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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
2
Sunset at 4 4 p.m. and sunrise at 6 51 a.m. Winter begins at 2 15 a.m. Sun in Capricorn. Moonrise 2 39 a.m. New Moon. Orion rises 5 44 p.m. and will be high in the south at midnight.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 16.22 feet up 0.89 in 24 hours, sea level 550.52 feet. Day temps reach 66 with a 49 low, 11:30 a.m. 64 degrees. Mostly cloudy, mild today with scattered showers. tonight and Friday cloudy with rain and cooler start Friday. Winds variable 3 to 15 mph, NW 10 to 20 mph Friday afternoon. Today's high 65, tonight 49, Friday high 53.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP Titan 2 the United States most powerful military missile has recorded its sixth success in nine test launchings. The 103 foot rocket raced 5000 miles from Cape Canaveral to the south Atlantic Ocean Wednesday on a flight described by a project official as the best yet for Titan 2.
The Alabama prison board backed Director Frank Lee after a closed session amid reports of an attempted dismissal. Chairman William Mitch said removing Lee was not on the agenda, while board member Herschal Littrell said Lee was asked to resign but no vote occurred. The board ordered Lee to seek a ACA survey and to replace certain solid doors with barred doors to improve light and ventilation in isolation cells.
At the Athens Civitan Club meeting the club named Alvis Briscoe of Decatur and Watt T. Brown of Athens as honorary members. President Lawrence Hendrix said Brown aided in selling car tags to fund a school for retarded children and Briscoe helped charter the Athens club. Rev. Arthur White was installed as a new member. Next meeting is Jan 8.
Funeral services for J Blunt Clopton 84 of Huntsville were held Wednesday at the Laughlin Service Funeral Home Chapel. Survived by two sons J Malvern Clopton and Dr Robert W Clopton ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren four daughters and a sister. Clopton a prominent Madison County resident whose family settled there in 1807.
Emmett Murrah died Wednesday in Atlanta. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon from the J. Austin Dillon Funeral Home in Atlanta. Survivors include his son Emmett Lee Murrah of Decatur, three grandchildren, and other relatives.
Maurice Elgin Draper 76 died at his Dry Creek Cove home this morning. Found on a couch around 6:35 a.m. by Jackie Moore 6 who lived with him. Indications suggest death occurred between 3 a.m and 6 a.m. Officials notified Morgan County Sheriff's Office.
Mrs Dorothy Gillette who died Tuesday in Montgomery had served as past worthy grand matron of the Eastern Star. Funeral services were held today in Montgomery.
Athens patrolman reports fog caused four-vehicle crash on U S 31 North at 6 50 AM injuring three people. Leonard Esse Klinke and wife were treated and released after being pulled from their Dodge by Randall Webber and others. A second crash on the south side of the four-lane involved James Rose and Mavis Miller. Miller was thrown from the rear of the car as Schwartz slept in the back seat.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Schrimsher of Athens 7 welcomed a daughter Tuesday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Julian Jarrett of Toney 2 had a boy Wednesday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs William David King of Athens 2 welcomed a boy Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Donald Hatley of 130 Austinville Rd SW welcomed a daughter Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald Stevens of 1505 16th Ave SE welcomed a daughter Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ronnie Terry of 2315 Clara Ave SW welcomed a daughter.
Doris Marie Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Russell Decatur underwent heart surgery April 24 to close a hole. The Decatur Daily fund drive in March reports she is recovering well gaining 11 pounds and needing no further checkups for about a year.
Alabama Supreme Court orders Southern Bell to refund about 13.77 million dollars for 1954 to 1958 after finding a 6.2 percent return on invested capital was proper. Future rebates for 1958 onward may be required if the rate of return exceeds 6.2 percent.
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci arrived from the Paris Louvre at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. She will be unveiled January 8 by President Kennedy before a notable crowd and then relocate to the Metropolitan Museum in New York before touring the United States. The painting is described as priceless with a figure later cited as 100 million dollars. No insurance was purchased for the trans Atlantic voyage due to prohibitive rates.
Grain and livestock markets show cotton and cottonseed priced, milk and dairy terms listed, milling wheat and oats values noted. Cattle, hogs, and sheep ranges appear with class reports and market activity described, indicating steady or mixed demand with regional price points.
The New York market stayed higher into late afternoon but trimmed gains as volume reached about 4.3 million shares. GM hit a fresh all time high near 592 then barely rose, while Chrysler Lockheed United Aircraft and Douglas showed notable moves. Yearend tax activity influenced trading as prices on the exchange turned mixed and bonds held firm.
Admissions include Rory Carpenter Moulton Cherie Terry Moulton John Hagood Town Creek Archie DeVaney Moulton Quinton Stewart Trinity George Morgan Moulton Dismissals include Alfred Young Town Creek Frances Dutton Moulton
Walter Ingle Rogersville Dell Brown Athens Marvin Lester Carter Athens Ruby Coggins Athens Marvin Winford Down Harvest Mrs Hester Green Athens Mrs Vera Merrill Athens John Thomas Prince Franklin Tenn Mrs Phebe Roberts Athens Donna Jean Norman Athens Lizzie Jones Madison Mrs Evelyn Jarrett Toney Brenda Kay Burt Athens Mrs Ida J Hughes Athens Mrs Annie Mae Lewis Madison
Miss Karen Cannon at 1502 Seton Ave SE Mrs Emma Carter at 616 E Moulton St William C Atkins at Hartselle 2 Mrs Ruth Wilkes at 1320 Sth Ave SE Mrs Betty Bates at Prospect 2
Atlanta AP reports Georgia live poultry offerings adequate for current needs. Broilers and fryers quoted 13 to 14 cents. Hens trading weak as holiday demand faded. heavy birds at farms 18, fob plants 19-192. light birds at farms 7, fob plants 8-8.
AP dispatch from Birmingham reports farm quotations for broilers and fryers at about nine to twelve cents with most prices around mid range. Live supplies are adequate to close, with estimated slaughter near 486,200 head versus 376,000 head the previous Thursday.
Nashville reports cattle and calves selling steady across classes with vealers 34 to 36 dollars and cows 10 to 16.50. Hogs 300 area. weights 195 to 235 pounds bring 16.25 to 16.75. sows 12 to 13.75. Thomasville and nearby markets show hog receipts 3,200. No. 1-2 barrows 16.25-16.50. lighter 14.50-15.50. sows 11.25-13.75.
AP dispatch from Birmingham notes continued decline in egg markets with generally fair to good demand, supplies clearing close to needs in some cases. Prices are irregular with late trading near the lower end of the range. Consumer Grade to retailers as of 9:30 am includes Grade A large 42 to 46, mediums 36 to 42, small 34 to 38 per case.
Cotton futures opened higher by 35 cents a bale in New York AP reports. Trading showed gains across March May and July contracts with small shifts in nearby bids and opens.
Governor Patterson joins groundbreaking at the Huntsville site as Dr. Rose and Dr. Rudolf Hermann announce a 64 000 square foot research institute with a $2 8 million UNIVAC computer. The project aims to train engineers and expand the university's graduate programs in space research with 12 staff and up to 200 scientists by 1966.
Decatur City Hall will be closed all day Monday and Tuesday. Building permits issued Wednesday include wiring at 409 4th Ave SE to Devine Electric Co costing 500 dollars and wiring at 505 Prospect Dr SE to H E Hellmar costing 200 dollars, plus porch rebuilding at 1009 8th Ave SE for 1 500 dollars. City employees will receive ham gifts for Christmas. Dams to be distributed Friday afternoon by Street Department. A 5:05 a.m. collision at 2nd Ave and Johnston St involved a 1957 Buick driven by Wilma Dean Vann and a 1960 Opel driven by James Robert Crombie. Morgan County authorities arrested three people on warrants: Leonard Keenum on five bad check charges, Lonnie Brown on burglary and assault with intent to murder suspect Hattie Mathews. Additional disorderly conduct arrest reported. A rock thrown through a bedroom window at 633 Vine St NW. Wheeler Basin Library to be closed Saturday through Tuesday. McDowell Music Study Club caroling tonight at 7 at Ellin O Barr’s home. A new machine lets an amateur add sound to old film.
In Tullahoma Tennessee workmen search for four missing comrades beneath a collapsed rocket in a silo at Arnole Engineering Development Center. They probe the 250 foot deep shaft near the Mexican Hat flame deflector nicknamed for its sombrero shape. Absentee voting is allowed in 34 states.
Readable notices advertise gift wrap and mail Tennessee Country Ham, a Christmas special with store hours, and contact Paul C. Davis. Also listed is a new three bedroom brick house in Oakwood Park Subdivision for 14 150 with 400 down, and various pet and rental ads including French Poodles and two furnished or unfurnished apartments.
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