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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1962

Page

2

State Health Officer Gill Dies After Illness

Dr. D G Gill longtime Alabama State Health Officer died at 65 in University Hospital after surgery and a pancreatic inflammation He led Alabama health efforts since 1947 and held multiple public health roles including epidemiologist and chief medical officer in Montgomery Born in 1897 in Ontario Canada he served in World War I and trained at Toronto Returned to public health work with the Rockefeller Foundation before joining state health department Survived by widow Ella Frances Beale and three sons Funeral plans pending announcement

Birmingham D. G. Gill Alabama Gill University Hospital Alabama State Health Department Ontario Canada Europe University of Toronto Medical School Boston City Hospital University of Toronto Rockefeller Foundation Andalusia Ala State Health Department Montgomery Bureau of Preventable Diseases Alabama Selective Service System Montgomery County B. F. Austin McCormick United States Church of Ascension Ella Frances Beale Gordon Gill Richard Gill Charles Gill

Nations clash over Congo peacekeeping costs at UN

France and the Soviet Union refuse to pay any Congo or Middle East peacekeeping costs despite a World Court advisory ruling that such expenses are UN organization costs. Britain urged acceptance while a 15 nation group to draft funding formulas was proposed for next year.

United Nations, N.Y France Soviet Union U.N Congo Andre Ganem Assembly U.N. Security Council Middle East Security Council Britain Patrick Wall Wall U Thant World Court Pavel M. Tchernyshev General Assembly

National Guard Reorganization Draft Aims for Five Year Shift

The plan would reduce and realign reserve and guard units across states with 23 combat divisions and 1 743 other units for the Guard, cutting Texas by 3918 and boosting Tennessee by 1039 as governor approval and state changes impact the broader Pentagon reallocation ahead of summer training. Major shifts include 79th, 94th, 96th, and 103rd Infantry depots affected across several states.

National Guard Pentagon Guard 79Th Infantry Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware 94Th Infantry Massachusetts 96Th Infantry Arizona Idaho Montana Utah Washington Nevada 103Rd Infantry Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin 34Th Infantry Nebraska 35Th Missouri Kansas 43Rd Connecticut Rhode Island Vermont 51St Florida South Carolina Texas Tennessee Michigan Ilinois North Carolina Alan California

Decatur to Seek Bids for Gordon Drive Overpass

Decatur officials plan a Wednesday trip to Montgomery to urge Gov. Patterson to authorize bidding on the Gordon Drive overpass. Fred S. Hunt says Friday is last day to act under Patterson era for a three week bid notice. City has secured right of way and will cover its share once bids are advertised. Barrett Shelton will join Hunt, Blackburn, and Higginbotham.

Decatur Montgomery John Patterson Gordon Drive Fred S. Hunt Patterson Gordon Dr Hunt Federal Bureau of Public Roads Daily Barrett Shelton Gilmer Blackburn Jack Higginbotham

Stevenson Defends U N Role Amid White House Debate

A captioned photo of U N ambassador Adlai Stevenson appears with critics calling him soft inside the White House. Pierre Salinger, White House press secretary, says Stevenson backed the President's quarantine decision and eloquently presented the U S position at the United Nations after the crisis.

U.N Stevenson White House Pierre Salinger United States United Nations

Local births at Athens Limestone Hospital and clinic

Mr and Mrs Bitty Anderson welcomed a boy Monday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clinton Hatfield welcomed a boy Monday at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs Gene Williams of Athens welcomed a daughter Sunday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs David Smith of 1004 th Ave SE welcomed a son Monday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic.

Bitty Anderson Athens-Limestone Hospital Clinton Hatfield Athens- Limestone Hospital Gene Williams Athens David Smith 1004Th Ave Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic

Death of Hale Scarbrough Birmingham editor at 44

Hale Scarbrough state editor of The Birmingham Post-Herald died Monday night in University Hospital at age 44 after a brief illness. A Springfield Missouri native and University of Alabama alum, he served in the Marine Corps and was wounded in Bougainville. Survived by wife Agnes, daughter Terry, son Jerry, and father Sam Scarbrough. Funeral set for Wednesday at Helena Methodist Church with burial in Helena Cemetery.

Birmingham Hale Scarbrough Birmingham Post-Herald University Hospital Scarbrough Springfield University of Alabama Marine Corps Bougainville Agnes Bunch Terry Jerry Sam Scarbrough Helena Methodist Church Helena Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Essie J Phillips

Mrs Essie J Phillips funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Gunthorp Brown Service Chapel with Rev E L McFee officiating. Burial will be in city cemetery. Pallbearers include Wade McCreless Bill Lemar Wesley Davis William C Letson and Dawson Hanes.

Essie J. Phillips Gunthorp- Brown E. L. McFee City Cemetery Wade McCreless Bill Lemar Wesley Davis William C. Letson Dawson Hanes

Mrs Hattie McDaniel dies at 75 in Danville Alabama

Mrs Hattie Mc Daniel 75 of Danville 2 died Monday at 745 p m at her home Funeral services are set for Wednesday 2 pm at Friendship Baptist Church near Danville with Rev Dan Dutton and Rev Willy Parker officiating Burial follows in Friendship Cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include one daughter Mrs J A Travis of Los Angeles two sons T G McDaniel and Virgil McDaniel both of Danville 2 four grandchildren The body will be returned to the residence this afternoon at 3 o clock and remain there until time to depart for the church

Hartselle Hattie McDaniel Danville Friendship Baptist Church Dan Dutton Willy Parker Friendship Cemetery Peck Funeral Home J. A. Travis Los Angeles T. G. McDaniel Virgil McDaniel

Mrs Arrie Borden rites announced in Decatur district

Mrs Arrie Borden 73 of Athens died Monday in a local hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sherman Street Church of God with Bro F T Dismukes officiating. Burial follows at Johnsons Chapel Cemetery. Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include three daughters Zeno Dugger Athens Mrs R L Brown and Mrs H L Bivens Cherokee Ala. seven sons R C Borden P J Borden J D Borden F T Borden Roy E Borden Gan ford Borden all of Decatur H D Borden Barton Ala. three sisters and five brothers. 62 grandchildren and 53 great grandchildren. Body lies in state at residence until service time.

Arrie Borden Athens Sherman St. Church of God F. T. Dismukes Johnsons Chapel Gunthorp- Brown Zeno Dugger R. L. Brown H. L. Bivens Cherokee Ala R. C. Borden P. J. Borden J. D. Borden F. T. Borden Roy E. Borden Ganford Borden Decatur H. D. Borden Barton

Funeral services for Mrs J W Robinson Sr

Mrs J W Robinson Sr of Trinity died Monday in Montevallo Alabama. Funeral services will be held today at 2 30 p m from Trinity Methodist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery with Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home directing.

J. W. Robinson Trinity Montevallo Ala Trinity Methodist Church Roselawn Gunthorp-Brown Service

Mrs Myrtle Brown Dies In Danville At 37

Mrs Myrtle Brown 37 of Danville died last night in a local hospital. Services will be held at Johnsons Chapel Church with burial in Chapel Cemetery under Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home supervision. Survivors include husband David Brown of Danville. parents Mr and Mrs Allen Down of Hartselle. seven brothers and one sister. Body lies in state at the residence until services.

Myrtle Brown Danville Johnsons Chapel Gunthorp-Brown Edward F Brown Anniston Walter R. Brown Chicago William W. Brown Hartselle Carl A. Brown Paul Waddell Decatur

Finley W. Gosline Rites Held in Decatur

Funeral services for Finley W. Gosline 76 of Decatur were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Guntharp Brown Service Chapel with Rev. W K Stephenson officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors include wife F W Gosline two sons James A. Gosline and Louie F. Gosline both of Decatur two daughters Mrs Ernest Ward and Mrs Irene Messer both of Decatur five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A note on government travel costs reports five million dollars spent in one month of 1961 for nondefense federal employees, with nearly half for first class fares.

Finley W Gosline Decatur Guntharp-Brown W. K. Stephenson Roselawn Guntharp-Brown Service Funeral Homes F. W. Gosline James A. Gosline Louie F. Gosline Ernest Ward Irene Messer United States

Limestone County farmers mailed 1963 upland cotton allotments

Limestone County ASC chairman Lawrence Owens said individual farm acreage allotments for the 1963 upland cotton crop were being mailed to eligible farmers. He urged early questions and noted the Dec 11 referendum on marketing quotas will decide quota applicability and penalties, with price support adjustments tied to compliance.

Athens Limestone County Lawrence Owens Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee ASC

Carrell Joins Easter Agency in Decatur

Reneau W. Carrell of Decatur joins the Eastern Agency staff to focus on real estate sales. Formerly in his family furniture business and life insurance, he has ties to the Lions Club, Decatur Life Underwriters, United Fund Campaign as solicitor, and First Methodist Church.

Reneau W. Carrell Decatur Eastern Carrell Lions Club Decatur Life Underwriters Association United Fund Campaign First Methodist Church

Isom's Chapel to Held Church Bazaar in Athens

The WSCS of Isom's Chapel Methodist Church in Athens sponsors a church bazaar on Wednesday. Many hand made articles and baked goods will be on sale. A turkey menu will be served at lunch and dinner with servings starting at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

WSCS Isom's

HARTSELLE Police arrest for driving while intoxicated

Hartselle police reported one arrest yesterday on a driving while intoxicated charge.

Car Crash In Cullman Leads To Prohibition Charge

At 6 15 p m Monday a 1956 Mercury driven by El lis Oden 41 of Somerville collided with a 1957 Ford driven by Hilda Teele 46 of Cullman at the intersection of 9th Street West and U S 31 Total property damage was about 350 Oden faced charges for violation of the prohibition laws.

Cullman Ellis Oden Somerville Hilda Teele 9Th St. West U.S. 31 Oden

Police make four arrests in Cullman Monday

Four arrests reported in Cullman on Monday include two for failing to stop at red lights one for speeding and one for violation of prohibition laws.

Cullman — Police

Four Arrests by Moulton Sheriff’s Force

Moulton Lawrence County sheriff's deputies arrested four individuals yesterday. Two were taken on alias warrants for failure to appear in court, one for public drunkenness, and one for investigation.

Moulton Lawrence County Sheriff's Force

Police arrest in Moulton for petit larceny

Police in Moulton reported one arrest yesterday on a petit larceny charge. The report notes the arrest was handled by local officers and the case moves to the appropriate judicial process.

Moulton

Athens issues permit for Sandra Lane house to Tom Corum

Athens city clerk reports one building permit issued yesterday to Tom Corum for a Sandra Lane residence at an estimated cost of 12000 dollars. November total permits amount to 46370 dollars.

Athens Tom Corum Sandra Lane

Limestone County Sheriff Arrest Roundup Hits 16

Athens Limestone County sheriff’s force made 16 arrests yesterday including four for highway intoxication, three for violation of prohibition laws, three for no driver's license, two for speeding, and one each for public drunkenness abusive language resisting arrest and driving while intoxicated.

Athens Limestone County Sheriff's Force

Copeland Brasil Griffin Moves House Onto Burned Lot

New home owner Copeland Brasil Griffin relocated an already constructed house onto his lot at the same site where his prior house burned recently, marking a relocation after the fire incident.

Copeland—Brasil Griffin

Fires Reported Across Athens Yard and vacant lots

Four fires were reported to the Athens fire department yesterday. At 1 16 p m a field on Weatherford Lane owned by Emmitt Weatherford sustained damage to pine timber. At 1 53 p m a vacant lot on Peachtree St had no damage. At 2 27 p m a vacant lot on Edgwood Road owned by Wiley Bullington had no damage. At 3 50 p m a yard owned by Mrs Massey Poteete at 1401 W Market St had no damage.

Athens Weatherford Lane Emmitt Weatherford Peachtree St Wiley Bullington Edgwood Road

Soviet Claims Rocket Lead In Military Force

Marshal Sergei Biryuzov told Krasnaya Zvezda that the Soviet Union still leads the United States in powerful military rockets. A British report cites about 75 Soviet ICBMs vs 450-500 in the West, suggesting a focus on expanding a larger strategic strike force.

Moscow Soviet Union United States Sergei Biryuzov Krasnaya Zvezda Red Star British Institute For Strategic Studies

Hospitals Names and Dismissals Listing

Miss Peggy Davenport court land Lowell Johnson 1410 College Street Mrs Dorothy Garrett Arab Clarence Harlan 1422 Locust Lit SE Mrs Bernice Cagle 611 2nd Ave SW John Garrison 217 ith Ave NW Dismissals Hollis Blankenship 1015 Sth Mrs Sadie Dolan 324 13th Ave Mrs Melvin Stewart and infant daughter Somerville 1

Peggy Davenport Courtland Lowell Johnson College St Dorothy Garrett Clarence Harlan Bernice Cagle 2Nd Ave John Garrison Ith Ave Hollis Blankenship Sth Ave Sadie Dolan 13Th Ave Melvin Stewart Somerville

List of residents and attendants by town

A compiled roster lists individuals with ages and towns including Athens Rogersville Elkmont Cullman Hanceville Cullman and other Alabama locales. Names include Ella Mary Moore Wilma Stevens Charles McWhorter Dudley Smith Randy Miller Amy Barksdale Clara Louise Jackson Fay Hatfield and many others.

H. C. Rice Rogersville Ella Mary Moore Athens Wilma Stevens Charles McWhorter Dudley Smith Douglas V. McMunn Sue Roberts Clara Louise Jackson Fay Hatfield Randy Miller Amy Barksdale Gussie Keyes Bobby Gene Locke Annie Ruth David Temple

Decatur General Admissions List Read Like Local Notes

A compact admissions list from Decatur General includes William J. King of 1618 8th Ave SW and Willy Andrew Glass of Elkmont among several others. Names span Decatur Newton Mardis Moulton Hartselle Trinity Falkville and Moulton with multiple family and infant entries. Included are Mrs Beverly Paquin Huntsville and Mrs Ellie Cagle of Decatur plus Paul M Radford of Moulton and arrangement details.

Beverly —Paquin Huntsville Willy Andrew Glass Elkmont Helen B. Childs Somerville Rd Newton W. Mardis

Market Summary Shows Steady Cotton and Livestock Activity

Cotton middling 4.8 Decatur. cottonseed at 4 cents. Milk Grade A $5 per hundred. Wood pulpwood 145 per cord. Corn 1.16 per bushel. No 2 yellow ear corn $1.07. No 2 oats and oats milling Wheat $2.00 per hundred. Cattle generally active steady. slaughter steers scarce, feeders 28.25 per hundredweight. Hogs 190-240 lb, 16.25-16.50. sows 12.50-13.50.

Decatur

Price Fixing Claims Continue in Alabama Poultry Industry

Alabama's incoming agricultural commissioner A W Todd says the widespread price fixing scandal is in the food sector. He claims large chain grocers and poultry producers colluded to fix prices and that five federal investigators sent by Secretary Orville Freeman have returned with a report.

Russellville Ala Alabama A. W. Todd U.S Todd Orville Freeman Freeman Washingon

School board boosts levy to fund public improvements

Dodd notes continued from page one addressing shelves and a $150 CD expense for Cuban crisis preparation. The School Board approved a $1,050 increase. January 8 was set as the date to finalize assessments for public improvements under Ordinance 1248.

Stock Rally Sustains Momentum With Heavy Volume

The market extended its rally with an estimated 5.2 million shares traded, light volume previous day. Rails and industrials led gains on a broad front with key names advancing, while techs like IBM Xerox Polaroid Litton also moved higher and some metals fell.

NEW York Rails Illinois Central New York Central Chesapeake & Ohio Southern Railway Santa Fe Chrysler Youngstown Sheet Republic Steel IBM Xerox Polaroid Litton Industries du Pont Thiokol Merck Amerada Douglas Aircraft Westinghouse Electric Dome Mines Homestake American Stock Exchange Pric

Eggs supply and prices wobble across Birmingham market

AP reports a generally ample supply of large and medium eggs with small numbers in short supply. Demand remains fair and prices mostly steady with occasional reports of high up to 50 cents. Consumer grades show retailers paying up to 9 30 a.m. for Grade A white large and medium eggs with cartons and direct-from-producer sales included.

Birmingham

Birmingham poultry market shows firm undertone as demand outstrips supply

In Birmingham the broiler and fryer market remains tight with live poultry supplies clearing slowly and often short of demand. Ready to cook demand continues to exceed available stock, signaling a firm undertone in prices and trading.

Birmingham Atlanta Georgia

Downs Named Decatur District Plant Manager

W. J. Downs of Birmingham was named Decatur district plant manager by Southern Bell Telephone Co. He succeeds G. D. Gowen who became general buildings supplies and motor vehicles supervisor with Birmingham headquarters. Downs, Auburn graduate, began in 1948 and held roles in engineering traffic and plant groups in Gadsden Anniston and Mobile before serving as State Central Office Equipment Supervisor in Birmingham. He and wife Harriet Snyder and daughter Denise are active in Birmingham Methodists and will move to Decatur after housing is arranged.

W. J. Downs Birmingham Decatur Southern Bell Telephone Co Downs G. D. Gowen Auburn University Gadsden Anniston Mobile Harriett Snyder Denise Methodist Church Decature

Bowen Granted Execution Stay Until Feb 8

Governor John Patterson granted a stay of execution for William F. Bowen to Feb. 8 to allow his attorneys to pursue further legal action. Bowen, 30, of Huntsville, was convicted Dec. 5, 1961, of first degree murder for slaying Mrs. Janice Clower Thomas on Oct. 17, 1961, with the Alabama Supreme Court upholding the conviction Oct. 28, 1962.

Montgomery John Patterson William F. Bowen Patterson Bowen Huntsville Madison Janice Clower Thomas Alabama Supreme Court

Cattle and hog market roundups from Nashville and Thomasville

Cattle trading plus hogs and sheep activity across Nashville and Thomasville reports. In Nashville buyers steady with scarce cattle. yearling heifers and feeder calves show strong values. Hog receipts about 800 with steady to 25 lower. sheep slaughter lambs bring 18 to 19. In Thomasville hog receipts 4500 across several markets. prices mostly steady with instances 25 lower. No 1-2 barrows 16.25-16.50 and sows 11.00-13.50.

Nashville Thomasville Albany Columbus Moultrie Dothan Ala Jacksonville Fla

Weather note and Orion sighting

The report notes sunset at 4 37 p m and sunrise at 6 40 a m with moonset at 1 07 a m. It observes a full moon on December 11 and places the Orion constellation in the south at moonset with Betelgeuse high above Rigel and the three stars of Orion's Belt between them.

Orion Moonset Betelgeuse Rigel Orion's Belt

Tennessee River readings and TVA lake stages update

The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 16.39 feet this morning, down 0.17 feet in 24 hours, sea level 550.69 feet. TVA lake stages listed include Pickwick 408.6, Guntersville 593.1, Whitesburg 552.6, and Wilson 507.0. High today 69, low 51. 11:05 a.m. 64. Forecast: fair to partly cloudy and mild with tonight’s showers. Outlook: clearing and cooler Wednesday with SW winds 7 to 15 mph shifting NW. High today 70, tonight 48, Wednesday 59.

Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wilson Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Denver Des Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. Paul New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Washington

For Rent and Sale Classifieds Highlight Local Listings

Multiple small advertisements offer furnished and unfurnished rentals including a three room house with garage and washer, a one bedroom downstairs apartment at 1016 Johnston St, a two room apartment with private bath, and a two bedroom house trailer. Also listed is a solid maple breakfast room suite for sale and a potato discount ad with contact Raymond Matthews.

Johnston St Bob Harrison

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