Break Even Year For Area Cotton Farmers
County agents in Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Cullman report a barely profitable cotton harvest hindered by excessive rain and insects. Estimates show 450 pounds per acre with ginned bales far below last year as prices hover around 51 to 52 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Barber
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
D. M. Robertson
Morgan County
Robertson
D. L. Salter
Manuel Whisenant
Sam McLendon
Lawrence County
Whisenant
Bright Spot For Poor Seeks Help At Salvation Army
Mrs. Jones, not her real name, is among about 20 parents applying for free Christmas meals and toys for four children. Salvation Army Captain Harry Foden says 500 people may apply for aid by Friday as many live hand to mouth and face hunger and cold. Bags of food and toys will be distributed on December 22, with food portions aiming to provide a real Christmas meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Harry Foden
Foden
Christmas parade delight through Woodmeade first graders
First graders at Woodmeade Elementary describe the Christmas parade with Santa on a fire engine, balloons, bands, and candy. Students Karlton Stephens Nick Suggs Mark Kellerman Greg Bethany David Hollingsworth Beth Pryon share parade memories and Christmas gift wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Hermes
Woodmeade
Karlton Stephens
Ple
Karlton
Evel Knievel
Nick Suggs
Bart
Santa Claus
Nick
Bobby Suggs
Freemont St
Mark Kellerman
Jack Kellerman
Terrehaute
Mark
Greg Bethany
Greg
Caroline Bethany
Garth Ave
David Hollingsworth
Community Events List Shows Local Meetings and Activities
A Buick of community notices lists a Brunswick stew sale at Union Grove Methodist Church at 12 30 p m a Pilot Club meeting at Decatur Inn a blood drive at Decatur High School 8 a m 8 p m a film War of the Eggs and a child abuse panel at Wheeler Basin Library a Holiday Bazaar by Alabama Licensed Practical Nurses Association a DAR meeting a parking lot sale and town council and many church meetings with times and locations across Decatur Priceville Cullman and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Union Grove Methodist Church
Wheeler Basin Regional
Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Alabama
Evelyn Free
Robin Rd
Dees To Raise Carter Funds For Carter Campaign
Montgomery attorney Morris Dees, known for raising about 20 million for McGovern in 1972, will be Carter's national finance director. Dees built his wealth via direct mail marketing, co founded the Southern Poverty Law Center, and helped defend Joan Little in a murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Morris Dees
George McGovern
Jimmy Carter
Dees
Georgia
McGovern
Southern Poverty Law Center
Joan Little
North Carolina
Weather and river readings for Decatur and vicinity
Decatur area river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge was 17.50 feet while sea level stood at 551.80 feet. Temperatures ranged from 27 to 60 degrees with forecast highs near 70 and lows in the 40s to 30s. Extended outlook calls for mixed skies, rain chances, and cooler days early next week with temperatures in the 50s and 30s. Data from National Weather Service NOAA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Keller Memorial Bridge
Decatur Station
Tennessee Valley Weather Outlook Turns Warmer Through Friday
The National Weather Service reports highs near 70 today and low 40s tonight with highs in the low 70s Friday for the Tennessee Valley. An air stagnation advisory remains in effect for Alabama minus the Valley, then shifts as winds increase. Severe pollution stays worst near industrial areas as a high pressure system brings fair, warmer weather into the weekend with a mix of clouds and occasional rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
National Weather Service
Alabama
Hazy Conditions Extend Air Stagnation Advisory
A weather bulletin reports hazy conditions this morning sustaining the air stagnation advisory through Wednesday. Pollutants are expected to clear by tonight and fair warmer weather is forecast through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Herbert
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Christmas Aid
Morgan and
Lawrence Counties
Robert Stephens
19Th Ave
Beth Pryon
Rudolph
Beth
Lee
By Donna Dutton
Stephens
Hollingsworth
PAYON
Bethany
Nelson
Braswell
Kellerman
Atendar
Pilot Club
Decatur Inn
Decatur High School
First Baptist Church
Arrowhead District
Central Baptist Church
Great Books Discussion Group
Ann Engman
Park St. SE
Three Sisters
Chekhov
Stephens Chapter
DAR
John D Lee
Greenwood SE
John D. Davis Jr
Wheeler Basin
Mervyn Michael
William F. Evans
Linda Hayes
Sixth Avenue Church of God
Priceville
Priceville Shopping Center
Loblolly Garden Club
Chuck Ghigna
Alabama School of Fine Arts
Birmingham
Thomas F. Stevenson
First United Methodist Church
Summer Manor
The
North Alabama Association of Industrial Nurses
Huntsville-Madison County Jetport
Stephen Rowe
Civil Air Patrol
Pryor Field
CAP
Randle
Herbert C. Frith
Camelia
A.m
Wheeler Widelife Refuge
White Springs’ Gate
Huntsville-Decatur
Joanne
Future Homemakers of America
FHA
Austin High School
Art Club
Decatur Coin Club
Decatur City Hall
North Alabama
Caldwell
New Orleans
First Presbyterian Church
Coleman
John D. Lee
Greenwood Dr
McWhorter
Boyd Honeycutt
Apache Lane
Walter Davis Jr
Westmeade
Toastmistress Club
Red Carpet Inn
Hwy
Department of Pensions and Security
Bank St. NE
Gospel Singings
Moulton Nursing Home
Wilhoite
Caddo Congregational Christian Church
Sonny Jones
Cavaliers
Full Gospel Holiness Tabernacle
Coburn
Jefferies
Caddo Congregation
Christian Church
Calvaliers
Neel Methodist Church
First Holy Church of Christ
Joyful Aires
Sweet Springs
Baptist Church
Athens
Motes
Union Grove Baptist Church
Morgan City
West
Lakeside
House of Worship
Halsey Chapel Rd
Compton’s Crossing
Pleasant Home Baptist Church
Toney
Carter
Tri-County District Health Service
NOAA
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
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