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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1963
Page
2
Weather and celestial notes show sunset at 4 42 p m and sunrise at 6 53 a m on December 25. Moonset at 1 14 a m and a full moon total lunar eclipse scheduled for December 30 with Procyon and Jupiter visible after dusk.
The Decatur area reports the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge at 16.53 feet up 0.23 in 24 hours. Sea level reading 550.83 feet. TVA lake levels listed: Pickwick 408.3 Chickamauga 675.7 Guntersville 593.5 Whitesburg 552.1 Wilson 505.1. Forecast calls for snow and colder winds with a hazardous drive and 1 to 4 inches locally up to 6 inches before ending tonight. Tonight and Tuesday clear, windy, and colder with a frost. Last night’s low 32, current 26 and falling.
A series of fatal accidents in Alabama claimed multiple lives. James Nathan Gaddy and Bobby Lee Pope died in a crash on U S 43 near Wayne in Marengo County after a truck jackknifed on an icy bridge. Fred Aldridge and Ralph Johnson, both of Tampa, perished in the same wreck. The car train collision killed Richard Grime, Robert M. Draper, and Ramona Gantt at a crossing. Additional victims included Charles Stewart, Frank Hodges, Alvin Lamar Douglas, Jim D. Jenkins, Rex Preston Spraggin, Vaughn Thornton, Nelson Grubbs, and Donna Kay Lyles in separate incidents across the state.
Actress Sue Lyon 17 and Hampton Fancher II 25 wed in a brief ceremony at a craftsman patio and held a press reception in an alley. The couple honeymoon today after their Sunday ceremony at Dorothy Jenkins's home.
Northern travelers moved south as main routes iced and snowbound. Hotels filled as shoppers and commuters faced slick streets, with few workers late to reach offices. Weather officials warned of continuing freezing temps and dangerous roads, urging stay home unless urgent.
In Arlington Kennedy's torch service began at the grave site carried by religious leaders from Protestant Catholic and Jewish faiths. Johnson invoked Lincoln and Kennedy dreams, urging mercy and shared purpose as flags return to full staff except on Capitol Hill for Rep. William J. Green Jr. funeral observances.
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Scott Jr will be held at noon Tuesday at Springhill Cemetery Decatur. Reynold Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include two sisters Linda Faye and Jacklyn of Decatur and other relatives. Hartford Conn Bob Wilson dies funeral services to be announced Reynolds Funeral Home.
Eugene B. Smith 82 of Hartselle died Friday at the foot of Morrow Mountain Somerville Services were at 11 a.m. today at Blue Springs Baptist Church with Rev. LeRoy Champion officiating Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include brothers Grady Smith of Hartselle and Houston Smith of Birmingham and nieces and nephews He was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church Pallbearers were nephews.
Odis Lee Robinson 71 of Dawson Street Hartselle died Saturday at his residence. Services 2 PM at Salem Methodist Church with Rev. Leroy McClendon officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery under Peckeral Home. Survived by wife Ada Robinson two daughters May Robinson Inez Robinson one son Kermit Robinson one sister Mrs. Ben Powell and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include B H Powell Marvin Foote Johnny Nixon Louie Williams Claude Waddell Irby Powell.
Mrs Ada Ferguson 60 of Decatur dies Saturday night. Services at 2 pm today at Chapel Hill Methodist Church with Dr A H Nabors and Rev James Sandlin officiating. Burial in Decatur City Cemetery. Survived by husband S V Ferguson brother Walter George five nephews and one niece.
Olivia Appling Williams Appling 69 died Sunday in a Birmingham hospital after a long illness. Services Tuesday at 11 a.m. Angwin Faith Chapel with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Survivors include two sons Arthur Cook and Winfred Willingham, a daughter Mrs A P Schoff, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was a native of Atlanta and resident of Birmingham 40 years. She belonged to Ensley Baptist Church Joy class and Aster Chapter 172 CES. Pallbearers include Harold Cook Clyde Sutherland Henry Bessiere Dr Armon Townsend Luke Appling John M Timmins.
The speaker urges Billy to resume his missionary efforts after rough times. They credit renewed dedication to God and service, noting impact in South America and many others like him. The appeal asks for forgiveness and reinvigoration of his field commitments.
A series of traffic accidents across four counties left injuries and property damage. In Limestone County Shirley Hinkle, 20, was in good condition after a car driven by Benjamin Hinkle left County Road 44 in snow near Athens. In Limestone County Tom Madin, 30, and Robert Kelley, 54, collided on Highway 31 near Decatur causing estimated $50 and $100 damage. In Lawrence County William Sims, 80, and Samuel Kitchens, 56, also collided near Trinity with about $275 damage and no injuries. Roads 31 and 67 were closed briefly during heavy snow but later reopened.
A Decatur family is left homeless after a fire gutted the four room frame home of Norman Davenport at 419 Clark St SW. The Davenports were away in Hendersonville North Carolina when the blaze began in a bedroom around 9 49 this morning and cause remains under investigation.
Hospital admissions include Steve Widner of Decatur Miss Dale Hayes of Addison Mrs Cordie Hovis of 1223 Grant Bonathan Prince of Pensacola Florida Master Larry Raper of Decatur and Mrs J Y McMurry editor Dismissals list shows Mrs D C Thompson of Decatur and Master Frankie Jones of 2890 Highway 31 S.
The list records admissions and dismissals at Decatur General Hospital. Names include Bud Stone Lou Ann Cunningham Dan Nelson and various others with addresses in Decatur and nearby areas. The roster also notes infants and maternal entries among the listed patients and residents.
The markets report No 2 poultry at 2.00 per hundred, wheat at 1.00, and No 2 barley at 1.00. Slaughter steers and heifers are weak to 1.00 lower, cows scarce and about steady, bulls weak. A 230 lb steer sells around 14.25, with sales for the week generally 25 higher in prices.
A local securities listing notes that about one third of all U S trucks are owned and used by farmers, reflecting agricultural reliance on trucking within regional markets and discussing NASD nominal quotations tied to farm vehicle assets.
The Morgan County Clerk issued permits for a five room Valley Builders home at 607 Clearview St SW costing 14350 and Brett Gas Service at the Southern Railroad depot for six gas units costing 1850. Weekend arrests include 21 highway intoxication 4 reckless driving and single counts for driving while intoxicated prohibition law peace proceeding desertion non support and worthless check. The Mor gan County Post 15 regular meeting is canceled due to weather. Fire investigations cite two major losses at 419 Clark St SW and 719 7th Ave SE. The Trinity Methodist Ladies Bible Class recently held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Leland King’s home. Decatur Curb Market opens Tuesday 6 PM to 11 PM with home baked cakes canned goods jellies Christmas trees and decorations for sale.
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