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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1963
Page
2
The report states sunset at 6 25 p m and sunrise at 5 16 a m for tomorrow. The Moon sets at 10 10 p m tonight and is at apogee. Polaris remains due north at all times, a second magnitude star about 680 light years away.
River gauge reading Friday night at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 21.48 feet, up 10 feet in 12 hours, with sea level at 555.78 feet. Forecast calls for showers tonight and mild conditions tomorrow with light variable winds and a 94 degree high.
Shaw begins a new pastorate in Canada as an education annex expands the Decatur church. He earned a 1960 B D from Vanderbilt Divinity School and led the Decatur Ministerial Association while serving on the United Fund budget committee. Mrs. Shaw active in Christian Women’s Fellowship and Sunday School. The couple has two daughters and a son with Donna the church librarian and secretary at a Decatur law firm. Daphine is a high school student and Bobby attends Gordon-Bibb School.
Admissions include Felix James Price 1818 College St SE James Odom Morgan Joppa Mrs Nannie Pritchett 1008 W Moulton St Master Randall Scott McNunn Athens 8. Dismissals list Master Phil Richard Hutchens Cullman Master Jack Calmes Catlett Jr Huntsville Clyde Patterson Elkmont 2 George William Walter Union Grove 1.
Clarence Martin about 70 died from an apparent heart attack while cutting grass in south Decatur Friday. His body was found at 2 p m. in an ap canny. Funeral services for Willie A. Key, who died in Veterans Administration Murfreesboro, Tenn. Friday at 1 10 a m., will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home.
A baby is born in the United States approximately every 7.5 seconds while a death occurs about every 19 seconds, highlighting ongoing demographic turnover in the nation.
The Alabama Senate blocked a special order on abandoned property amid a filibuster as administration leaders push for a multi million dollar appropriation and congressional redistricting debate. Supporters claim the abandoned property bill would reclaim unclaimed bank accounts and utility refunds, generating about 4 million, while opponents plan to rally about a third of the chamber.
A case of enemy attack disrupts radio operations across several stations including WMSL WHOS AM FM MC and WAJF WJMW and WJOF. Broadcasts shown from early morning 6 A.M. to late night 11 P.M. with sunrise to sunset track and mutual cross calls.
Diem Eulogy and Catholic dominance highlighted in Vietnam as generals crackdown on Buddhists intensifies. A Vietnamese air force officer Mau shaved his head to emulate monks and requested a Buddhist pilgrimage to India. Observers say Diem still rules the country despite rising unrest and sectarian tensions.
The Howard Extension announces opening soon with classes in pastoral work beginning Tuesday at 6 45 p m The program is part of a network of more than 50 extensions across Alabama Instructors include Rev Frank McWhirter pastor of First Baptist Falkville Rev Clifford Mason pastor of Shiloh Baptist Somerville and Rev E T Waddell pastor of Westside Baptist Decatur
Mr and Mrs Gayle P Geron 2110 Stratford Rd SE welcomed a baby Friday at Decatur General Hospital. The report notes 18 members of Congress have faced censure by their colleagues.
Hardin reports solid year for exchange branch offices in Hatton and Courtland. Courtland office opened in 1958 and Hatton office began operation in January of this year.
Jim Partrain will be guest speaker at a mass meeting and officers and leaders conference at Danville Baptist Church. Jack Lemmond of Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church Decatur will lead music. Service to start at 7 30.
Watts a national authority on youth flew from Salt Lake City to address the conference. Friday featured championship volleyball and basketball at Gordon High School and a get-acquainted dance. Saturday offered a full day of activities. Sunday concluded with spiritual meetings by President Ravsten under the theme Learn Live and Love.
Mrs. Alfred N. Darnell of Clarksville Tennessee died Friday at Clarksville General Hospital Funeral arrangements are pending She is survived by her son Charles Darnell of 2303 17th Street SE Clarksville Tennessee
Mrs Josie Sterling 64 of Danville 2 died Friday morning at her home after a long illness. Services at Aldridge Grove Church of Christ at 2 30 this afternoon with Revs Ray McWhirter and Granville Tyler officiating. Burial in Alexander Cemetery Elliott Brown Service in charge. Survivors include daughter Pauline Craig Decatur three sons Seldon Guy and John Sterling Danville 2 and Danville 3 mother Julie Ann Johnson Moulton 3 two sisters and five brothers eleven grandchildren three great grandchildren and many relatives Pallbearers listed. Mrs Sterling a member of Aldridge Grove Church of Christ and a native of Lawrence County body returned to son Guy Sterling residence until services.
Art D. Goyce, operator of the 65 ton rig, announced the breakthrough after more than an hour of pressure as a 17 inch hole neared completion. Throne and Fellin discussed capsule plans with Lt. Richard Anderson of the Naval Research Institute while spectators cheered. Throne advised warming and care for swelling hands.
A listing shows events on August 26 at Pete's Corner 9 to 9 30 Wooley Springs 9 45 to 10 15 Ardmore City Cafe 10 45 to 11 45 Piney Chapel Raineys 12 30 to 1 30 Athens Scout House 2 to 4. Citizens may attend sessions at each site.
The board will be named within 10 days and begin hearings within 30 days after enactment. Awards on main issues to be made within 60 days of hearings. Lesser issues to start immediately with a 30 day negotiation window. If no agreement, the board may issue awards within 60 days. Unions threaten to strike at once. President Kennedy urges congressional action to prevent rail cessation.
At 7 15 p m Friday a two vehicle crash occurred at Church and Ferry streets injuring no one. A 1954 Chevrolet driven by Billy Joe Cabariss 34 of Eleanor Drive SW collided with Millard R McEntire 42 of Cullman driving a 1959 Dodge. The Decatur Fire Department logged one minor fire Friday at Little Ernie's Restaurant 6th Ave SE with slight damage.
Senators Lister Hill, John Sparkman, and Rep. Bob Jones announced federal funding for three Alabama sites. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone County gets 100000 for recreational facilities, Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge 35000 for recreation, and Russell Cave National Monument 54000 for fire trails reforestation and roadside beautification. The plan will create 21 man years of direct employment and equal indirect work. Work starts within 30 days.
The Cook Depth, the deepest measured point on earth, lies in the Philippine Trench as one of several steep gashes that scar the Pacific floor.
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