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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1963

Page

14

Limestone County deputies end long service as Evans takes oath

Norton and Johnston, two longtime Limestone County law officers under Sheriff Clyde Ennis, retire as M W Buddy Evans assumes office Monday. Norton leaves after 18 years of service. Johnston also retires from law work while seeking another job. Both recall many years in Athens and the old jail, stressing honesty as key.

Norton Johnston Clyde Ennis M. W Buddy) Evans Limestone County Athens Strout Pulaski Tenn Limestone County Sheriff's Office Johnston Johnston Ennis J. C. Smith

UF Campaign To Be Renewed

James A King United Fund campaign chairman announced the annual drive for 25 community service agencies will resume next week. Current collections total just over $152 000 and the goal is $164 367 with volunteers urged to redouble efforts to finish the campaign.

James A Gus” King United Fund King

Outstanding Young Farmer Named From Ryan Crossroads

Ryan Crossroads man Talmadge Crawford, 29, earns the Outstanding Young Farmer award and will be honored at the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award Banquet at Decatur Country Club. Crawford, who owns about 800 acres raising cotton, corn, hogs and cattle, credits the Auburn Extension Service and soil tests for his success. Hal Boyle of the Associated Press will also be featured at the banquet.

Ryan Crossroads Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Decatur Country Club Talmadge Crawford D. T. Crawford Crawford Ryan High School Auburn Extension Service Hal Boyle Associated Press Morgan County Jaycees

Moulton Jaycees Nominate Doctor for Outstanding Young Men

The Moulton Jaycees selected Dr. R. H. Rhyne of Moulton as a nominee for one of Alabama’s Four Outstanding Young Men. The honorees will be honored at a banquet in Montgomery on January 23 for achievements in culture, business and religion. Also mentioned are President Kennedy’s 360 speeches and Nixon’s $12 in the last presidential campaign.

Moulton Moulton Jaycees R. H. Rhyne Alabama Montgomery Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Mid-Continent Mobile Great Lakes mid-West Tennessee Valley John Patterson Waterway Authority Central South America Tennessee Tombigbee Columbus Miss Gainesville Ala Demopolis

Campaign pledge drive extended through January urges quick gifts

King noted the campaign extension into January and urged all groups not yet responding to this year’s call for support to make their pledges immediately.

King

Sparkman backs electoral college reform plan

Sen John Sparkman of Alabama joins bipartisan support for a constitutional amendment to base electoral votes on the percentage of the popular vote. He notes reform would end minority group leverage in swing states while keeping the electoral vote as a partial reflection of the popular vote.

Washington John Sparkman D-Ala Sparkman Senate

No Transfer Plans: Meredith Denies Return To Jackson State

James H. Meredith called reports of plans to rejoin Jackson State College after the current term inaccurate. He said he would not register for the second semester at Ole Miss unless the atmosphere improved and did not disclose other plans. Examinations run Jan. 17 to 25 with registration Jan. 31. Meredith remained on campus amid earlier jeering but no incidents Saturday.

Oxford, Miss James H. Meredith Memphis Jackson State College University of Mississippi Meredith Jackson State Ole Miss

Belle Mina man elected treasurer at institute meeting

Joe W. Worthey of Belle Mina was elected treasurer of the Agricultural Ammonia Institute during its 12th annual meeting at the Westward Ho Hotel in Phoenix Illinois. Worthey is president of Worthey & Anderson Gas and Fertilizer Co. The report notes more than 700 trade fairs will be held in 61 countries in 1963.

Belle Mina Agricultural Ammonia Institute Westward Ho Hotel Phenix Ill Joe W. Worthey Worthey & Anderson Gas and Fertilizer Co

You And Your Pets By Worth Lanier DVM

A veterinary ethics column discusses the oath guiding veterinarians and the need for clear client communication. It explains that pet owners should understand diagnoses, treatments, and costs, while veterinarians temper language for stressed clients and provide informed recommendations based on knowledge and training.

One Big Change in Morgan County Local Offices

Five officials began their terms after the November election with Jesse C. Pettey starting July 4 as county superintendent. The sole new local change at midnight Tuesday is Leslie Doss taking over as county solicitor from Miles Powell. Incumbents R. L. Handley Knox L. McRae Lewis C. Brown Paul P. Collier Clyde Maples retained seats. State legislators Gilchrist Brewer and Slate were sworn in last week in Montgomery.

Jesse C. Pettey Leslie Doss Miles Powell R. L. Handley Knox L. McRae Lewis C. (Pinkie) Brown Paul P. Collier Clyde Maples Board of Revenue Alex Collier Karl Hough County Board of Education Montgomery Bob Gilchrist Albert Brewer Ralph Slate

Careful Vet Client Trust Builds Strong Pet Care Bond

A positive bond between pet owners and veterinarians stems from mutual regard and consistent, responsive care. The article highlights how respectful communication and reliable treatment reinforce confidence in veterinary services.

Fitzpatrick Steps Down As Head Of Bakery

Thomas H. Fitzpatrick retires after leading Mc Gough Bakeries Corp. in Decatur since 1935. John D. Lee succeeds him as head. Lee, a World War II veteran from Kansas City, comes from Birmingham with a business degree earned in 1947.

Fitzpatrick Thomas H. Fitzpatrick McGough Bakeries Corp John D. Lee William P. McGough Birmingham Decatur Florida Texas South Carolina Gordon Dr. SE McGough Grant St Kansas City Lee Birming

Mediation Battle Aims to End New York Newspaper Strike

A panel of federal state and city mediators opens talks to resolve a 36 day strike affecting ten unions across nine papers. The factfinding panel criticized the International Typographical Union leaders for staging the walkout. Contracts for most unions expire in coming weeks as talks seek a common end date.

New York International Typeographical Union Local 6 Factfinders Stephen I. Schlossberg Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Vincent D. McDonnell New York State Board of Mediation Morris Tarshis City Labor Department Times Journal-American Daily News Mirror Long Island Star- Journal Long Island Press Mailers American Newspaper Guild

Dynamite Bomb Found Near Birmingham Negro Business

Police in Birmingham report a homemade dynamite bomb found in front of a Negro business Wednesday night. Mrs. M. W. Ryles discovered the device under shrubbery at her northside home. four sticks of dynamite, a brown paper bag, string, and a three foot fuse were identified. Detective Lt. M. H. House noted the fuse had burned to the detonating cap before going out. A grocery receipt in the bag is being checked as a possible clue.

Birmingham M. W. Ryles Northside Ryles M. H. House House

McGough Headed Home Office Veteran and Family Ties

A Presbyterian and a Mason, he is married with two daughters and serves in the McGough home office. The notice confirms family and fraternal affiliations in a concise biographical sketch.

Ham McGough

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Limestone Winford Turner County Ions Frank Johnston Ewing Grisham W. S. Norton Wilton Pepper Dave Hansard Mary Morgan County U.F Major Industries Industrial Medical & Dental Financial Lidel Phil Raths Charles Sears Ed Hanley A J Coleman Denton Cole Hafford Leeman Lester Wooten Ruby Jones B. O. Stinnett Henry Perry Dick Coffey Ray Norris Jim McGaughey George Corniel el White Winston Chapman Bill. Dubbert Jess Howard Belcher Theo Compton Gordon Mummert Douglas Dodd Jerry Griggs Lonnie Pettey R. Livingston Beth Ed Self Irvin Dinsmore Joe Speaker National Post L’stone Man Worth Lanier D.V.M Jayceettes Decatur Jayceettes Decatur General Hospital Earl Howell J. W. Thrasher Byron Thomas Kenneth Meguiar Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz Nelson A. Rockefeller Robert F. Wagner Tennessee-Tombiggee W. Funnel OF Commerce Mississippi Georgia Voluntersville Paigham Selma Tagery Mobiles Pascagoula Columbia
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