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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1964
Page
2
The Decatur Tennessee region forecast calls for a high near 62 today with a low around 55 tonight and a Friday high near 59. Winds are expected to be gusty with mild showers and scattered light precip across portions of the area.
Mr and Mrs Harold Peebles of Decatur welcome a girl Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald Donner of 1701 Betty St SW announce a boy today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ernest Jennings of Waldermose Springs report a girl Wednesday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital.
The piece notes an impending January 22 23 confidence vote in Chicago to decide whether Dean Burch keeps his post as GOP national chairman. It mentions key figures like Barry Goldwater supporters and Rockefeller family critics arriving to influence the outcome.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Idella Moore of 913 Newcomb Street who died at 9 15 this morning will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.
A compilation of names and street addresses appears, mentioning Mrs. Carrie Vaughan 616 6th Ave SW and many other individuals across several streets in towns like Decatur Moulton and Somerville. It reads like a hospital or community notice with patient or resident listings including children and adults.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including Mrs Mittie Jo Stith Vinemont Mrs Clavaline Meyer Hanceville and Decatur with counts and initials, indicating a short public notice item tied to several Alabama localities.
Admissions list includes Mrs. Nealey Weaver Hartselle 3 Dwight Aldridge 224 Memorial Dr SW Miss Frances Johnson 211 11th Ave SW. Dismissals list includes Robert Rushing Hartselle Mrs Jerry Gurton Tanner 1 Roy Warren 408 8th Ave NE Mrs Florence Moore 802 5th Ave SE.
The piece argues for measured corporal discipline of children citing Proverbs verses and notes that some modern psychologists align with this view. It warns against anger while advocating firm guidance to curb foolishness and instill discipline in formative years.
Hog prices show range from 14.75 for 220 lb barrows and gilts with early sales limited to a load, 100 head. Sows 2-3 price range 11.00 to 11.50 for 350-425 lb. Choice hogs mid 30s to 40s? Dealers scarce. Sheep none.
New York stock list shows varied gains and losses among major names. Kaiser and Am Can rise while Am Oil and RCA show mixed results as investors scan for momentum.
In New York the stock market rose late this afternoon for a second straight day. Volume reached about 4.5 million shares, below Wednesdays 4.9 million. Prices stayed firm but gains narrowed as Comsat emerged as possibly the most active stock after the NYSE banned stop orders.
California officers, enforcing orders from Brown, cleared Sproul Hall with more than 300 demonstrators remaining inside after the doors closed. About 1,000 had gathered earlier. From the fourth floor, officers weighed prisoners into elevators and basement holds before transporting them to Alameda County Santa Rita Prison Farm and Oakland City Jail. Spokesmen said arrests would be booked on unlawful assembly and resisting arrest charges. Savio of the Free Speech Movement was among those jailed.
Whitehouse Field near Hamilton Alabama begins gas production from the Bangor and Bethel sands in the Hartselle formation. The 1637 foot well, total depth 1637 feet, yields 42 feet in lime and 24 net feet gas sands with 18 net feet in Hartselle. neither section tested. Black Warrior owns 14 000 acres nearby and a pipeline is in place.
Mrs. Delia M. Scoggins, 72, of Athens 5 died at 9 25 a m Wednesday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services set for today at 2 p m at Pettusville Church of Christ with E B Kuykendall officiating. Burial in Hodges Cemetery. Survivors include a stepson C P Scoggins and a stepson daughter Bernice Hasting both of Athens, two sisters Vera King Athens and Mrs William Evans Elkmont, two brothers George Rochelle and William T Rochelle Athens. pallbearers Roy King Andrew King Paul Hasting Wayne Hastings James Hobbs Thomas Rochelle.
Mrs Era King Baugher aged 58 of Athens died Tuesday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services at 2 p m today at New Hope Church of Christ with James Curtis Myers Cemetery directing. Survivors include husband Leo P Baugher Athens nine grandchildren and several children siblings and grandchildren. She was a lifelong Limestone County resident and church member. Pallbearers listed as Charles Archie Leroy Lawrence Harvey Goodin and Lawrence Baugher.
Brazil says it will halt Juan Domingo Peron's Rio de Janeiro trip at Argentina's request. Uruguay and Paraguay likewise refuse him landing or transit, detaining him upon arrival before he plans to depart for Spain. observers note Peron could return to Argentina later this year.
Mrs O M Hutcheson reports a pellet rifle hole in her beauty shop window and curtain. Two fire extinguishers found in a culvert at 18th Ave and Birch St SE. Moose Lodge event tonight at 8. A 12 volt battery stolen from a 1957 Mercury on Sunset Dr. Building permits issued for six room house and other projects. A feature film slate at First Assembly of God Fri Sun and revival next week. Morgan County officers report four arrests including assault, rape and life‑preserver issue. Red Cross Bloodmobile set for Central Baptist Church Monday noon to 6 PM.
On Oak St NE two drivers were injured in a morning collision. Mike G Namie aged 60 and Larry Dervelle aged 16 sustained arm, facial, and other injuries. Namie drove a 1963 Dodge while Dervelle piloted a 1959 Ford.
The hearing features sharp exchanges as Williams, Curtis, and McLendon clash while Baker probe context arises. Stewart testifies on insurance premium computations and Reynolds alleges a $35000 overpayment acted as a political payoff to the Kennedy Johnson fund.
Khiem cites estimates of 30 000 to 40 000 North Vietnamese in Laos and says five divisions are deployed to guard the Ho Chi Minh Trail. He notes Soviet trucks and armored units along supply roads and warns the South Vietnamese war remains politically unsettled despite military setbacks.
Local page lists numerous parade entries including Santa Claus floats from Huntsville High School and Huntsville A&M band along with floats from Florence State Drill Team Lakeside High School and many clubs. Also appearing are police car wagons and community groups plus assorted ads for real estate and services.
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