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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1973

Page

3

Community event calendar for Decatur area highlights meetings

Local organizations list upcoming gatherings at schools churches and clubs across Morgan County including United Way Nor Alabama Choir Beta Sigma Phi and PTA groups with times from noon to evening and contact numbers. Highlights include Aquadome registration January 15 to 26 and several talks and workshops at First United Methodist and Lakeview School.

Northern Alabama Austin High School Lawrence Limestone Madison Morgan County Samuel T. King

Decatur Council Advances Hospital Park Plan and Appointments

The Decatur council approved a 10 acre site at Beltline Rd and Cathey Ln for a private psychiatric hospital to be leased by Health Services Inc. Bonds of 2 million at ~8 percent will be issued with repayment via a trustee bank. Mayor Bolding honored retiring Parks member Charles Norman. Cashin Wheeler named to succeed him.

Kentucky State Parks and Recreation Department Walker Louisville Medical Clinic Board Beltline Rd Cathey Watkins, Morrow and Co. of Birmingham Russell Bolding Charles Norman Decatur Parks and Recreation Board Norman Cashin Wheeler Decatur Independent Insurance James Rankin

Body Search Continues for Drowning Victims in Tennessee River

Rescue squads deeper into the Tennessee River pursued remains of two of four Birmingham men missing since a December duck hunting accident. Allen Bradford 17 and Robert LeLoach 40 are among the drowning victims, with Charles Bradford 44 and Jimmy Roddam 20 already recovered. An airplane sighting offered hope but the weekend search yielded no new bodies.

Tennessee Birmingham Allen Bradford Robert LeLoach Allen Charles Jimmy Roddam Charles Knowlton Flint Rescue Squad

Cadet Awards Program Tonight At Decatur High School

The Alabama 51st Air Force Cadet Squadron holds a change of command tonight at 7 p.m. in Decatur High School small cafeteria with awards and promotions. Col Billy F Wood and Sgt Barry Terry lead the ceremonies.

Alabama 51St Air Force Cadet Squadron Decatur High School Billy F. Wood Barry Terry

Morgan County Officials Begin New Terms Amid Swearing-In

County leaders including Circuit Judge, County Commissioners Robert Abercrombie and Leon Nelson and Education Board member Jean Whitley were sworn in as Morgan County starts new terms. Constable Steve Shirley vows to abolish the office. In Limestone and Cullman counties, judges and commissioners begin new terms as incumbents are sworn in for renewed service.

T. C. Almon Cleo Teague Robert Abercrombie Leon Nelson Charles Howard Jean Whitley Morgan County Board of Education Steve Shirley Shirley Sheriff Department David Cauthen Morgan County Limestone County Superior Court D. L. Rosenau Jr Grady Holland Louis Swinen Dave Davis Cullman County Robert L. Harbison Herman Plunkett Raymond Higdon Jewell S. Davis

Tanner Hartselle Faces Tight Deadline for Deal at Tanner Heights

Tanner Hartselle negotiates again with local buyers amid uncertain funds for a sale at Tanner Heights Shopping Center. The auctioneer extended the deadline after assurance of money collection, while owner Tom Barrett protected his investment by moving the car back to his garage.

Hartselle Tanner Tom Barrett Tanner Heights Main St

Also Mentioned on This Page

The United Way of Decatur City Hall League of Women Voters St. Ann’s School Pram Decatur Chess Club T. C. Almon Recreation Center CWF First Christian Church Brookhaven Pta Paul Ransford Bob Patton Vernon McMahan City of Opportunity Divinettes Roy Childers Dogwood Lane Margaret Vann Gs Education Decatur City Schools First United Methodist Church Morgan County Association For Mental Health James Waller Bill Thornton North Central Alabama Mental Health Center We County Association For Mental Health Jackie Cherones North Central Alabama Lakeview Elementary PTA Department of Public Health Leon Sheffield Walter Jackson Athens College Sidney Sandridge Decatur City Council Lakeview School West Decatur Elementary School Parents-Teachers Association Azellia Francis Beta Sigma Phi Phillip Olson Puckett St Altrusa Club Decatur Auline McEntire Alut St Joe Wheeler United Daughters of the Confederacy Stephen Heim Endlam Bivd Somerville Road Soppert School Pta Aquadome Mizpah Masonic Temple Christian Women’s Club Jack Coker Quince Drive St. Ann’s Church Phillips Roller Decatur Junior Service League Decatur First National Bank Morgan County Rural Development Committee Corral Decatur Model Airplane Club Charles Ruark Central Garden Club Jesse Stimson Stratford Rd Great Books Library of Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co Bank St John Stuart Mills Young Women’s Bible Discussion Group Carrie Matthews Center Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce Decatur Inn Alabama Sheriffs Arlene Boys Selma Cahaba Shrine Temple Scottish Rite Temple Huntsville Bolding 8Th St 6Th Ave Point Mallard Park Decatur General Hospital Cadet Sirica Bolgs Harry Harless Co Gordon Dr Sears Roofing Co Hicks Chevrolet Jack Cole Gmc James R. Ratliff J. Roland Jenkins Industrial Park Position For Profit Investments & Securities Federal Home Loan Bank Roy B. Odom Hafford R. Leeman James H. Lee J.E. Horton, Jr R.B. Nichols Gerald W. Neher Newton B. Powell J. B. Harlow Luther E. Roberts T. B. Strickland, Jr Grant St Athens Jefferson Sixth Avenue Sixth Ave
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