Three City Teachers Resign and Retire In Desegregation Transfers
Decatur Supt. H. R. Leeman reports three teachers have resigned or retired, two linked to the desegregation transfer order. Jay Meadows, 15 years at Decatur, resigned for personal reasons. Edna Finch Holland retired for ill health. Landis Merrill resigned to join Lauderdale County schools. W. N. Thurman may transfer after Jan 20. replacements named. Leeman said 24 teachers transferred Monday to satisfy a federal court order.
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Leeman
Landis J. Merrill
Walter Jackson
Lauderdale County
Merrill
W. N. Thurman
Austin High School
Meadows
Lakeside
Holland
Gordon Bibb
Woodlawn
Cherry Street
Bids Opened for Moulton Vocational High School Project
Bids were opened today at 2 p.m. for a 265000 vocational high school near Lawrence County High School on five acres donated by the county board. Construction could start in January with 150 first year students and five trades. Funds include 132610 federal grant, 79300 Appalachia grant, and 53310 local support.
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Moulton
Lawrence County High School
Lawrence County Board of Revenue
Lawrence County
Silas B. Cross
Cross
Appalachia
Lawrence
Time
Winston
Decatur Jayceettes to hold 7 PM meeting at Obert home
The executive board of the Decatur Jayceettes will meet at 7 tonight at the home of Sammy Obert located at 1618 Runnymeade Bt. SW.
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Decatur Jayceettes
Sammy Obert
1618 Runnymeade Bt
Bids Sought for Trinity Post Office Lease Project
The Post Office Department will seek competitive bids Tuesday to build and lease a Trinity post office next to the fire station on Lile Street. The winning bidder will own the building and lease space to the department for 10 years with renewal options up to 20 years. Bidding documents available from A Goode in Montgomery and due by 2 30 p m Feb 14 at the Memphis main post office.
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Trinity
Post Office Department
W. Marvin Watson
Johnson
Watson
Lile St
Department
Montgomery
Main Post Office
Memphis
Tenn
Shores becomes Birmingham's first elected Black city councilman
Arthur Shores, 56, is chosen by the nine member Birmingham City Council to fill an unexpired term, becoming the first Negro elected to Birmingham city government. He notes the appointment should boost Black confidence in city efforts toward inclusive governance.
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Birmingham
Ala
Arthur Shores
Shores
Judge Denies Probation Plea in Multiple Cases
A 19 year old man Edward Garth of Decatur was denied probation on a three year prison term for arson. Charles Fairbanks appeals a similar burning of a local store. Larry Dwight Crook received two years probation on a six month hard labor for stealing hubcaps. Glenn James denied probation for six months hard labor on attempted burglary. William Daniel Howard denied probation on a grand larceny sentence of a year and a day. Burl Lindley and Loyd Robinson Jr were granted two years probation on a one year one day burglary sentence.
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Edward Garth
Decatur
Charles Fairbanks
Newton Powell
Larry Dwight Crook
Somerville
Glenn James
Hartselle
Construction Above $49,000 in Hartselle November Permits
Nine permits totaling an estimated $49,500 were issued in Hartselle for builds and repairs. Recipients include M. M. Patterson $10,000, Charlie Goodwin $1,000, Bonded Builders $18,000, J. W. Montgomery $1,200, Leo Wright $8,000, Alfred Hoppers $8,000, and James Sykes $800. Stadium tickets go on sale to fund west stands at MCHS. certificates cost $50.
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Hartselle
M. M. Patterson
Colonial Hills
Charlie Goodwin
Marbin St
Hartselle — Stadium
MCHS
Three Morgan County March of Dimes leaders named
Campaign chairman Dan Nelson announced three appointments for the January March of Dimes drive in Morgan County. Johnny Aycock becomes assistant campaign chairman and Jim Tucker and Jim Hardee are named chairmen of the Decatur and Hartselle divisions respectively. Aycock, 22, works in management training at State National Bank and is a Decatur High School and Auburn University graduate. Tucker, a CPA, is a University of Alabama graduate and Rotarian. Hardee moved to Morgan County last August and manages O K Tire Co. in Hartselle. he is a University of Alabama alumnus and secretary of the Hartselle Jaycees.
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Morgan County
Dan Nelson
Nelson
Johnny Aycock
Jim Tucker
Jim Hardee
Decatur
Hartselle
Aycock
State National Bank
Decatur High School
Auburn University
Tucker
University of Alabama
Hardee
O. K. Tire Co
Hartselle Jaycees
No Political Liquor Agents In State: ABC
Alabama ABC Board says no political liquor agents have operated in five years, defining political agents as distillerappointed figures serving administrations. It notes former practice ended in 1963 under Gov. Wallace and distinguishes legitimate brokers from political agents. Ezra Brooks Co. case cited with broker chosen by the company, not the administration.
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Rex Thomas
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
State
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Alabama
George Wallace
ABC Board
Ezra Brooks Co
Ezra_ Brooks
Bloodmobile Visit Set for Moulton December 16
Lawrence Corp employees sponsor Red Cross Bloodmobile at MOULTON plant for a second year. Thomas Talley says aim is to exceed 104 pints of blood from last year. Two sessions 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. to accommodate both shifts.
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Moulton
Lawrence Corp
Red Cross
Thomas Talley
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Moulton Development Corporation
Sao A Ae
Trinity Post Office
A. Goode
Bobby Quinn
Junior Allen
Loyd Gillespie
Bob Bates
6Th Ave
10Th St
Betty J. Tefteller
Austin St
Lucille T. Chapman
10Th Ave. SW
Decatur General Hospital
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Bath
Elizabeth Drive
J. W. Montgomery
Sparkman
Leo Wright
Bethel St
Alfred Hoppers
James Sykes
E. College
March of Dimes
ABC
Decature
James Ratcliff
Gable Circle
Carl van Bibber
Magnolia St. SE
Community Action
Salvation Army
Public Welfare
Decatur Mothers’ Club
Central Methodist Church
Jackson St
W. d. Cunningham
Central Baptist Church
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