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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1964

Page

3

Young GOP Aiders Named Craig Knowles College Activities Director

Craig Knowles a law student at the University of Alabama was named college activities director of the Young Republican Federation of Alabama announced by Roland Oliver state chairman. Knowles has led Sigma Chi as president and chaired Circle K positions in three years at school. Oliver praised college GOP groups as vital to building a strong Alabama party. A stray note suggests adding vinegar when baking custard in a water bath to prevent pan discoloration.

Craig Knowles University of Alabama Young Republican Federation of Alabama Roland Oliver University Knowles Sigma Chi Social Fraternity Rho Alpha Tau Leadership Honorary International Trustees Circle K: International Oliver Republican Party Alabama

Newsman Named To Chemstrand Publication

Howard T. Downey named editor of Chemstrand's publication The Spinerette announced by Cole Downing director of manufacturing. Downey, Birmingham native, previously edited The Meulten Advertiser at Moulton and Industrial Press at Birmingham, with prior reporting for Birmingham News and Lansing State Journal. He is Air National Guard military photographer, president of Moulton Junior Chamber, trustee of the Moulton Public Library, and serves on Sigma Delta Chi Alabama chapter board. Downey and wife Ramona and their son live at 502 Main St. Moulton.

Howard T. Downey Chemstrand Spinerette Cole Downing Downey Birmingham Meulten Advertiser Moulton Industrial Press Birmingham News Lansing, Mich State Journal Air National Guard

Wallace weighs call for January special legislative session

Gov George Wallace has not confirmed plans for a January special session but met with House Speaker Albert Brewer in a closed door session. He has written lawmakers to gauge support for free textbooks for all 12 grades and for a larger school program including a $100 million building project and a 10 percent raise for teachers. If convened, legislative work could be delayed by Wallace’s prior commitments including the Orange Bowl on January 1 and President Johnson’s inauguration on January 20.

Uary Wallace Johnson

Arrowhead District Scout Roundup Recruits 137 for Redstone Arsenal Events

About 137 Scouts were recruited during the Arrowhead District roundup including 69 Cub Scouts 51 Boy Scouts and 17 Explorers. The event draws over 2 000 scouts and leaders for exhibits at Redstone Arsenal with demonstrations from 9 a.m. to noon and a ceremony by Col. Thomas W. Cooke.

Arrowhead North Alabama Redstone Arsenal Redstone Eugene Chenault Arsenal Florence State Rotc Army 18Th Airborne Corps Ft. Bragg S.C 2Nd Infantry Division Ft. Benning Ft. MacClellan Ala Thomas W. Cooke Army Missile Support Command

Union Local Picks Its Officers

The Bricklayers Masons Plasterers Local Union 15 of Decatur elected officers for 1965 1966. The union represents at least 250 members in Limestone Lawrence Morgan Madison Marshall and Jackson counties. New officers include Herbert Goehler president Charles Whitt vice president Sam Chrisman recording secretary Houston A Whitt financial secretary and business agent Grover Taylor treasurer Irvin Miller trustee Ray Smith trustee Eugene Bailey trustee William E Tiller deputy Don West alternate deputy and Sam Knox sergeant at arms.

Bricklayers, Masons & Plasterers Decatur Limestone Lawrence Morgan Madison Marshall Jackson Herbert Goehler Charles Whitt Sam Chrisman Houston A. Whitt Grover Taylor Irvin Miller Ray Smith Eugene Bailey William E. Tiller Don West Sam Knox

Danville Man Hurt in Two Area Wrecks

A Danville man Arthur E. White 57 was injured in two separate one vehicle crashes in the four county area yesterday. He was treated and released from Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital after his 1963 Chevrolet pickup went over an embankment on Danville Road near Decatur at 2 25 p m. In a separate incident James L. Newman 18 of Moulton drove a 1961 Chevrolet off the road near Trinity at 5 p m. he was unhurt.

Danville Alabama Highway Patrol Arthur E. White Baugh- Wiley-Smith Hospital White Decatur Danville Rd Trinity James L. Newman Moulton

Fire Safety Urges Careful Holiday Use of Trees Lights

Decatur Fire Chief Floyd Elkins warned holiday enthusiasts to dispose of wrappings promptly and place live trees in sand in a vessel. He advised using only underwriter approved lights and carrying trees to the alley after enjoyment for sanitation pickup. Fire Marshal Virgil Kitchens echoed the warning noting December fires kill Alabama residents and urge turning off lights when away and cautioned metal trees as dangerous conductors of electricity.

Decatur Floyd Elkins Sanitation Department Elkins Virgil Kitchens

December Fire and Savory Toast Delights

A frosty day scene features a roaring fire and a comforting lunch option. Crisp toast with rich cheese sauce pairs with broiled mushrooms, sardines, tomato halves, bacon and hot asparagus spears for a hearty meal.

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