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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1967
Page
2
Voters approve a $15 million general obligation bond to finance Decatur's planned 400 bed hospital for the mentally retarded as part of Alabama's mental health program. Nearly complete returns show 72 272 for and 23 043 against.
Decatur Police Chief Pack Self invites residents to apply to join the auxilitary police platoon aiding regular officers in disasters. Applicants must be 21 to 51 years old and weigh at least 140 pounds. Dr Walter R Courtenay of First Presbyterian Nashville will speak to the Decatur Kiwanis Club tomorrow at noon at the Decatur Inn delivering a Christmas Message.
Morgan County plans free screenings for preschool children ages 3 to 5 at the Health Department on Davis Street NE. Riverside School PTA hosts a turkey dinner and Christmas program, followed by a tea for Dr. Matthew Hall. Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Decatur with American Legion sponsorship. Curb and Country Market open daily to Christmas with greenery and produce. Decatur High School presents Christmas concerts and band activities. Mizpah Chapter CBS Past Matrons and Patrons host a Christmas supper. Decatur High School Band Boosters meet with sample uniforms. O.E.S. Mary Lou Dancy Chapter hosts a Christmas dinner and gift drive for Partlow Hospital patients.
Army Engineers Mobile district report shows 1967 Tennessee River tonnage at 19,709,141 tons, up 12 percent from 1966, with eight Alabama ports and waterways posting gains and only two declines. Dauphin Island up 203 percent to 2,273 tons, while Bayou La Batre in South Mobile County fell 67 percent to 22,062 tons.
The $300000 damage suit filed by three members of an integrated group claims Prattville's Frostop refused service to them on June 10 1966. Kennedy the restaurant owner faced a directed verdict denial as the case proceeds.
A Lawrence County jury found Har old Barnes 32 guilty of second degree murder for the Oct 21 shooting of Kyle Clark in Trinity 1. He was sentenced to 20 years. the jury deliberated just over an hour. Barnes had faced first degree murder charges. appeal plans were not decided. Witnesses placed the shooting at the Barnes residence after both men drank heavily. Annie Mae Barnes testified against her husband.
Morgan County High School hosts a Friday 7 p.m. Yule Queen pageant in Riddle Auditorium. Contestants from freshman to senior classes compete in school and formal wear judged on personality charm poise and beauty. Miss Morochi will be crowned by senior council president Gary Aldridge.
Alabama state canvassing board returned to counting the Dec 5 election returns. Officials reported all 16 amendments approved, with statewide margins tight for some measures and most results confirmed by the latest tally.
Public Works Commissioner Cliff Evans goes to trial on an influence a witness charge tied to saving a Pike County youth from testifying against his campaign manager. Jury weighs if a Leavell campaign employee blocked Gary Cooper from talking as Evans and Miller deny offers of money or a job.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co is nearing completion of an engineering study to determine the advisability of locating a specialty and aircraft-glass plant at the Madison County Industrial Park. An official, who asked not to be identified, said a formal announcement is expected before year end in Huntsville Alabama.
An Elkmont Alabama man was elected to the Elk River Development Association ERDA board of directors at Petersburg High School. Tommy Carter of Limestone County and Monsanto in Decatur is among five new directors joining A G Jennings J F Hathway James H Bedford Jr and J L Henderson Other counties in Tennessee did not nominate in time ERDA reports population gains and new industrial projects in the Elk River region Col William Slayden praised leadership and cooperation with Tennessee and Alabama leaders.
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