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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1968

Page

2

Irvin Hearing Set for Morgan County Juvenile Case

Judge C Bennett McRae plans a hearing date for Jerry Irvin 13 held in the death of his mother. The hearing is set near Feb 14 with details still to be finalized. Former Athens Mayor Arthur Stewart becomes administrative assistant in Limestone County Sheriff's Office replacing Doris Black who resigns Jan 31.

Morgan County C. Bennett McRae Jerry Irvin McRae Decatur Daily Doug Crabb Crabb Athens Arthur Stewart Limestone County Sheriff's Office M W Buddy) Evans Stewart Doris Black Evans

Wrecks Injure Two In Separate Monday Crashes

A Decatur man and an Elkmont woman were listed in good condition in area hospitals after separate Monday crashes. Henry F Peeples, 49, lost control of his car on Alabama 67 about two miles south of Decatur and was admitted to Decatur General Hospital. Jewel R Thelps, 40, was in a collision with Clayton J Graig about 15 miles west of Athens on Cotton Belt Road and was admitted to Athens Limestone Hospital. Graig was not injured.

Decatur Elkmont 2 Henry F. Peeples Alabama Highway Patrol Peeples Decatur General Hospital Jewel R. Thelps Clayton J. Graig Lester ‘J Athens Cotton Belt

Schools Resume After Holidays Across Counties

Morgan Limestone and Cullman County students returned to classes ending Christmas and New Year breaks. Athens City Schools opened, with Decatur and Cullman City Schools set to reopen next day. Officials monitor absentee rates as flu subsides. two Cullman staff members out sick. Lawrence County schools delay reopening to Jan 8, an 11 day break. A Cullman fire at 128 Demore St damaged a residence at 9 40 p m per fire department spokesman.

Morgan, Limestone Cullman County Athens City Decatur Cullman City Lawrence County Cullman Larmon Demore St Cullman Fire Department

McLeod Hospitalized After Automobile Injury

E. W. McLeod honorary chairman of the First National Bank of Decatur is a patient at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington after being struck by a car while walking home from work last Thursday night. He reportedly suffered broken bones with no internal injuries and is connected with the Export-Import Bank in Washington while residing in Decatur.

E. W. McLeod First National Bank of Decatur Georgetown University Hospital Washington McLeod Export-Import Bank Decatur

Whisky Conspiracy Probe Under Way in Decatur Area

Assistant U. S. District Atty. R. Macey Taylor said federal officers are investigating an alleged whisky conspiracy ring in the Decatur area. He added evidence is not ready for a Federal Grand Jury session starting in Birmingham on January 15, and that there may be no earth shaking news at that session.

U. S Atty R. Macey Taylor Decatur Birmingham Taylor

Obituary for Enry Ley and Floyd Croley

Enry Ley of Athens and Floyd Croley of Nashville Tenn. left three sisters Myrtle Smith Coy Larrimer and I A Boyd and six grandchildren. Croley was a West End Methodist Church Birmingham member and Mason. He formerly lived in Limestone County. Pallbearers were James Smith David Croley Kenneth Croley.

Enryley Athens Floyd Croley Nashville Tenn Myrtle Smith Coy Larrimer Mobile I. A. Boyd Mintor Hill Croley West End Methodist Church Birmingham Masonic Lodge Limestone Country James Smith David Croley Kenneth” Cro

Funeral services for James L. Moore

Funeral services for James Lawson Moore, who died Monday in a Decatur area hospital, were to be held at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shoal Creek Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Mattie Lou Moore of Decatur, a son David Moore of Jur4, a daughter Mrs. Water Robinson of Decatur, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed: Leon Griffin, Mike Foster, Butch Lott, James Owen, Bill Bean and Nathan Prince.

Hartselle James Lawson Moore Decatur 4 Peck Funeral Home Shoal Creek Mattie Lou Moore David Moore Jur 4 Water Robinson Leon Griffin Mike Foster Butch Lott Ames Owen Bill Bean Nathan Prince

Mrs Nora R Paul Dies in Birmingham Funeral Arranged

Mrs Nora R Paul of 401 East Street died Monday at Southeast Medical in Birmingham. Funeral services are to be handled by Spry Funeral Home.

Athens Nora R.paul East St Monene Iy Sef Medical Birmingham Spry Funeral Home

Funeral Services for Ida Jane George in Huntsville

Mrs. Ida Jane George 82 of 385 Jack Coleman Dr died Monday at a Huntsville hospital. Funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Laughlin Service Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Boyd Armstrong officiating. Burial in Johnson Chapel Cemetery, Danville. Survivors include six sons Ethan, Ira, Loyd, Odis, Charles, Fred. four daughters Pearl Johnson, Lula Johnson, Lois Harvey, Edna Ambrose. 35 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Grandsons Pallbearers.

Huntsville Ida Jane George Jack Coleman Huntsville Hospital Laughlin Service Funeral Home Chapel Boyd Armstrong Johnson Chapel Cemetery Danville Ethan George Vinemont Ira. George Decatur Loyd George Bouie Texas Odis George Peoria Ill Charles George Apopka Fla

Final day to meet Calhoun College registration deadline

College spokesman reminds students today is the final day to register for the winter quarter at Calhoun Junior College. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Decatur Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. behind the courthouse chapter house to aid holiday medical needs. Royal and Select Masters meet 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Masonic Temple. Mizpan Chapter 19 Eastern Star holds its regular meeting tonight at 7:30 in the Masonic Temple.

Calhoun Junior College Red Cross Decatur Decatur Council Royal and Masonic Temple Mizpan Order of the Eastern Star Masonic ‘Temple

Train Crash Forces Evacuation Of Dunreith Town

A pair of derailed trains caused blasts and a large fire in Dunreith Indiana. Ammonia and cyanide fears led state health officials and military firefighters to evacuate about 236 residents. Two ammonia cars exploded and multiple buildings were destroyed or damaged.

Dunreith Ind State Board of Health Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio Butterfield Canning Co Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsy W.r.sheets Zionsville

County First Born Celebrated With Gifts At Hospitals

Morgan's report notes the county's first born of the year arrived at 9:42 a.m. Monday weighing nine pounds and receiving gifts from local businesses. A daughter born at 6:16 a.m. today is the Lawrence County Hospital's first newborn of the year to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Williams of Falkville. Bennie Lee Sledge and his wife of Athens welcomed Limestone County's first baby at Athens Limestone Hospital with a daughter born at 5:40 p.m. Monday.

Jerry Williams Af Falkville Lawrence County Hospital Bennie Lee Sledge Athens 3 Limestone County Athens-Limestone Hospital

Tet Truce Collapse Amid Bombing as Ceasefire Ends

U S warplanes resume bombing North Vietnam with the 36 hour truce ending at 6 a m Saigon time. Hanoi accuses U S raids on populated areas during the truce as ground fighting remains vicious with at least 56 allied dead and 231 wounded versus 14 Americans and five South Vietnamese killed in the 1967 New Year’s truce.

U.S North Vietnam Saigon Hanoi United States

Johnson signs 21 bills including Social Security reform

The Social Security measure stands out as the key act, boosting benefits for 24 million people starting March. Retirement payments rise from 44 to 55 dollars for individuals and 142 to 160.50 for maximum benefits, with spouses gaining 50 percent. Higher payroll taxes of up to 52.80 dollars in 1968 apply for earners seven thousand eight hundred dollars or more, shared by employers, while the tax rate remains 4.4 percent in 1968 but bases rise from 6,600 to 7,800.

Births for Decatur area announced

Mr and Mrs John JAY Hodgkins of 19th Ave SE welcomed a daughter Sunday at Decatur General Hospital.Mr and Mrs William L Lancaster of Toa welcomed a son Monday at Decatur General Hospital.Mr and Mrs James A White of 6th Ave NW welcomed a daughter today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Erwin of Decatur welcomed a daughter Friday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Billy Daly of Ardmore Tennessee welcomed a daughter Saturday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital.

John Jay Hodgkins 19Th Ave Decatur General Hospital William L. Lancaster James A. White 6Th Ave Charles Erwin Decaur Baugh-Wiley- Smith Hospital Billy Daly Ardmore Tesn Baugh Wiley-Smith Hospital Beulah Ward Wadsworth St Shawna Delynn Pierce Town Creek Gordon C. Appleton Son Moulton E. R. Clements Elliott St Robert Clyde Bass 14Th Ave Dorothy Rowena Pitt 13Th Ave Wyatte Jackson Jones Albert St Annie Laurie Minnis 11Th St James Houston Bradford Harrison St Delmar Smith 2Nd Ave Wiley Johnson Falkville William D. Blackmon Chestnut St Doshie Dotson 5Th Ave Frank L. Tipps 8Th St James Alton Waldrep Hillsboro Rosa Annie Roberts Jackson St Roosevelt Verge Jr Madison David Lee Barber Holly St Harold Swopes Decatur 4 Richard Hilton Graham Pruett Apts Charles Clifton Hicks Decatur 2 Richard Anton Elmes Robinson St William Ray Dilbeck Clearview St Simeon Delaney Mardis Jerry J. Minton 10Th Ave Knox Macklin Biles, Jr 8Th Ave Andrew Jackson Reed Tower St Walter Jason Faulk Roy Jackson Higginbothan Summerlane Elton Keith Russell Decatur 3 Ussery Wilson Harris Brookshaven St Janice Merle Hudson Broadwood Dr Ernest Austin Taylor Jr Cleveland Ave Nicholas Eric Sandlin Athens William Charles Skipworth Debatur Walter T. Fairbanks Murray W. Yancey Lacey’s Spring Jack V. Elsen,Jr Clearlview St

Heart transplant story in apartheid era South Africa

The patient received the heart of Clive Haupt, a 24 year old who died after collapsing on a beach. Haupt was mixed race but this did not affect the transplant. Donor matching was hard due to Blaiberg's rare B-positive blood type. The operation began at 11 a.m. and ended around 4 p.m., marking a historic transplant alongside the Wash heart case involving a 25 year old woman.

Clive Haupt Haupt Barnard South Africa Blaiberg Washheart

Funeral services for Petty Jack Field

Petty Jack Field 62 of 1105 14th Ave ISE died Monday night at a local hospital. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Friendship Baptist Church with Rev Grady Crowell and Rev Joe Hoover officiating. Burial in New Friendship Cemetery Guntham directing. Survived by wife Myrtle of Decatur two daughters Betty Standridge of Trinity and Jean Houser of Decatur a son Bobby Lawrence of Decatur two sisters Mrs W A Cramer and Miss Cora Field both of Decatur two brothers Harold B Field of Decatur and Rev Ralph D Field of Birmingham 10 grandchildren Nephews to serve as pallbearers. The body will remain at the residence until time of funeral services. Field was a World War II veteran.

Petty Jack Field 14Th Ave Ise New Friendship Baptist Church Grady Crowell Joe Hoover New Friendship Cemetery Guntham Directing Myrtle Field Decatur Betty Standridge Trinity Jean Houser Bobby Lawrence Decatur 2 A.cramer Cora Field Harold B.field Decantur Ralph D- Field Birmingham Field

Mrs Josephine Loosier Funeral Notice in Courtland

Funeral services for Mrs Josephine Elizabeth Loosier 48 of Chicago Illinois will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at Courtland Baptist Church with Rev Ernest Dillard officiating Burial will be in Courtland Cemetery The body will lie in state at the funeral home until service Survivors include her husband James C Loosier of Chicago two sons Ervin Byrum Jr of Huntsville and Al Falkner of Decatur a daughter Miss Rosie Myrtle Falkner of Decatur her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Connley of Huntsville two brothers Robert Connley Jr of Toledo Ohio and Billy Connley of Birmingham

Josephine Elizabeth Loosier Chicago Courtland Baptist Ernest Dilard Courtland Cemetery James C. Loosier Ervin Byrum Jr Huntsville al Falkner Decatur

Marbut Thomas Emmet Marbut 87 Elkmont Funeral

Funeral services for Thomas Emmet Marbut 87 of Elkmont were held Sunday at Salem Springs Baptist Church with Rev Don Phelps and Rev Jerry McGivney officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery under McConnell Funeral Home. He died Friday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Survived by wife Roxie, six sons Robert Tom Woodrow J B Winfred all of Elkmont and Eugene of Athens, three daughters Eloise Hardaway Huntsville and sisters Leon Pope of Elkmont and Elsie Bradford of Athens, plus a brother Wilson Marbut of Wickes Arkansas.

Elkmont Thomas Emmet Marbut Athens-Limestone Hospital Salem Springs Baptist Church Don Phelps Jerry McGivney Oak Grove Cemetery McConnell Funeral Home Roxie Marbut Robert Marbut Tom Marbut Woodrow Marbut J. B. Marbut Winfred, Marbut Eugene Marbut Athens Eloise Hardaway Huntsville Leon Pope Don Coblentz Elsie Bradford Wilson Mar‘but Wickes Ark

Mrs Etta Roy Dies. Rites Held At Peck Chapel

Mrs Etta Roy 63 of Barkley Street Hartselle died Saturday at a local hospital. Funeral services were at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Johnson Chapel Cemetery officiated by Rev Dennis Tucker. Survivors include four daughters Lucile Creer Falkville Lillie Mae Russell Tipp City Ohio Dorothy Hormel Chicago Ill Nora Buckner Chicago Ill. a son L J Roy Hartelle. 15 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren two brothers Sam Holiday Chicago Ransom Holiday Battle Creek Mich two sisters Dela McPherson Bexar Emma Norris Falkville. Mrs Roy was a Church of God member. Grandsons served as bearers.

Hartselle Etta Roy Barkley St Peck Funeral Home Chapel Johnson Chapel Dennis Tucker Lucile Creer Falkville Lillie Mae Russell Tipp City Ohio Dorothy Hormel Chicago Ill Nora Buckner L. J. Roy Sam Holiday Ransom Holiday Battle Creek Mich Dela McPherson Bexar Emma Norris Roy Church of God

Mrs Mae Crosby Wise Dies at 94 in Decatur

Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Crosby Wise 94 of Decatur 4 were held today at Guntharp Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Alt officiating. Burial followed in City Cemetery. Survivors include her son Edward C Wise of Dallas Texas. Honorary pallbearers were Grady Davis Abner Beggs Ben Britnell and Sam Wheat. Memorials may be given to the Heart Fund.

Mae Crosby Wise Decatur 4 Guntharp Funeral Home Ernest Alt City Guntharp Edward C. Wise Daillas Texas Grady Davis Abner Beggs Ben Britnell Sam Wheat Heart Fund

William Frank Witt Funeral in Athens at 2 p.m.

Funeral services for William Frank Witt 64 of Athens will be held at 2 p.m. today in the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James E. Harris officiating. Burial follows in Athens City Cemetery directed by McConnell Funeral Home. Witt is survived by his wife Mary Turner Witt two brothers and several sisters with pallbearers named.

Athens William Frank Witt Athens-Limestone Hospital McConnell Funeral Home Chapel James E. Harris Athens City Cemetery McConnell Funeral Mary Turner Witt George Witt Robert Witt Ardimore L. A. Burleson Decatur Morris Harland Muscle Shoals William Blackburn Allsboro Nellie S._ Witt Ardmore Ira Lee Burleson Thomas Witt John Witt Jack McFarland Alfred Bingham

Deaths: Mrs. Elsie Goodwin of Birmingham

Mrs Elsie Goodwin formerly of Birmingham died Monday in Fort Worth Texas. Widow of Dr William B Goodwin she was sister of the late Mrs Arthur Phillips both former Birmingham residents. Survivors include four sisters Mrs Herman Schindler Shreveport Mrs Gene Obermeyer St Petersburg Fla Mrs W L Goad and Miss Winifred Sentiff of Decatur.

Elsie §. Goodwin Birmingham Ft. Worth Tex William B. Goodwin Arthur Phillips Herman Schindler Shreveport Gene Obermeyer St. Petersburg Fla W. L. Goad Winifred Decatur

Funeral services for Mrs Fumi Nakauchi held in Japan

Funeral services for Mrs Fumi Nakauchi 79 mother of Mrs Tami Ogle of 2318 Cleveland Ave were held in Japan Tuesday after a long illness. Survivors include another daughter Eiko Nakauchi and a son Fuji Nakauchi both in Japan.

Fumi_Nakauchi Tami Ogle Cleveland Ave Japan Nakauchi Ogle Eiko Nakauchi Fuji Nakauchi Gras Abik

Hospitals Listings Dismissals and Names by City

A long hospital roster lists patients and Dismissals across Decatur Athens Huntsville Moulton Hartselle and Birmingham with numerous names and street addresses. The bulleted form includes patient parents spouses and infants linked to Memorial Dr SE Trinity Canal St and other streets.

Baugh-Wiley-Smith Admissions Held in Decatur

A list of attendees including Mrs. Paul Atchley and Mrs. Odie Owens from Decatur, Mrs. William Hays, Mrs. Joe Bradley, and Mrs. Lewis Bartee, all connected to Decatur, with mentions of Ho ward Cowser from Lewisburg and Mrs. Joseph Daniel from Huntsville.

Paul Atchley Decatur Odie Owens Howard Cowser Lewisburg Tenn Joe Bradley Lewis Bartee Joseph Daniel Huntsville

Frigid Arctic Surge Prompts 11-State Driving Warnings

Arctic air sweeps from the Midwest to the East while a second blast moves south into the north central states. Snow sleet and freezing rain slick roads from the northern Rockies to North Carolina as hazardous driving alerts cover an 11 state region. Temperatures hover around 40 in Decatur with highs near 46 by Wednesday. Florida and the far Southwest stay mild.

Decatur Midwest Rockies North Carolina Wyoming Florida North Gulf Alabama

McBride to Rule on Death of Nine Month Old

Morgan County Coroner John McBride planned to rule today on the death of a nine month old Decatur child found in her parents bed at 6 a.m. at 118 Poplar Street. Parents Mr and Mrs Cleveland Scales were the guardians. the infant was last seen alive at bedtime around midnight.

Morgan County John McBride Decatur McBride Poplar St Cleveland Scales

New Year Traffic Deaths Rise Across States

During the recent three day New Year holiday 469 traffic fatalities were recorded with a peak of 564 in a 1966 three day period and a low of 269 in 1949. In Alabama six died in traffic incidents including two by asphyxiation one from a gunshot in Montgomery 16 year old David Hud geons. Huntsville fatalities included Mary Bradford 28 in a two car crash and Georgia Ann Moore about 80 burned in a home fire. Bobby Mullinix 32 and Sara Jane Gable 18 were found dead in a Nixon Chapel area car from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

Tor Alabama David Hudgeons Montgomery Huntsville Mary P. Bradford Georgia Ann Moore Bobby Mullinix Sara Jane Gable Nixon Chapel Ashville

Mayor reports blast damages homes with no injuries

The blast left a washpot sized hole in the mayor’s yard, shattered windows, knocked dishes from shelves, and blew doors open. The mayor said it alarms him but he is not scared and seeks to know the cause. Similar damage occurred at a neighbor’s home.

Nan Adams Bynum’s

Reward Offered for Information in Miss Hunter's Death

Coroner's evidence will be checked in a few days as investigators pursue leads. A $3,000 reward is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Miss Hunter's death. Turkey eggs are described as dirty white with reddish spots.

Turkey

Local Names Listed Amid Dense Decatur Area Attendees

A fragmented roster shows numerous individuals linked to Decatur and surrounding towns including Madison Madison James Edward Loggins Hartsville and others. The list mentions Ardmore Danville Trinity Hartselle and Falkville with many Mrs or Miss titles and various surnames.

Fant Randy Sain Madison James Edward Loggins Decatur Charles Boley Ardmore Tenn Samuel Massey Hartselle Charles Sutton Danville William Holden George Whitlow Trinity William_Noble Daly Lem Hubbard Cartee Leonard McDonald Ricky van Murphy M. Hutchenson Guy Jones W. E. Smith Earl Glenn Stringer Somerville Horace Loosier Courtland John Fletcher Clark Hillsboro Tammie Gail Ferguson John Wesley Gill Belle Mina

Stocks Rally Across Major Names In Early Trading

New York AP market notes show varied gains and losses among large outfits including Kaiser, Macy, Proctor and Gamble, RCA, Sears Roebuck, U S Steel, and Westinghouse. Investors track percentage changes and note mixed performance across sectors.

New York Kaiser Lou & Nash Macy Martin Co Mead Owens Ul Gi Penney Pepsi Cola Wy, Pet Inc Phill Pet Proct & G RCA Rals Par St. Regis Pap Isth Scott Paper Co

Wall Street Holds Minor Gain Amid Mixed Airline Bets

The New York stock market edged higher, with the Dow Jones up 1.44 to 906.55 as volume reached 8.13 million in four hours. Airlines faced swings with Pan Am, TWA and KLM among the decliners while gains outnumbered losers by about 200 issues on the NYSE.

New York Stock Exchange Johnson U.S Pan American World Airways TWA KLM Northwest Airlines Eastern United American Airlines

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Irvin Lloyd Croley Nora R. Paul Morgan Josephine Loosier Thomas E. Marbut Mae C. Wise Elsie Goodwin Fumi Nakauchi Decatur General Admissions Grover Cleveland Burdie Phillips 7Th. Ave Price Clanton Memorial Dr Orman Lamon Thomas Nay McDonald 15Th Ave Charles Tidmarsh Major Canal St Elson Morris Rufus C. White Willis Edward Riddle Linnie Beatrice Rathers Max Lindsey Paul Q. Garrison Daisy Jewell 11Th Ave Beube O. Morgan Homer Dee Coffey Sr Wheeler Nobel Flavis Holland Rogersville Stevenson Edgar Nelson Roy Puckett Joe Franklin Thomas Albert Jordon Ual Ricks J. B. Terry Joe Thomas Don Turner Versie Cobb Frank Ozbolt Eva Charles Roberts Frederick Emil Schulte Kate Patterson W. C. Smith William Harris Triinity Lutie Ray James Paul Hendrix Peer Trinity Owens Unity Leroy Nelson Hartsellé BID Asken Alabama Tenn Nat'l Gas Bank of Amicable Life Colbert National Bank First Nat'l Bank of Decatur Jefferson Standard National Life Life & of Par Life of Mutual Savings Life Ins National Life & Accident Nebraska Nat’l Bank of Alabama Vulcan Life Ins. Co Wall Street International Airlines Hickford Hills Rt. No. 4 Priceville Sega Bedrom North St. S.E Dan Wille
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