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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1965

Page

16

Space Exhibit Bond Action Urged by Alabama Panel

The Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission urged Gov George Wallace to start bond action to secure 1.9 million dollars for a space exhibit. The 18 member panel met in Huntsville naming an executive committee and vice chairman Jack Giles. Dr Wernher von Braun met the group urging rapid study before design bids for a 1967 completion. Members include Huntsville mayors and state lawmakers.

Huntsville Ala Alabama Jack Giles Glenn Hearn Harry Pennington James Record L.W. Noonan Mobile John Foster Birmingham

Local Families Welcome Newborns at Area Hospitals

Mr and Mrs David Pennington Decatur 4 welcomed a daughter Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Rogers Decatur Trailer Park welcomed a son Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dock Murphy Madison welcomed a son Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Bishop Cullman welcomed a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Marshall Burgess Cullman welcomed a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs James L Swaford Cullman 8 welcomed a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jerry David Wright Hanceville 2 welcomed a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wendell Moran Decatur welcomed a daughter Monday at Lawrence County Hospital.

David Pennington Decatur 4 Decatur General Hospital James Rogers Decatur Trailer Park Dock Murphy Madison Robert Bishop Cullman Cullman Hospital Marshall Burgess Cullman James L. Swafford Jerry David Wright Hanceville 2 Wendell Moran Decature Lawrence County Hospital

Hospital and admission lists span multiple Alabama towns

A long OCR style item lists numerous patients and dismissals by name and place across Athens Elkmont Cullman Hanceville Holly Pond Decatur Hartselle Decatur with many households. It covers hospital admissions and dismissals, naming dozens of individuals and towns including Cullman Athens Elkmont Hanceville Baileyton Vine Mountain and Decatur among others.

Decatur General Admissions Notice

Mrs. David Pennington of Decatur and Mrs. James Rogers of Decatur are listed among admissions. Charles Casey of Alpine Street is also shown in the Decatur Trailer Park area.

Charles Casey Alpine St James Rogers Decatur

Lawrence County Obituary Notables Listed In Auct

Law­rence County records list residents from Underwood Bendall to J W Morrow and others in Moulton and Town Creek. The compiled roll includes Lorene Hood Alder Mae Terry Claude H Parker Harold Gene Cole Willard Coan and Jeffrey Childers among names, with locations primarily Moulton Hillsboro and Chicago.

Underwood Bendall Moulton Baron Moland Russellville Lorene Hood Moulton Alder Mae Terry Claude H. Parker Town Creek J. W. Morrow Hillsboro Harold Gene Cole Willard Charles Coan Chicago

U S population hits 195 million in 1965

On August 26 1965 the population of the United States reached 195 million a rise of 2.5 million since August 26 1964.

United States

Limestone County burglary probe deepens in countywide cases

ATHENS A Limestone County investigation into a rash of home breakins continues. Sheriff M W Evans says the incidents across the county appear to be by the same person or group and pledges ongoing work to solve them. He urges residents to notify neighbors when leaving home and to report any sightings.

Athens Limestone County M. W Buddy) Evans Evans Strang

Cullman Jaycees set December 23 Christmas shopping tour

Cullman Jaycees announced December 23 for their annual shopping tour for selected children. David Moss secretary said parents should bring children to the Cullman Chamber of Commerce building at 5 p.m. Kids will tour local stores for free and end with a party to meet Santa Claus.

Cullman Cullman Jaycees David Moss Club Moss Jaycees Cullman Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Mess

Thief Steals Christmas Gifts and Food in Neighborhood

The sheriff reported that most of the stolen items were Christmas gifts and food. Neighbors said the losses affected families preparing for the holiday. Detectives search for suspects as residents tighten security.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wallace Space Museum Mary E. Hobbs Lucy Davis Greenhaw Glenda Gale Owens Shelia Ann Clem Curtis Scot Clem Connie Dewayne Cleveland Linda Gale Moss Helen Turner Elkmont Alberta McLin Douglas Wayne Green Ath Ens Clara Brooks Garnett Hunts Linda Gail Green Clarence Clardy Charlotte Ann Terrell Mary Vera Gladney Lyman Warren Truman John William Hargrove William Randall Hargrove Patricia Dale Irons Keith Michael Gilliam Sheria Jean Scoggins Elk Mont William Pavis Elliott Sherri Jean Durden Alton Leon Allfrey Homer Malone Jr Madeline Fletcher Donald Lauderdale Jr Frances Louise Pepper Joe W. Robinson Marguerita Daws Hughes Glenda Gayle Owens Cullman Admissions Bessie Mae Bishop Cull Velvie Lee Farley Baileyton Jackson Graves William Forna Nail Hanceville Jerry Meyer Schafer John Melvin Thompson Vinemont Mrs Madge O. Bennett Eva Anne Claudia Burgess Arthur E. Duncan Laura Chesteen Ellenburg Horace Green Laminack Theresa Carol McHenry Dora’ Theolene Moon Oles Lee Perdue Fannie V. Pylant Mary Burnham Swafford Claude Baker Arthur Dewey Barnett Hankeville Sheila Denise Crawford Irma Dean Darty Barbara Ann Dunn Ila Odell Flanigan Ellis Moody Harold Craig Singleton Willa Dean Wright Lottie Marie Baggett Jerry T. Burrow Velva Lee Buckelew Orin Lester Calvert Dnniel Belle Gossett Cora S. Goggans Joe Hacker Frances C. Handley Martha June Haynes Verla Andy Haynes John Junior Hines James Harley Miller Howard Asa Owens John Cornett Powers Patricia Ann Roberts Holly Pond Pollie Sanford Crane Norman Richard Smith Onie Josephine Stansell Avie Webb John Coleman Summer Ave John Wilson 7Th St Raymond Knight Decatur Wade Price Sherman St Paul Knight Little Miss Kimberly Turner Hartselle John Cantrell Gene Wear Estelle Ballard Mrs. Limmer Hopper Hartselle Melvin Irvin Jerry Evans Little Red T-Bird Auto Souths 2Nd Ave Sterchi’s Decatur General Admissions Lawrence County Jeffrey Scott Childers Moul Ton Hilda Faye’ Whitworth Mr. Hope Ellie Elkins, Moulton Yale Buschs Busshs Wantsvale Florence Wassgncton ST Court ST South
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