Ring Story Makes For Happy Ending
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1972
Page
2
Ring Found After Long Search Sparks Lesson in Honesty
Sue Tait misplaced her Austin High School class ring cherished since senior day. A letter from Cathedral Caverns manager's wife led to its quick return by a sister to Principal Sailors in Austin. Sue learned to notify police and act for owners when items go missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin High School
Sue Tait
Richard Tait
19Th Ave
Austin
Sue
Cathedral Caverns
Grant, Ala
J. W. Sailors
Sally
Tait
North Alabama
Decatur
Ala
Hartselle Man Shot To Death
A 50 year old Hartselle contractor William Erskine Hopper was found shot to death at his home on Logan Lane Morgan County Coroner Guy Holloway said He was shot once in the left chest and a .12 gauge shotgun was found beside him The death ruling remains open Funeral services will be announced by Peck Funeral Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Morgan County
Guy Holloway
Holloway
William Erskine Hopper
Logan Lane
Hopper
Peck Funeral
Decatur Jaycees Begin Christmas Tree Sale
The Decatur Jaycees start selling Christmas trees Thursday at 6 pm in the Pet Dairy lot on U.S. 31 S. Proceeds support Jaycee projects, says President James Haver. Trees will be sold through Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Jaycees
U.S. 31
Jaycee
James Haver
Haver
Blue Light Imposters Reported Across North Alabama
Multiple motorists report being pursued by a car with a blue flashing light. Deputies describe incidents on Jenkins Spring Rd, Mountain Home Rd, and Midway Rd with no verified police involvement. Authorities warn against stopping unless a siren is heard while urging caution as phony police cars persist. Penelope Parker of Decatur earns Who’s Who recognition at Bob Jones University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cornwell Moulton
Lawrence County
Claude Hutto
Courtland 1
Jenkins Spring Rd
Hutto
Decatur
Falkville
Mountain Home Rd
Trinity
Hillsboro
Roy Peebles
Peebles
Antioch Church
Midway Rd
Morgan County
Dan Ligon
North
Alabama
Ligon
Penelope Anne Parker
Bob Jones University
Monroe Parker
Brookwood Dr
City Accident Injures Four
Four people were injured Tuesday in a two car crash at Moulton Street and Memorial Drive SW. Louie M. Tacket 74 and Bonnie B. Tacket 70 were taken to Decatur General Hospital, Lynett Hooper 15 and Annette Woodard 14 were treated at Lawrence County Hospital after riding with James Edward Harris 20 who was not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton St
Memorial Dr. SW
Louie M. Tacket
19Th Ave. SE
Bonnie B. Tacket
19Th Ave
Lynett Hooper
Moulton
Annette Woodard
James Edward Harris
Lawrence County Hospital
Ardmore Man Wreck Victim Identified as Darrel Butler
A 57-year-old Ardmore man, Darrel Wilson Butler, died from internal injuries after losing control of a late model pickup on Alabama 53 near Elk Street. Butler was pronounced dead on arrival at Huntsville Hospital, Madison County Coroner Sam Spry said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Pair Charged In Theft At Goodyear Mill Lot
A stereo tape deck was stolen Tuesday from Alvin Terry’s automobile in the Goodyear Mill parking lot. Kenneth Ray Hill, 37, 1635 Jackson St. SE, was arrested and charged with burglary of a motor vehicle. Police gave no further details. Gatlin Rd. intersection. Butler, Redstore Arsenal employee, died after a 5:30 p.m. accident. he arrived at the hospital at 6:10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Terry
19Th Ave
Goodyear Mill
Kenneth Ray Hill
Jackson St. SE
Gatlin Rd
Butler
Redstore Arsenal
Spry
Nashville
Johnson Texaco
6Th Ave
William Ford Mayfield
Robert Earl Pirtle
Two Alabama students exempted from courses at Montevallo
James P Cardin Jr and Douglas K Crovo earned full credit for courses after entering freshmen exams at the University of Montevallo. Admissions director Mathison said exemptions could save families over 16000 in tuition pending further investigation into the credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathison
Admissions and Records
Emergency numbers and crisis line guidance text note
A public notice provides crisis contact options including 911 for personal crises and Poisoning guidance via Crisis Call Center numbers. It advises calling any hospital or family physician for poisoning and dialing 0 to reach an operator if unsure. It references The Decatur Daily departmental phone numbers.
Decatur Jaycees Seek Applicants for Farm Award
The Decatur Daily reports the Morgan County outstanding young farmer award is open to applicants aged 21 to 35 who derive at least two thirds of their income from farming. Send names to Jerry Waddell at The Decatur Daily P O Box 1527 Decatur Alabama 35601.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decature .Jaycees
Morgan County
Jerry Waddell
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
Auburn Reverend Says He Is Not A Prophet After Football Score
The Rev. J Thomas Carr of Auburn says he is no prophet though his church bulletin indirectly predicted the Auburn Alabama football score. The bulletin printed last Friday cited hymns How Great Thou Art and How Glorious Are These Ways. Auburn won the game 17 to 1 last Saturday and Carr reported parishioners teased him at Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
J Thomas Carr
Carr
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By Phylliss Sidebotham
DHA
Decatur Housing Authority
Bob Neill
Point Mallard Park Board of Directors
Morgan County Commission
John McBride
Decatur High School
Curtis Sellers
United Way
Carol Coffey
Rick Chenault
Sellers
Jeff Curry
Shannon Curley
DAILY
Kevin Crovo
Philip Carden
David McGinnis
Patrick Davis
Thomas Dr. SW
Springdale Rdse
Bobby Boyd
Richard Thompson
Cypress St. SE
Goodyear Mills
Lawrence Shackelford
Hillsboro 2
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