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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1964
Page
2
Sunset at 4 37 p m and sunrise at 6 43 a m mark the day. Moonset occurs at 7 40 p m with the First Quarter on December 2. The prominent eastern star and visible planets Jupiter high in the east and Saturn in the southwest are described for skywatchers.
River stage near Decatur measured 16.9 feet above river level with sea level reading at 551.2 feet. TVA lake levels read Chickamauga 675.7 Pickwick 408.8 Guntersville 591.2 Whitesburg 554.7 Wilson 506.9. Forecast calls for clearing winds northerly 8 to 15 mph diminishing tonight. Low around 28 and high near 38.
The Decatur Chamber plans its annual meeting for Jan 4 with officers to be elected and two at large directors chosen. Ballots for the board are due by midnight Dec 15 and counted Dec 17 by election committee members L Den ton Cole Jr E E Anderson and C C Duke.
A hospital notice lists admissions including Mrs Ruby Davis of Hanceville and Miss Donna Kay Kinney of Birmingham, with multiple admissions in Cullman area. Dismissals include Mrs Annie R Bentley of Cullman, Deborah K Brannon of Cullman, and several others from Vinemont and Hanceville, detailing names and counts.
A list of individuals and addresses appears for Decatur General notices including Faron Bradford James R Johnson Mrs James R Thompson Jr Master Michael Stapp Wester Deese Leland Vassar Sheridan Apt Mrs Bobby S Gilbert Athens Mrs Archie J Noy Mrs Wendell Rea Mrs Obelee Wood Somerville Larry J Thompson Mrs Bessie Buchanan Clifford Campbell Mrs Raymond Coffey Noble Shelton Trinity David W Gallup Walter Craig Mrs Silas Black Moulton Ronnie Workman Mrs William J Duggar Athens Claude N Hudson and others at multiple street addresses. The notice compiles names with street addresses across Decatur and nearby towns.
A fragmented list names Mrs. John E. Gurley of Somerville, Wallace Montgomery of Moulton, Master Dewey L. Morgan of Decatur, Harry Rolfe of Joppa, Mrs. L. R. Rix of 1406 North St., William Pitts of 1812 7th St. SE, Mrs. Eugene Milam of Decatur, and Mrs. Alta Brown of Vinemont.
A one year old boy James David Keenum died after ingesting kerosene. He died at Decatur General Hospital about 24 hours after admission. Services set for 2 30 p m at Old Moulton Road Church of Christ with burial in Grange Hall Cemetery. Survivors include parents and grandparents. Pallbearers listed. Body to remain at Lucian White home until service time.
Moulton plans its annual Christmas parade on Thursday with judges selecting first second and third floats. Prizes are 100 dollars for first 75 for second and 50 for third. The parade begins at 4 30 p m.
A Phi Sigma Kappa member receives acknowledgment for outstanding contributions to industry and public interests, highlighting the fraternity's role in civic achievement and professional advancement.
Frances Etta England aged 89 of Danville died Saturday at 6 45 am in a local rest home. Funeral services are set for today at 2 pm at McKendree Methodist Church with Rev. Jimmy Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Herring Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home is directing. She leaves one sister Mrs Novie Reynolds Falkville and several nieces and nephews. She belonged to Nebo Baptist Church and nephews will be pallbearers. The body will lie in state from 1 30 to 2 pm at the church after remaining at the funeral home.
Mrs Minnie Sandlin 87 of 1714 Locust St SE died Friday at 8 am at home. Services at Shoal Creek Baptist Church with Rev Bunyan Wallace. burial Shoal Creek Cemetery. Survived by daughter Elma Carthers of Decatur, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Lifelong Morgan County resident.
Mrs. Willie Bell Walker Ryan aged 87 of 912 5th Ave SE died Saturday at Hartselle Hospital. Services set for Monday at 2 p.m. from Sixth Ave Church of God with Rev. Crim and W B Eddy officiating. Burial in City Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs William Briddell Huntsville and Mrs Walter West Mishawaka Ind plus seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral home.
Fire partially destroyed the 1918 Jennings named church building after an hour and a half. Members expressed shock and planned to rebuild. Pastor Tennis Davis has led the church for years. R. R. Hall noted insurance coverage and multiple remodels with records possibly destroyed.
Jack Cambron of Decatur writes the Handbook of Alabama Archaeology Part I Point Types with David Hulse of Priceville as illustrator It introduces a practical projectile point classification system and debuts at the Alabama Archaeological Society meeting in Tuscaloosa The article outlines Cambron career and his work in Tennessee Valley archaeology and Hulse’s illustration career including Birds of Alabama and wildlife art near Decatur
Parsons College trustees hire Dr Millard Roberts to lead the development program budgeted at 850000 for next year. The plan raises almost 300000 over last year and funds faculty salaries with at least 8 to 10 new faculty hires. A January meeting will discuss reorganizing and expanding the college as it begins the Tri Mester system in fall 1965. The college aims to recruit nationwide and run a summer session for educators and area students.
One person, Evan Ruth Wood of Somerville, was injured in a Decatur crash at 1 18 p m on 6th Ave NE near Church St and taken to Decatur General Hospital with head and neck injuries. A second incident on 6th Ave SE involved Ed Harrison Weaver and Luke Noblitt in a collision, while a Vine Street NW collision between Lindsay Wiggin and a parked 1962 Chevrolet led to Wiggin being charged with no driver's license.
Washington reports President Johnson and Prime Minister Wilson, via intermediaries, laid groundwork for likely agreement on a new approach to a NATO nuclear weapons force this week.
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara said preliminary estimates place next year’s defense budget just under 50 billion dollars. The figure reflects early budget projections and potential adjustments before final figures are set.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko met for two hours in New York and described the talks as inconclusive. Both sides probed key issues during the United Nations session.
Broad calls from the Governors Association advocate reform in national leadership. Gov. Robert E. Smiley of Idaho criticizes the current national chairman, signaling a desire for change. Some sources at the convention report rising Burch-must-go sentiment within the party.
Services for Elizabeth Harrington who died at Jasper will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home.
The Past Matron's Club of Mizpah Chapter 19 CBS holds a Christmas party Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs W L Green 1705 oedmont Dr SE Hostesses are Mrs O S Hagerman and Mrs Edward Norwood Gifts should not exceed $1 The Worthington Management Club meets at 6 p m Monday at the Tower House Restaurant The program includes a tour of local manufacturing concerns Veterans organizations Morgan County Barracks 2405 and Auxiliary meet Monday at 6 30 p m at the American Legion Home Hartselle for a covered dish supper and officer installation
Police reports show two automobiles stolen in Decatur on Friday night. A black 1951 Plymouth four door sedan owned by Newell Yarbrough and a green 1956 Chevrolet with plates 44 11654 were taken.
The body of Willie Garth 29 year old Decatur Negro who fell from a barge into the Tennessee River and drowned was recovered by the Flint Rescue Squad at 10 30 p m about three and one half hours after the accident occurred Garth an employee of Decatur Grain Elevator Co apparently slipped and fell between two barges into about 12 feet of water while working at the firm unloading station on the river Funeral services will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home.
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