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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1963
Page
2
Complete weather and river Decatur skies for Saturday February 9 note sunset at 5 25 p m sunrise 6 39 a m moonrise 6 36 p m last quarter February 16 visible planets Jupiter low in west Mars high overhead 14 percent Venus low in southeast 5 48 a m Mercury between Venus and the Sun
Weather and river summary for Decatur and vicinity. Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 15.29 feet up 0.87 in 24 hours, sea level 549.59 feet. TVA lake stages listed, high temp Thursday 44 at 11 am, low 3 percent at 5 pm, 11 am today 39. Winds northerly 10 to 20 mph shifting SE this afternoon and tonight. Today’s high 43, low 34, Saturday high 41.
Alabama forecast shows temperatures 2 to 4 degrees below normal with a gradual warming trend Sunday and Monday, then turning cooler Tuesday and Wednesday. Normal highs and lows are 54/32 in the north, 60/38 central, and 65/43 in the south. Precipitation moderate at 0.3 to 0.7 inches mainly Tue-Wed.
H. M. Layman won a jury verdict of 575 against Emanuel Letson in a 1962 Old Moulton Road accident near Bynum's Trading Post. The ruling came at the close of the county civil term.
Gov. George Wallace will address a legislative committee on Monday to discuss a forecast deficit in the state's funds and related budget issue. The talk is set as the Highway Department postpones its budget presentation. A separate proposal calls for higher fire and control funding.
Chandler spoke on Moral Education during a Decatur visit outlining the program aims and methods. He noted three steps: school approval, a general coordinator, and a follow up with involved parties. He warned the program is not a cure-all but a preparatory effort for youth.
Bill Chandler and Fleet Hawkins urged Decatur High students to be different and not average. They cited a survey of 50 top executives ranking courage, loyalty, honesty, ambition, and intelligence as key job traits, stressing personal responsibility and broader learning.
Ira Daniel Warren 68 a longtime Elkmont rural mail carrier died at 1 30 a m in Athens Limestone Hospital after a short illness He planned to retire March 1 and his retirement surprise was planned by Elkmont 2 residents Funeral services will be at McConnel Funeral Home Chapel in Athens Survivors include widow Mrs Clara L Warren one daughter Mrs Doris Copeland Athens two sons Cecil Athens and Joseph W Warren Huntsville one sister Mrs Emma Horton Elkmont and 10 grandchildren
Bennett West 58 of Hartselle died Thursday at 11 15 am in a Tuscaloosa hospital. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm from Hartselle First Baptist Church with Rev W L Carden officiating. Burial will be in Hartselle City Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors include widow Verna Vest Hart selle a son Chilton Vest Decatur two step sons Denice Rutledge Louisville Ky Guy Rutledge Hartselle five grandchildren three brothers Leslie Wesley and Jesse Vest all of Hart selle. Pallbearers are George Gibson Louie Compton Claude Hallmark Willard Vernell Dee Proctor and Leonard Slate. Body to residence this morning for viewing then to church for one hour viewing.
Paul Banks 75 of 1606 Riverview Ave SE died Thursday at a local hospital. Survived by wife Minnie Banks three daughters Irene Brown Fleepis West Luyena Mills of Decatur two sons Homer Banks William Banks of Dearborn Michigan. Funeral set Sunday 2 30 pm from New Salem Baptist Church with burial in adjoining cemetery. Officiants Rev Ollie Linkus Rev F L Dawson. Body to be at Gunthorpe Brown Service Funeral Home until service time.
Mrs Ethel McWhorter 66 of 1609 Cedar St SW died Thursday at 10 p m at home after a long illness. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p m at Austinville Church of Christ with Rev Winford Clark Rev Tommy Vernon and Rev Kyle McWhorter officiating. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Surviving are husband R C McWhorter two sons Kenneth and Jewel two daughters Mrs Carl S Royer Mrs F E Napp Jr mother Mrs Mary Lockwell three sisters and two brothers. Active pallbearers include Henry McWhorter Douglas Fudge J C Corum E A Taylor Roy Childers and Joe Jones. Honorary pallbearers listed. Funeral home Gunthorp Brown directing. The body to be moved to residence today then to church for one hour viewing.
Rush V. Parcuts of Cullman was among nine people granted paroles this week by the State Pardon and Parole Board. Parcuts had been sentenced to one year and a day for manufacturing whisky and possession of a still on July 30 1962.
Prices show soybeans at 2.55 per bushel with no price test. Slaughter steer and heifer prices fell early then steadied, late sales weaker for heifers by 50 to 100. choice 925 to 1200 lb steers 26.00 to 26.50. cows 30 lower. bulls active early. Hogs 25 no price test. standard to 25 lower. most 195 to 240 lb at 15.00 to 15.25.
The New York market edged lower as volume neared 3.9 million shares, with many key stocks down fractions and broad declines limited to modest losses. Ford and GM slipped slightly while international oil firms and utilities showed muted moves. tobacco and other sectors held steady amid mixed bonds and government issues.
New York cotton prices show a fractional decline amid broader commodity moves. May and July futures trade near 34 cents per pound with August and December contracts hovering around 33 cents, reflecting cautious demand and price volatility in the sector.
Atlanta and Georgia live poultry markets show near balance with occasional shortages and steady demand for fryers and live birds. Prices and availability vary by farm and type as buyers seek sufficient stock to meet cooking needs.
NASA briefing notes that astronaut Gordon Cooper could extend his orbital mission beyond 22 orbits if his condition and capsule remain favorable. The 35 year old Air Force major heads the next U S manned orbital flight delayed by Atlas booster problems.
The Alabama Journal reports Herman L. Nelson's new division engineer post in Decatur and his Alabama Highway Department role may violate the Hatch Act. Civil Service officials note his State Democratic Committee membership and federal funds involvement blur lines between political office and designated public works.
Bruce Sherrill, ex executive director of Athens Housing Authority, announced bids for 40 additional low rent elderly housing units will be opened at 2 p.m. in the authority office. The federally financed project will be built between 9th and 10th Avenues, just north of the Fifth Ave project, with an estimated cost of 429 850 dollars including construction site acquisition and legal expenses.
Fragmentary notice notes offerings and demand for medium and small light consumer goods. Price data for retailers was listed up to 9 30 a m.
Cattle and calves show no price test with steer and heifer drops early and mixed late sales. US hog receipts list 190 lb barrows and gilts at 15.25 to 15.50 with lighter weights 14.00 to 15.00, while cows remain weak to lower and sheep sales are active for the week.
Sheriff reports four family members in Maylene Alabama accused of whipping burning and injuring five year old Andy Lucas who suffered lacerations burns and other injuries covering most of his body Three adults including the mother Effie Lucas 40 and sister Jeg 16 plus a 19 year old brother were to stand trial with a 14 year old brother to be moved to juvenile authorities The father Jodie Lucas was killed last July in Bibb County and the family moved to Maylene about three weeks ago with the child still on Bibb welfare rolls.
The Mississippi governor and Lt. Gov. confront criminal contempt charges for efforts to block James H. Meredith's enrollment at the University of Mississippi. The appeals court seeks explanation of why they should not be jailed for defying federal court orders. The case blends state action with federal enforcement and awaits trial details.
A rural traffic crash near Hartselle on U S 31 caused about 325 in property damage. At 7 20 a m a 1951 Buick driven by John White 68 of Hartselle rear ended a 1960 Volkswagen driven by Jo Chandler 38 of Hartselle which had halted for a school bus one mile north of Hartselle. The Buick sustained about 75 damage and the Volkswagen about 250.
A roster lists hospital-related dismissals and names several residents across Moulton Wheeler Ala Grayson Russellville Iola Kan and Courtland. Individuals include Mrs Jimmy Dyar W H McWhorter Shirley land Trudy Strickland and Ita Warren Jr, with multiple entries for Moulton.
Mr and Mrs Bobby Hill welcome a daughter at Athens Limestone County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Lang of 1513 W Moulton St report a daughter at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs William Lewis of 2401 Murphree Rd SE greet a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Crosby Holt of 219% 5th Ave NW announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Raymond Breeding of Decatur welcome a daughter at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs L R Tuck of Tanner gain a daughter at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Fred Dunn of 501 Prospect Dr Decatur announce a daughter at Hartselle Hospital.
Mrs. Margaret Louise Haggard and Mrs. Barbara Lovell plus W H Thompson are listed with Athens addresses in a brief local notice.
Admission entries show residents and family members across Cullman County including Decatur Falkville Hanceville Cullman Sherman Somerville and Garden City. Names include Mrs Gertrude Entrekin Miss Cynthia Waddell Master O Neal Nelms Mrs Wilma Lloyd and many others with addresses on 4th Ave SE 5th Ave NW Broadus Ave SW Wilson St and more.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and street addresses across towns including Athens Decatur Hartwell Danville Cullman Decatur Falkville and Forest City with names such as Prichard Breeding Mrs T C Lovell Mrs C M Guschke and Master Bobby Ray Clemons among others. The text resembles a voter or directory style item showing names and residences rather than a running news report.
HARTSELLE The Morgan County Agent's office announced two key meetings for Morgan County farmers scheduled Monday. County Unit Test Demonstration farmers meet at Shipp's Galley Restaurant at 7 p.m. for a steak banquet. Morgan County dairymen meet at Bob Gibson's Cafe in Decatur at 7 p.m. for their annual association.
The city clerk lists building permits for Ray Childs Ideal Homes W C Morgan and others, with addresses and costs. Police report ring loss at Decatur High School and several traffic violations and arrests. A 8 p.m. DAV Home event invites public entertainment tonight.
Courtland forms Public Building Authority to push a new City Hall. Elected members include Robert W. Terry Fred Crow H A Pippen Fred Terry and N B Smith.
Local ads list Hallmark valentines 50 for 49 cents and 30 for 29 cents at Ira's Book & Gift Shop on 222 E Moulton St. Also notices for for rent housing on 353-3089 and 353-2519, light housekeeping and babysitting request, furniture and used item postings, a 1961 Comet for sale with trade option, and a small apartment for a working couple on 908 9th St. Other lines note onion tea and cabbage plants arriving, and a supplier loss during zero spell with Paul C. Davis mentioned.
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