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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
2
The report notes sunset at 5 24 p m and sunrise at 6 40 a m on Friday February 8. Prominent star Regulus near the Moon, Jupiter low in the west at 7 07 p m, Mars due east at 7 57 p m, and Venus low in the southeast are visible. Last Quarter on February 16.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood 16.16 feet today, down 0.35 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 550.46 feet. TVA lakes ranged Pickwick 409.9 Cantrsville 593.2 Whitesburg 553.9 Wilson 506.1. High today 73, low 43. 11:15 a.m. 44. Forecast mostly cloudy and windy with cooler air tonight clearing. Friday expected fair and mild with northerly winds 8 to 18 mph. highs near 58, lows around 29.
The Associated Press reports broad eastern and Pacific Northwest wet weather with mild temperatures, no subzero readings, and an off coast Atlantic storm weakening as it moves north. Light snow in parts of the Mississippi Valley and Atlantic coastal regions, with drizzle and fog in Washington.
Butler P Hine marks 70th birthday. veteran active in local affairs. Police report several motor crashes on Cedar Lake Rd and 6th Ave Holly St, involving Betty Hammon and others. Mothers Study Club to meet at 804 14th Ave SE with N J Meyers co hosting. Two men held in theft of eight cases of cigarettes from Bama Cigar and Candy Co.
Athens police reported one arrest on Wednesday for public drunkenness.
Athens fire fighters responded to six grass fires on Wednesday but reported no damage.
Cullman Police Department reports four arrests this morning. offenses include driving while intoxicated dis orderly conduct reckless driving and speeding with one arrest for each charge.
Snow melt and river ice jams raise flood danger in Montana with three jams on the Yellowstone above Custer and flooding near Townsend. Milwaukee Road trains rerouted around damaged tracks as bridges and roads face washouts while Idaho rivers break up and waters recede in interior Northwest.
Mrs Trannie Lee Speake 78 widow of Dennis Speake of Hartselle died Wednesday at 3 p m at her home Funeral services Friday at 2 30 p m from the First Christian Church Hartselle with Rev Corner Lundy officiating Burial will be in Hartselle City Cemetery Peck Funeral Home in charge Survivors include two daughters Mrs Mary Lee Boatwin and Mrs Sue Emily McClanahan both of Hartselle three sons John D Speake Lakeland Fla Dennis Simpson Speake Mobile George H Speake Birmingham one step sister Mrs J W Hunter Pallbearers Lamar Speake Harold Speake Edward Hunter Cooper McClanahan Hugh Reed and Pruitt Hodges Body to be returned to residence for viewing this afternoon and kept there until taken to church for the service
Mrs Charcie Harvey 84 of Falkville died Wednesday night at a Tuscaloosa hospital Funeral services are Friday at 2 p m from Falkville Methodist Church with Rev W J Alston and Rev Odie Gregg officiating Burial will be in Herring Cemetery Peck Funeral Home is handling arrangements Survivors include a daughter Mrs Arba Ryan Carrollton Ala two sons W B Harvey Hartselle Hubert Harvey Birmingham three sisters Mrs Eual Wyatt Corban Tex Mrs Annie Compton and Mrs Ollie Brown both of Falkville 15 grandchildren Pallbearers are Charles Harvey Buster McNutt W B Harvey Evan Harvey Donald Wallace and Luther Legg The body will lie in state one hour before services
Thieves struck rural Morgan County stores in multiple incidents last night and earlier this week. R. L. Sparkman's grocery near Kirby Bridge Rd fired on intruders at 3:30 am, two suspects fled after glass was broken. Other targets included W. L. Morris Grocery west of Massey and A. D. McCaig's near Falkville, with cigarettes, canned goods, and change stolen. no arrests reported as the Morgan County Sheriff's department investigates.
The Morgan County American Cancer Society launches an anti smoking campaign with film showings leaflets and public appeals. County Education Chairman Mrs. W T Jordan announces the effort and is assisted by Morgan County Cancer Education committee members.
Decatur Scouts and adult leaders join others worldwide to launch a week of Scouting focused on fitness with the theme America Be Prepared Be Fit. Arrowhead District Chairman Larkin Yates cites Scouting’s long-standing goal of physical fitness alongside character and citizenship training during Boy Scout Week February 7 through 13.
Gov. George Wallace directs distilleries and vintners to remove politically appointed liquor agents immediately after taking office. He cited high salaries and commissions for agents who lobbied before the liquor board and claimed Alabama paid up to $1 a case more for some brands than other states. Wallace campaigned to halt liquor agents and channel funds to the state treasury.
The body of the deceased will be taken to the residence of Barnie Robinson in Piney Grove and will remain there until time for funeral services at the church. Present are John Paul Sellers W L Thurman and Bob Ramey.
Lalenda Garner of Somerville, age five, was moved Tuesday to University Hospital Birmingham after being shot in the head. Her condition is listed as fair. Robert Chapman, 62, of Somerville, held in Morgan County Jail, is under investigation with no charges yet filed.
A hospital dismissal list names Rosie Lessenberry Hanceville Linda Paschal Cullman Melvin Austin Lakeland Fla Mrs Jack Campbell Logan 1 0 Kenneth Butler Cullman Floyd Bates Cullman Paul Wallace Cullman Geraldine Thomas Hanceville Linda Patterson Cullman Mrs Deller Lasetars Atley Patricia Burks Cullman 8 W S Yearwood Birmingham Jewel Vaughn Hanceville William Jackson Vinemont 3 Walter Jg Vinemont 2 Mrs J Lee Logan 1 Euden Cullman 9 Troy Reese Hanceville 2 John Galbreath Logan 1
Morgan County Court neared term end with the Layman Letson damage suit in progress. A jury was drawn for H M Layman Vs Emanuel Letson regarding a 1962 auto crash on Old Moulton Road near By_num's Store with $1000 sought. Earlier, Interstate Finance Co won $396.24 against James C Warren and Paul Hargrove won $347.67 against James Polk for traffic related suits on Grant Street in March 1962.
Names listed include Mrs Willise Williams Rogersville John William Dempsey Madison Mrs Lula Bolton Athens Lisa Griffin Athens Ira D Warren Elkmont Mrs Mary Marvelene Wright Athens. The fragment appears to be a roster of residents or notice participants from multiple towns.
A list of adults and children with home addresses and current or former households appears, naming residents such as Master Tommy Scott Letson and Mrs. James E. Crow along with multiple other individuals and street addresses across Alabama towns including Decatur Birmingham Athens Wortley and Erskine. The compilation reads like a community register or public notice of residents and kinship links.
A readable fragment lists dozens of residents with street addresses and family details including Dorothy Hall in Decatur Frances Johnson on 211 11th Ave SW Lucille Sherrill at 1009 18th Ave SE John Dunn West Court Apt 22 Marquett Dun 2007 10th Katherine Lemmond Somerville Edith Collier Tanner 1 Dorothy Thompson Huntsville Larry Gene Fairbanks and infant son Athens William MecSpadden and infant daughter Hartselle Gladys Smith Madison Anna Belle Watkins Austin St SW.
The president urged enactment of Social Security health insurance this year and backing for Medicare proposals, with a general aging address planned next week. He called for increased NIH health research, air pollution controls, and extended Hill Burton Act funding to widen hospital building aid and include modernization and nursing home support.
The discussion centers on Soviet missile bases in Cuba and their operational goals by December 1962. Hughes cites intelligence on Oct. 28 claiming full combat capability for medium and intermediate range missiles, while Khrushchev reportedly agreed to dismantle bases days later.
Senator Kenneth Keating warned he would eat his hat if Defense Secretary McNamara disproved his charges of a Soviet buildup in Cuba. McNamara quipped he had no hat to lend and suggested Keating might have to eat it based on the evidence.
Mr and Mrs Guy Rice Jr of 1307 8th St SE welcomed a daughter Wednesday at the Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs James E Crow of 2011 12th St SE welcomed a daughter Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital.
Cotton and cottonseed receipts and prices. grains including corn oats and wheat with per bushel and per hundred weights figures. soybeans priced at 2.55 a bushel. cattle and calves market with ranges for slaughter steers and cows. hogs steady with weights and prices. sheep sales listed with limited activity.
Wall Street posted mixed results with Chrysler as a standout, rising more than 4 points on news of a 2-for-1 stock split and higher dividend. Houston Lighting & Power jumped 2 points on a 3-for-1 split and dividend hike, while Ford and American Motors rose about a point.
Birmingham AP notes demand fair to ample egg supplies with light to moderate demand. Prices to retailers rise slightly by 9:30 am with Grade A white large 42 to 47 cents per dozen, mediums 40 to 42, small 36 to 40.
Plants curb operations as demand remains strong and supply tight. Estimated slaughter today reaches 511,300 head versus 408,600 last Thursday, with farm quotas noted.
Construction to expand the Moulton Lawson plant with 20 000 extra square feet of space. A 91 000 dollar contract was awarded to E P Childs Construction Co of Decatur. The L shaped addition will extend the building to 300 feet and 200 feet east. Alan Borestein of the firm visited from New York. Borestein arrived Monday and left yesterday. He toured Landersville school where a textile training course is underway with about 30 women in the first class.
Former State School Superintendent W A LeCroy denies relocating to Clanton before his term ended while Sustin Meadows questions legality of late term papers. Meadows cites phone shows and contractual actions including staff pay raises as he asks Attorney General Flowers to review.
Prices for broilers and fryers showed varied quotations. Delivered plant prices ranged 15.5 to 16.5 cents, with farm quotes around 15 cents. Hens faced higher demand with heavy type prices up to 19 cents at farm and plants 20 to 24 cents f.o.b.
Cattle and calves about steady in Nashville with scarce slaughter steers and heifers. Cutter and utility cows 13.00 to 15.50, cutters 16.00, good 800 lb feeder steers 23.25, wearers weak. Hogs 400 active and steady, No 1-2 210-230 lb 16.00, sows mostly 13.00. Too late to classify ads for Tennessee ham shipments and local real estate listings accompany brief notices.
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