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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1972
Page
2
Students in a Decatur area careers class toured The Decatur Daily last week, with observers noting engagement and curiosity as they viewed newsroom spaces and equipment.
A Decatur woman, Mary Jane Williams, 38, is in fair condition at Decatur General Hospital after being shot in the left side of the face Sunday. Det. Earl Chapman identified the victim and said police are seeking a suspect.
City council expected to discuss a potential suit to reapportion Morgan County Commission under a federal one man one vote plan. Councilman Byron Vann advocates Decatur representation, with Decatur to receive two commissioners if suit proceeds. Also on the agenda are bids for pool supplies and Rolling Hills subdivision annexation.
Deputies say Carolyn A. Dixon is held without bond on an extradition warrant from Virginia. She faces grand larceny charges after an arrest Friday. West Decatur School PTA meets today at 7 p.m. with a Christmas program in the auditorium.
Morgan County and Decatur districts plan full day dismissals Tuesday with Christmas holiday returns set for January 3. Lawrence County follows a short morning session Tuesday then resumes January 3. Athens schools break Wednesday at noon with January 3 return. Calhoun Junior College ends Tuesday and resumes January 3. Cullman area schools dismiss Friday and resume January 2. Rex Cheatham and Patsy Gover named Mr and Miss Friendship at Athens College by student body.
FBI IRS and Alabama troopers conducted search warrants across Birmingham area on alleged illegal gambling operations. Materials seized include money gambling paraphernalia and records. no arrests were made. federal grand jury may indict. Names and addresses of those searched listed. a related search occurred for Donald Theodore Lemon in Florence with ties to Georgia and South Carolina.
Ben Holmes of Cullman works a part time job earning 1.50 nightly. A state investigator for the Alabama Boxing and Wrestling Commission since 1953, he is a former commissioner who declined the chairman role. He lives at 1006 Dripping Springs Rd.
Holmes, a real estate man and state boxing wrestling regulator, oversees wrestler licensing and tax reporting for Alabama. He earns 1.50 dollars per match plus 10 cents per mile. top wrestlers make 35 to 40 thousand dollars yearly. Pro wrestling thrives in Huntsville to Birmingham while boxing is Mobile centered. Dr. Ernest Stone chairs the state commission.
ATHENS The State Highway Department will begin widening Buck Island Road early next year. State Rep. Tommy Carter said Ray Bass, State Highway Director, told him work will start just after January 1 as weather permits.
Decatur Jaycees will honor a outstanding young educator at a January 2 banquet at the Steak Barn. Superintendent Curtis Sellers will speak. The winner receives a $200 scholarship and advances to a state competition in Decatur on March 3. Judges include Dr. Jack Campbell and Dr. Betty Vaughan. Piney Chapel Concert Today.
An Athens event features Elkmont and Piney Chapel junior bands at 7 p.m. today at Piney Chapel Junior High, followed by the Elkmont senior band. The Decatur Daily seeks Christmas Day births to publish names and addresses.
Two men were cited for disturbance after beer was confiscated on U S 231 N near Morgan City. Both were released from Morgan County Jail on a $1000 bond. Daily Photo by Bobby Herbert.
Fragmented notice lists crisis line 355 8000 and hospital or physician contact. Includes department numbers 353 4612 259 1595 and 353 4739 for nights and holidays. Advises dialing zero and stating emergency nature.
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