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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1973
Page
2
December 25 1973 Decatur Daily reports mixed reactions to a new student chosen scheduling system at Decatur and Austin High Schools. Some students finished in minutes while others spent hours shuttling between counselors and stations due to full or unavailable courses.
Clarence Campbell and Ginny celebrate their first Christmas with 15 month old Barrett Edward Campbell adopted July 23 1973 after 22 months of waiting. The Decatur couple plan to spend the day with Ginny's mother in Anniston joined by relatives and seven nieces and nephews as Barrett enjoys gifts including a football toy cars and trucks and a scooter.
Clarence describes how decorating and holiday traditions feel stronger with his child Barrett. He notes prior freedoms but says the new family life brings deeper thrills and meaning this Christmas season.
At the Morgan County Juvenile Detention Home, four students will stay overnight awaiting hearings while the rest attend classes or return home after school. Instructors Reisz and McLeod guide older and younger youths through individualized study paths amid strict routines and personal guidance, highlighting the struggle of youth from troubled homes to rejoin regular schooling during the holidays.
Readable lines list emergency sheriff numbers for Lawrence County and Cullman County including 353-0631 974-8782 734-0342 and 353-6256 for all emergencies and county warnings.
In Hartselle residents urged to call 911 for personal crises and the Crisis Call Center at 355-5000 for help. For possible poisoning contact Crisis Call Center, nearest hospital, or family physician. Dial 0 if unsure the emergency number and explain the emergency. Athens listing provided with general department contacts.
A short holiday note celebrates Clarence Ginny and Barrett sharing a joyful Christmas. The tone highlights family happiness and festive warmth.
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