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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1967

Page

2

Hospital list of residents and associated towns

A compiled roster lists numerous individuals with addresses or hometowns including Decatur Trinity Falkville Hart sel le Courtland Eva Town Creek Moulton and others. Names include Robert Louie Alred John B Burchell James Kitchens Mrs J E Kitchens Ernest Ray Karen Franklin Owens Kenneth Owens Sheri Ann Owens Cora Puckett Carl Cavello John Robert Holmes Albert C Jordan and many more.

Robert Louie Alred Decatur John B. Burchell James Kitchens J. E. Kitchens Ernest Ray Vinemont Don Turner Karen Franklin Owens Trinity Kenneth Owens Karent Ruth Owens Sheri Ann Owens Cora Puckett Carl Cavello James R. Hendrix Percy Garth William Harris Anna Kate Patterson Falkville Eual Ricks William Ed. McCluskey Freeman W. Randolph Malcolm Pevahouse Marvin Norman James Alton Richards Leroy W. Nelson Hartselle Shelia Ann Baker J. B. Terry Courtland Eula Epperson John Robert Holmes Albert C. Jordon William Ezra Morgan Frank Ozbolt Eva Glenn Haugen Dewayne Davis Town Creek Johnny Cowan Joe Franklin Moulton

People Still Speak How Letters Shape Civic Life

Guest editorial cites Dr. James N. Rosenau study showing rising letters to the White House, major papers, and a U.S. senator from the 1950s to 1960s. More citizens engage public affairs and international issues due to education and shrinking distances, with civil rights era boosting active citizenship and electoral influence.

Anniston Star White House James N. Rosenau Rutgers New York U.S New York Times Rosenau

Obituary for Gee Hugh McClellan of Decatur

Gee Hugh McClellan 76 of Decatur died at 5 30 am today at a local hospital. Services will be 2 pm today at Flint Church of Christ with W H Stewart and T A Thompson officiating. Burial in Pisgah Cemetery Gunthorp Funeral Home directing. Survivors include widow Sarah B McClellan of Decatur a daughter Mrs Alfred Poole of Decatur a son Hugh McClellan of Bayou La Batre four sisters and four grandchildren. He was a Flint Church of Christ member World War II veteran and retired merchant of Flint City. Memorials may go to Flint Church of Christ library or Child Haven. The body remains at the funeral home until taken to the church one hour before services. another obituary for 78 of Moulton will be announced later by Elliott Funeral Home.

Gee Hugh McClellan Decatur Flint Church of Christ W. H. Stewart T. A. Thompson Pisgah Cemetery Gunthorp Funeral Home Sarah B. McClellan Alfred Poole Hugh McClellan Bayou la Batre Ethel Tapott Rubyy Pearl Howell Elmer Neville West Point Carl Legg Clifford Logan Ralph Noles John Redford Jack Corum Frank Young McClellan Flint City Flint

Funeral Service for William A Parr Moulton

William A Parr of Moulton will have a funeral service. The notice lists his full name with middle initial and location, indicating a local obituary noting the burial arrangements.

Death Notice for Henry W. Suggs in Decatur

Henry W. Suggs, 55, of Decatur, died Thursday at 3 05 a.m. at his residence. Services set for Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Morris Chapel Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Gunthorp Funeral Home in charge. Survived by widow Bessie T. Suggs. two sons Roy and Junior both of Decatur. four daughters Louise Champion Hazel Ann Suggs Betty Carol Suggs Martha Jane Suggs of Decatur. two brothers Andrew Suggs Monroe Suggs. two sisters May Guffey Decatur Leona Custer Dallas Texas.

Henry W. Suggs Decatur Morris Chapel Church Gunthorp Funeral Home Bessie T. Suggs Roy Junior Louise Champion Hazel Ann Suggs Betty Carol Suggs Martha Jane Suggs Andrew Suggs Monroe Suggs May Guffey Leona Custer Dallas Texas

Saturn 5 makes debut flight to test Apollo systems

The Saturn 5 rocket flew for the first time on November 9 to test systems for the planned Apollo mission to the moon. The test aimed to validate components and operations for the crewed lunar journey.

Local births and dismissals listed by city and street

A compiled list shows numerous births and dismissals across Decatur Athens Hartselle Moulton Somerville Trinity and nearby areas. Names include infants children and adults with various street addresses and accompanying remarks such as infant sons and daughters and hospital discharge status.

Athens area obituaries list many residents and kin

A fragmented Athens Limestone county death notice lists Dorothy Mae Phillips and numerous relatives including Epsie Horn, William Hill, Lieutenant Ma Lone, Charlene Cole, Ronald Sutton, Betty Ezell, Stacy Turner, Luther Bain, Luther Enger, Ruby Smith, Sarah Bennett, Josephine Brooks and others across Athens Elkmont Decatur and nearby towns. The text names multiple households and kinship ties suggesting a communal obituary compilation.

Dorothy Mae Phillips Athens Epsie Horn William ‘Hill Elkmont Lieutenant Malone William Chesley Brown Charlene Cole Decatur Ronald Robert Sutton Betty Ezell Stacy Alvin Turner Luther Haskel Bain Luther Etenger McConnell Ruby Jean Smith Sarah Frances Bennett Josephine Brooks Elk‘mont Tenna Joy @gatlin Lester Frances Havenick Hun

Weather and river outlook for Decatur area and reading list

Decatur and vicinity forecast shows cloudy cold conditions with a chance of rain today turning to snow flurries tonight and Sunday morning. High near 40, low around 32, light southerly winds 3 to 12 mph. River conditions include 40 percent today rising to 60 percent tonight with light accumulation possible late tonight into Sunday morning.

Lakes Plains Plateaus Rockies Mississippi Valley Florida Carolinas Huntsville Weather Bureau Decatur Albany Albuquerque Atlanta Bismarck Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Denver Des_Moines Detroit Fairbanks Fort Worth Helena Honolulu Indianapolis Jacksonville Juneau Kansas City Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee St. P New Orleans New New_York, clear 36. 29 59 Okla City Omaha Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Seattle Tampa Washington Winnipeg

Local Names Listed in Moulton Area Notices

A roster of residents including Audrey Marie Montgomery Ina Sue Shelton Tammy Kay Ellis Patricia Ann Ellis Margie Holland Jason Hofield Earl Graham John William Latham and others listed for Danville Decatur Mount Hope Hillsboro and Decatur area. Names include Kimberly Reed Wanda Gibson Shelby Dutton Freda Terry Everett Stockton Clara Alexander Clinton Tucker Emmitt Owens Ann Johnson and Rene Cole.

Audrey Marie Montgomery Moulton Gerald Parker Ina Sue Shelton Betty Jo Clark Hillsboro Elmer Appleton Mount Hope Tammy Kay Ellis Patricia Ann Ellis Margie Holland Decatur Jason Hofield Earl Graham John William Latham Kimberly Reed Wanda Ann Gibson Shelby Jean Dutton Freda Janet Terry Everett Stockton Clara Alexander Clinton Tucker Emmett Paul Owens Danville Ann Frances Johnson Rena Cole

Decatur Woman Charged in Prohibition Raid at Home

A 67 year old Decatur woman is charged with violation of the prohibition law after Morgan County Sheriff force and state ABC agents raided her residence at 516 West Grove Street. Authorities confiscated six and one half pints of vodka four pints of gin seven and one half pints of charred whisky and one gallon and one quart of moonshine whisky.

Morgan County Sheriff’s Force ABC W. Grove St

Blood Drive Duel Between Legion Post 4 and VFW Post 2214

Cullman event pits American Legion Post 4 against VFW Post 2214 on January 5 in a blood duel. Charlie McConnell Jr. challenges W. D. Jackson to donate as many pints as possible to aid soldiers in Vietnam. The goal is 1,000 pints.

Cullman American Legion VFW Charlie McConnell Jr American Legion Post W. D. Jackson Vietnam

Fire damages Limestone County former rep Granville Turner home

Firefighters report a blaze in the Turner residence caused heavy damage to a brick fireplace and chimney while the exterior remained intact. The fire truck stayed about an hour after the 9 16 p m call as smoke filled the home.

Trinity Limestone County Granville Turner Decatur

Past Matrons Club meets at Mrs. Davis home

The Past Matrons Club of Mary Lou Chapter No. 320 CES will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Joe Davis at 1043 Grant St. SE.

Mary Lou CES Joe Davis Grant St

Seven Convicted in Mississippi Civil Rights Slayings

Seven men labeled as White Knights received sentences after being found guilty in the 1964 Neshoba County slayings of three civil rights workers. Jurors heard how each man must seek prior permission from their probation officers to leave counties and faced heavy penalties for bond violations. Robe rts Posey Barnette and others pleaded for leniency citing families. The federal case linked Bowers to preplanning the killings and noted informants and doings by government witnesses. The defendants, including Cox, faced a civil rights era conspiracy prosecution under an 1870 statute, with Mississippi authorities not charging state counts.

Bowers Roberts Price Cox Mississippi Posey Barnette Meridian Hattiesburg F.B.I John Doar White Knights South Stoner J. B. Stoner National States Rights Party

Marines Break Siege of Village in Vietnam Action

Marines moved two companies to a blocking position as heavy naval gunfire supported a night assault that overran the village at dawn. At Bearcat base, U S Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker and President Nguyen Van Thieu held a secret, urgent meeting. Anew cease fire window overlapped a temporary halt in offensive operations announced by allies for New Year observances.

U.S Ellsworth Bunker Nguyen van Thieu Vietnam Thieu Bearcat New Zealand Pics Bunker John—A Calhoun Creighton. Abrams Jr Saigon Johnson Cambodia

Mrs Bailey rites set at Central Methodist Church

Mrs. Bailey widow of A. Z. Bailey and member of Central Methodist Church and the WCTU will be laid to rest after services at the church. She is survived by a sister Mrs. Katie Turner of Fremont California and other survivors. Body will lie in state one hour prior to services as pallbearers named Allen Moody Howard Belser Sr. Alex Brown Ralph Huff Rexie Rankin and Carol Lewis.

Katie Turner Fremont Calif

Wolverine Company Profile Expands Across Regions

Wolverine operates copper mining and refining in upper Michigan while managing forest and timber holdings in Wisconsin and northern Michigan for hardwood veneers. UOP provides R D and engineering to petroleum industries and engages in construction chemical manufacturing air and water treatment fragrance plastics and transportation equipment.

College to Expand Library As Donation Boosts Funding

N H Waters of Birmingham pledged 90000 in securities toward a 1.2 million library project at the college. Academic dean Dr Ralph Salvage noted plans for a future nursing school while officials said the Southern Association seeks compliance with the Civil Rights Act. Nearby notes mention Armenia’s 4th Century Christian state origin per National Geographic.

Birmingham Ralph Salvage Southern Association For Colleges and Universities Tiridates Armenia National Geographic St. Gregory

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Decatur Daily Alabama Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc W. R Shelton Big Associated Press Ter U.S. Weather Bureau ESSA Cracy Moulton 1 Lawrence County Hospital Elliott Funeral Home William A. Parr W Moulton Willian Andrew Parr America U.S. Savings Bonds New Freedom Shares Decatur General Admissions Dwight McKenzie Jett 10Th St. SE Larry Wyman eCoy William Martin Depreast Chestnut St Thornton Peeples Decatur 4 Gerca Olean Launders 6Th Ave Amelia Josephine Bailey Sherman St Shirley Ann Fairbank 13Th Ave Phillis Devona Vaughn Jerry J. Minton 16Th Ave Gordon _C. Appleton Nicholas Eric Sandlin Woodrow Wesley Garmany Cedar St Rebecca Jane Sumerel Larkwood Dr Waldrop Fred Hoskins Seton Ave Andrew Jackson Reed Tower St Robert Clyde Bass 14Th Ave Myrtie Eugene Daniel Lucy A.crane Somerville Lester Wayne Murry Jimmy McDougle Lyndon Morris William L. Atkins 7Th Ave John W. Pivey Gloria Jean Rogers John ‘Henry Freeman Wilson St Karen Elizabeth Lancaster Maurice JC. Travis Raymond St Dean Cannon Clara Ave Shelly Jo Sittason 8Th Ave Peter A. Richiardson Charles Kennneth Lindsey Joseph Clayton Bill Greene 2Nd Ave Robert Edward Wilkins Lillie M McKee Ralph Elbert” Burnett James A. Park Welborn Dent Frances Helen Taylor Huntsville Terry W. Downs Janete Elaine Morris Amanda Paige Allen 4Th Ave Elizabeth Lee Sample Winford McGahan Kent Jr Decatur 5 Limestone Sirius Mars Saturn Jupiter Venus Arge Brenda Sullivan Athns Susie David Linda Crow Sarah Oleman Nancy Haw David Glenn Smith Carlos’ Edward Chambers Thens Hershell Freddie Davis Millie Lou Downs Martha Easter Dorothy Jean Cruther Madison Betty Jennie Martin Lawrence County Admissions Turner Veterans of Ladies Auxiliary Auburn University of Alabama Cullman County Health Center Cullman County Red Cross Chapter Neshoba Federal Bureau of Investigation Wolverine
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