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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
2
Decatur and Vicinity Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 16.20 feet with sea level at 550.50. Yesterday's high 63 at 2 PM, low 42 this morning. Forecast: variable cloudiness and warmer today, tonight mainly cloudy, then Friday mostly cloudy and mild. Winds south 5 to 12 mph. High today 65, low tonight 44, high Friday 68.
A Morgan City fireworks stand was destroyed when an oil heater caused explosions at about 7 30 p m. Deputy Benny McEntire and Don Hebby reported damage to two service stations and a parked car from flying debris. Operators Robert Moore and Billy Oakes put losses at 800 dollars. Fire officials said stands using open flames must close and seek a state fire marshal ruling to ban heating methods in such stands.
Cross said final approval hoped by March 1 to request bids for two construction projects. The note indicates continued discussion from Page 1 about funding and approval timelines for the summer.
Shelley's letter to Santa Claus at Decatur Daily shows an officially cancelled homemade stamp, unusual for the local Santa mail. The second grader, living with her mother at 709 5th Ave SE, drew dolls, a Christmas tree, Santa, and a house while asking for toys and books.
State National announced a one percent increase in savings rates aiming to attract more deposits, aligning with efforts to uniform rates across institutions. A. L. Johnson cited Decatur’s upcoming First State Bank decision, and C. Willard Nelson noted the shift to bolster savings funds and general economy signals.
An architect will prepare the building plans and present them to the Lawrence County Board of Education for approval. Upon local approval, copies go to state architects who advise the State Building Commission, which will issue the final decision.
Decatur Harris Chapel Church of God in Lawrence County presents a Christmas play Grand pa Perkins Gets the Christmas Spirit tonight at 7 p.m. Public welcome with a fruit and candy gift for children. Fire calls and local reports follow including several grass fires and property damage across Decatur. City hall closes Friday for Christmas with a holiday Dec 21 for New Year. Police report hub cap theft and vehicle glass damage. City clerk issues a $200,000 permit for Villa Fontaine Apartments.
The United States consumes about 92 billion pounds of paper each year, equating to roughly 479 pounds per person. This high daily usage reflects broad reliance on paper products across households and industries nationwide.
Market notes list Decatur middling cotton at 30.40, cottonseed at 40 per ton, milk grades and prices, wood and pulpwood rates, various No 2 corn and oats prices, and wheat at 1.38. New York cotton futures opened without trades, with shown bids and closings for March through December and B bids.
NASD compiled over the counter securities and life insurance quotes as of 10 a.m. inter dealer prices. Bid and asked figures reflect representative markets, with marks for slight upward adjustments and no retail markup or commission included. prominent entries include American Amicable Life National Life & Accident Protective Life Jefferson Standard Life and Protective Life among others in Alabama Tennessee and Kentucky.
The State Department of Education approved West Morgan High as the top priority Morgan County project, funding a gym and 8 to 12 classrooms. Bids begin soon with completion planned for the 1966 1967 term. Governor Wallace praised the allocation as advancing education and promised continued support for expansion at the junior college toward 1970 enrollment targets near 2 000 students.
Funeral services for Hartle Cain Sr. who died Sunday at 810 Cherry Street were held today at 1 p.m. at David's Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Limestone County. Burial followed in Johnson's Chapel Cemetery in Limestone County. Survivors include seven sons Aaron Cain Leo Cain Elmo Cain Hartle Cain Jr Ro gers Cain R. B. Cain George Cain Tommy C. Cain and four brothers and four sisters listed in Athens Decatur and Nashville areas.
James Amos Garner age 82 of 2015 7th St SE died today at 5 30 a.m. Funeral services will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Duntharp Chapel with Rev Willard Stallcup officiating. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery with Duntharp directing. Survivors include four daughters Sadie Fagan Dade City Florida Lara Shelton Kalamazoo Michigan Florence Bogle Kathaleen Terry Decatur two sons James Dallas Garner Decatur Thomas Garner Detroit Michigan a half brother Johnny Garner Pulaski Tennessee a half sister Razzie Griggs Pulaski Tennessee 31 grandchildren and many great grandchildren Grandsons will be pallbearers. Body at funeral home until services.
Charles McBride III infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles McBride Jr Lawton Michigan will be laid to rest Friday at 11 am in Roselawn Cemetery with Rev L V Voss officiating Gunthorth Funeral Home directing Survivors include a sister Sarah Lawton two half sisters Brenda Sue Sexton Theresa Siemering and half brother Edward Lee Sexton all Lawton plus grandparents Mrs Oliver Shepard Decatur and Charlie McBride Hillsboro and great grandfather Floyd Jones Hillsboro.
Governor George Wallace offers a one thousand dollar reward on behalf of the state for information in the shooting death of an Elkmont High School student. Authorities say leads have been few and questioned suspects. The victim and his mother were in front of a motel on U S 31 N when the shooting occurred. Sheriff M W Evans notes investigation progress remains limited. O Ransaid he approved the reward after the case appeared stalled. Further details remain scarce as authorities pursue possible tips.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services are noted at St John s Episcopal St Ann s Catholic Westminster United Presbyterian St Luke United Presbyterian and St Paul s Lutheran with Holy Communion candlelight carols and special readings. County offices including Circuit Judges probation and health departments will close. A later incident details a shooting with five shots fired and a male victim hospitalized. Authorities seek information with detective numbers provided.
Quarles and his wife plan a 210 by 7 foot apartment complex with 39 car parking on 17th Ave. The building features redwood siding brick exteriors with white cocoa materials, two wings connected by a curved stair and open lobby, central carpeted corridors with built in music speakers, soundproofed units, and private storage cubicles. The project includes a pool, patio, fountains, extensive privacy measures, and is led by architects specializing in apartments linked to Imperial Gardens Huntsville. Quarles, retired Air Force veteran, aims to occupy idle time and generate income post retirement in Decatur.
Nashville Tennessee entry lists Mrs Eliza Tisdale of Newport West Virginia Mrs Blanche Cain and five grandchildren in a public notice noting kinship or estate relations.
Twenty year old Jackie Glenn Holmes of Decatur was in good condition at St. Vincent Hospital after a hunting accident near Thomasville. His sister Joy Ellis said a twig struck the trigger of his 12 gauge automatic shotgun causing a shot to hit his left leg. He was carried a mile and a half from the woods and underwent two and a half hours of surgery. Holmes is married to Gwen Randolph of Decatur and they live in Cornelian Court Apartments.
Bound and public utilities plan to dismiss employees who intend to join relatives in the United States. Hundreds have been fired in recent days per informed sources. Cuban officials have yet to comment.
Planning discussions focused on a luxury garden apartment building with two bedroom units aimed at attracting couples, some with children, and older residents. Architects call it a garden apartment. rent to be modest, offering more for about the same price as nearby units.
Classified notice for a 1965 Zig Zag sewing machine in a cabinet, sold as is with most functions intact and a remaining six payments of 7.95. Wording includes warranty note and contact numbers 355-3698 and 355-2615 after 6 PM. Personal message wishes Merry Christmas and love.
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