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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
2
December 16 weather and river looks ordinary with moon rising late. Regulus appears at 7:56 p.m. Mars shines brighter near Regulus while Jupiter sits low in the west and Venus rises early tomorrow before dawn. The moon is 251,300 miles away at Apoapsis this month.
Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 18.19 feet, up 11 feet in 24 hours, sea level 552.49 feet. TVA lake readings include Pickwick 408.0 Guntersville 593.0 Whitesburg 554.8 Wilson 506.1. Lows 11 degrees, highs 32, 15 underway. Today partly sunny cool, tonight partly cloudy cold, winds 5 to 10 mph. High today 33, tonight 17, Wednesday 38.
Under clear skies snow and ice melt as Morgan and Lawrence County schools reopen after Monday closures due to icy roads. Temperatures remain frigid with a Monday high of 32 and a morning 15 degrees, a forecast of partly sunny cool weather, and highs of 33 today and 38 on Wednesday.
The government collected a record 99.4 billion dollars from American taxpayers in the fiscal year ending June 30. The Internal Revenue Service released its 100th annual report Monday detailing receipts and tax administration outcomes.
A baby boy was born Friday at Athens Limestone Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde George of 507.
Athens Decatur police moved to arrest three Decatur men on burglary charges after a break in at Tallman Co. on Wilson Street NE. The thieves entered by cutting a fence and breaking a window, stealing a calculating machine an adding machine and a typewriter valued at 1000 dollars. Blood was found in the office and no safe was breached.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile visit to Decatur yielded 121 pints of blood from Morgan County residents amid cold weather. Local executive secretary Mrs. Lavern Johnson noted the total exceeded recent collections, with 139 pints donated on a 1962 date. Civic clubs contributed significant shares, the Jaycees leading with six donors and 4 percent, totaling about 17 percent of the blood donated.
Dr Alexander Nunn of Birmingham Alabama to present a program to the cotton subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee. The plan would add 150 to 200 million dollars to the current 400 million dollar program to subsidize cotton for domestic sale near world prices, despite opposition from some farm groups and backing from Agriculture Department officials. The council was appointed by Secretary Orville L Freeman.
James Jackson of 707 Church St NW died Monday at 10 55 am after a year long illness under medical care. Coroner Lewis C Brown ruled natural causes. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home. Graveside services were held today for Caroline Griffin, infant daughter of Eva Mae Griffin of Danville, at Gibson Cemetery with Reynolds Funeral Home in charge. Eva Mae Griffin survivorship listed.
Japan maintains about 4000 ports and harbors with Yokohama and Kobe handling over 70 000 vessels annually, reflecting high maritime activity and busy coastal hubs.
A compiled hospital notices list admissions for Irene Chenault and Virgil Parker among others at multiple addresses, followed by dismissals including Evelean Cheatam and John Garrison and many Athens Somerville Cullman Capshaw Madison area names with various ward counts. The document records patient names, home addresses, and ward numbers or family references.
A dense list of names and ages from Cullman and surrounding areas appears, listing residents such as Barston Sparks Billie Davis Henry Wilhite and many others with brief county mentions including Vinemont Falkville Holly Pond and Jasper. The fragment reads like a column of death or obituary notices with ages and locality indicators.
A roster of individuals and families with listed addresses including Mrs. D. O. Billions at 412 5th Ave Athens Master James David Pinson in Hartselle and several other residents such as Rev. Arthur Holden in Cullman Miss Debra Cobb in Athens and Mrs. J. W. Livingston in Falkville. The compilation includes youths and infants with guardians at multiple Alabama locales.
About thirteen percent of French travelers leave the country. Among these, more than half head for Italy and Portugal, signaling a shift toward southern Europe as a preferred destination.
Markets list feeders at 21.00 to 23.50, calves 28.00 to 36.00 for dealers, hogs active and steady with No 1-2 200-235 lb at 15.75 to 16.00, 250 lb at 15.25 to 15.50, sows 12.50 to 13.00, overall active trading.
The New York market moved irregularly late today as mild profit taking interrupted an upward trend. Volume was about 4.8 million shares, with Chrysler rising over two points to a 1962-63 peak of 85 percent, Merck up three, and Polaroid and Pfizer easing.
The New York noon stock report shows wide gains and letters as Acme Steel rises 14 percent and Am Can up 45 percent while Coca Cola hits 90, Chrysler 82, Gen Elec 78, and U S Mils 59. Other notable movers include Pepsi Cola 82 and Westinghouse 35 with mixed results across the roster.
In Birmingham a mix of broilers and fryers faced uncertain demand with prices around 14.5 to 15.5 cents delivered from plants. Broilers and fryers traded 13.4 to 14 cents under contract. Atlanta reports Georgia live poultry markets with hens at 19 cents and other types at farm prices, while plant offerings range from 7 to 19 cents.
NASAVILLE AP notes light cattle demand with 400 head traded. Active calves scarce as utility and commercial classes bid lightly. Feeder steers 350-600 lb mostly 23.50 to 25.50, good to choice, 26.00. Feeder heifers 21.00 to 23.50.
One person was injured and two arrested after a traffic mishap on 18th Ave SE at Chestnut St. Annie Bryant treated for a leg cut after a 1963 Dodge collided with a 1961 Tempest driven by Lonnie Fuller. Ferron Bryant charged with reckless driving.
Decatur hosts Charter Night for City of Opportunity Civitan Club with James B. Ward initiating new members and Radious Perkins overseeing officer installation. Mayor Gilber Blackburn delivers welcome, fostering civic service tone as Llyd Rodgers introduces guests and reads telegrams to Dr. William A. Gann. Officers named include Harold D. Weaver vice president and Gene Sticher treasurer.
Mrs. Charlotte Davis of Decatur told police at the railroad station she gave a man she had talked with ten dollars to buy milk for her baby, but he did not return. She described the suspect as a tall thin man, 45 to 49, with gray hair in a dark gray suit. A ticket agent reported the same man took a sweater, which was recovered this morning.
The report lists liveweight ranges for hogs and pigs including categories 200-235 and 180-240 pounds with price bands 16.29-16.50 and 15.00-15.75 in Georgia and Jacksonville. Barrows and sows show further spreads from 10.75-13.25 and 15.75-16.00 reflecting market variation.
Jack Steele 75 of Danville died Monday at a local hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Penn Church of God with Rev. Isaac Eddy and Rev. Rankin Irwin officiating. Burial in Center under direction of Cecil and Johnny Steele of Danville. He is survived by four daughters, a sister, a half-brother, 39 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
Rev W W Owen 77 life long Morgan County resident died Monday at 1 20 pm at his residence Union Grove. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from Morgan City Church of God with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include wife Della Braswell Owen four sons Hollis Pinson Julian Owen David Owen two daughters Marcus McAnally Lekion Hornbuckle two brothers James E and Clinton Braswell one sister Mrs Henry Cain two half brothers Connie Brown Price Brown 17 grandchildren eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Katie Ball Ellis of 914 4th Ave SE was dead on arrival at Hartselle Hospital. Funeral home Gunthorp Brown Service announced. Survived by husband O Ellis of Decatur two daughters Monie Leeth of Decatur and siblings Richard Hill Marshall Mich L C Hill Birmingham and Charles Hill Memphis.
Doss pledges strict enforcement of state laws to deter crime as new county leaders are sworn in. Incumbents R. L. Hundley, Knox McRae, Lewis C. Brown, Guy D. Roberts join Paul P. Collier and Clyde Maples on the Board of Revenue. J. C. Pettey to assume duties July 1 as county superintendent of education.
A 52 year old Decatur man Thomas Perkins was jailed in Lawrence County on a transporting charge. He was stopped about 12 miles south of here by Chief Deputy Clarence Harris who said Perkins had 90 gallons of wildcat whisky in five gallon cans. Harris also seized Perkins 1957 Ford. his wife was in the car.
A $651.71 civil account suit was filed in Limestone County Circuit Clerk's office this morning. The action lists Dewey Massey as plaintiff against Harold Stewart with Faye Hastings identifying the filing secretary.
The first subway in New York City, running a single block, began in the 1880s. Fare for riders was set at 25 cents, marking a landmark transit moment for the city.
Athens City Council accepted the resignation of City Recorder Tom Woodroof after an audit showed a missing Park and Recreation fund. Mayor Stewart reported Copeland had not replied to a resignation request, with Jan. 28 next meeting hoped for Copeland’s response. The panel also approved Woodroof’s resignation as Limestone County Solicitor, hired Jimmy Woodroof at $200 monthly, and set other financial measures including paying $25 000 of the city’s $50 000 bank debt and renewing the remaining note. They adopted the 1960 61 Fire Prevention Code with updates planned, and noted 268 fire calls in 1962.
Mrs. Mabel Amos administered the oath to Alabama cabinet members including Frank Potts and Seymore Trammell as Wallace delivered a segregationist address. He warned of federal tyranny, urged voting to defeat federal orders, and pledged a hard price to preserve freedom, while inviting Black Alabamians to work with the state.
A real estate firm submits a high bid of 158 000 to Huntsville Housing Authority for a 38 acre site in Boogertown urban renewal area. The $3.5 million project aims to build a new apartment development in this booming city led by Berens Real Estate Investment Corp of Alabama executive George W. De Franceaux.
Wilfred Tucker won the May election to become Ilman County Solicitor for a four year term, defeating James Knight. Sheriff W C Grant Waldrop began a fourth consecutive term.
RSV Bibles 25% off this week. Ira's Book and Gift Shop at 222 E. Moulton St. Also offers FOR RENT: 2-bedroom house in Hartselle for $60 a month. Contact 773-8610. FOR SALE: 1957 Pontiac 2-door hardtop in clean condition. Call 353-3795.
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