Weather and river summary for Decatur area
Jan. Weather data and Tennessee River readings from Keller Memorial Bridge show a river height of 16.72 feet, up 0.33 feet in 24 hours. Lake stages list Pickwick 408.6, Guntersville 593.0, Whitesburg 552.5, Wilson 504.9. Temperatures reached 42 today with a 35 low. forecasts call for clear, cool today and tonight, fair and mild Wednesday with winds west 5 to 12 mph. highs 47 today, 52 Wednesday.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Pickwick
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wilson
State Board Adoptions and Textbook Committee Proposals
Public notice outlines open hearings for state board adoptions, with meetings in summer, and restricts nonapproved books to state list. Textbook contracts to open bidding, four year terms. depository rules and filing requirements set. Superintendent selection and state board governance proposed, shifting ex officio roles and regional representation.
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State Board of Education
Local Births and Dismissals List From Decatur Area
The notice lists numerous individuals with residences in Decatur and nearby towns, including babies and children such as Baby Nelson Ross Smith Ard more Tenn and Master Bruce Charles Gann Huntsville, along with adults Dismissals Dennis Lee Allred Hartselle and William Henry McAbee Hart selle, detailing names and streets for civic records.
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Dennis Lee Allred
Hartselle
William Henry McAbee
Billy Wilson Hargrove
Somerville
Dennie Marks
Athens
Planning Board Meeting Not Held Due to Quorum
The City Planning Commission scheduled a 4 p.m. meeting at city hall for Jan 14 to replace yesterday’s session canceled by lack of a quorum of five of nine members.
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City Planning Commission
City Hall
Commission
For Rent and For Sale Classified Fragments
Too late to classify for rent a four room house with bath and gas heat at 215 8th Ave SW. Coll 353 0579. Also two bedroom unfurnished at 905 Ferry St for $70 monthly. Furnished large two bedroom at 101 Vine NE for $80. Business area two bedroom at unspecified price. Used three piece bedroom suite $50 call 353 4465. Notes include house near new shop and a Nich Scroom house ri jos geass 1521 Buena Vista Cir.
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8Th Ave
Ferry St
Vine
Rijos Geass
Buena Vista Cir
Notable names listed among hospital patients
A mixed list of patient names and locations appears, naming James Lewis Lankford Madison Buford Cox Athens Billy Joe Legg Athens and many others including Mrs Zada Legg Athens Mrs Betty Jo Campbell Ard Mrs Mary Lou Edwards Toney Mrs Ethel Clem Athens Myra Jean Chittam Athens and Edison Adams Athens among entries and addresses across several towns.
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Buford Cox
Athens
Billy Joe Legg
Zada Legg
Betty Jo Campbell
Ard
Mary Lou Edwards
Toney
Ethel Clem
Myra Jean Chittam
Hildra Glen Waldrop
Alice Belle Brewer
Madison
Helen Stewart
Lou Willie Helms
Herbert Johnson
Eddie Lee Pylant
Ardmore
Tenn
Walter Neaves
Marlon Brado Pryor
Patricia Campbell
Anderson
Kathlee Tarply
Lester
Walter E. Norwood
Ed Smith
Mary Hobbs
Edison Adams
Mildred Meredith
Rogersville
Local residents listed with addresses in multiple towns
Miss Joan Pepper and Miss Teresa Pepper live at 934 Cedar. Agnes Bayless from Ardmore. Suggs at Somerville. Hubert Barber of Decatur. Baby Mark Rose from Town Creek. Marion Reed in Sheridan Apts. Jim Watts in Hartselle. S J Talley at 213 Sth Ave. Master Jimmy Talley at 213 5th Ave NW. Maggie Woods of 1601 Beech.
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A Agnes Bayless
Ardmore
Ee Suggs
Somerville
Hubert Barber
Decatur
Mark Rose
Town Creek
Marion Reed
Sheridan Apts
Jim Watts
Hartseller
S. J. Talley
Sth
Jimmy Talley
5Th Ave
Maggie Woods
Beech T
Alabama Faces Education Strain and Redistricting Fights
The upcoming Alabama Legislature confronts a $2 million shortfall in state functions outside education despite a $44 million education appropriation. Race relations and legal questions loom as Negro enrollment inquiries reach the all white University of Alabama and Auburn. reapportionment and congressional redistricting return, with federal courts hinting at judicially forced changes if no plan is adopted. The 9-8 elimination plan persists as Alabama has yet to redraw to eight districts after losing a seat.
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All White
University of Alabama
Auburn
Alabama
Tno
City Residents Hurt In Wreck
Four people were injured in an early morning crash west of Mooresville when a station wagon hit a bridge abutment on Alabama 20. Della Rogers age 14 Nellie Hamilton age 11 Jewel Ogle age 24 and Ray Cowan age 29 were treated at Decatur General Hospital. Driver identity was not known at the time.
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Mooresville
Here
Earl Bradford
Decatur General Hospital
Della Jo Rogers
Apt
Murphy Apartments
Nellie Ruth Hamilton
Jewel Ogle
Ray Cowan
4Th Ave. SE
Bradford
Ala. 20
City approves ordinance cutting gas rates after settlement hints
The City Commission adopted a gas rate reduction ordinance following a Municipal Utilities Board explanation. The letter notes a 1957 Federal Power Commission settlement lowered wholesale gas prices from Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas Co to the City of Decatur by sixty three cents on demand and thirty one one hundredths cents on commodity. The ordinance lowers rates for industrial, commercial, and residential customers by the total wholesale decrease, with specific cuts of sixty three cents on demand and thirty one one hundredths cents on commodity for industrial users and about six cents per thousand cubic feet on the first three steps for commercial and residential customers.
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J. Ross
Personnel Board
A. L. Johnson
Willard Nelson
F. D. Peebles, Jr
Wilson Taylor
Decatur
City Gas Department
Meredith Faces Campus Backlash Amid Withdrawal Rumors
The Ole Miss student Meredith endured harassment from fellow students prompting a crackdown and threats of expulsion for disruptive conduct. A campus reaction saw about 500 supporters gather outside his dorm as news of his potential withdrawal spread, while Kennedy condemned officials for not fulfilling their duties to allow his education.
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Meredith
Kennedy
Birth announcements from Athens Limestone area a.m.
Mr and Mrs Malcolm C Mitchell announce a son Sunday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Hansel Slaton Harvest a daughter Sunday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Billy Towe Tanner a son Monday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs Jesse Jackson 811 6th Ave SE a son Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jerry Alton Cox 223 12th Ave SW a daughter Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs J B Reyer 925 Austin St SW a son Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Spink 1411 11th Ave SE a daughter Monday at Decatur General Hospital.
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Malcolm C. Mitchell
Athens- Limestone Hospital
Hansel Slaton
Harvest
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Billy Towe
Tanner
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic
Jesse Jackson
6Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
Jerry Alton Cox
12Th Ave
J. B. Reyer
Austin St
William Spink
11Th Ave
Decatur -General Hospital
Governor Calls for Firm Stand Amid Early Fight
A political speech urges citizens to stand firm and remain resolute, insisting victory is possible if determination is held. The governor paints a picture of perseverance and sacrifice to rally support.
Congress plan delays redefine state at large representation
In the U.S. House the plan delays until a new map is approved. Until then the congressmen must run the state at large and face unique electoral dynamics.
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U.S. House
Markets brief on dairy grain and livestock prices
Market report lists Grade A milk at 55 per hundred, milk at 3.20 per hundred, wood at 13.50 per 2, yellow shelled corn 1.23, Soybeans 2.44, No 2 barley 1.03. Cattle run 400 head, cows weak, bulls steady, calves 27.00-28.50, hogs 1,000 head slow, barrows 15.25-15.50, sows 12.00-13.00.
Motors push Wall Street higher as trading volumes rise
Trading gains broaden as the market rallies with heavy late-day volume around 5.8 million shares. Ford and Chrysler hit 1962 63 peaks, GM climbs to an all time high while Union Carbide Xerox lead strong steel and chemical gains.
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Wall Street New York
Motors
Ford
Chrysler
General Motors
Union Carbide
Xerox
U.S. Steel
Jones & Laughlin
Allied Chemical
Eastman Kodak
du Pont
Litton Industries
U.S
Eggs steady as market declines widen price ranges
Birmingham AP reports egg supplies generally adequate for fair to good demand with prices unchanged to lower. Consumer grades show Grade A white large 43 to 50 cents, mediums 40 to 43 cents, small as read, with store door delivery and direct producer sales included through today.
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Birmingham
Nashville Auction Report Highlights Mixed Cattle Pricing
Cattle 400 head sold with cows weak bulls steady stockers 650 to 950 Ib feeders 23.50 to 28.50 and 32 to 35 for higher grade calves. Hogs 190 to 250 lb barrows and gilts 15.75 to 16.00 sows 12.50 to 13.50. Sheep active mostly steady slaughter lambs 19.90 to 20.00 with light weight lambs 15.00 to 16.00.
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Nashville
Choice
Funeral for Virginia Bell Dukes in Cleaton Ky
Mrs. Virginia Bell Dukes 61 died Sunday in a Greenville hospital from injuries suffered in a November car crash near Terre Haute Indiana. Funeral at 2 p.m. today at Bevier Presbyterian Church Cleaton with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery Central City Ky. Survivors include her husband George A. Dukes 10 sons 23 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren and several sisters and daughters in law.
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Virgina Bell Dukes
Greenville
Terre Haute
Ind
Beveir Presbyterian Church
Rose Hill
Central City
Tom Sales
Tucker Funeral Home
Mrs Cora Moats Dies in Moulton Funeral Planned
Mrs Cora Moats of Moulton died Monday at 6 30 p m Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p m from Liberty Church east of Moulton Survivors include two sons Cecil and Clyde Moats and two daughters Mrs Easter Terry and Mrs Nina Mae Smith
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Cora Moats
Moulton
Liberty Church
Cecil Moats
Clyde Moats
Easter Terry
Nina Mae Smith
Death notices for Mrs. Alta Stewart in Huntsville
Mrs. Alta M. Stewart 74 of Huntsville died Monday afternoon after a long illness. Services held at West Huntsville Baptist Church with Rev. J. W. Rich and Rev. A. B. Van Arsdale officiating. Burial at Bevilles Chapel Cemetery. Laughlin Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include two daughters, a son, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one brother. body lies in state at the church from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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Alta M. Stewart
Huntsville
Decatur Nursing Home
West Huntsville Baptist Church
J. W. Rich
A. B. van Arsdale
Bevilles Chapel
Laughlin
Gadsden
Cecil R. Stewart
Ed Beville
Trinity
Elmer Hill
James Beville
Jesse Satterfield
Bobby Spray
Billy Spray
Larry McRae
Funeral services for David Joe Dodson Dec 4
Funeral services for David Joe Dodson age 4 from Decatur will be held today at 2 p.m. at Flower Hill Baptist Church. Burial follows at Clardy Cemetery with Gunthorp directing. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Huber Dodson and three brothers Ray Charles and Gary Dodson.
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David Joe Dodson
Decatur
Flower Hill Baptist Church
Clardy Cemetery
Gunthorp
Huber Dodson
Ray
Charles
Gary Dodson
Mabel Kinnebrew 82 Hartselle dies. rites set
Mrs. Mabel Kinnebrew 82 of Hartselle died Monday at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at New Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. L. N. Stansel officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Peck directing. Nephews serve as pallbearers. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Carrie Halbrooks of Birmingham and Mrs. Judson Waugh, and Mrs. G. C. Morris, all of Hartselle. a brother O. F. Wright of Nashville. She belonged to New Friendship Baptist Church. Funeral home holds the body until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday before services at the church.
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Hartselle
Mabel Kinnebrew
New Friendship Baptist Church
L. N. Stansel
Peck
Carrie Halbrooks
Birmingham
Judson Waugh
G. C. Morris
O. F. Wright
Nashville
City Study Maps Neighborhood Blight Causes and Remedies
A city study will divide the city into neighborhoods to assess building conditions and blighting factors. It will address utilities streets traffic nonconforming uses and nuisances with aims to suggest activities to clear blight and improve areas. The federal grant announcement came in a telegram from Senators Hill Sparkman and Representative Jones.
Hog receipts rise across Georgia and Florida markets
Hog receipts totaling about 4 300 head were reported in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Ga Dothan Ala and Jacksonville Fla with steady prices. Barrows and gilts 190 230 lbs quoted at 15 50 to 15 75. No 1 3 180 240 lbs 14 75 to 15 50. No 2 3 240 270 lbs and 1 2 160 180 lbs 14 00 to 15 00. Sows 10 50 to 13 00.
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Thomasville
Albany
Columbus
Moultrie
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Fla
U.S
Poultry Market Reports From Birmingham and Atlanta
AP reports indicate broilers and fryers in Birmingham and Georgia live poultry markets showing close-to-sufficient ready to cook supplies with uneven demand. Farm quotes for broilers and fryers run around 14 cents, with plant deliveries 14.7 to 15.5 cents, while Georgia sees improved ice packed poultry demand and mixed price signals for hens and lighter birds.
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Birmingham
Atlanta
Georgia
F.o.b
Local permits issued for homes and business signs
City clerk reports building permits for a Sims house at 101 Albert St. SW valued at 14500 and a Farmers' Cooperative sign at Somerville Rd. NE with 400, plus Edith Goad repairs at 907 St. Ave. SE for 3000. Police note a 1963 Pontiac driven by Patricia Goodwin collided with a halted 1963 Ford driven by Betty Livingston on Ala. 67 at U.S. 31.
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Paul J. Sims
Albert St
Alabama Farmers’ Cooperative
Somerville Rd
Church St
Edith Goad
St. Ave. SE
Patricia Ann Goodwin
Decatur
Betty Sue Livingston
Hartselle
U.S
Violent Incidents Reported in Athens and Surroundings
Authorities investigated two fatal events in Limestone County. Mrs. Thomas died after a shooting at the Admiral Benbow Inn area. Thomas fled but planned to surrender after his boss notified the county jail. In Madison, 43-year-old Hardiman died from a mattress fire traced to smoking in bed. autopsy pending with survivors listed.
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Thomas
Fire destroys second floor at T. E. Baker and Son mill
A fire of undetermined origin swept the second floor of the T. E. Baker and Son Manufacturing Co. on Sherman Street SE, causing heavy losses. Ray Baker said total damage was not yet calculated and partly insured. The plant employs about 400 people and will be closed for at least 30 days for repairs. Decatur Fire Department received the call at 10 16 p.m. and had it under control by 10 a.m. today with no one in the building.
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T. E. Baker and Son Manufacturing Co
Sherman St. SE
Ray Baker
Baker
Decatur Fire Department
Noe Family Buries Seventh Child Amid Tragedy
In Philadelphia Arthur Noe and his wife Marie bury their seventh infant Monday after Mary Lee Noe died last Friday at just over six months. The couple, married since June 1, 198, disclose ongoing grief as medical authorities investigate a pattern of infant losses with none of their six previous children living beyond six months.
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Philadelphia
Arthur Noe
Marie
Mary Lee Noe
Noes
Obituary fragment mentions Hardiman family ties
The notice lists survivors including sister Mrs. Robert A. Martin of Huntsville two brothers Robert F. Hardiman of Detroit and Harvey T. Hardiman of Athens and five grandchildren.
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Robert A. Martin
Huntsville
Robert F. Hardiman
Detroit
Harvey T. Hardiman
Athens
Mayor Enforces Blue Law Hits Small Town Grocers
The mayor of Hartselle orders outlying grocery stores to close on Sundays, enforcing the Blue Law. The rule dates back to the turn of the century, affecting local merchants like Bud Weaver Grocery.
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Hartselle
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Buddy) Evans
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