Courtland Man Appeals To High Court In Larceny Case
A 43 year old Courtland man seeks release from Morgan County Jail to return to Kilby Prison for the last six months of a 20 year sentence after an 18 month Morgan County grand larceny conviction. Judge Powell denied probation appeal. Crayton has escaped twice totaling five years and was on parole in 1966 when convicted locally. If the Supreme Court upholds, he could start serving the 18 months earlier in confinement.
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Courtland
State Supreme Court
Morgan County
Kilby
Kelly Crayton
Newton Powell
Mike Moebes
Crayton
Crayton’s Court
Moebes
First Negro On Council Sworn In At Birmingham
Birmingham, Ala. AP reports the city's first African American councilman takes office. ceremony marks a historic breakthrough in local governance as city leaders begin a new era.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cordova Plant Expansion Plans At Champion Mill
Champion and U.S. Steel form Forest Products to run Cordova mill 60 miles south of Tuscaloosa. The $100 million facility will include two saw mills and a laminated decking unit, employ 300, and open by spring 1970. Gov. Albert Brewer approved a state site preparation grant of 139,890 dollars.
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Bob Dunnavant
Ee Eg
Cliff Coffman
Champion
North
Alabama
Courtland
Cordova
Here
U.S. Steel of
Birmingham Forest Products
Albert Brewer
Coffman
Decatur Plant Wins Monsanto President’s Safety Award
The Decatur Monsanto plant and Technical Center earned the President's Safety Award for 350 straight days without a disabling injury. E Hieserman and G B Hughey accepted the pennant from President E J Bock, with praise for a 4 800 000 man hour safe-work record and plans toward the board of directors safety award.
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Monsanto
Decatur
E. J. Bock
E. Hieserman
G. B. Hughey
Phi
Montsanto
Company
Board of Director
National Safety Council
Alabama
Industrial’ Relations Department
Monsanto General Manager
Mitchell Named Head of Gateway First State Bank
Ray D. Mitchell of Decatur, longtime manager of First State Bank’s Gay office, was named head by President William R. House. A Decatur native and Riverside High School graduate, Mitchell joined the bank last January after 13 years as a local loan company manager and has served in the Air Force. He is active in Austinville Methodist Church and Civitan, and is married to the former C tight with children.
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Ray D. Mitchell
Decatur
First State Bank
First State
William R. House
Mitchell
Riverside High School
Air Force
Austinville Methodist Church
Civitan
Mage Oe
C Tight
Dou
Board To Open Bids On Two Cars
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control opens bids on two four door sedans. Chairman Breming seeks air conditioned models with 335 engine, power steering and pushbutton AM FM radio. A Ford and a Chevrolet will be traded in as part of the transactions. VilleThe Falkville High School of 1958 plans its 10th annual meeting on December 28 at 7 30 p m inviting teachers and former teachers and class members with refreshments.
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Morgan County of Revenue and Control
Thornton
Dick) Breming
Ford
Sioner
Paul Collier
Chevrolet
Ville
Falkville High School
Local College Highlights and Community Notices
Miss Nancy Eaker on Dean’s List at Syville College in Maryville Tennessee. Albright College to stage O Holy Night a Christmas drama written and acted by Peggy Bryan. Past Matrons Club to meet for Christmas dinner at H B Norwood’s home. Decatur Curb and Country Market opens 7 am to 8 pm with meats trees decorations and baked goods. Mary Lou Dancy hosts Christmas party at Shangri La restaurant. Vietnam service address listed for Pfc Id H McKay. HARTSELLE vigil at Mt Tabog Methodist Church Sunday at 1 30 pm.
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Nancy Sarah Eaker
B. Darcy Eaker
Syville College
Maryville
Tenn
Albright College
Peggy Bryan
Mary Louaney
O.E.S
H. B. Norwood
Vietnam
Pfc
H. McKay
U.S
Tanner School Closes Early for Sanitary Upgrades
Tanner School will close today to install new sanitary facilities and survey the water system after hepatitis cases. Assistant Principal Gerald Perry says classes resume Jan 6 and the Christmas concert is at 7 p.m. in the new gym. the Wheeler Basin Conference basketball tournament moves to Ardmore due to the outbreak.
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Tanner
Gerald Perry
Perry
Harry Richter
Tanner Band and Chorus
Wheeler Basin
Ardmore
Hartselle Retail Economy Sees Nine Percent Gain Overall
Hartselle’s retail economy rose about nine percent over most years since tax records began, with 1967 as an exception due to a 2 percent dip. Through August, school funds from the two cent sales tax reached $790,591, with December typically the strongest month and October and July near highs.
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Lee Sentell
Hartselle
National Gun Law Enforcement Dec 16 Clash With Local Rules
National gun control laws taking effect December 16 will differ from Decatur local rules. The federal Gun Control Act restricts pistol and ammunition sales to those 21 and older while permitting other weapons for 18 year olds. City ordinance bars sale or transfer of pistols or Bowie knives to minors under 21, per Police Captain Travis Hill.
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Bob Dunnavant
Decatur
Travis Hill
State Alcohol and Tax Division
John F. Corbin
Capt. Hill
Corbin
Alcohol and Tax Division
Athens Council Sets Saturday Meeting on Mayor Selection
Athens mayor pro tem Oscar Barker says the city council and department heads will meet Saturday at city hall for an orientation session. The council must choose a successor to the late Charles Bailey, with possible candidates from within or outside the council.
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Athens
Oscar Barker
City Hall
Barker
Charles Bailey
Blood Drive Nets 96 Pints At Knights Hall
The American Red Cross collected 96 pints of blood during a one day drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall. 116 people volunteered to donate but 29 were turned away for medical reasons.
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American Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Lavern Jackson
The
Red Cross
Decatur
Gateway
Lawrence County Man In Serious Condition After Accidental Shot
Colbert McHerg a 34 year old Danville resident was listed in serious condition at Decatur General Hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the side with a 12 gauge shotgun Thursday night. He was transferred from Lawrence County Hospital at Moulton following the incident at his home. Sheriff Pete Rutherford said McHerg's wife called authorities about 9 30 p m Friday reporting the accidental shooting.
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Lawrence County
Decatur General Hospital
Colbert McHerg
Danville 2
Lawrence County Hospital
Moulton
Pete Rutherford
McHerg
Rutherford
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Jim Iley
Mike Vantassel
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Athens Junior High
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