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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1972

Page

12

Weather and river report for Decatur and vicinity

Morning river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 18.30 feet and sea level 552.66 feet. Monday high 56 low 50. Today high 59 low 28. tonight colder and snow possible. Rain this afternoon, clearing to snow then colder. rain chance 90% this evening, 50% early Wednesday. Climate data show 1.23 inches of rain today and 3.33 inches for the month. Outlook through Saturday partly cloudy and cold with showers Friday. On this date in 1780 a snowstorm hit Morristown, New Jersey.

Keller Memorial Bridge

Admissions and Dismissals Across Counties and Hospitals

Daily Records lists admissions and dismissals for Decatur Limestone and Lawrence counties with names such as Derrik Maddox James Wilson Tammy Sherrill Jewel Gray Mario Filipelli and Miss Alyece Feezel. It also covers births ambulance calls and hospital transfers detailing dozens of individuals and facilities like Decatur General Hospital Medical Park Rest Home and Tanner Ardmore and Athens locations.

Decatur General Admissions Howell Collins Puckett Decatur Jeanette Alyece Feezel Onez Myrtie Greer Eva Richard Lincoln Counts Laney Pendleton Alvis Cullman Larry Brister Leonard Melvin Bishop Edwin Ruffin Canada Rosie Owens Hillsboro John Danley Abston Tammy Sheree Sherrill Peggy Joyce Speaks Thomas Edward Munhollen Marshall Clay Martin Neal Phelps Trinity Elmer Eugene Taylor Madison William Lamar Cushing Edward Lenox Williamson Hartselle Sean Patrick King Estil Laughton Williams Athens Leonard Shankle Jay Franklin Blankenship Janet Elizabeth Taylor Vickie Lynn Chittam George Mark Witty Elkmont DeWhitt Breland Jr Decat R.B Jason Lee Phyilis Ann Favo Decatur Terry Wayne Iscatur James Vernon Lay Hartselle Ora Dee Reynolds Emily Sue Pol Lucious Ricks Marcia Sonn Donald Hordeith Gary Lamar Meadow Effie Mae Knight Boyd Gregory Coff At Sarah Beth Bries Jewel Gray Mario Louis Fillippeli Jr Irene McConnell Ardmore Tenn Rosa Wade Holland Mary Black Edward Griffin Cora Foster Esterjeen Brackeen Bill Lee Tanner i Jessie Mae Reyer Dena Russell Passon Toney Byrd Owens Medical Park Rest Home Hartselle Hospital Southend Ambulance Service Thelma Mae Crook 16Th Ave Decatur General Hospital Dolly Cahela Lawrence County Hospital Harry F. Lyle Baugh-Wiley-Smith Tennessee Valley Rest Home Marcia Green Corinth Miss Ike Harris Alabama Mallard Creek Rd Francis Engle 7Th Ave Jane Dement Bank St Nannie Lang 8Th Ave Stur General Hospital

Calhoun Tops Northeast In Balanced Junior College Showdown

Calhoun on 15 from Helton and 13 from Fields and Scott led four in double figures, beating Northeast 64 49 after trailing 34 31 at halftime. Noble scored 8 in the second period as Calhoun surged, while Braddock led Northeast with 16. The Hawks visit Jeff State Wednesday in Birmingham.

Rudolph Noble War Hawks Granville Helton Calhoun Fields Robert Scott Tony Lee Northeast Booneville Jim Braddock Scott Bradshaw Braddock Tigers Hawks Helton Lee Ken Lindsey Pioneers Jeff State Birmingham Kelley Field House

Television Schedule Log Highlights Major 1960s Sitcoms and Talk Shows

A dense TV log lists programs and hosts across multiple channels including Andy Griffith Show Glen Campbell Mod Squad Masquerade Hawaii Five-O Gidget Gets Married James Garner Cannon Daniel Boone Net Opera Theatre The Queen of Spades The Midnight Story The Big Picture and Tonight Show entries with air times coverage of News Weather Sports and various morning shows.

Vsed Gidget James Garner Cannon Chet Daniel Boone Marcus Welch

Prime Time Schedule Fragment with Classic TV Lineup

A scattered TV and cinema guide lists evening screenings at Opera Theatre and multiple channels. Highlights include The Queen of Spades at 9 p.m. and various films such as Gidget Gets Married, The Tougher They Come, Beach Casanova, and MR IMPERIUM.

Probate Court notices for Jolly and Meredith estates in Morgan County

Notices announce Letters Testamentary granted to Gabe Louis Jolly for Charlie Jolly's estate on December 17 1971 and a final settlement request for a laundry equipment contract at Lureen B Wallace Developmental Center. The Morgan County Probate Court also appoints Glenn A Collins as administrator for Dan C Meredith estate with December 20 1971 insolvency declaration and settlement proceedings.

Ccoiatgc Charlie Jolly Bryan McAfee Morgan County Lureen B. Wallace Developmental Center Decatur Alabama Morgan Dan C. Meredith State of Alabama Department of Mental Health Tuscaloosa Kenneth D. Collins Ireton Iowa John Arthur Collins Mountain Home Arkansas Robert K. Collins Avenue ‘’C Hawarden Glenn A. Collins Albert Street Betty Timmons Edwin Collins Mayetta Kansas Ben Newburg Alcester South Dakota Mary Frank 161St Gardena California Leon Collins Lake Park Conrad l Ivery Carol Alesch Marcus Kaye Antrim Canton Arlin B. Collins Wahalla Drive Portsmouth Rhode Island Richard Collins Forest Avenue Topeka Donald Muth South Fourth Coos Bay Oregon Maxine Quemeda Miller Grove Drive Santa Fe Springs Beverly Perkins North Marple Kathy Sue Lohrke Michigan Avenue Linda Faye Muth Velda C. Meredith

Doris Day Show Remodel Highlights New Role on CBS

The Doris Day Show on CBS has undergone another remake as Doris Martin shifts to a San Francisco magazine feature role. Day carries a bright optimistic persona but critics say material limits mute talent despite guest Helen Hayes the season during Lucy. Dean Martin earns TV superstardom with Tucson Open golf tournament NBC broadcast slated for January 22.

Cynthia Lowry New York Doris Day CBS Miss Day Doris Martin Doris Balkan John Dehner Gale Gordon Lucy Helen Hayes Lucille—Ball Gale Josephine Napoleon Miss Hayes Miss Ball Dean Martin NBC Martin Bing Crosby Bob Hope Glen Campbell Andy Williams Danny Thomas Jackie Gleason

Crappie Fishing Picks Up On Flint Creek

Woodard reports Flint Creek hot for two weeks with daily crappie limits using small shiners. Rain and cold weather may slow fishing, but some anglers will persevere if waves permit.

Woodard Flint Creek

Crappie as Fine Table Fare with Frying Tips

The article extols crappie as enjoyable to catch and excellent to eat. It notes white flesh, recommends deep frying with hushpuppies and fries, and suggests skinning after scaling and gutting to reduce fishy flavor.

Beech Creek Fish Camp Sees Strong Crappie Fishing

Mrs Roland Cantrell of Beech Creek Fish Camp near Guntersville reports anglers taking limits of crappie in deep water. She notes good water conditions on Guntersville Lake and steady catches despite weekend rain.

Roland Cantrell Beech Creek Guntersville Guntersville Lake

Helen Hayes still busy as she nears 72 in NY and Toronto

The piece portrays Helen Hayes at 71 still active, with her son James MacArthur describing her unretiring life. It notes rehearsals for Harvey on TV, a Dick Cavett appearance, travel, a burglary at her Nyack home, emerald memories, plans to perform Harvey in Toronto, and continued work despite retirement from the theater.

New York Helen Hayes James MacArthur Harvey Nyack Europe Charles MacArthur James Toronto Hawaii Cbs-Tv MacArthur

Roger Davis Named Replacement on Alias Smith and Jones

Hollywood Universal Studios and ABC-TV announce Roger Davis will replace Pete Duel on Alias Smith and Jones. Duel died by self inflicted gunshot New Year’s Eve in Hollywood Hills. Davis from Louisville will debut February 3 in The Biggest Game in the West opposite Ben Murphy.

Hollywood Universal Studios Abc—Tv Roger Davis Pete Duel ABC Alias Smith Jones Duel Hollywood Hills Jones Davis Ben Murphy Louisville Jaclyn Ellen Smith Dark Shadows

Voketz to chair national conference on local development

Gary Voketz, director of the North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments, will chair the Seventh Local Development District Conference in Washington. The MSU planning graduate will lead regional planners from 13 Appalachian states to gain federal program guidance and assistance. He also plans talks with Joseph D. Coffey on using the Intergovernmental Personnel Act to aid rural development.

Gary Voketz Alabama Regional Council of Governments Washington Michigan State Planning Appalachian Joseph D. Coffey Department of Agriculture

Obituaries for Holsonback and Sledge in Russellville and Birmingham

Funeral services are set for David Mack Holsonback age 33 of Russellville at 2 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church with burial at the adjoining cemetery. survivors include his widow Peggy and two children. Also noted are funeral plans for Mamie Estelle Sledge age 60 of Birmingham area with service at Guntharp Funeral Home Chapel. survivors include her husband Ruby Lee Sledge and four sisters and two brothers.

Russellville David Mack) Holsonback Fairview Baptist Church Winston County Charlie Thorn Sr Highsmith Funeral Home Peggy — Holsonback Mark Holsonback Donna Holsonback Clarence R. Holsonback James McClanahan James Smith Dallas Texas Holsonback The Baptist Church Mamie Estelle Sledge 11Th Ave University Hospital Birmingham Guntharp Funeral Home Lamar Foreman Guntharp Ruby Lee Sledge Decatur Maggie Frye Elkton. Tenn Lula Mae Kyle Cartoon. Tex Roberta Skimpsher Huntsville Para Lee Turner Tennessee Lemma, Nalley Cleveland Nalley Athens

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