Wallace Delights In GM Pump Display From Saginaw Unit
Gov George Wallace lauded General Motors Saginaw Steering Gear for delivering a chrome plated hydraulic pump assembled Monday. He spoke by long distance call accepting the pump in spirit on behalf of the governor and recalled the April 1974 groundbreaking with Edward Cole. Wallace praised plant manager Ron Treloar and the staff and urged ongoing Alabama support as Ellis Ivey noted the plant’s on schedule operation despite recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
General Motors
Wallace
R. C. ‘Red’ Bamberg
Alabama Development Office
Edward Cole
Ron Treloar
Decatur
Saginaw
Michigan
Ellis Ivey
Alabama
Attendance up at Point Mallard Ice Rink this season
Park executive director Frank Shepherd and city finance director Dot Lorenzo report higher attendance at Point Mallard ice rink this season compared with November 1974. For 17 days in November 1975 revenues reached 8,940 with 3,415 skaters over the 17 days, up over 1,500 skaters from the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Mallard
Park
Frank Shepherd
City Finance
Dot Lorenzo
Shepherd
Lorenzo
Weather and river readings for Decatur area forecast
River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 16.54 feet with sea level 550.84 feet. High Monday 50 then 40 low. today reaching mid 40s, tonight mid 20s. Extended outlook shows warming to mid 60s by Saturday with mostly fair skies and 30 percent rain this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur and Vicinity
River Reading
Keller Memorial Bridge
Huntsville-Decatur
Cold Front Drops Alabama Temperatures to the Mid 20s
The National Weather Service forecasts tonight temperatures dipping to the mid 20s across Alabama after this morning's rain and clouds. Brisk northerly winds spread cooler air statewide with light rain reported in spots and skies clearing tonight, followed by sunny but cool conditions Wednesday and a gradual warming trend Thursday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Weather Service
Alabama
Texas
Ready For The Cold Patrol Duty At Gordon Bibb
Tanya Anderson, 11, prepared to endure chilly conditions on a school patrol at Gordon Bibb during morning duties. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (names not provided).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanya Anderson
Gordon Bibb
City Board to Review 6.8 Million School Budget
The city board of education will consider a 6.8 million dollar school budget at a Wednesday 4 45 p m meeting. Supt Dr Byron Nelson says revenues for the year exceed 6.8 million and the budget should be ready by the session. The plan follows a delay while the state budget approval was pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Education
Byron Nelson
Nelson
Cub Scout Pack 272
West Decatur School
Gingerbread Trim Sparks Preservation Battle in Morgan County
The 75 year old Blizzard home near Decatur draws attention as gingerbread trim from the P. J. Edwards house is purchased by Louis and Mary Blizzard amid demolition. Preservationists delayed clearance, the structure changed hands, and plans for salvage remain unsettled as the Blizzards continue restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Blizzard
Louis and Mary Blizzard
P. J. Edwards
Perry Edwards
Nashville
Claude Birks
Edwards
Morgan County Historic Preservation Society
Douglas Fuller
Decatur Arts Council
Preservation Society
Blizzards
Wrecker Birks
Birks
Blizzard
Vendor Testifies Hammond Pressed for Bribe in Alabama Case
Rex Moore of Montgomery testified that Public Service Commission President Kenneth Hammond sought kickbacks to place vending machines in a South Central Bell building. Moore described paying cash on occasion and arranging monthly payments as the bribery trial proceeded, with taped conversations played for the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Public Service Commission
Kenneth Hammond
Rex Moore
Hammond
South Central Bell
Moore
Charles Price
South Central
Commission
PSC
John H. Moore
Bill Baxley
William F. Thetford
Wallace Backs Shoals Airport Expansion Drive
Gov. George C. Wallace supports expanding Muscle Shoals Airport service. He asked Southern Airlines to meet with officials and civic leaders to discuss adding flights, aiming to restore north south routes and boost Northwest Alabama's economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscle Shoals
Ala
George C. Wallace
Southern Airlines
Southern
Wallace
Graydon Hall
Alabama
Bill Gardiner
Tuscumbia
Tom Coburn
Rick Hall
Muscle Shoals Music Association
Coburn
Airport Board
N. B. Ware
Chicago
Tampa
Miami
Nashville
Birmingham
Milam seeks zoning variance for Prospect Drive law office
The Decatur Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider Robert L. Milam's request to operate a law office on Prospect Dr SE in a residential area and his prior denied variance appeals. The 4 p.m. meeting at city hall also reviews eight other applications including daycare, signs, porches, and yard variances from local residents and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Zoning Adjustment
Decatur
Robert L. Milam
Prospect Dr. SE
Milam
Mattie Bailey
Cardinal Dr
Denise Thrasher
Laurel Ave
Church of God of Prophecy
7Th Ave
Travis Wiggins
Lafayette St
Odis McDaniel
14Th St
Morgan County Christmas events and club meetings listed
Community groups schedule December activities across Decatur including the Morgan County Nurses Society Christmas Dinner at Decatur General Cafeteria and several church talks at Sardis Springs Athens First United Methodist and Austin High School concert details. Various open houses luncheons and club meetups are noted with times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Nurses Society
Decatur General
Evening gospel concerts near Decatur with two churches
Fish Pond Baptist Church located 12 miles west of Decatur hosts a 7 30 p m concert featuring the Missions Quartet. Basham Methodist Church on Decatur Danville Highway offers a 7 p m performance by the Soul Seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Pond Baptist Church
Decatur
Missions Quartet
Basham Methodist Church
Decatur-Danville Hwy
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Edward Anderson
Trinity 2
Railroad St
Mary Jack Rainey
Carl J. Sanders
West Florida
United Methodist Church
Shoals
Fraternal Order of Police
Decatur Lodge
Memorial Dr
Southwide Development Co. Inc
Ray Morgan
Westmeade St
Eadele
Clyde Dotson
Sardis Springs Baptist Church
Athens
Opportunity Toastmistress Club
Red Carpet Inn
Hwy. 31
Joseph Walker
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Austin High School
Morgan County Department of Pensions and Security
Bank St. NE
Burningtree Country Club
Bell Choir of
Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center
Decatur Junior Service League
First National Bank
First Baptist Church
AAUW
Brookhaven Middle School
Golden Age Club
Ninth Street United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Truman Harris
Austinville
Greenthumb Garden Club
Decatur Country Club
Joe Wheeler
Decatur Christian Womens Club
Decatur Inn
Decatur Women’s
Cathy Crowther
Christian Womens Club
Sylacuaga
Gospel Singings
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