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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1970
Page
2
Alabama faces a momentous 1970 campaign with Governor Brewer seeking a full term while former governor Wallace contemplates a bid that could shape national politics. If Wallace enters, the race may become a nationwide referendum on federal power and the 1972 presidential prospects.
Father Aloysius Plaisance U S B heads a fundraising drive for St Bernard College. The President's Report shows close to 6000 dollars donated from several states. A Cullman resident sent 960 dollars with a wish for 99 more donors, asking to remain anonymous.
Maviand Trimble, longtime Decatur gas department employee since March 1960, is named assistant gas manager by Gerald Neher, utilities board chairman. Trimble, former office manager, is a Riverside High School graduate with prior work at Morgan County National Bank and Smith Motors, active in local clubs and churches.
Saturday gospel singing at Donald Baptist Church near Town Creek at 7 p.m. Flint Baptist Church also hosts a 7 p.m. singing. Sunday Athens hosts an open house at its water treatment plant Easter Ferry Rd from 2 to 5 p.m. Woman's Society of Christian Service meets at 10 a.m. First United Methodist Church parlor. Rising Sun Lodge 29 FAM meets at 7:30 p.m. Dr John Chenault speaks on AMA at Decatur Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Tuesday Past Matrons Club meets 7 p.m. at Mrs Joe Davis 1043 Grant St SE. Southeast Homemakers meet 1 p.m. at Mrs Joe Black 1104 11th Ave SE. Chamber of Commerce Women’s Executive board meets 1 p.m. at the Chamber Building.
Clyde BMurphy of 1220 10th Ave serves as National Deputy Chief of Staff for Veterans of World War I. The appointment is announced by National Commander Ridgar Burkhardt at Morgan County Barracks 2405.
Athens and Limestone County boards consider opening a proposed $1 million technical high school for Athens students if Athens covers about 66 thousand dollars of local costs. County would contribute around 275 thousand dollars, matching the county-wide one cent sales tax allocation.
Calhoun State Junior College debaters embark on a six stop January tour visiting Panama City Mobile Meridian and Athens with February debates at Spring Hill College and UGA. The team includes Morrison Hicks Reid Huber Davis Jackson and Haney coached by Carl Witty with prior events at MSU Starkville and Montevallo. The national topic asks whether the federal government should annually grant a percentage of income tax revenue to state governments.
Decatur police and Morgan County Coroner John McBride investigate the death of 47 year old Woodrow William Lambert found Wednesday in his West Court Apartments unit. No foul play suspected. Lambert’s brother in law George Austin found the body. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Gunthorp Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, three sisters and three brothers.
Emma Raneceful of Decatur told Decatur police at 5 58 p m Wednesday that her brown 1967 two door Chevrolet with a black vinyl top was stolen from her residence. The car carried a 1970 license plate numbered 52 31024 or 52 2603.
Top salesman Charles Kelly from Heckman Binderg in Decatur receives the Salesman of the Year award from Jobe W. Leatherman. The presentation highlights Kelly's performance in the southern district and recognizes his sales achievements and leadership.
An inspection will be made of Keller Memorial Bridge within the next few days after two barges rammed it on Wednesday. State Highway Department engineer B R Stidham said the barges from Decatur Grain Elevator Co floated down the Tennessee River and struck the bridge. He reported no visible damage when he inspected the scene Tuesday. the Coast Guard is also reviewing the incident. The bridge has seven prior strikes causing minor damage.
Athens Rep. Bob Jones will speak at an open house dedication of the city water treatment plant on Easter Ferry Road. The ceremony runs 2 to 5 p.m. with Jones delivering the keynote before guided tours by plant employees. The plant cost 3.25 million dollars and began operation last summer.
The Athens Board of Education will accept bids on January 22 for a seven room all metal building to house the seventh grade at the junior high. Estimated cost about 96000 dollars, to be placed behind the Athens Junior High. Alternate bids will include covered walkways to connect the structure with other buildings.
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