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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1963
Page
2
Tuesday January 8 reports sunset at 4 54 p m while Saturn and Jupiter set in the southwest before darkness. Mars rises at 7 55 p m and Venus rises after midnight with a visible Moon at 3 57 p m.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 16.39 feet this morning, up 15 feet in 24 hours, sea level reading 550.69 feet. TVA lake levels listed Pickwick 408.2 Guntersville 593.2 Whitesburg 551.4 Wilson 502.2. High Sunday 47 degrees at 3 PM, low 39 at midnight. 11:05 AM today 40. Forecast mostly cloudy and cool today with a milder outlook Tuesday. northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. High today 47 low tonight 35 high Tuesday 53.
The Associated Press reports dismal conditions across the eastern half of the nation with cloudy foggy wet weather. Light rain and drizzle affect the Gulf and East Coasts while Great Lakes see light snow and freezing drizzle. Fog blankets the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes, with extensive fog over the Pacific Northwest and above normal temperatures nationwide except the Southeast where lows reach 30s to 60s.
The Rev. W. K. Step henson was honored Sunday on his tenth anniversary as pastor of First Baptist Church.
At 12:10 a.m. Huntsville police announced Ed Evins, 25, driving a 1959 Desoto, is wanted for grand larceny. Earlier, at 12:43 a.m., officers responded to Sandlin's sporting goods on Ala. 67 after a window was broken. two white men fled but nothing reported missing. Morgan County Registrar's Office to hold special session through Jan. 18 at the courthouse.
A thief entered the Dixie Ohio Express terminal at 402 14th St. SE over the weekend, pried open a cashbox from a filing cabinet and took about $222. The break in was found at 8 a.m. by secretary Sue Nicholson. Lt. Ernest Bowman investigated.
A woman identified as Mrs. Sophie Cassidy 54 of Glencoe Alabama was found dead in a rock pit near Gadsden after an autopsy ruled accidental strangulation. Another body of a woman was found in east Alabama while a third disappearance was linked to a clothing company paycheck. Woodrow Wilson Sims was being held on an open charge with no formal case yet.
Mrs S M Nelson 81 of Hartselle died Sunday at a local hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 30 PM at Hartselle First Methodist Church with Rev S E Paulk and Rev E M Barnes officiating. Burial in Hartselle City Cemetery Peck Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Coy Stephenson Mrs A G Orr and Mrs Prentiss Payne with grandchildren. Mrs Nelson was a member of the Hartselle Methodist Church.
John T Alexander 83 of Danville died Sunday at 5 40 p m in Tuscaloosa Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p m at Aldridge Grove Church of Christ conducted by Kyle McWhorter Burial follows at Alexander Cemetery with Elliott Brown Service Funeral Home in charge The body remains at the funeral home until service time Survivors include several nieces and nephews Pallbearers named L E Sterling J W Sterling Guy Sterling Herman Bowling Mitchell Johnson Grover N Wilburn
A hospital notices a series of dismissals naming patients and towns. Individuals include Mrs. Maurine Poore Hanceville Henry C Shoemaker Vinemont Miss Mary Beth Hughes Hanceville Mrs Vernon Looney Falkville Mrs Earl Caudle Vinemont Mrs Henry C Monk Cullman Mrs Albert Paught Warrior 2 Mrs De Stiefslmeyer Cullman Mrs Charlotte Smith Blountsville Connie R Clemons Hanceville Irvin A Maryt Cullman 4 Mrs Ida McKinney Florence
A roster lists individuals with addresses in Athens and surrounding towns along with spouses and infant children. Notable entries include Joe Clark Parker 2304 Spring Ave SW and Mrs J D Reyer 925 Austin St SW, among others in Cullman Mooresville and Hartsville areas.
A readable OCR fragment lists multiple residents and relatives with addresses in Decatur Somerville Athens Hartselle and Moulton. The names include Irene Lawrence Kay Perkins Elizabeth Worley Joe McAbee Richard Ransom Everett Lemmond Charlene Sparks Minnie McCowan Ocie Shelton Esther Hardy Katherine Lemmond and J T Coulter. Also named are infant and daughter or son entries for David Carpenter and J C Roberts.
Mr and Mrs David Carpenter of Decatur 4 welcomed a daughter Friday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs James French of Decatur 1 welcomed a son Saturday at the same clinic.
In a news conference Meredith urged reporters to visit a dormitory before classes and described Mississippi Negroes as engaged in a bitter war for equality. He warned the enemy is determined and resourceful and demanded a pattern to prevent disaster as both sides clash.
The Supreme Court declined to review a New Orleans circuit ruling that allowed Attorney General Kennedy to inspect and copy voter records in Forrest County Mississippi. The decision upholds that federal civil procedure rules do not bar Kennedy’s demand for the records and follows a 1962 similar Mississippi related order.
Selection of a federal grand jury begins tomorrow to consider charges against 11 men connected to the desegregation riot at the University of Mississippi. Edwin A. Walker and 10 others face counts of interference and conspiracy against federal officers.
An Eva man, Troy Woodall, 23, was released on bonds totaling 400 dollars Sunday after being arrested on charges from Hartsele and Flnt authorities. Flint Police Chief Odis Simpson said Woodall cut tires on a Flint police car while leaving Flint City Court after pleading guilty to a reckless driving charge. He was captured Saturday night near Eva by Simpson, Mayor T.V. Day, and sheriff's deputies Bennie McEntire and Leon Tennyson.
In San Rafael California the Lions Club volunteered to construct a new den at the Natural Science Museum for Seba the pet mountain lion. The effort highlights civic groups aiding local institutions.
Cotton middling and related items show mixed movement with Decatur posting a slight gain. Cattle markets display slow slaughter steer demand at 24.50 to 25.50 for 900 to 1050 lb, and calves at 26 to 33 for select vealers. Hogs steady around 15.50 to 16.00 for 185 to 240 lb, sows 12.50 to 13.00. Milk and cottonseed prices noted in the report as well.
The New York stock market showed a mixed late session with about 4.8 million shares traded. Several blue chips slipped while gains appeared in International Nickel United Air Lines and Liggett & Myers. U S Smelting rose on bullish rumors.
Howard Edmondson former Oklahoma governor and Kennedy ally is appointed to the United States Senate to fill the late Robert Kerr’s term. Lieutenant Governor George Nigh announced the switch as Kerr’s death reopens the Oklahoma delegation. Edmondson’s appointment lasts until the 1964 general election.
Hog receipts for a 3 day period ending Monday reported across Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Dothan and Jacksonville with U S 1 2 barrows and gilts 190 230 lbs at 15 50 to 15 75 mostly 15 00 15 25 and sows 10 50 to 13 00, 11 00 to 12 50 typical. No early sales noted.
Live poultry supplies remain short to available with heavy condemnation and movement to noninspected plants. Birmingham reports 903 400 head slaughter today with farm quotes at 14 cents for broilers and fryers and delivered plant prices around 14.7 to 15.5 cents. Georgia offerings adequate for fair ready to cook poultry with farm quotes near 14 cents for broilers while hens show limited heavy types and light demand, fob prices 19 to 20 cents.
Birmingham buyers see steady demand with increased offerings from the area. Prices to retailers hold firm with slight declines for large sizes, while Grade A White Large fetches 45 to 50 cents per dozen. mediums 40 to 43, small 35 to 38, in effect at 9 30 a m today.
In Nashville Tennessee, livestock buyers showed weak demand for slaughter steers and heifers with prices 50 to 1.00 lower, cows and bulls steady, feeders generally weak. Good 900-1050 lb slaughter steers 24.50-25.50, 600-850 lb yearlings 21.00-23.00, commercial cows 16.00-17.00, bulls 18.50-19.00, feeder steer 300-550 lb 27.00-28.50, 600-875 lb feeders 23.50-25.50, dealers 26.00-33.00. Hogs 1500 head fairly active, about steady.
Weekend traffic in the city produced six wrecks with only petty damage reported. Incidents included a Ford and Chevrolet collision at Danville Road and Chapel Hill Road at 5:31 p.m. Sunday and multiple other hits on 6th Avenue SE and nearby streets involving several drivers. Police noted a hit-and-run on a parked truck on Saturday.
Acrilan blends with man made and natural fibers in broad woven fabrics. Chemstrand’s Wear-Dated program backs 100 percent Acrilan men’s shirts and 55 percent Acrilan slacks with a one year wear guarantee, selling over 15 million shirts and nearly 10 million slacks. Acrilan remains a leading fiber in blankets, fiberfill for pillows and quilts, and in deep pile fleece for coats and soft floor coverings.
Classified reads multiple want ads for rent and sale items. Items include a four room house with bath for $55 per month at 2909 Truman Ave and a 1956 Volkswagen Sedan with radio in good condition for $695 plus other household goods and a Schwinn bicycle priced at $12. Rentals include furnished and unfurnished apartments and a trailer with additions and utilities around $100 monthly.
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