Four-Point Safety Program Outlined at Decatur meeting
Decatur Safety Council outlined a four point plan for highway safety led by vice president J C Barry. It calls for stricter driver education renewal exams, tighter testing of alcohol use, reflectorized license plates, and heightened scrutiny of drivers to reduce nightly crashes. New officers include M W Whitlow president and Lewis West vice president.
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Alabama— Safety
Council
J. C. Barry
Decatur Safety Council
Barry
M. W. Whitlow
Monsanto
Lewis West
Morgan County
O. B. Tyler
W. R. House
First State ~ Bank
Trial details reveal years of domestic violence in Maner case
Testimony sketches a history of abuse between Mrs. Maner and her husband dating back to 1945, including threats and repeated beatings. Witnesses describe her as often violent and intoxicated, with police noting her state at arrest after the death. The trial references mental hospital transfers and ongoing family feuds.
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Wayne
Morgan County
Bryce
S. O. Maner
Doug
Maner
David Cauthen
Patterson
Howard Smallwood
Flint Baptist Church
Ex Athens selects Stewart for new county position
The ex mayor and former tax assessor Stewart will start in the afternoons this December under Sheriff Evans. He will oversee office paperwork and retain arrest powers while noting the move follows prior personnel changes. Stewart, longtime Limestone County figure, praised the sheriff and discussed past roles with local business ties.
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Stewart
Evans
Sheriff Evans
Clyde Ennis
James I. Thomas
Limestone County
Gas Service Spread Okayed in Limestone County
Athens report reveals Muscle Shoals Natural Gas Corp won approval to extend facilities in Limestone County to serve the entire county except the area now served by Athens City. Ward Hopkins, president of the company, commented on the expansion plans.
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Athens
Muscle Shoals Natural Gas Corp
Limestone County
Maner case details during trial testimony and judge ruling
Testimony cites Mrs Maner threatening Holmes wife with a drink bottle and the sheriff being called after she refused to leave The judge barred Bowman interview from evidence but noted she appeared rational at the time Jurors to hear final arguments later today in the murder case led by District Attorney Hundrey and defense attorney Cauthen
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Maner
Bowman
Horse Gets Stuck Delays Christmas Parade
Ten year old Eddie Chandler and friend Buzzy Harvel lost their chance to ride in Hartselle’s Christmas parade when Eddie’s horse slipped into a ditch near the railroad. Eddie stayed with the horse while Buzzy fetched help from the fire station. The Mounted Posse arrived but arrived too late to rescue them in time, and Eddie returned home around 9 pm.
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Eddie
Buzzy
Conner Henderson
Sheriff
U.S. Cavalry
Area Parades usher in Yale season with record crowds
Athens and Hartselle residents crowded the parade routes as 10,000 plus spectators lined the streets. Seventeen floats in Athens judging, top honors to Pi Kappa Phi for Modern Nativity. Hartselle Hospitality Club won top float with Silent Night. Cash prizes went to first through third places in both cities. Bands from Morgan County Training School, Lawrence County High, and many area schools performed amid sacred themes and festive floats.
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Athens
Hartselle
Deborah Taylor
Limestone County
Ole Santa
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Athens College
Jaycees
Hartselle Hospitality Club
Morgan County High School
McHs Key Club
Vietnam
Susettes
Decatur
Morgan County Training School
Lawrence County High
Athens High
Trinity High
Clements
East Limestone
Elkmont
Ardmore
Tanner
West Limestone
Gas firm gets Alabama PSC nod for new service area
Hopkins said the gas corporation’s request was approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission on November 29. The company serves Greenbrier Belle Mina and Pryor Field areas of Limestone County and plans extended lines after the town approves. No cost estimate was provided and a formal statement will follow.
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The
Gas Corporation
Alabama Public Service Commission
Hopkins
Greenbrier
Belle Mina
Pryor
Imestone
Christmas Parade Promises Color Guard and Festive Pageant
A special forces unit will serve as color guard for the Christmas parade. Local high school and college belles join Miss Decatur and other titleholders in convertibles. The event climaxes with Delano Park lighting of the Every Light A Prayer For Peace tree at 7 30 p.m. Maryland? No. The Federation of Garden Clubs sponsors the tree light ceremony to begin the holiday program.
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Morgan County
Lawrence County
Delano Park
Federation of Garden Clubs
Gilmer Blackburn
William P. Hutto
Alabama National Guard
Garden Club Federation
Miles Powell
Decatur High Band
Woodmeade School
Richard Dewey
Indicted suspect freed on ten thousand dollar bond
The article notes an indictment and that the suspect Goodwin is free on a $10,000 bond. It mentions a shooting near the courthouse square on the north side. It also reports findings that fungicides captan and folpet, once deemed safe for men, cause genetic damage in lab chickens.
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Dayton Montgomery
Moulton
Goodwin
Courthous Square
Captan
Folpet
Five Marines Plead Guilty in Beach Flag Theft Case
Five Marines stationed at Redstone Arsenal pled guilty in city recorder's court to stealing a $3.18 Confederate beach tower flag from Frank Webster's service station on U S 31. Each was fined 25 dollars plus 3 dollars court costs. The defendants, all from out of state, apologized through attorney Mike Moebes as Judge Straub urged mutual respect between service members and local businesses. Defendants Joseph R Brooks Steven Edward Maywood Ronald Eugene Hittle James J Lockwald Michael Stratton.
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Redstone Arsenal
City Recorder’s Court
Frank Webster
U.S. 31
6Th Ave
9Th. St
Mike Moebes
Robert Straub
Webster
Straub
Joseph R. Brooks
Michigan
Steven Edward Maywood
Oregon
Ronald Eugene Hittle
Pennsylvania
James J. Lockwald
Illinois
Michael Stratton
New York
Alabama metal fabricator DISCO traces roots to 1887
Gillis Gillis and wife and three children live at 203 4th Ave SW. DISCO is the oldest metal fabricating firm in Alabama, organized in 1887 and once on 1st Ave SE as Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co. It later renamed and moved to 2nd St SW. It specializes in structural and architectural metals, industrial and detention aluminum windows, and jail equipment.
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DISCO
Alabama
1St Ave
Decatur Cornice and
2Nd St
Nectarine Sauce Sparks Grilled Burger Flavor
A quick saucing idea blends finely chopped nectarines with mayonnaise and bottled steak sauce to top grilled burgers, creating a sweet tangy glaze for a summer meal.
Damages Denied In Slaying Of Birmingham Girl
A Waabama circuit court jury denied Mrs. John King damages against Wilbanks in a $750 000 civil suit over the 9 year old Barbara King’s death at a Lake Martin cabin. Wilbanks was convicted twice of manslaughter and is free on bond pending appeal.
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Birmingham
Wilbanks
John King
Barbara King
Lake Martin
Hundred Thousand Faithful? 13,000 Religious Brothers in U.S.
A historical note reports about 13,000 men living as Religious Brothers in the United States, indicating a sizable religious community within American Catholic and related orders during the period.
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U.S
Bus crash near Tanner High School injures children
A school bus bound for Tanner High School struck children after being hit by a car. The driver Nash, a rural carrier for The Decatur Daily, could not continue the route. Officials said the accident was unavoidable and investigated by Limestone County school officials and troopers.
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Harold Nash
Madison 1
Limestone County
Bob Bates
Nash
Evans
Patterson
Decatur Daily
Tanner High School
George Roberts
Supt
C. S.pettus
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Safety Council of Birmingham
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5Th Ave
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Southland Plaza
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Ira’s Book & Gift Shop
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