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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1963

Page

10

Mooresville P O Preserves 1818 Heritage With Log Fire

Mooresville Alabama home to a historic post office dating to 1818 when Alabama joined the union. Patrons enjoy seating by an open log fire while awaiting mail and the town raised funds for furnishings during spring repairs. Mrs Pepper now postmaster, with her daughter Miss Adeline Pepper visiting.

Mooresville Ala Alabama U.S America B. A. Bibb Raymond Pepper

Susan Lyon on parents and fame in New York interview

The profile sketches Susan Lyon as a practical, old fashioned star who credits her parents for a grounded childhood. She discusses snow seasons in New York, fashion, a recent engagement split rumor, and her decision to turn down a TV offer to pursue stage work at Circle in the Square.

Carnegie Hall Miss Rainer Hollywood New York Geraldine Page Europe Susan George Hamilton Sue Lyon Hiawatha Circle In the Square Jose Emily Bronte Thorntor Wilden Quintero Dagmar Danny Dayton Jackie Glea

Local Notes From Rock Creek And Area

Myrtle and Gladys Oden are ill at this time Bud Hamilton is ill at his home here William Lewis has the mumps There is a prayer meeting at the church here each Wednesday night at 6 30 Melvin Blocker has purchased the Jed McKee Farm Residence of Mrs Ruth Gurney referenced in Rock Creek listings

Myrtle Gladys Oden Melvin Blocker Jed McKee William Lewis Bud Hamilton

Limestone Negro Bound Over To Jury In Murder Case

John Henry Woods, an Athens Negro, was bound over to await grand jury action in Limestone County for first degree murder in the killing of Etoy Jones at Green Union Night Club. Bond set at 750 dollars. Edward Bonner, 31, also charged, admitted firing the fatal shot and was bound over.

Athens John Henry Woods Limestone County Woods Etoy Jones Green Union Edward Bonner Jones

Ardmore Swears In New Mayor and Five Councilmen

John Goodman will be sworn in as Ardmore mayor along with five councilmen Cornelious Coffman Eugene Hobbs Thomas Smith Van S Smith and H W White at Ardmore City Hall Tuesday at 7 p m Dr Ralph Morrow announced Friday. The election followed Morrow's resignation as mayor.

Ardmore John Goodman Ardmore City Hall Ralph Morrow Goodman Cornelious Coffman Eugene Hobbs Thomas Smith van S. Smith H. W. White

License buying season opens at Moulton

Mrs Barbara Coffey Moulton City Clerk reminds business and professions required to buy city licenses that they are due and delinquent after January 31. A total of 459 licenses were issued by the clerk's office during 1962.

Moulton Barbara Coffey Coffey

Hornblower under fire at Ushant in Loire chase

Horatio Hornblower commands the Hotspur as war with France looms. amid a tense gale off Ushant he monitors French gunfire from the Loire, strategizes to weather the coast, and faces the danger of a possible fatal engagement while maintaining watch on hostile ships.

George III Horatio Hornblower H.M.S. Hotspur Napoleon William Cornwallis Hornblower Brest Prowse Bush Hotspur Ushant Loire

Guard Drives 50 New Recruits In Hartselle Campaign

Captain Dee Proctor of Co. C 134th Engineer Battalion announces a 50 member enlistment drive in Hartselle from January 7 to February 22. Eligible are men 17 and older with or without prior service. non-prior service requires six months of Army training with options for delayed reporting up to 120 days and immediate shipment. High school seniors may defer active duty until graduation but not beyond one year.

Hartselle National Guard Co. C Dee Proctor Proctor Guard Army

Wreck on Sanders Street Causes Minor Damage in Athens

A 10:45 a.m. Friday mishap on Sanders Street in Athens caused only slight damage. A 1960 Ford driven by Helen Hammon Sims, 41, Anderson 1, and a 198 Ford driven by Francis M. C. Clem, 78, Athens, were involved. Sims was northbound when Clem backed from a parking place opposite Athens Limestone Hospital.

Athens Sanders St Hellen Hammon Sims Anderson Francis M. C. Clem Sims Clem Athens-Limestone Hospital

Ludicrous Naval Duel on the Loire Turns Silent

In a dramatic scene, Bush notes a puff of smoke from a ship along the Loire as Hornblower anticipates a marksman aboard. They conclude firing depends on ship roll and reload times, hinting at a delayed broadside. The narrative teases continuation on Monday.

Bush Hornblower Loire

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