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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
2
Editor's note presents a Christmas tale by Hal Boyle about Santa Claus traveling with gifts. Cluny the elf creates a Peace Angel to wave a wand over every home for one day, ensuring kindness and good will beyond the year. Santa promises to deliver this gift to all, starting tonight.
Weather notes list sunset at 4 43 p m and moon phases with a total eclipse on December 30. Visible planets include Jupiter high in the southeast at sunset and Venus setting at 6 29 p m Saturn in the southwest at 5 49 p m.
River at Keller Memorial Bridge rose to 16.55 feet, up 0.45 in 24 hours, sea level 550.85 feet. Today highs around 33, night low 14, Wednesday 43 with clearing. Expect cold tonight with a hard freeze, west northwest winds 7 to 12 mph diminishing. Yesterday’s high 26, low 19, this morning 20 at 9 30.
Jim D Jenkins 58 of Moulton 2 died after an automobile accident near Mooresville. Services will be Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. at New Liberty Methodist Church with James Ray officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery Elliott Brown Service directing. Survivors include widow Birdie Jenkins five daughters three sons a mother three sisters four brothers and 13 grandchildren. Pallbearers named. Body at funeral home until services.
Arrow Blankenship, of Hartselle, died Sunday at Pritchard at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 20 p.m. at New Friendship Baptist Church.
Juergen Schroder recounts Christmas customs from Germany and his Decatur home at 603 Canal St with wife and children Marco and Sylvia. They share candle tree decorations and candy, a Christmas Eve dinner, and a New Year toast as they await March return to Germany.
The Cullman Police Department reports four arrests for disorderly conduct, violation of the prohibition law, and driving while intoxicated, plus one two-vehicle accident at 2 50 p m Monday on 4th St W. A 1957 Chevrolet driven by Shelton Ray Everett 22 and a 1960 International pickup driven by William Jeff Smith 57 were involved. The Chevrolet sustained 75 damage. the truck sustained no damage.
Mrs. Stutts and relatives cope with Ben Stutts and another pilot held abroad during Christmas. They speak of hope and ongoing efforts for freedom, recalling past celebrations and planning for future reunions while children grasp gifts.
Fires destroyed two houses in a north Cullman County community during the past week. The Fortenberry residence is blamed on faulty wiring. Glen Gable and others narrowly escaped with essentials and a five day old baby. The Ragsdale home burned Wednesday morning leaving the family with only the clothes on their backs. Mrs. Ragsdale sustained a burn while trying to fight the blaze and Luther Wren’s stored furniture also perished.
Limestone County Sheriff's Office reports two arrests in Athens on Monday one for public drunkenness and one for issuing worthless checks.
Two public drunkenness arrests were made Monday in Athens as police reported incidents.
The article reviews Billy influence in Scotland and beyond, noting mixed opinions on his authenticity. It then recounts Henry Drummond’s two year battle with a bone disease and muscle atrophy, highlighting his persistent joy and optimism despite prolonged illness. Through the window to life and hope, he remained buoyant.
A hospital notices list admissions and dismissals include Everett Thorne of Decatur, Mrs. Edward West of Danville, Mrs. William R. Reardon of Buena Vista Court Bradley Cartwright Jr., and multiple patients with addresses in Decatur and nearby areas. The roll includes newborns and infants among the admitted.
A brief obituary fragment notes Henry Drummond's life as read by critics and friends who saw strength in weakness. The text also lists Cullman residents Lonie Mae Brannan 3 Milliner Campbell Nettie Mae Cupp Sarah Lorene Darnell and Agnes Marie Jones with unclear context.
Police log notes several collisions in various areas including Russellville Austinville Huntsville and Sandusky Ohio with drivers named along with ages and addresses. The report cites hit and run in Hartselle and language about a crowd of drivers and a three car crash on the Tennessee River Bridge with totals and witnesses.
Birth notices report a girl for Mr and Mrs William R Reardon and a boy for Mr and Mrs Allen Martin both at Decatur General Hospital. A 1963 Pontiac, driven by Ronald Allen, collided with a Checker Cab driven by Lawrence Morrow causing about 400 dollars in damage. Snow and ice blanket the region with forecasts of frigid Christmas Eve conditions and heavy southern winter weather.
Har vey B Morrison of W Morris was appointed platoon leader for Company H by Col Sam J Raser at the University of Alabama ROTC Cadet Brigade which numbers over 1000 cadets. Police found two boys playing basketball at Decatur High School gym and told them to discuss with the school superintendent. Katie Lee Foster 26 of 412 12th Ave N was arrested for grand larceny in a theft of $40 welfare check from Bertha Macklin 1307 Sunset Dr over the weekend. Central Methodist Church will hold Holy Communion tonight at 11 30 and a special Christmas service is set for Wednesday at 10 am.
House and Senate clash over a 3 billion dollar foreign aid credit guarantee. Republicans block compromises as Democrats seek a presidential finding of national interest. A rare Christmas session begins at 7 am to wrap up the matter ahead of Rep. William J. Green's funeral in Philadelphia. Weather and snow delays affect attendance as 307 members are counted with large gaps.
Cotton prices inch middling 34.00 and Decatur Lean 33.57. Various market notes include $45 per ton for era, Grade A at 6.55 per hundred, milk at 3.20 per hundred for four percent, and price ratios. Also listed are cord and corn quotes: Yed 65.45, 35 age 13.50 per cord, Yellow Shelled Corn 1.25, Yellow Ear Corn 1.10, No 2 White Ear Corn 1.07.
A clipped phrase notes drivers were urged to exercise extreme caution on the roads. Authorities stressed careful driving amid conditions.
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