Ida McCormick 88 Elkmont resident dies in Athens
Mrs Ida McCormick 88 of Elkmont died Thursday at 7 15 am at Limestone Hospital Athens Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 pm at Wooley Springs Church of Christ with Tonis Davis officiating Burial will follow at Legg Cemetery Spry Funeral Home directing Survivors include two sons Glenn and Aubrey McCormick two daughters Alberta Cagle and John Davis Athens two brothers R L Haney and Joel Haney six grandchildren and four great grandchildren She was a long time Limestone County resident and church member Pallbearers are Morris Davis Edward Davis Wain McCormick Shirley Haney Horace Haney and Louis Haney Jr
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Elkmont
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Wooley Springs
Joel Haney
Mississippi
Wooley Springs Church of Christ
Limestone County
Morris Davis
Edward Davis
Wain McCormick
Shirley Haney
Horace Haney
Louis Haney, Jr
Funeral set for Allen E McGuyre at Carns Baptist Church
Allen E McGuyre 70 of 1022 20th Ave SE died Thursday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Carns Baptist Church Jackson County with Rev Grady Bradford officiating. Body lies in state 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. burial at Gunthorp Funeral Home. Survived by four sons Homer C, Murice, Willard E, Clyde A. four daughters R H Shrader, Bob Shirley, R D Tennison, W B Owens. two foster sisters Lou Jacobs, Virgie Gossett. 28 grandchildren. 15 great grandchildren.
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Allens E. McGuyre
20Th Ave
Baugh-Wiley-Smith
Carns Baptist Church
Jackson County
Grady Bradford
Gunthorp Funeral
Homer C. McGuyre
Murice McGuyre
Decatur
Willard E. McGuyre
Germany
Clyde A. McGuyre
Montgomery
R. H. Shrader
Trussville
Bob Shirley
Memphis
Tenn
R. D. Tennison
Tucson
Ariz
W. B. Owens
Kingsport
Lou Jacobs
Scottsboro
Virgie Gossett
Death Notices: Emory O. Lee 78 Athens
Emory O. Lee 78 of 515 1st Ave. died Thursday at 5 35 p m in Athens Limestone funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a m at McConnell's Funeral Chapel Burial will be in City Cemetery Rev James Harris and W A McDonald to officiate Survivors include two daughters Mrs W W Campbell and Mrs James Holland of Athens two grandchildren one great grandchild one sister Mrs Janie Burch of Dechard Tennessee
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Janie Burch
Dechard
Tenn
E R Wynn Hartselle Dies. Rites Planned
E R Wynn 74 of Hartselle died Thursday at his home. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at Moss Chapel Methodist Church with Rev David Atkins and Rev George Jefferson officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers include Bob Roberson Billy Wynn V J Wynn Billy Woodall Ray Mitchell.
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E. R. Wynn
Moss Chapel
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George Jefferson
Peck
FBI raids Canoga Park tied to Sinatra ransom case
An Oakland Tribune informant links the Canoga Park raid to the Sinatra kidnapping as agents dig for the $240,000 ransom package. No arrests announced. Neighbors and officials provide scant details while Sinatra Sr. remains silent.
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Lake Tahoe
California - Nevada
Canoga Park
Paul Belford
Frank Long
Enbar Contract to Employ Local Workers in Birmingham
Contract estimates to Enbar, an Engel Realty Co. spinoff, project a summer completion with about 200 employees, most local. Opening planned in August for a full line store offering soft goods and all family needs, while Sears operates 754 stores and 1,012 catalog offices by midyear.
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Engel Realty Co
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Barron
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Lewis Clark Services to Follow View at Residence
The body will remain at the residence until time to be taken to the church for services.
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Evening sky events and celestial sightings listed
Weather and river notes show times for sunset at 4 38 p m and sunrise 6 47 a m with moonrise 6 17 a m and a new moon. Prominent star Aldebaran rises in the east at 6 26 p m on Dec 15 and visible planets Venus in the southwest Saturn setting at 8 32 p m and Jupiter low in the west at 12 38 p m
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Weather and River Update for Decatur Area
River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 17.60 feet up 74 feet in 24 hours. TVA lake stages Chickamauga 675.4 Pickwick 408 Guntersville 593.6 Whitesburg 554.3 and Wilson 505. Highs near 38 tonight 32 tomorrow 39. Cloudy cool with rain ending tonight and possible freezing rain at higher elevations.
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Highway Patrol reports licenses and road incidents in three counties
Examiners H L Hester and Jimmy Lee Han cock processed 260 license applications with 72 learner permits 67 passes 87 fails 19 incomplete 15 vehicle failures. A 5 05 p m crash at 6th Ave SE and Sherman St involved Hoyt Weathers 29 and Saddie Humphrey 55. Several charges listed including reckless driving no license and driving while intoxicated. Building permits issued to James Wright and Concrete Manufacturing Co. A two car collision near Falkville caused $200 damage each. Community events include Story Hour at Decatur Library and a DAV Home entertainment night. Curb Market to showcase Christmas items and foods.
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Market recap of cotton corn and livestock prices
Cotton steady at inch middling and Decatur loan 33.57 while cottonseed at 45 per ton. Milk prices shown and various feed grains listed. Cattle and calves weak for slaughter steers, better for cows. hogs around 13 1 2 to 14 1 2 with weekend highs.
Midwinter Snow and Cold Grip Large Regions
The Associated Press reports a wide midwinter storm bringing heavy snow and unseasonable cold from the Northern Plains to the Midwest. Extreme lows included Butte Montana at 28 below, Willis ton North Carolina at 25 below, and Lewistown Montana at 22 below with more snow in the Rockies and border states.
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Snowstorm Across Regions Brings Deep Depths and Fatalities
The snow belt saw depths up to 15 inches in Montana and 6 to 12 inches elsewhere across the Great Lakes and Northeast. The storm caused at least 16 deaths on snow covered highways as cold, stormy weather persisted. Winds eased at night but no broad warm up was seen. colder air was forecast to move east with lower temperatures in the Southeast and central Texas.
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Five Day Forecast for Alabama
Temperatures will average 6 to 10 degrees below normal over the next five days with a cool start and colder weekend. Normal highs and lows range from 50 to 60 and 36 to 41 in the north central and south regions. precipitation mainly at period start, about .10 to .30 inch north and .20 to .50 inch south.
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Wall Street Gains On Merger News And Stock Spurts
Wall Street rose late in the afternoon as gains in steels motors and rails led a moderate trading session with about 4.3 million shares. The Atlantic Coast Line Sea board Air Line merger approval sparked stock jumps, and Hiram Walker and Radio Corp posted notable gains alongside Chrysler IBM Xerox and others.
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U.S
Livestock Market Report Nashville Week Overview
Cattle and calves 25 shown with weak slaughter steers and heifers on light demand. Cows strong on small numbers. bulls steady. Good and choice 800 1000 lb steers 20 to 23 dollars. standard and good 500 800 lb heifers 17 to 20.50. utility cows 12.75 14.50. canner and cutter 11 to 13. commercial bulls 16.50 17.00. Feeder market slow. wealers 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Week’s high 34.50. hogs 50, a few 190 lb at 14.00.
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Nashville
Alabama Governor Details Budget Cuts and Public Campaigns
Governor Wallace described an overall 5 percent cut in expenditures and cited specific savings in gas, tires, and batteries. Highway Director Ed Rodgers outlined reductions in plant mixes, liquid asphalt, and crushed stone while noting higher maintenance needs. Wallace highlighted mansion fund expenditures and pledged future efficiency, noting increased bidders and costs tied to tours and racial troubles. He offered no firm date for a special redistricting session.
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Fire Slightly Damages Home on Cedar Cove Road
Hartselle firefighters responded to a blaze at 8 40 last night causing minor damage to the residence of J. W. Duncan on Cedar Cove Road. The Hartselle Fire Department handled the incident.
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J. W. Duncan
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Local Hospital Dismissals List Names And Addresses
Dismissals include Mrs James Borden of Madison Mrs Woodrow Fleming of Bear Creek Mrs Elsie Glasco 1023 21st Ave SE. Dismissed Dale Hayes Addison Clarence Blizzard 1511 Jackson St David Russell Decatur Mrs Hershell Fite and infant daughter Hartselle Mrs Doyle Baker and infant son Somerville.
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Bear Creek
Elsie Glasco
21St Ave
Dale Hayes
Addison
Clarence Blizzard
Jackson St
David Russell
Decatur
Hershell Fite
Hartselle
Doyle Baker
Somerville
Community Members Listed in Local Social Notes
The list includes Mrs Beube Morgan of Moulton Mrs Harold Kirby of 2102 Clara Ave SW Mrs George Austin of 217 11th Miss Leodonia Kullman of 802 5th Ave SE Little Miss Margaret Edwards of Athens Mrs Russell Terry and infant daughter of Decatur Mrs James Hutto and infant son of 1105 7th St SE Little Miss Carol Stark of Elk Mountain Vincent Burns of Lawrenceburg Tenn Hollis Chism of Huntsville.
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11Th Ave
Billy Don Looney
13Th St
Clevie Scoggin
Church St
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5Th Ave
Margaret Edwards
Athens
Russell Terry
Decatur
James Hutto
7Th St
Carol Stark
Elkmont
Vincent Burns
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Hollis Chism
Huntsville
Door Breaking Man Is Killed In Birmingham Motel
Charles W. Penny aged 31 was shot five times and killed in a downtown Birmingham motel after breaking into his wife's room. Mrs Martha Ann Penny fired on him and he died on arrival at a hospital. No charges were filed pending coroner’s inquest. Penny had harassed his wife and once cut her with a knife. Mrs Penny has two children aged 8 and 12.
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M. E. Gallion
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Hog prices edge up as week shows steady demand
Week's hog sales report notes high 15.00 Monday and Wednesday with most sows 10.50 to 12.00. Slaughter lambs 19.50 to 20.00 for 90-100 lb, good to choice 16.00 to 19.00. Hog receipts 5,200 across Albany, Columbus, Moultrin Thomasville and other markets. 1-2 barrows 190-230 lb at 14.25 to 14.75, 180-240 lb at 13.75 to 14.25. 3-sows 200-400 lb 10.50 to 12.00. Prices steady to 25 cents higher than prior week.
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Egg Market Firm With Late Transactions In Birmingham
AP report from Birmingham notes market firmness for eggs with late trading near the upper price range. Supplies are adequate for fair demand and consumer grades rise slightly. Grade A white large 40 to 45 cents, mediums 36 to 44 cents, small 33 to 35 cents.
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Birmingham
Fire Destroys Home At Cullman
Fire destroyed a house trailer owned by Carl Mancil on Highway 31 at 8 47 a m. Firemen were later called to Westfield Apartments at 10 22 a m to bring a fire under control. Slight damage reported to several beds.
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Births in Decatur Area Add Five New Babies
Mr and Mrs Elton Weaver Hartselle 1 welcome a boy Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Fred Adams 1208 13th Ave a boy Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Forman Danville 1 name a boy. Mr and Mrs Beube Morgan Moulton 2 celebrate a girl Thursday. Mr and Mrs David Anderson 917 3rd Ave SE a girl today at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Cleo Watson Decatur 3 welcome a boy today at Decatur General Hospital.
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Hartselle
Decatur General Hospital
Fred Adams
13Th Ave
Charles Forman
Danville
Beube Morgan
Moulton
David Anderson
3Rd Ave
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
Cleo Watson
Decatur 3
Wanted and For Sale Ads Mix In Local Classifieds
Rental and sale notices list 3-bedroom house in Hartselle 8750 price, monthly $65 rent, several contact numbers. Also tiny furnished house for $65 monthly, two trailers and piano sale notes, various items including a 1958 Volkswagen priced at 675, contact numbers for each listing.
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Hartselle
Poultry price trends across Birmingham and Atlanta
AP reports unsettled undertone as prices hold steady for broilers and fryers. Farm quotations show broad ranges with some contract sales and delivered plant prices around 12 to 14 cents, while Georgia live poultry supplies are adequate with hens trading lightly and prices quoted at farms and plants.
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