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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1961

Page

2

Nationwide misery from stormy weekend weather

A stormy weekly spell delivered rain, snow, freezing drizzle, and tornadoes across the United States. The National Weather picture included floods in the Southeast and Mississippi, heavy snow near Flagstaff, and arctic conditions from Montana to Minnesota. Dozens died in traffic incidents linked to slick roads. hundreds were injured.

Associated Press Iowa Indiana New England Lebanon Idaho Montana Wyoming Rockies Mercury Minnesota Colorado Utah Nevada Arizona Oregon Washington Flagstaff Ariz Alabama Georgia Appalachians Louisiana Mississippi Marion Tennessee Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic Pearl River Jackson Aberdeen Columbus Kama Cahaba Rivers

Rising river forces evacuation risk in Selma area

Selma Alabama faces possible lowland evacuations as the authorities monitor the rising river. The river stood at 50.15 feet early today, with forecasts predicting a rise to 54 feet by Wednesday, potentially displacing about 2 000 people in Selmont and East Selma.

Selma Ala Selmont Civil Defense

Evening Sky Shows Moon Alignments and Planetary Settings

On Thursday the Moon moves eastward crossing Aldebaran before sunrise at 5 00 a.m. Saturn sets at 6 00 p.m. Jupiter sets at 7 17 p.m. Sunset today is 4 40 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 6 50 a.m. Moonset tomorrow 5 16 a.m. Full Moon tonight.

Aldebaran

Weather and River Readings for Decatur and Vicinity

Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 19.25 feet, up 1.69 feet in 24 hours. Other TVA lake stages: Pickwick 413.3, Guntersville 594.2, Whitesburg 564.8, Wilson 507.3 feet. High today 58, low 40, with a mostly cloudy, mild forecast and possible showers Tuesday. Winds west to northwest 10-20 mph.

Decatur Tennessee River Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wilson

Five Day Forecast for Alabama Temperature Norms

Alabama forecast shows temperatures near normal through Saturday with highs 52 to 58 and lows 35 to 44. Expect 1 to 2 inches of precipitation at the period's start and end.

Alabama

Relief supplies advance after Sunday flood disperses evacuees

Six tons of food from the Department of Pensions and Security in Birmingham, 200 cots from Montgomery, and Red Cross aid arrived as officials from the Red Cross, the Sheriff's Department, and the National Guard met to plan relief. A shelter opens as about 250 families evacuated move in with relatives.

The Red Cross Sheriff's Departmnt National Guard Department of Pensions and Security Birmingham Montgomery

Hospitalization After Break In And Blood Transfusions

A 23 year old man in Limestone County is reported in good condition at Athens Limestone Hospital after leg injuries from a break in Sunday night. He required three blood transfusions and leg surgery followed by casting. Authorities say the suspect claimed motive against a local gas station owner.

Athens Limestone County Athens-Limestone Hospital Ennis Jones Stanley Baker Newby Rd New Hope Church Johnson's Gin Baker Raymond Roberts Highway 72 J. C. Smith Roy Ray W.M. (Tootsie) Leonard Greenbrier Ray

Rhodes Scholar Sobotka Receives Second Honor This Year

Sobotka, active in ODK, honorary leadership, and Phi Beta Kappa, wins the Rhodes Scholarship. Earlier in October he earned the Crown Zellerbach Foundation Scholarship at Vanderbilt, and will study at Oxford in October. His mother teaches fourth grade. he has a brother Joe, a Decatur High junior.

Ber ODK Phi Beta Kappa Rhodes Sobotka Zellerback Foundation of San Francisco Vanderbilt Oxford Somerville Rd Joe Decatur High School Eddins University of Alabama

Kennedy visit shapes Colombia unrest in cautious stance

The article notes Colombians favored the Kennedys and that Communists ordered restraint during the visit. President Lleras Camargo used siege powers, detaining Castro extremists and preventing protests to avoid giving authorities a pretext to round up leaders.

Bogota Alberto Lieras Camargo Lleras Camargo Kennedys

Queen Hazel Jones Crowned at King Edward Charity Ball

Miss Hazel Jones of Cullman was chosen queen of the King Edward Cigar Co Christmas Basket Fund at a charity ball held Saturday night at the Cullman National Guard Armory. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones and was selected from ten competitors. She works in plant production.

Cullman Hazel Jones King Edward Cigar Co Cullman National Guard Armory Ernest Jones Cullman 4

Flooding rises as early rains leave streams in overflow

The report notes streams over the area were already standing in water from earlier rains and began to rise as conditions worsened, prompting local warnings and potential evacuations.

Death of Rachel Rhoads in Hartssel

Miss Rachel Rhoads 81 of Moulton 2 died Sunday at 3 p m Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a m from Union Grove Methodist Church with Rev Tolen Whitten officiating Burial will be in Ball Knob Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include one sister Mrs M S Tullie and other relatives Pallbearers named Billy Parker Owen Parker Jack Parker Charlie Owen Kermit Owen Gilbert Rhoads The body will be taken to the residence of Grady Parker Hartsel for burial arrangements.

Hartselle Rachel Rhoads Moulton Union Grove Methodist Church Tolen Whitten Ball Knob Peck Funeral Home M. S. Tullie Billy Parker Owen Parker Jack Parker Charlie Owen Kermit Owen Gilbert Rhoads Grady Parker

Funeral services held for Mrs. Alice Self Hartselle

Mrs. Alice Self 82 Somerville died Saturday at Falkville Rest Home. Funeral today at 10 30 a m from Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial Blue Springs Cemetery Peck Funeral Home in charge. Survived by daughter Mrs Arthur Coney Somerville two sisters Mrs Madge Jones Florence and Mrs Isabelle Weaver Gardendale Ala two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Pallbearers listed.

Hartselle Alice Self Somerville Falkville Shiloh Baptist Church Blue Springs Peck Funeral Home Arthur Coney Madge Jones Florence Isabelle Weaver Gardendale Ala Cecil Tanner Hilbert Weaver Earl Reynolds George Jones Austen Dunlap Louise Tapscott

Funeral service for Mrs Henry Fowler held at Shiloh Baptist Church

Mrs Henry Fowler 69 Hart selle died Saturday at local hospital at 7 25 p m. Funeral from Shiloh Baptist Church today at 2 p m with Rev Prince officiating. Surviving husband Henry Fowler Hart selle five daughters Louise Bowling Somerville 2 Neman Cobb Falkville 1 Lorrie Pearson Decatur and others in Tampa Fla four sons William P Blevins Carlton Fowler Paul Fowler William Burns D E Edmonson Jim Gurley.

Hartselle Henry Fowler Shiloh Baptist Church Prince Blue Springs Peck Funeral Home Louise Bowling Somerville Neman Cobb Falkville Lorrie Pearson Decatur Marvin McDonald Joseph McDonald Tampa Fla William P., Blevins Carlton Fowler Paul Fowler William Burns D. E. Edmonson Jim Gurley

Abernathy Rites Held for Huntsville Area Resident

W C Abernathy 65 Harvest 1 died Sunday at Athens Limestone Hospital at 4 45 am Funeral services were held today at Capshaw Baptist Church with Rev Earl Bartlett and Rev Russell Lance officiating Burial followed at Memory Garden Huntsville Funeral Home of Athens directed Survivors include his widow four daughters three sons two sisters 29 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren

Athens William Cardwell Abernathy Harvest 1 Athens- Limestone Hospital Capshaw Baptist Church Earl Bartlett Russell Lance Huntsville Memory Garden Spry Funeral Home of William Abernathy Hildred Sanders Capshaw Mattie Tribble Madison Grady C. Abernathy Toney James T. Abernathy Kenneth E. Abernathy Graceville Fla Nina Hall Birmingham Inez Graham Dallas Tex

Mrs Bailey Sr. Dies in Miami Surrounded by Family

Mrs. E. D. Bailey Sr. died Saturday in Miami Florida. Survivors include one sister in law Mrs. E. P. Cartwright of Decatur.

E. D. Bailey Sr Miami Fla E. P. Cartwright Decatur

Eunice Eggleston Moulton dies at 83 in Courtland

Mrs Eunice Hud son Eggleston 83 of Courtland dies Sunday at 3 15 p m in Lawrence County Hospital Funeral services at Elliott Brown Service Chapel conducted by Rev John L Hottel with burial in Courtland Cemetery Survivors include niece Mrs Wallace Mosman Fort Oglethorpe GA and nephew Julius F Hudson Tennessee The body remains at the funeral home until services time

Moulton Eunice Hudson Eggleston Courtland Lawrence County Hospital Elliott-Brown John L. Hottel Courtland Cemetery Wallace Mosman Fort Ogleape Julius F. Hudson Tennessee

Obituary of Wiley E. Stephenson, longtime resident

Wiley E. Stephenson, 72, of 1328 19th Ave SE, died today at 1 56 a m at Colonial Rest Home Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Austinville Methodist Church Burial will follow at Decatur Rose Lawn Cemetery under Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home care

Wiley E. Stephenson 19Th Ave Colonial Rest Home Austinville Methodist Church Decatur Roselawn Gunthorp- Brown

Food Stolen From Joppa Elementary School

Government surplus foods intended for Joppa Elementary School were stolen after a break in at Cullman County school. Thieves gained access through a lunchroom window and took 20 pounds of bologna 15 pounds of wieners beef 3 bores of beef 40 pounds of chicken and other items.

Cullman Joppa Ades Cullman County F. H. Easterwood B. R. Graves

Canal Economic Study Extended for Tennessee Tom Bev Waterway

The U S Army Engineer Division South Atlantic in Atlanta extends the data submission deadline for the Tennessee Tom bigbee Waterway project study. The expiration moved from Sept 15 1961 to Feb 10 1962 after an earlier extension to Dec 31 1961. The Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors seeks new data supporting construction justification.

U.S. Army Engineer Division South Atlantic Atlanta Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors Board of Engineers For Rivers Harbors Alabama Mississippi

India Liberates Goa Diu and Daman in Police Action

New Delhi announces Goa Daman and Diu are liberated on the first day of a police action led by Nehru. The Indian navy reportedly towed a Portuguese warship from combat near Goa, 200 miles south of Bombay, as Portugal claims only one warship in the area. A Goan radio says Indian forces suffered heavy losses near Sanquilem and Sarvona.

Portugal New Delhi Darnao Diu Bombay Nehru Goa North Atlantic Treaty Organization Cer Piney Sanquilem Sarvona

Mississippi stay injunction denied on appeal

The court notes movants seeking a stay are not themselves being prosecuted in Mississippi courts and denies the motion for a stay injunction pending appeal based on the record before us.

Movants Mississippi

Family Ties Highlight Decatur Birmingham Grandchildren

Mrs. Earl Benfield of Decatur and Mrs. Almond Wilkinson of Birmingham are noted among families with 15 and 16 great grandchildren respectively, illustrating extended kin networks.

Earl Benfield Decatur Almond Wilkinson Birmingham

William D. Hastings Dies at 55 in Athens

William D. Hastings 55 of Athens died Sunday at 5 p m at his home Services will be from Northside Church of Christ with burial in Athens Rose Lawn Cemetery Survivors include his widow Audrey Mae Hastings a daughter Mrs Luther J Cobb of Kevil Ky a son Billy E Hastings Athens four sisters and eight grandchildren

Athens William David Hasting Northside Church of Christ Athens Roselawn Spry Funeral Home Audrey Mae Hasting Luther J. Cobb Kevil Billy E. Hasting

Mrs Lizzie L Free 78 Hartselle dies after Cedar Creek Church service

Mrs Lizzie L Free 78 of Hartselle died Sunday at 6 40 pm following services at Cedar Creek Baptist Church conducted by Rev Milton Hammon and Rev Joe Slate. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Survived by her husband J A Free and three others.

Hartselle Lizzie L. Free Cedar Creek Baptist Milton Hammon Joe Slate Peck Funeral Home J. A. Free

Markets Update: Grain and Livestock Prices

Markets show mixed trends with grains steady to firm. Cattle futures reported fair activity and steady cash prices. feed grains like corn and soybeans noted modest changes amid wholesale price guidance. Sows and stocker cattle remained within narrow ranges as reports indicated moderate demand.

Mixed Wall Street session as copper firms and missiles hold gains

The AP index at noon rose 0.10 to 264.70 with industrials up 0.80 and rails down 0.30 as coppers rally and steel orders rise. Kennecott and American Smelting advance about a point. Alcoa up over 2. Boeing falls about 1. Dow up 1.26 to 730.66 amid heavy volume on the exchange.

Associated Press Kennecott American Alcoa Reynolds Liggett & Myers American Tobacco U.S. Steel Bethlehem Boeing American Stock Exchange

Poultry Prices Mixed as Holiday Demand Pressures Market

In Birmingham and Atlanta live poultry markets supplies cleared slowly but fairly. Fryers sold near 0.3 cents over delivered plant prices. Hens showed fair to good demand with farm prices around 18 cents and plant prices 19 to 20 cents, tight supplies noted at farms and plants.

Birmingham Atlanta

Market Report Highlights Mixed Livestock Activity

The report notes hogs at 1390 pounds with moderate demand and 35 lower bids, 1-2 loads at 210, feeder calves at 17.0, and limited sales in sheep with 100 head. No early sales were reported.

Admissions and Dismissals Schedule Across Cullman Area

A list of admissions and dismissals shows Mrs. James Maurice Stephens Birmingham and others from Hanceville Cullman Anniston Logan Cullman Holly Pond and Vinemont. Names include Ronald Hightower Kate Oaks Osborne Thompson Garland Pate Marty Marks Alice Nelson Ned Yarbrough Jerry Parker George Warner Livia etc.

James Maurice Stephens Birmingham Morris Edward Scott Hanceville Ronald Ralph Hightower Kate Eleanor Oaks Cullman Osborne Tolbert Thompson Garland Horton Pate Anniston Marty Dean Marks Logan Alice Nelson Ellis Ned Yarbrough Vinemont Kenneth R. Richardson Lonnie William Young Holly Pond Cinthey Ann Bishop L. P. Vanzandt Robert Edward Sanford

Hospitals Lawrence County Names Read Like Patient List

A local hospital roster lists residents including Mrs. Floyd Osborn of Courtland and Elliott Cross of Courtland among others. Multiple entries note spouses or relatives from Moulton and Somerville with varying numbers beside names.

Lawrence County Admissions Floyd Osborn Courtland B. L. Wiley Pensacola Fla Minnie Stephenson Moulton J. W. Clark Hillsboro Maury Gene Morgan Latham Town Creek William" McAvee Somerville Jackie Smith James Johnson Donald Nix Joyce Owens Elliott Cross

Local Names List Persons in Numerous Towns

A compact list of residents including Mrs Angie Whisenant of Lacey's Spring Mrs Marty Tucker of Moulton Mrs Nancy Turner of 2010 10th St SE Mrs Ruth Rivers of Decatur Mrs J A Devaney and infant son of Madison and Mrs Kate Patterson of Falkville.

Angie Whisenant Lacey's Spring Master Marty Tucker Moulton Nancy Turner 10Th St. SE Ruth Rivers Decature J. A. Devaney Madison 3 Kate Patterson Falkville

Obituary Notice of Multiple Local Names

A list of residents and relatives including Mrs. Arthur R. Phillips 1501 Summerlane Mrs. Edward G. Cook 1809 White St Mrs. Paul K. Thompson 1122 15th Ave SE Robert A. Roberts Falk Leonard John Boldt Davenport IA Mrs. James Ray Moore Huntsville Master Samuel Hugh Gossett Athens 2 Mrs. John D. Hensley Hartsville Mrs. Charles H. Rowe 621 14th Ave SW Mrs. John G. McGehee 503 Vint St NE Tom Kenneth Jackson Moulton Mrs. Robert Berryman Town Creek Baby Joseph K. Harvey 2308 12th St SE.

Arthur R. Phillips Summerlane Edward G. Cook White St Paul K. Thompson 15Th Ave Robert A. Roberts Leonard John Boldt Davenport Iowa James Ray Moore Huntsville Samuel Hugh Gossett Athens 2 John D. Hensley Hartselle Charles H. Rowe 14Th Ave John G. McGehee Vint St Tom Kenneth Jackson Moulton Robert Berryman Town Creek Joseph K. Harvey 12Th St. SE

Bank Street Names and Addresses Listed

Bank Street James OQ Pack Athens Earl Brewer Hillsboro Mrs Grif Chatham 402 12th Mrs Sherrill Weir 221 4th Ave SW.

Bank Street Admissions James OQ. Pack Athens Earl Brewer Hillsboro Grif Chatham 12Th Ave Sherrill Weir 4Th Ave

Birth notices from Hanceville to Decatur area

Mr and Mrs Morris Edward Scott Hanceville 2 have a son born December 15 at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs J W Clark Hillsboro 1 have a son December 15 at Lawrence Hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank Payne 418 Cherry Hill Apt C Florence have an 8 1/2 pound daughter born December 1. Payne is the former Deann Edwards of Decatur. A boy to Mr and Mrs Howard Bates Decatur 4 Sunday at R Phillips 1501 Summerlane SE or at Decatur General Hospital. A girl to Mr and Mrs Charles E Hazel 1705 Buena Vista Circle today at Decatur General Hospital.

Morris Edward Scott Hanceville Cullman Hospital J. W. Clark Hillsboro Lawrence Vg Hospital Frank Payne Cherry Hill Apt. C Florence Payne Deann Edwards Decatur Howard Bates R. Phillips Summerlane SE Decatur General Hos Charles. E. Hazel Buena Vista Circle

Sheriff’s force jails three for public drunkenness over weekend

Weekend jail log lists three arrests for public drunkenness. Additional entries include highway intoxication, assault and battery, reckless driving, speeding, issuing worthless checks, and carrying a concealed weapon. Riverside PTA meets tonight at 7 and the Austinville Methodist Church holds a Christmas cantata at 7. Charles Lamon is confined at home in Flint with pneumonia.

Sheriff's Force Austinville Methodist Church Charles Lamon Flint

District Diary MOULTON Arrests Counted for Week

Sheriff reports thirteen arrests during the week of December 11 to 17. Offenses include four for prohibition violations three for public drunkenness two for driving while intoxicated and one each for reckless driving no driver s license worthless check and grand larceny.

Moulton

Four DUI Charges Ill Adjudicated by Sheriff’s Office

Four arrests over the weekend allege driving while intoxicated resisting arrest no driver's license and reckless driving. Authorities filed charges against the individuals and booked them for further proceedings.

Cullman

Four named to Alabama Horsemen's Association board

Dr. L H Clemmons of Cullman and three others were elected to the Executive Board of the Alabama Horsemen's Association in Birmingham. Sonny Southerland of Trussville was elected president.

Cullman L. H. Clemmons Alabama Horsemen's Association Birmingham Sonny Southerland Trussville

Cullman Police Arrest Week Totals RISE

Cullman police reported 26 arrests in the past week led by 20 disorderly conduct cases. Additional arrests included three for reckless driving two for no driver’s license and one for violating the prohibition law.

Cullman Cullman Police

Athens police arrest weekend total hits eighteen

Athens police made 18 arrests over the weekend with eight speed violations four public drunkenness four no driver’s license and one each for making unnecessary noise with a vehicle and driving while intoxicated.

Athens

Weekend arrests in Limestone County Sheriff force tally

Athens Limestone County sheriff's force reported 20 arrests over the weekend. Seven cases involved violation of the prohibition law. Others included public drunkenness three, intoxication on the highway three, no driver's license two, and one each for reckless driving speeding improper muffler carrying a concealed weapon and drawing a deadly weapon upon another.

Athens Limestone County Sheriff's Force

Fireworks curbed in Cullman during holiday season

Cullman Police Chief R. B. Moyer announced strict enforcement of the ban on shooting or selling fireworks within the Cullman police jurisdiction this holiday season. He noted that fireworks include sparklers and Roman candles and cited a city ordinance prohibiting possession of fire crackers. The chief warned of risks of fire and bodily injury.

Cullman R. B. Moyer Moyer

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