Mason and Dixon Line Set With Star Gazers Stone Found
Guest Editorial recalls Mason and Dixon surveying the boundary between the North and South begun in 1764. The Star Gazers Stone marks the latitude near 39 degrees 43 minutes, 26.3 seconds and is still visible a short distance south of West Chester Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mason and Dixon
Delaware River
Ohio River
Star Gazers
West Chester
America
NASA to Negotiate $161 Million in Orbital Workshop Contracts
NASA said it will negotiate three contracts totaling about 161 million. McDonnell Douglas of Huntington Beach will modify a hydrogen tank into an orbital workshop and provide hardware. another McDonnell Douglas contract covers four Saturn I second stages. Chrysler Space Division in New Orleans will assemble four more Saturn launch first stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
McDonnell Douglas
Huntington Beach
Calif
Chrysler Corp
Space Division
New Orleans
Record 764 Pound Leatherback Turtle Brought Into Hilo
A 764 pound Pacific leatherback turtle, potentially a local record, was delivered to Hilo in November by a fishing boat. The catch marks a notable occurrence in Hawaii waters and adds to regional wildlife records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo
Hawaii
Hospital and dismissals list lists numerous local residents
A long hospital record shows many names across NSW Alabama including Carrol Pugh Olive St Reid Hart selle Athens Thomas Dewey Skeen Winter Haven Fla and others with multiple address traces and a large dismissal list noting infants and adults such as Amy LeLane Waters Alicia Glenn and Mellanie Jo Jackson among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Crawford
Reid
5Th Ave
Nsw
Carrol Pugh
Olive St
Bobby Preston Mattox
Hartselle
Sarah Emily Blair
7Th Ave
Robert Timothy Byrd
Athens
Huston Leon McConnell
William H. Blankenship
Ferry St. NE
Walter Bryan Turner
Elwin Carlen Milligan
Ervin Luter
Cullman
Thomas
Decalvin Drinkard
Rhonella Michelle Dutton
Trinity
Z. T. Perry
Church St. NE
George D. Bridgeforth
Tanner
Rhonella Dutton
James Edward Pugh
Connie Louise Elliott
5Th St. NW
James Edward Sims
James W. Jackson
Lester
Martha Flora Sanders
Johnston St
Samuel Drake Coleman
Elkmont
Albert C. McNutt
Falkville
Amy LeLane Waters
Moulton
Kelly
Alicia Glenn
Decatur 1
Clarence R. Cox
7Th St. SE
Ella Lee Davis
Belle Mina
Samuel
Eugene—Stewart
Springdale Rd
Frankie Lloyd Fisher
Danville
Walter Herbert Hall
Seton Ave. SE
Mike Cantrell Holt
Ophelia Durham
Gus Benjamin Cross
Courtland
Emmett Everett Byars
Mellanie Jo Jackson
Evin H. Dewberry
Gary Randall Ricks
Clemon J. Shedd
Joppa
Sally Maude Slaton
Apt
West Ct
Thomas Dewey Skeen
Winter Haven
Fla
Watis Eugene Carlisle
14Th Ave
Charles Eugene Watts
Truman Ave
George Bridgeforth
Tanner 1
Murphy. E. Slate
Bobby R. Lang
8Th Ave
Marcus I. Duke
Freemont St
Bobby Lee McLemore
Athens area names in compact roster readout
A list of individuals tied to Athens includes Jennie Stewdivant from Madison and Lula May Davis of Athens with multiple others such as Daisey D. Roper Ardmore Tenn West ley D. Long Lester Patricia D. Umbarger Dorothy F. Sasser Mary C. McMunn Mrs Virginia M. Smith and infant son Katie M. Town send Sheena Kay Sims Elkmont Francis Marie Hammond Anderson James H. Rogers Athens 2 Hubert H. Belew Vine Point Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave E. Davis
Athens
Jennie Stewdivant
Madison
Charlie H. Jenkins
Ava P. Searcy
Huntsville
Lula May Davis
Daisey D. Roper
Ardmore
Tenn
Westley D. Long
Lester
Patricia D. Umbarger
Dorothy F. Sasser
Mary C. McMunn
Virginia. M. Smith
Katie M. Townsend
Tanner
Sheena Kay Sims
Elkmont
Francis Marie Hammond
Anderson
James H. Rogers
Hubert H. Belew
Vine Point
Local Names Connected to Towns and Town Creek Areas
Readable fragments list individuals across Moulton Town Creek Danville and nearby places. Mentions include Bernice Co wen Diane Noah Gary Linderman Janice E. Davis Jessie Mae Cartee Tina Little Mamie Moore Harold W. Hooton Tina Faye Hill and others with multiple towns cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Bush
Moulton
Dameye- Baff
Elmer Sampler
Danville
Bernice Cowen
Town Creek
Diane Noah
Mt. Hope
Gary Linderman
Jimmy Dale Martin
Mt Hope
Tina Little
Mamie Moore
Russellville
Mildred
Hagood
Phelma Allen
Harold W. Hooton
Janice E. Davis
Jessie Mae
Cartee
Falkville
Louis McCullough
Tina Faye Hill
Leathery Shell Turtle Tops Ten Counties Value Foods
The report notes a turtle with a leathery shell reaching up to 1000 pounds found in waters near Poo sh. It was bought by the Sumida Restaurant and featured in California menus including cutlets and soup. Two other counties listed were in Arizona and Colorado with high farm values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furtner Soul
Sumida Restaur
Califtrani
Pnfornia
Arizona
Colorado
Decatur Forecast Mixed Precipitation and Clearing Tonight
Weather brief for Decatur notes mixed rain and hazardous driving on bridges and hills with slow clearing and colder tonight. Jupiter rises evening as a bright sky object. high today around 35 with a low near 26 and winds 5 to 12 mph turning northwest later.
Snow Accumulates Across North Alabama Areas
About a inch and a half of snow covered Muscles Shoals Morgan City and northern Limestone County by 8 30 p m Lesser amounts were reported elsewhere The weather bureau issued heavy snow warnings for parts of Northern Mississippi and Tennessee as a deep low forms over Arkansas The low and cold air could bring more than three inches of snow in parts of the Deep South Temperatures may not rise above the mid 30s in North Alabama today with a low in the 20s tonight Fair and cold weather is forecast for Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscle Shoals
Morgan City
Limestone County
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Tennessee
Arkansas
North
Alabama
Moulton School to close as annexation plans rise
The Moulton school district abandons the school after the state stops recognizing it as a school center. At closing it housed 100 students with six teachers and a principal, having once served as a junior high with 450 students. Bids open at noon in Morgan County on Alabama 67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Wooten
Boyd Puryear
Alvis Briscoe
O. N. Williams
Avery Roberts Jr
Frances Ryan
L. A. Owens
M. Dollar
Falkville High School
Morgan County School Board
Alabama 67
Father's letter urges faster handling of soldier's burial delays
A father criticizes Army delays in his son's death burial in 1967 68, citing late body arrival and poor cooperation from Maj. Ruffin. He notes contact with Rep. Jones, adjustments to funeral plans, and a delayed notification of death. The suit cites constitutional issues with county alcohol sales and arrests. The son was buried with full military honors at Aldridge Grove Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Johnson
Ruffin
Army
Oakland
Calif
Army Terminal
McDonald
Vised
Sandlin
Hartselle
Ala
Huntsville
Alabama
Morgan County
Jefferson County
Aday
Tucker
United States
Jones
Maj. Ruffin
Rep. Jones
C.S.T
Sen. Sparkman
Aldridge Grove Church of Chrigly Cemetery
Henderson Ventured Long Bank Service in 1965
Henderson served nearly four decades at the Bank of Moulton beginning in 1965. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Moulton and a World War I veteran. Survived by his widow Mae Lynn Cowan and two sons Robert of Decatur and Byron of Moulton, plus a half sister Maggie Montgomery of Monroe Louisiana. Pallbearers listed include Ed King Wilbur Henderson Joe Williams C C McWhorter J K Howell and B M Byars Jr with honorary pallbearers from the bank directors and church Bible class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Moulton
Henderson
Mae Lynn Cowan
Joe Williams
J. K. Howell
B. M. Byars Jr
Bank of Moulton
Moulton Baptist Church
Railway plans seek two loops for Osaka Expo site
The Transportation Council approved Kita Osaka Kyuko Railway Co. applications to build two railways around the 1970 World Expo site in Osaka. The council, an advisory body to the Transport Ministry, sent the applications for final ministry approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osaka
Transportation Council
Kita Osaka Kyuko Railway Co
Transport Ministry
North Alabama chapter to host technical meeting in Huntsville
Robert W. Arnold vice president of the National Association of accountants will represent the association's board at the North Alabama chapter technical meeting in Huntsville. Dr. Samuel Hassen from New York City will speak on The Role of the Contracting Officer. The event includes a 4:30 p.m. board session and 6:30 p.m. dinner at the Holiday Inn East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Arnold
National Association of Accountants
Association
North Alabama
Huntsville
Arnold
E. J. Overcamp
Decatur
Samuel Hassen
Directorate of Contract Administration
New York City
Board of Directors
Holiday Inn East
District One Tuberculosis Hospital Eyes New Second Doctor
The District One Tuberculosis Hospital at Flint expects by mid next week to decide on hiring Dr. Edgar Davis as a second physician. The board has offered the Washington DC chest specialist and former Georgetown University professor a position to assist Medical Director Dr. Robert K. Oliver. Dr. Davis hails from Hale County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Edgar Davis
Board of Trustees
Robert K. Oliver
Washington, D.C
Davis
Georgetown University
Hale County
Elkmont High Auction Today in Limestone County
Limestone County's oldest high school building, opened in 1911, goes to auction at 10 a.m. Helmed by Supt. C. S. Pettus and Athens auctioneer Herman Anders, the hilltop landmark draws residents and staff as a historic sale. The vacant building awaits the highest bid after a modern facility opened this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkmont
Limestone County
C. S. Pettus
Herman Anders
Athens
General To Address Conference
Marine Brig. Gen. Jonas M. Platt of Washington will address a conference in Birmingham, delivering remarks on marine affairs and related policy issues to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham — Marine
Jonas M. Platt
Washington
Harold Bramlett obituary services in Hartselle
Funeral services for Harold R. Bramlett 38 of Hartselle will be at 2 pm Sunday at Lebanon Baptist Church with Rev. John Crawford officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Survivors include widow Bettie Bramlett two daughters Jeannie and Susie Bramlett and son Tommy Bramlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Harold R. Bramlett
Lebanon Baptist Church
John Crawford
Peck Funeral Home
Bettie Bramlett
Jeannie Bramlett
Susie Bramlett
Tommy Bramlett
Lena Bramlett
Falkville
Richard Shutts
Delrio
Texas
Earl Gresham
Rogersville
Howard Bramlett
Florence
Joe Bramlett
Pensacola
Fla
Jack Bramlett
Belleville
Mich
Mack Bramlett
Danny Bramlett
Bramlett
Decatur Entry Sent to National Clean Up Contest
Decatur's entry in the 1967 National Clean Up Contest has arrived at contest headquarters in Washington DC and will be judged in late January. Entries from similar sized cities nationwide compete, with results announced after judging. Winners will be invited to the Capital City February 18 to 20 to receive awards. The contest, oldest and largest of its kind, is sponsored by the National Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Washington
D.C
United States
National
Appeal Cases Scheduled in Morgan County Court
Some 30 city appeal cases from Decatur and Hartselle are set for Morgan County Court on Monday. The docket includes unlawful peeping indecent conduct indecent exposure petty larceny 14 driving while intoxicated assault and battery two disorderly conduct two carrying a pistol without a permit violation of the prohibition law three resisting arrest one reckless driving and one public drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hartselle
Morgan County Court
Recorders Courts
Eastwood PTA to Convene Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The Eastwood PTA will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria with a regular session at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Frank Philpot, president of Athens College, will present the program. Burningtree Teens plan bridge and lessons Friday 7 to 10 p.m. in the Teen Room at Burningtree Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastwood Pta
Frank Philpot
Athens College
Burningtree
Burningtree Country Club
Funeral rites for Rev Emmett E Byars of Moulton
Funeral services for Rev Emmett E Byars 29 of Moulton who died Friday at Decatur General Hospital will be held 2 p m Sunday at Fairfield Church of Christ with O D Belin and Erwin Crow officiating. Burial at Red Hill Cemetery Elliott directing Survivors include three daughters Mrs John Riley Danville Mrs Eugene Cowan Decatur Mrs Sullivan Crow Moulton a son Virgil Byars Portand Ore and 14 grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Emmett E. Byars
Decatur General Hospital
Fairfield ‘Church of Christ
O. D. ‘Belin
Erwin Crow
Red Hill
Elliott
John Riley
Danville
Eugene Cowan
Decantur
Sullivan Crow
Virgil Byars
Portand
Ore
Funeral services for Mrs Susie A Bryant in Athens
Funeral services for Mrs Susie A Bryant 63 of Athens will be held at 3 p m today at McConnell Funeral Home following her death Friday at a peers hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Susie A. Bryant
Peers
McConnell. Fune
James T Counts 89 of Moulton dies at Lawrence County Hospital
James T Counts 89 of Moulton died Friday at Lawrence County Hospital. Funeral at 2 PM Sunday at Moulton Baptist Church with Rev. Robert W Campbell officiating. Burial in Moulton City Cemetery Elliott directing. Survived by widow Lassier Hurst Counts and three daughters Mrs Jimmy Hambrick Mrs J A Tease and Mrs Rayburn Jackson. Counts born in Franklin County moved to Lawrence County early. Active member of Moulton Baptist Church. Nephews will be pallbearers and Sunday school class members honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
James T. Counts
Lawrence County Hospital
Moulton Baptist Church
Robert W. Campbell
Moulton City Cemetery
Elliott
Counts
Lassier Hurst Counts
Jimmy Hambrick
Decatur
J. A. Tease
Florence
Rayburn Jackson
Franklin County
Lawrence County
Mrs Sarah Garrison Rites Held At Hickory Grove Church
Mrs. Sarah Garrison 64 of Mr. Hope 1 died at her residence Friday. The funeral will be at 3 p m today at Hickory Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev James Hood and Rev J E Doyle officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Sarah Lillian Garrison
Hope
Hickory Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church
James Hood
J. E. Doyle
Garrison Widow Ledcher Funeral Rites Held
Mrs. Garrison is survived by widower Lawrence T. Garrison and four daughters including Mrs. J. O. Benson and Mrs. Hillard Hopkins. Four sons Aimuel and Therron Garrison with others, two sisters and five half brothers. Eleven grandchildren and pallbearers named. Body returned for wake and church services to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Garrison
Lawrence T. Garrison
Mt. Hope
J. O. Benson
Moulton
Hillard Hopkins
Falkville
James W. Caden
Muscle Shoals
Reg Pekins
Aimuel Garrison
Hannah City
Therron Garrison
Teldon Garrison
Ronnie Kitt Garrison
John
Funeral services for Mrs J W McDonald announced later
Mrs J W McDonald 82 of 304 3rd Ave W Birmingham died Thursday in a Birmingham hospital Roebuck Chapel Funeral Home announces funeral services. Survivors include brother Ed Clark of Decatur sister Clara Clanton of Humbolt Tenn four sons and a daughter of Birmingham plus several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
J. W. McDonald
3Rd Ave. W
Roebuck Chapel Funeral Home
Ed Clark
Decatur
Clara Clanton
Humbolt
Tenn
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Associated Press
MAIL
Charleston
S.C
Evening Post
Greenwich Observatory
Charles Mason
Jeremiah Dixon
William Penn
Charles
England
Lord Baltimore
Orbital Workshop
NASA
Chrysler
Decatur General
Athens-Limestone Admissions
Lawrence County Admissions
U. S
Jupiter
Venus
Lems
American Legion Department of Alabama
Thomas Jefferson Hotel
Armistead I. Selden Jr
Platt
Marine Corps
Walter C. Head, Jr
Alabama Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Head
J. D. Bright
Robert Arnold
Elkmont High Auction Today
Ral Home
Jesse Wright
City Cemetery
McConnell Funeral Home
William J. Bryan
Descatur
Pete A. Bryan
John H. Bryant
Cape, Canaveral
Elliott Holland
Joe Maples
Wayne Silther
Bobby Craft
W. H. Anderson
Mooresville
John D. Anderson
Rudy Morris
Billy Legg
Jack Anderson
William F. Anderson
Thomas E. Anderson
R. W.anderson
E. E. Byars
Susie A- Bryan
Sarah Garrison
Eddie Ray Owens
J. P. Thomas
Russell St. SW
Thomas Johann Seebeck
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