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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1963
Page
2
Complete weather and celestial notes for Decatur including sunset at 4 51 p m sunrise 6 56 a m moonset 3 23 a m full moon January 9 rises at 8 10 p m and will be due east 10 21 p m Mars now brighter than all stars except Sirius and Canopus
Morning river heights and temperatures report from Keller Memorial Bridge with variations in the Tennessee River readings. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and light northerly winds with minor changes into Saturday.
Temperatures will average 2 to 4 degrees below normal with highs 50 to 62 and lows 30 to 41. Precipitation expected from Sunday through Sunday night amounting to about half to one inch.
In a 24 hour span police investigated seven traffic accidents. Doris D. Rogers 30 Murphys Apt was treated for a forehead laceration after a Danville Rd collision. Fairfax Parker 30 was charged with reckless driving. Edward Hunter 45 was charged with driving while intoxicated after a Railroad St incident. Additional collisions involved Fleetis West, James Bennett, James Morris, Donald Bentley, Isham Braly, Jimmie Sharp, Annie Mathews, Leander Chatham, Joseph Sandy and O C HaGood variously cited for resulting impacts and near misses.
The Associated Press reports a gray winter day with freezing temperatures and intermittent snow and rain across the United States. Snow affected the Great Lakes, southern North Atlantic Coast, Upper and Middle Mississippi Valley, northern Plains, and central Rockies. Rain and freezing rain plagued the southern Mississippi Valley, with fog in several regions and scattered fog in the Pacific Northwest.
The article reports on findings from an audit requested last summer showing a $739000 profit in six years for the depository. It details pricing margins for Alabama publishers Randall Publishing Co and Colonial Press, and the superintendent's stance on contract authority and potential board action before leaving office.
Residents discuss the possible incorporation of Tanner Heights into Hartselle with concerns over police and fire protection and governance. Local figures debate Sunday operations of Han-D-Way Market and a past injunction against Crook, with public sentiment largely against incorporation.
Alabama drew just one penalty in the Orange Bowl as the Tide built a 14-0 lead before halftime, flagged for delaying the game while stalling toward the break.
Participation in Norway's Lofoten cod fishery has fallen from about 9,000 fishermen in recent years to 7,000. They operate 2,144 vessels amid the reduced fleet and labor force, reflecting ongoing industry strain.
Merle Hartselle of Hartselle died today at 3 30 a m at her home. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p m at the Hartselle Church of Christ with John Faught and Charles Stidham officiating. Burial in Hartselle City Cemetery Peck Funeral Home in charge. Survived by two sisters and three brothers. She worked 19 years at the First National Bank of Decatur.
Mrs. R. H. Tweedy age 89 died today at 7 30 a m after services at Courtland Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev John R Hottel Burial will be in Courtland Cemetery with Gunthorp Brown in charge Survivors include sister Mrs W J Edwards Decatur son Robert H Tweedy Jr Courtland two grandsons and six great grandchildren Pallbearers named Daniel Gilchrist James Blythe David Martin Sykes Martin William D Gilchrist and W Hunter Marsh Memorials may be sent to favorite charities
Funeral services for Roy Cole of Birmingham who died Thursday were set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in Birmingham. Survivors include his widow Mrs Ruth Cole of Birmingham, three brothers Walter Cole of Hartsille, Bill Cole and J B Cole both of Birmingham, and two sisters Grace Austin of Birmingham and Mrs Madge McCluskey of Memphis Tennessee.
James Edward Johnson Sr of Decatur dies Thursday at 3 p.m. at Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery. Survived by wife three daughters two sons a sister and a brother. Pallbearers named. body to remain at funeral home until services.
The body of Grady C. Terry arrived in Decatur from Washington D C where he died Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel.
Morgan County Court under Judge Lewis H. West completed a one day non jury docket. Leonard L. Keenum pleaded guilty in four issuing worthless check cases with fines of 25 40 and 50 dollars plus costs and hard labor terms. William Beck pleaded guilty to public drunkenness fined 25 dollars and costs. Other dispositions included Vero Dobbs dismissed for trespass after warning J C McBrayer continued in two check cases James Morris assault with a weapon transferred to the jury docket M L Newcomb assault with a deadly weapon pressed Leonard King alias issuing worthless check.
Scientists report a new insecticide that overcomes DDT resistance in flies and about 20 other insects. The chemical shows residual effectiveness lasting eight weeks, offering a durable control option for resistant pests.
Allen urged local education funds and an education minded legislature amid debates over school financing and segregation. Meadows, Alabama state superintendent, insisted the state can finance education and must improve representation and economy, calling for leap frog progress.
Reporters and U.N. officials found Jadotville largely undamaged. Belgian industrial plants were not sabotaged. U Thant sent Bunche to Congo to tighten operations while avoiding troop entry amid sabotage threats.
City clerk issues permits for W. E. Tunstill garage and store room valued at 1000 dollars, M C Nichols demolish outbuilding at 1809 College Street SE for 500, W J Woodall electrical service at 803 McCartney Street NW for 600. Police respond to 2nd Ave SE where BBlls damage plate glass at Speegle Hardware D M E Edwards Kyle Sullivan Studio Waldo's Beauty Center Belk Hudson Co. City docket lists violations including red light running revoked license improper passing parking public drunkenness reckless driving disorderly conduct DWI and hit and run.
List of residents and ages tied to hospital records includes Mrs Rosie Lessenberry of Falkville age 1 Robert Brown of Cullman age 7 Mrs Martha Hopper of Eva age 1 Elmer Moore of Cullman age 5 Miss Alice Smith of Hanceville age 4
Market reports show cotton inch middling around 40 with mixed notes on other grades and a strong but fluctuating fan of prices. Cattle and hogs move with steady to higher tones as midweek sales push hogs around 15.50 to 16.25 for No 1 3 weights, while cattle steer values sit near 24 to 25 dollars and milk product prices index at 61.21 per hundred.
The stock market advanced late in the session with heavy volume around 5.2 million shares. Chrysler rose about 2 points on strong December retail sales, while Merck Union Carbide and IBM gained over a point.
A list of names including Frank Pepper, Hildra Glen Waldrop, Mrs Henry Newton Davis, Leda Legg, Billy Joe Legg, Mrs Helen Brock, Mrs Carol Rector, Henry Hudson, Jonathan Lynn Adams, Mrs Girtie Ann Chittam, Mrs Iver Kimbrough, Floyd Dunnavant, Mrs Ida J Hughes, and Charlie Yarbrough with numbers indicating dismissals or counts beside several entries in the Athens region.
J. M. Aldridge Moulton beat Otis Cartee Trinity 4 1. Aaron Berryman Moulton defeated Trinity 3 1. Mrs Gertrude Flannigan Town Creek 3 over Mrs Herman Lowery Trinity. Mrs L L Burden Courtland beat Mrs Charles Hagood Moulton. William Heflin Hillsboro 1 Tammy Rutherford Russellville 4.
Funeral services for Louie Pruitt are set for Sunday at 2 p.m. from Freeman's Tabernacle Church Moulton with Rev. James Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Columbus Draper died after being burned at his home in Valhermoso Springs with services Sunday at noon at Curry Chapel CME Church. Gurley Shine death details to be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.
Miss Sandra Brown 1507 Penny Lane SE J Coulter 1816 5th Ave SW John Garrison 217 11th Ave NW Miss Terisa Letson Hillsboro 2 Mrs Mary Braswell Hartselle Mrs James Segars Danville 3 Mrs Icy Dell Cooper 615 14th Ave SW Mrs Jimmy Hill and infant daughter 601 Jackson St SE Mrs David Rix and infant daughter 3144 4th Ave NW Jimmy Jones Hartselle Mrs Marie Woodall G and H Trailer Park
An admissions notice from Decatur General lists numerous individuals and families by name and address across multiple streets and towns. The roster includes adults, married names, and infants, indicating a public hospital roll or roster page for patient admissions.
Birmingham reports rising local egg offerings with demand described as only fair. Prices and producer activity reflect cautious market sentiment as shops adjust to consumer interest and supply dynamics.
The market opened with cotton futures down 10 cents a bale, posting a 73 cent drop from the previous close in New York.
AP dispatch from Birmingham notes broilers and fryers cleared quickly and remained limited to meet severe demand. Slaughter totals reached 1 072 400 head, up from the previous week, reflecting tight supplies and strong demand in the market.
A January 2 1963 letter to Santa Claus from Ready Alabama thanks him for a present and asks him to visit soon. The note, postmarked January 3 1963, is the Decatur Daily’s first recorded thank you from a child.
Mr and Mrs Patrick A Wal drop of Athens announce a son born at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs John C Roberts of Decatur announce a son born Thursday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs Otis Sumner report a daughter born Thursday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs Harvey P Bernard of Decatur report a daughter born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs William James Keenum of Marianna Florida report a son born today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs David Simms report a daughter born at 1610 Magnolia Street SE.
The House of Commons comprises 630 members with England at 511, Wales and Monmouth at 36, Scotland at 71, and Northern Ireland at 12.
Atlanta AP reports offerings for broilers and fryers were uneven yet sufficient for spot demand. Prices varied with heavy hens limited at farms 19 and f o b plants 20, light hens 7 at farms and 8 f o b plants, while some sales under contract reached quoted highs.
Cattle and calves sales weak to down, steers 960 lb at 24.60 while 1 100 lb steers bring 27.00. cows active and strong late with commercial 16.00-17.00, canner 11.50-15.00, bulls 18.50-19.00. Feeder calves 28.00-30.00 for 330-550 lb, 24.00-25.00 for 625-8650 lb steers. hogs steady, No 1-3 200-235 lb 16.00-16.25, week high 16.75. pig prices and sheep activity mixed. Continuous regional market notes from Albany to Thomasville area.
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