Weather and river reading report for Decatur area
Decatur readings show river level at Keller Memorial Bridge 17.45 feet and sea level 551.75. Monday high 43 at 2 pm, low 25 at 7 am. forecast steady warming with highs near 60 by Wednesday and sunny today. Climate data show average 34, precipitation none today, 30 day total 3.59 inches, year 69.42 inches. Pollution index 152. Extended outlook partly cloudy with warming trend highs in the 60s and lows in 30s.
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Decatur and Vicinity
River Reading
Keller Memorial Bridge
Decatur Station
Record Low Freezing Temperatures Hit Tennessee Valley
Freeze equals a record low as 7 am readings show 25 at Huntsville Decatur Jetport. Sunny skies bring near 50 today with clear cold nights and near 60 by Wednesday. No clouds this morning stretch to LA and SF implies two more sunny days for the state and milder midweek.
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Tennessee Valley
Huntsville-Decatur
Alabama
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Christmas War Toys Out Dolls For Boys In Decatur
Toy managers in Decatur report shortages of Baby That Away the walking doll and War toys selling slow. Dolls dominate demand with Mattel and $6 Million Man figures leading. Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle scarce. Stores such as Sears and Murphy’s note mixed success on air guns and cap pistols.
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Decatur
Evel Knievel
Mattel
Huntsville
T. L. Britt
Wester Auto
Britt
Jim Wright
Otasco
Gateway Shopping Center
Wayne Cook
Batman
Cook
Opelika Senator Attacks Senate House Leaders At Rotary
Opelika Senator C C Torbert accused state Senate leaders of grab bag budgeting and political manipulation at a Decatur Rotary Club meeting. He named no one but implied Lt. Gov Beasley and Senate leaders. Supporters included Sid McDonald and Bingham Edwards. He praised voter reform, death penalty, judicial article, and highway planning programs.
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Senate
Decatur
McDonald
Edwards
Harris
Torbert
Opelika
Rotarians
Jere Beasley
Joe Fine
Homemade Floats to Highlight Decatur Christmas Parade
Decatur's 150th anniversary year will be celebrated with homemade floats built by civic clubs and organizations. A flashlight torch parade opens the festivities Monday night, followed by a 10 a.m. parade along 2nd Avenue from Gordon Drive to Bank Street featuring fourteen bands. Santa is invited to ride in the procession.
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Buddy Lentz
Decatur
2Nd Ave
Huntsville teen charged in Decatur Pizza Hut robbery
Decatur police filed a warrant charging Huntsville teenager Tommy Harbin 17 with the November 13 Pizza Hut robbery at 1318 6th Ave SE. Det. Ken Collier said Harbin is also charged with five armed robberies in the Huntsville area and is held in Madison County Jail. The Pizza Hut bandit implied a pistol with his hand in a coat pocket but never displayed a weapon.
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Decatur
Huntsville
6Th Ave. SE
Tommy Harbin
Indiana
Madison County
Ken Collier
Farrer's comeback plan targets LPGA victory next season
Kathy Farrar, a touring LPGA pro from Decatur, plans off season lessons with Gail Davis in Fort Worth to rebuild her swing. She aims for consistency and a first LPGA win next season after a season with just over $3000 in earnings.
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Kathy Farrer
Kathy
Ladies Professional Golf Association
LPGA
John Farrer
Decatur
Ft. Worth
Gail Davis
Gail
Optimist Kathy Sees Better LPGA Season Ahead
Kathy, an optimistic frontrunner, expects a improved LPGA year with new publicity staff and plans. She aims for consistency, returning to basics, and hopes Gail can help her build a solid game for 1976.
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Time
Kathy
Gail
Calendar of Community Events in Decatur Area
A schedule of local meetings and activities includes a Master Point Tournament and charity proceeds at Aquadome, various club meetings at Knights of Columbus Building and churches, a blood drive at Decatur High School, film and panel on child abuse at Wheeler Basin Library, youth and senior group gatherings, a Holiday Bazaar by Licensed Practical Nurses Association, DAR and Mothers Club meetings, a waterfowl tour at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, and seminars at Huntsville Decatur Jetport with contact numbers for more information. Prospective attendees are urged to call for details.
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Decatur Duplicate Bridge Club
American Contract Bridge Club
Aquadome
Sonny Jones Leads Gospel Acts at Local Churches
Friday at 7 p.m. Sonny Jones and the Cavaliers perform at Friday Caddo Congregation Christian Church. Saturday at 7 p.m. Neel Methodist Church hosts Sonny Jones and the Cavaliers. First Holy Church of Christ presents the Joyful Aires at 7 p.m. all events in the area.
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Caddo Congregation Christian Church
Sonny Jones
The
Calvaliers
Neel Methodist Church
Cavaliers
First Holy Church of Christ
Joyful
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Mike
Mrs
Buster
Hughes
Grant St
Tri-County District Health Service
Deta
National Weather Service
NOAA
U.S. Depl. of Commerce
G. C. Murphy Department Store
Keith Bishop
Joyce Herbert
Sears Toy Department
Julian Burgess
Gibson
Discount Center
Santa
Christy Terry
Courtland
Christy
Micheal Terry
Tony Estes
Tommy Stevenson
DAILY
House
George Wallace
SEN. C. C
Holdup
Players
Farrer
Billy Mitchell
Parents Without Partners
Knights of Columbus
6Th Ave
Pilot Club
Bebe Kilgore
Grant St. SE
T'’A
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
Westmeade SW
Union Grove Methodist Church
Decatur Inn
Decatur High School
Nursary
Wheeler Basin
First Baptist Church
Arrowhead District
Central Baptist Church
Great Books Discussion Group
Ann Engman
Park St. SE
Three Sisters
Chekhov
Licensed
Practical Nurses Association of Alabama, Chapter
Evelyn Free
Robin Rd
North Alabama Association of Industrial Nurses
Huntsville-Madison County
Stephen Rowe
Wheeler Widelife Refuge
White Springs Gate
Joanne
Gospel Singings
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