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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1963
Page
3
John R. Cook of Cook's Pest Control was recognized at the Alabama Pest Control Association meeting at Auburn University for outstanding service as state Chairman of Pest Control Week in 1963. He was also elected one of six new directors during the two day gathering in Decatur native.
An An niston wrestler William G. Law ley collapsed and died Monday after leaving the ring and returning to his dressing room. Montgomery County coroner Dr. Charles Willis said there was no indication of foul play and the cause of death was not known immediately.
The Philippines now has a population of 27.5 million, rising by more than nine million since the end of the war, reflecting rapid demographic growth across the island nation.
A 51 year old M. K. McCullough of Rt. 2 Opp was filling gasoline storage tanks when fuel ignited. He suffered severe burns and was rushed to a Montgomery hospital. The blaze shot into the air and destroyed two cars and damaged two tractor trailer trucks. The extent of damage was not immediately known.
A two car collision Monday near Ramer on a county road killed 34 year old Grady resident Harvey Merrett who was driving one of the vehicles. High way Patrol reports the fatal crash occurred 3 miles east of Ramer.
Superintendent H R Leeman announces 54 new teachers for Decatur schools this year, with 24 additions over last year to handle expected enrollment rise of 400 to 500 students. The list details assignments across all schools and roles, from music and English to math and physical education.
Jack Nelson 43 of Hartseile suffered injuries when his car collided with another at 5 50 a m yesterday. He is listed in fair condition at Decatur General Hospital. Involved were driver Wallace C Tucker 20 Town Creek and Sidney Holbert 35 Decatur. Both drivers face improper passing and improper turn charges. Damages totaled about 800 on Holbert s car and 200 on Tucker s.
Sheriff H D Tillman said Royce Key 41 is held in the investigation of his wife Jackie 26 who died from a gunshot wound in Elba Alabama. An autopsy by a state toxicologist was performed and investigators say they cannot disclose further details at this time.
Circuit Judge K J Griffith indicts Keller on first degree murder charges after his wife Doyce Burden Keller, 40, died in a car explosion on July 14. Preliminary hearing held August 2.
Decatur Transit will adjust fall routes per traffic manager James L. Robert. The junior senior high route serving West Decatur moves to a loop from First Avenue and Moulton Street at 7 20 a m toward Danville road to Austin High School then via Betty Second Avenue Corrine and Austinville road. Fares stay two tokens for 25 cents or 15 cents cash.
The Mobile County Citizens Council holds its first rally Thursday night with speakers including former Birmingham Mayor Arthur Hanes.
Chattanooga AP reports Patrolman Charles W. Bonner, while arresting 24 year old Buddy Moody Jarvis for public profanity, was knifed but saved by his long underwear. Jarvis allegedly brandished a knife and wounded the officer.
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