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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1967

Page

2

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List Across towns

A long hospitals roster lists patients admitted and dismissed in multiple communities including Athens Decatur Hartselle Birmingham Nashville and Danville. Names appear with patients and infants followed by a separate dismissals section listing residents and addresses.

Bobby Earl Champion Hartselle Sarah Frances Curtis Moulton James Richard Legg Falkville William Henry Grey Jr Nashville Tenn Wanda Lee Freeman Mount Hope Robert E. Lee Dodson Hackson St Fayette Watts Tanner William Walton Morell Athens Annie Lizzie Eich Thur Prewitt Birmingham James Rodney Wilson Joe Raper Decatur Hershel Rayburn Glenn Murphree Apt Louis Teague Patricia Diane Martin Cullman Mae Wise Harold Elma Nash Albert E. Gey Vestella Booker Decaville William Henry Frey 8Th Ave Lute Goodwin Delaney Trinity Billy D. Cahela Hillsboro Samuel Otis Scruggs Courtland Lavern Standridge Michael Shannon Gleason Diane St Patrick Orr Ryan Danville Edward Allen Rea College St

Personalized employment help for returning veterans

The Florence Times notes President Johnson's push for a personal, nationwide job assistance program to aid the more than 250,000 returning veterans each year. It outlines a letter on reemployment rights and a personal call from 2,200 public employment offices to inform and assist veterans toward training and career jobs.

Johnson Public Employment Service U.S. Department of Labor Federal

Obituary for Guy Hefner Benton Ky Resident

Funeral services for Guy S. Hefner 67 of Benton Kentucky are set for Sunday at 2 p m at Elliott Funeral Home in Moulton with Rev W K Stevenson officiating. Burial will follow at Roberts Cemetery in Lawrence County. Survivors include his widow Elizabeth Noble Hefner of Beriton Kentucky and three sisters. Pallbearers include Web Alexander Ray Alexander Herman Free Ralph Whitaker Roy Stockton and Robert Arm s. He had lived in Benton Tennessee for about two years and previously resided in Moulton. The body remains at the funeral home until taken to Falkville Methodist Church to lie in state one hour prior to services.

Guy S. Hefner Benton Elliott Funeral Home Moulton W. K. Stephenson Roberts Cemetery Lawrence Courthy Elizabeth_Noble_Hefner Beriton Az MP Armor Decatur Lee& Coleman Fort Falkville Methodist Church A. B. ‘Love James ‘Douglas James West Emmette Holmes Ernie ‘Holmes John Anders

Falkville Woman Mrs J A Love Dies at 89

Mrs J A Love 89 of Falkville died Thursday at a local nursing home. Funeral today at 2 30 p m at Falkville Methodist Church with ministers officiating. Burial at Falkville City Cemetery. Peck directing. Survived by a daughter.

Falkville J. A. Love Falkville Methodist Church W. J. Alston W. J. Johnson Ira Gow Falkville City Cemetery Peck

Goodwin and Montgomery in fatal car confrontation

Witnesses recount a preliminary dispute at a service station east of town after Goodwin failed to introduce Montgomery to some girls. Montgomery followed Goodwin into town and, when the car bogged, confronted him. two knives were found in Montgomery's pocket but not used.

Montgomery Here Goodwin Moulton

Admitted list names in Athens Limestone area

Admissi listed residents include Margie Woods and Carol Faye Hardiman from Athens and Elkmont, with multiple other Athens entries such as Judy Thrasher Eugenia Sims Minnie Hall Shirley Reiff Thom as Easter Martha Dobbs and Mary Barbara Gladden. Also noted are infant names and out of county entries like Emma Louise Broadwater Ardmore Tenn and Neda Davis Lester.

Margie Woods Athens Carol Faye Hardiman Elkmont Margarett Jean Couch Judy Thrasher Eugenia Sims Minnie Hall Shirley Virginia Reiff Thomas C.easter Martha ‘Marie Dobbs Gola B- Willis Mary Barbara Gladden Cindy Carol Turner Mammie Zou. Hanna Betty Jean Clark Sandra Diane Farmer Marilyn Simpson Elk'mont Mattie Pearl Lovell Hazel White Anderson Emma Louise Broadwater Ardmore Tenn Neda Davis Lester

Local Births Highlight Athens Area Families

Mr and Mrs Larry Thrasher announce a daughter born Friday at Athens Lime Hospital. Mr and Mrs William W Morrell of Athens report a son born Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Sherman St residents celebrate a son born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital.

Ford Malcolm Brown Birmingham Murphy Edmond Slate Hartselle Claude S. Davis Vinemont Silas B. Terry Jr Moulton Floyd’ Co. Terry Jr Trinity Elmer W. Osborn 10Th Ave Fannie Lee Dunaway 19Th Ave William T. Hamilton Johnston St.Lonnie~ Landers Town Creek Robert Allen Orr Donald Bruce Flesher Athens Clifton William Chrisler Danville Daniel Webster Lampkin Horace E. Wilkerson Rogersville L. C. Blankenship Leona Grace Culps Ardmore Grady Harrison Ratliff Larry Thrasher Athens 7 Athens-Lime‘Hospital Stone William W. Morrell Decatur Generall Hospital Sherman St Decatur General Hospital

Seibold to be taken to Alabama on Sunday

An official indicated Seibold would be transported to Alabama Sunday with his counsel in Alabama to be notified hours before a scheduled arrival. The statement mentions interrogation by authorities but notes no immediate questioning by the party compiling the report.

Alabama Seibold

Decatur Area Weather And River Forecast

Decatur and vicinity forecast calls for cloudy and cold conditions. High near 44 today, low around 33 tonight, with cloudy skies and occasional rain possible into Sunday. The moon is full and Capella and Betelgeuse are visible at sunset tonight.

Decatur AMN Capella Betelgeuse

Bridge collapse traps vehicles in river traffic chaos

Todd Mayes a 25 year old teacher in Ohio described bumper to bumper traffic as the bridge gave way and vanished. Ambulances police and fire rescue crews rushed to the scene as residents near Point Pleasant recalled a chaotic collapse with a truck trailer seen floating downstream and a man crying for help.

Todd Mayes Kgger Creek Ohio Mayes Point Pleasant

Thompson Tractor Opens New Branch Near Decatur Airport

Thompson Tractor Co Inc, Caterpillar dealer in North Alabama, moved to a new 24,000 square foot, eight acre site on U S 31 north of Decatur near the Decatur Athens Airport. The $250000 branch serves Caterpillar owners in the Tennessee Valley and is part of a company wide modernization plan.

Thompson Tractor Co., Inc Alabama U.S. 31 Decatur Decatur-Athens Caterpillar_machinery Tennessee Valley Thompson’s Birm

West Virginia Bridge Disaster Sparks State Officials to Aid

West Virginia Governor Hulett C Smith and Road Commissioner Sawyers left Charleston for Point Pleasant while Ohio leaders Rhodes and Masheter flew to the disaster scene. Chief Deputy Halstead said it may be days before counting missing tourists and the number on the bridge remains unknown as officials converge. The bridge, owned by West Virginia, was bought from the Ohio West Virginia Bridge Co in 1941 and last inspected in April 1965.

West Virginia Hulett C. ‘Smith Bur A. Sawyers Charleston Point Pleasant Ohio James A. Rhodes P. E. Masheter Columbus Millard Halstead Mason County W.va Wes Virginia West Virginia Road Commissi Ohio-West Virginia Bridge Co

Decatur Delegates Attend National Cotton Council Meeting

Ed N. Price of Decatur is listed among delegates to the National Cotton Council meeting in Oklahoma City January 29 30. Delegates will review research and promotion programs to boost cotton consumption and make recommendations for 1968. More than a thousand people expected at the Skirvin Hotels. The council includes cotton producers ginners merchants warehousemen cottonseed crushers manufacturers and cooperatives from 19 states. The Austin High School Band Boosters sponsor a bake sale today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brunos Decatur Shopping Center Giant Foods Southland Plaza A&P Westgate Shopping Center and Winn Dixie on Danville Rd.

Ed N. Price Decatur National Cotton Council Oklahoma City Okla Skirvin Oklahoma City Austin High School Brunos Giant Foods Southland Plaza A&p Westgate Winn Dixie Danville Rd

Christmas mailing list addition noted in daily

A name was added to the DAILY's Christmas mailing list of readers. The update marks another entry for holiday correspondence and season greetings.

Aliens Urged to File Annual Address Reports

U S Immigration and Naturalization Service urges aliens to file annual address reports in January. District director R William Foley says most aliens must report addresses. forms are available at post offices and INS offices.

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service R.william Foley United States Immigration and Naturalization Service

Bridge Collapse Survivors Tell Narrow Escape

William Edmondson and William Wamsley describe surviving a bridge collapse near Detroit. Edmondson, 38, survived a water escape after his truck seat floated by while his partner remains missing. Wamsley, 28, clung to debris and was rescued by a tugboat as others swam for safety in the flooded aftermath.

Needham William Edmondson King, N.C Hennis Freight’ Lines Harold Cundiff Winston-Salem N.C Detroit

Social Security increases and wage base rise outlined

The article notes a 25 percent increase for low earners from $44 to $55 and outlines a wage-base rise from $6,600 to $7,800 in 1968. It projects higher future retirement benefits, with potential payments up to $218 versus $168 now, and cites Democratic leaders expecting presidential approval despite a shortfall from a 15 percent general rise.

Johnson iIt

Awards Await Yule Winners

The city Christmas decorating contest offers a $50 cash prize and 20 savings bonds and gift certificates. Entries closed midnight Sunday with judging 5 to 10 p m Monday through Thursday and winners announced Christmas Eve. First prize in each division is $25 in savings bonds. five prizes per division. Categories include houses yards windows and doors. Sponsoring group is Wishful Diggers Garden Club open to all city residents.

Decatur Daily Wishful Diggers Garden Club

Caterpillar dealer expands after Decatur store

In 1963 Hingham was occupied and new structures are planned for Tuscaloosa and Anniston following the Decatur store. Harry P. Jones, Decatur branch manager, has worked with the Caterpillar dealership for more than 30 years.

Ingham Decatur Tuscaloosa Anniston Harry P. Jones Caterpillar

Barnard Interview Set on CBS Face the Nation

New York Dr. Christian Barnard the South African surgeon who did the world s first successful human heart transplant will be interviewed on CBS Face the Nation Sunday at 5 p m He will be joined by Dr Michael DeBakey of Houston and Dr Adrian Kantrowitz of Brooklyn The program will feature specialists as interviewers with Martin Agronsky moderating.

NEW_YORK Christian N.barnard Columbia Broadcasting System Face the Nation Barnard Michael E. Debakey Houston Texas Adrian Kantrowitz Brooklyn N.Y

President urges faith in peace and science over war

The president spoke of sustaining hope through light and trees and buildings, arguing science offers new life and progress outweighs destructive power. He urged a Christmas message that honors a spirit enduring hardship and unjust death, promising life across centuries.

Mills signals focus on tax surcharge to curb inflation

Chairman Wilbur D. Mills said the House Ways and Means Committee will resume review on January 22 of the President's request for a 10 percent surcharge on individuals and corporations. Johnson argued the levy is needed to fight inflation and fund rising Vietnam war costs.

Fred. R. Harris D-Okla National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders Harris White House Johnson AFDC House Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Ways-and-Means Committee Capitol Ways and Means Committee

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