillsboro
Clayton Rushing
Chenault
Margaret Ashford
Courtland
Marvin E. Webb
Athens
Baugh Wiley Smith Admissions List Brief
Admissions names include Malcolm Bolton Athens Ellis Keel Decature Mrs Laverne Stewart Somerville. The fragment lists individuals connected to an admissions context with unclear roles or dates.
Local Names Listed in Cullman Area GLIMPSE
A reader compiled a list of residents and addresses from Hanceville Cullman Bailey ton Crane Hill and nearby towns. The record includes multiple individuals with titles Mrs Miss Master and Mr along with street addresses and lane numbers.
Multiple vehicle crashes and church events fill Decatur day
At noon on US 31 a southbound car driven by Rose Ricco Brumby collided with a northbound pickup driven by Bennie Jones. A second crash occurred on 4th Ave with Charles L. Childers and Grover C. Williams. A third crash happened at Frazier St NE with David Reed and Elizabeth Pendergrass. Revival services and gospel singing announced. Decatur High School orientation for new students Friday. Worthington Corp. names Albert Mumma executive VP. Car shows planned in Jacksonville for 1965. Alabama Highway Patrol reports no accidents in four counties. Decatur Fire Department responded to a fire at 818 Grant St SE. A dusk collision on 7th St. and 5th Ave. involving Ruth Dervelle and Brenda Wells.
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Rose Ricco Brumby
Decatur 1
Bennie Jones
Decatur 4
Frazier St
6Th Ave
Frazier
David Willard Reed
4Th Ave
Elizabeth A. Pendergrass
7Th St
Ruth M. Dervelle
Oak St
5Th Ave
Brenda C. Wells
Sherman St
Births Reported From Decatur General Hospital
Mr and Mrs Buford Rutherford 706 8th St SW welcome a boy Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Copeland Hart seller greet a girl Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Allen Colonial Trailer Court announce a girl Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Carr Trinity 1 announce a girl Friday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Bruce Mitchell Sr Moulton 2 welcome a son Saturday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital.
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Buford Rutherford
8Th St
Decatur General Hospital
James Copeland
James R. Allen
Colonial Trailer Court
James Carr
Trinity
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
Bruce Mitchell Sr
Moulton
Bogs Form From Glacial Lakes Filling With Decay
Most bogs begin as glacier gouged lakes or ponds that over centuries fill with decaying organic matter and microscopic aquatic plants.
Flour Mills Prepared for Gas Fumigation Routine
Alabama Flour Mills began its annual fumigation as operations manager Joe Sloan reports a mixture of methyl and ethyl bromide is forced into the closed building to clear infestations. The 24 hour process requires gas masks during application, after which the mill resumes usual operations Monday.
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Alabama Flour Mills
Joe Sloan
Sloan
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W. W. Coffey
W. J. Johnson
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George Wells
Huntsville
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Etta Dvar
Sulphur Springs
Tex
Jane Grandson
Billy Nelson
Fifth Ave
Wells
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Walter Todd, Sr
Miss Mellie
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Saigon
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Cain Streets
James Ted Holland
1St Ave
Agnes Brown Oden
Vinemont 2
T. R. Peach
Canal St
Mary Jane Brown
Hartseile
Roselle Satterfield
A.m
Priceville
Trotman’s
Decatur General
Jay Jackson
Enolam Blvd
James R.allen
Edward C. King
Cullman Admissions
Robbie Ann Ballard
Hanceville
Annette Brown
Katherine
Tommy Ray Duvall
Blountsville
Lula Johnson
Brunner St
Millie Knight
Cullman
Ila Annie McGriff
Holly Pond
Ollie Morgan
Vinemont
Patricia Lee Pearson
Clara Quick
Rhonda Renee Roberts Hanceville
Opal Smith
Warnke Road
Mercedes Berry
Elizabeth Hill
St. Robert L
Cecil L. Johnson
Lucy Quick
Noah Smith
Myra Edith Lee
Linda Sims
Agnes McElroy
Baileyton
Pernie Mae _ Couch
Crane Hill
Byron L. Howard
Dabmale
Charles L. Childers
Carridale St
Grover C. Williams
Athens 2
4Th St
Calvary Baptist Church
First Church of the Nazarene
Decatur High School
Neal Connor
Albert G. Mumma
USN
Worthington Corp
Atkins Chrysler-Plymouth Inc
Jacksonville
Fla
The
Alabama Highway Patrol
Decatur Fire Department
Grant ‘St
Hunter Furniture Co
Yleee
de Skillet
Turkey
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