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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
2
Reading this morning at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 19.36 feet on the Tennessee River with a sea level reading of 553.66 feet. High today and Saturday is 93 with 71 tonight, and a slight chance of afternoon thundershowers. Winds southeast 5 to 10 mph.
In a rousing acceptance speech Humphrey promised full federal effort to heal the nation and unity beyond creed or color. He attacked Goldwater, urged law and order, and invited responsible Republicans to join the Democratic banner while recalling the Kennedy presidency and the nation’s need for an undivided United States.
Across Saigon crowds clash with police and Buddhist Catholic groups. Military forces deploy tear gas and armor as students attack a newspaper building and a high school amid political instability under Gen Khanh’s junta.
The notice lists admissions and dismissals including Mrs. Curtis Alred 115 12th Ave NW Joe Starkey Horns Trailer Court William Weaver Hartselle 3 Mrs. Bert Pannell 2234 Graham Ave SW Mrs. Roy Henderson 1504 Phillips Ave SW Dismissals include Mrs. Woodrow Speakman Moulton 2 Arthur Terry Sr 214 Cain St Mrs. Mack McKinney Athens William H Gulley 1624 Tower St Master Michael Crow Hart selle W H Kelley Tanner 1 Baby Raymond Gerstman Hartselle Mrs Loyal Terry Hartselle Mrs Ronnie White infant daughter Decatur Mrs Glenn Smith and infant daughter 1800 Olive St Mrs Billy J Brown and infant son Hartselle
Blackwood announces Westwood Shopping Plaza in Decatur with 8480 square feet of store space. Tenants will be local except for a laundry and dry cleaning outlet leased by H. A. 8S. Corp. of Birmingham. Project completion targeted by December 1 with ample parking.
Cleo roared ashore with winds near 115 mph near Florida then struck Cape Kennedy at 65 mph. Six rockets weathered the storm on their pads as Miami braces for offshore drift and Haiti reports heavy casualties.
Byron O Hargrove 77 Birmingham died early today Services set for Saturday at 3 p m from Elmwood Funeral Home burial in Elmwood Cemetery Survivors include his widow two daughters Miss Marjorie Hargrove Pensacola Fla and Mrs Ben Gay Birmingham one sister Mrs John Dorrity Birmingham three brothers E E Hargrove Decatur Troy Hargrove Brunswick Ga and R B Hargrove Birmingham and two grandchildren
Arthur D. Gentry 61 of Holmen Wisconsin died Wednesday afternoon at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services were held Thursday at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with burial planned in La Salle Newfoundland Saturday. Survived by son William E. Gentry Minneapolis sisters Mrs Winnie Adair Danville Mrs Lennie McMillian Moulton and Mrs Emily Hughes Arlington VT brothers L W Gentry Ottis Gentry and Fred Gentry all of Moulton.
J E Parker 88 of Hartselle died Thursday at a local hospital. Services were held at Moss Chapel Methodist Church with Rev J P Shackleford officiating. Burial followed at the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include his wife Julie Parker two daughters Hattie Waddell Lexie Smith both of Decatur a son Carl Parker a stepson Will West 14 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Prince Wayne Alexander Henry Griffith E O Gray Gene Stubbs and William Clemmons. Parker was a Moss Chapel Methodist Church member.
Jimmy T. Marks aged 23 of Athens died 11 15 p m Wednesday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services at 2 p m today at Riddles Chapel Methodist Church officiated by Rev Albert Jones and Rev George Eady. Burial in Athens Roselawn Cemetery Spry directing. Pallbearers include Charlie McCormick Johnny Marks Thomas Richardson Gearld Marks Johnny Black Elliott McNally.
Mrs Maudie Ryan 73 of Hartselle died Thursday at a son’s home. Services 10 am at Mt Zion Baptist Church with Rev G C Prince and Rev Tom Aaron officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors include a daughter Martha Hautzler and three sons I D Ryan Jr J H Ryan Billy Don Ryan plus six grandchildren and several siblings. Body to be taken to Billy Don Ryan’s residence today at 2 pm.
Cotton middling four dollars and zero cents. Decatur Avan 33.57. Cottonseed 45 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred. Manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred or four per cent above our per cent direct ratio below four per cent. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. Corn No 2 Yellow Shelled 1.34. No 2 Yellow Ear 1.11. No 2 White Ear 1.07. No 2 White Shelled 1.32. No 2 Oats 0.60. No 2 Milling Wheat 1.38. No 2 Mile per hundred 2.00. Poultry Wheat 1.13. No 2 Barley 0.95. No 1 Soybeans 2.38. Cattle and calves 75. Hogs 50. Sheep none. Receipts mostly thought to arrive.
Members of the intermediate and senior M Y F of First Methodist Church are to meet the bus at the church Saturday at 11 30 a m for a Birmingham youth rally. Lunch to be brought. The Decatur Curb Market operates 6 a m to noon Saturday with meats, vegetables, baked goods, jellies, dairy and flowers listed.
At noon trading shows widespread weakness as steel maker Acme, Lorillard, Am Can, Boeing, Coca Cola, Chrysler and Gen Elec lead declines while Pepsi Cola, IBM-like names, and many manufacturing groups hold mixed to lower values. Investors watch utilities, airlines, and consumer goods firms for direction as markets react to shifting demand.
The New York market rose moderately with 3.9 million shares traded. Chrysler and GM attracted buyers, IBM and United Aircraft gained, while Republic Aviation fell on a dividend omission and several names posted fractional moves.
AP reports cattle and calves light trade in Nashville with buyers scarce on a bought to arrive basis. Hog receipts total 3 400 at Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Dothan and Jacksonville with steady to mostly 25 lower. US 12 barrows and gilts 199.2 lb 1700 1750. 240 270 lb 1 2 160 180 lb 15 75 16 75. sows 160 400 lb 13 00 14 25.
State damage survey teams were to arrive today as officials said the federal government would be asked to declare the city a disaster area. Cleo moved up the coast smashing town after town and damaging Florida citrus belts raising grapefruit price fears. In the south central area growers estimated 50 to 75 percent of the grapefruit crop now maturing was beaten off.
A Birmingham market update notes ample egg supplies with generally steady demand. Retail prices for consumer grade eggs are quoted as 24 cents per dozen for small and 24 cents per dozen at 254 cases, with Grade A white large eggs listed at about 47 cents per dozen.
RFK faced a tumultuous crowd as supporters shouted and officials struggled to calm them. He spoke about his brother and the Democratic party while delegates, moved to tears, watched film footage of Kennedy with his children. Attorney General attendees showed emotion before leaving quietly.
Birth announcements: Doyle Sides Madison 2 a girl at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Fredric Myers Cornelian Court Apt a girl at Decatur General Hospital. Jimmy Cartee Winter Park Fla and former Decatur a girl today. Fire calls report two incidents with times and minor damages. Memorial fund contributions bring Loyd Hayes memorial to 6277.63. Police chief qualifications notice targets Mayor Elect Sims. Classified sale: school books 5th 7th grade wanted 6th 8th.
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