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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
2
The forecast notes sunset at 4:37 p.m. and sunrise at 6:41 a.m. Moonrise is 10:48 p.m. with Last Quarter on Dec 7. The Pleiades star cluster appears in the eastern sky at 7:01 p.m. and Venus is expected near the Pleiades in April.
Decatur area river level at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 17.10 feet with a 0.29 foot rise in 24 hours. Sea level reading 551.40 feet. TVA lake stages listed: Chickamauga 675.5 Whitesburg 552.3 Pickwick 408.8 Wilson 506.6. High today 54, tonight 26, Friday 59. Forecast partly cloudy to clear and cool today, clear and cold tonight, mainly clear and cool Friday. Yesterday’s 3 PM high was 54 and 3:30 AM low 35. 10 AM this morning 44 degrees.
Decatur markets list cotton inch middling at 34.00, cottonseed 45 per ton, Grade A milk 6.55 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred for four per cent, wood 13.50 per cord, yellow shelled corn 1.25, yellow ear corn 1.11, white ear corn 1.07, white shelled corn 1.20, oats 0.70, milling wheat 1.50 per hundred, plowing wheat 1.60, barley 1.00, soybeans 2.45.
The New York stock market advanced at a moderate pace as traders priced in Senate support for early passage of the tax cut bill. Du Pont slipped a point after a previous gain, while Chrysler's share increase narrowed from 1.5% to 1%.
Senate Appropriations Committee approves 11.431 million for Alabama rivers and waterways in the 1964 fiscal year. TVA programs receive 48.284 million, with 225 thousand for pre construction planning of the Tennessee Tombigbee waterway. Additional funding covers Holt Lock and Dam, Miller's Ferry Dam, Paint Rock project, Mobile Harbor, Jones Bluff planning, Aquatic Plant Control, Guntersville Dam, Wilson Dam, Muscle Shoals programs, and Bear Creek Elk River areas in North Alabama.
An alumni banquet will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Clements High School inviting former students to attend and reconnect.
Hartselle police arrested a suspect Wednesday for alleged violation of the prohibition law. Authorities did not release the arrestee’s identity or charge details pending further investigation.
A grass fire occurred at 3 30 p m Wednesday on Nelson Street in Hartselle. No damage was reported and there were no injuries.
Hartselle Morgan County High School will host its annual beauty contest next Thursday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium.
Cullman Police Department reports two arrests on Wednesday one for disorderly conduct and one for driving while intoxicated.
Athens Fire Department responded to a 2 31 p m call at the home of Alex Bonner on Elm Street where a mattress caught fire. No damage was reported and there were no injuries.
Mrs. Marguerite Oswald recalls a life of three marriages and a devoted son Lee while facing scrutiny as the mother of the man charged with the century’s crime. She says she must face the past alone and clings to faith despite exploitation and public attention.
Limestone County Sheriff’s force listed arrests on Wednesday including driving while intoxicated public drunkenness reckless driving false pretense one lacking a driver’s license and second degree burglary two indicating multiple offenses across the county.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Patter son Murphree Apt 5 a girl Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Fowler West Court TM Apt 3 a girl Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Joseph Marco 2218 12th St SE a girl today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Lamar Hill Moulton 2 a girl Wednesday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Gene Johnson Decatur 2 a boy Wednesday at
Circuit Judge William Thetford ordered milk distributors to place five cents per quart in escrow. If the Milk Control Board win final hearing, dairy farmers receive the escrowed funds. if distributors prevail, funds stay, and the increase does not take effect. Bill Gilliam of Pet Dairy cites distributor opposition and potential milk price reversal if ruled against the increase.
Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co based in this city announced it has surpassed 300 million dollars in life insurance in force, a 100 million rise since 1960. President Redus C Collier credited policy holder confidence and noted Alabama Congressman Carl Elliott secured a policy on the new total.
President Johnson told the AFL-CIO executive committee he needs the people and asked for their help. He later addressed the Business Advisory Council pledging administration focus on what is best for America and urging unity with business leaders, Cabinet members, and advisers.
The record lists multiple hospital admissions including Mrs. E. E. Shirley of Athens, Mrs. James Fowler of West Court Apt. 3, John B. Austin Sr. of 1009 Roy al Dr. SE, and others across Cullman, Tuscumbia, Trinity, Somerville, and nearby locales. It names patients by name and residence as part of a community hospital notice.
Two teenage brothers Bobby 15 and Johnny 16 Hubert of 1611 10th Ave SE were injured when their motorcycle hit a car at the Church St NE and Canal St NE intersection. Bobby had forehead cuts and Johnny a broken arm. both were taken to Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital and listed as doing all right. Police say Bobby failed to stop at the sign as vision was blocked by a parked truck. the motorcycle then struck car driven by John Vinson Donaldson 25 of Sheffield.
A missive lists dismissals and birth notices for area residents. Names include Mrs Ora Jenning and Mrs J D Elliott along with infants Connie Lawrence and Margaret Ann South among others, with addresses in Decatur Hartsville and Athens.
Two men named Percy Crutcher and Bobby Malone remained jailed in Limestone County facing second degree burglary charges. Sheriff M W Evans said bonds were set at 1000 dollars each after the pair allegedly stole a radio and a shotgun from a resident's home.
The Heart of Dixie chapter of the S P E B S Q S A Inc plans to present its charter tonight at 8 in the Central Methodist education building. Decatur aims for 25 paid members by June, with visitors from Huntsville and Birmingham. Ladies are invited, and Lou Steinman can arrange functions at 353 1044.
A Christmas bazaar is planned at the 6th Ave Church of God Friday at 9 a.m. with handmade articles gifts and meals. City permits issued include porch enclosures and electrical work. A car theft and hubcap theft report are logged in Athens. Moose and Somerville Lodge events invite public attendance. Austinville Home Demonstration Club hosts a Christmas party with gift exchanges.
Mrs Kennedy and the late President's brothers Sen Edward Kennedy and Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy attended the brief graveside rites. Sen Kennedy accompanied the bodies on the flight to Washington and the burial was held after hours with Bishop Philip Hannan presiding. Pierre Salinger announced the reinterment as representative of the Kennedy family.
A predicted holiday mail surge is expected nationwide with Decator as the area. Local Postmaster I E Self urges public help to meet the time rush while Postmaster General John A Gronouski cites a possible billion pieces in December. Self projects 3 000 000 pieces for December locally, beating last year’s total of 2 875 239. Residents are urged to shop early mail promptly and use ZIP Codes for returns and destinations.
Dr. E. W. Stevenson was elected president for the coming year. Dr. John Hamilton becomes president-elect for the 1765 term. Other officers include Dr. Guy B. Wilder as vice president Dr. L. R. Murphree as secretary treasurer and Dr. E. C. Whitley on the board of health.
Twenty seven Athens College coeds prepare for a beauty contest to be staged at the National Guard Armory Friday. Judges include Mr and Mrs Thomas B Hill and a field of contestants from Athens and nearby towns. The queen will be chosen from the 27 finalists and announced at 8:30 p.m. The day features interviews sports clothes luncheon and evening gown segments concluding with the ball.
ALCS offices in Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties announce their 1964 cotton allotments. Morgan County receives 27 665 acres, up 48 from 1963. Limestone is 50 202 acres, about 200 more than last year. Lawrence reports 37 986 acres, 74 more than 1963.
John Abbott of WLCB announces the new station will go on air Saturday at 6 45 a m The station is owned by Arthur Slaton and Ermon Bain and marks Moulton’s first radio outlet.
Miss Reba Penn spoke on teaching 12 physically handicapped children at Riverside Elementary School. Otto Nebrig discussed the Opportunity School for students with IQs 10 to 50, with four classes for IQ 50 to 75 and one teacher funded by the Board of Education. A Civil Defense film was shown and Charles Rowe led a short business meeting.
William Lonzo Hopper of Hartselle died at 6 20 am at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 30 pm at Bellview Baptist Church with Rev Eric Bolding officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery Gunthorp Funeral Home directing. Survivors include two daughters Opal Thomas Huntsville Willie Mircle Chicago two sons Robert L Hopper Hartselle W E Hopper Danville three and four brothers and sisters plus 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Body remains at funeral home until time to be transported to church.
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