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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1963
Page
2
The AP report explains the 1040 and 1040A forms, who may use each, and how to compute tax. It covers standard deductions, itemizing limits, dividend exclusions, and schedule needs for various income types, with notes on filing status and refunds.
Athens College dean Dr. James E. Bathurst announced nine students achieved perfect fall quarter grades. The list names students from Athens Limestone County Huntsville Decatur and other Alabama counties plus one out of state resident Donald Brady of Lancaster Pa. Part time honor roll includes additional names across Limestone Morgan Madison Jackson Lawrence counties.
Attorney General Robert Kennedy hopes to visit Mobile Alabama to meet U.S. attorneys and federal officers but the trip date remains undetermined. An aide said Kennedy postponed the Mobile stop though he plans to go, with other stops in Indiana Florida and more. A note adds Tucson Arizona boasts one of the longest civil airport runways at 2.18 miles.
Dismissals listed for patients and relatives include Baby Kimberly Melson at 919 Car ridale Street SW and Mrs Zora Byars at 1209 15th Avenue. Also noted are patient contacts James Hitt Decatur Mrs sir ieee 1204 19th Ave SE and Mrs Mary Earls 115 Betty Street SW with James Kitchens at 1110 Sandra Street SE and Mrs Ruby Blalock 2802 Highway 31 South.
A local notice names multiple residents across Cullman and surrounding towns including Sherry Ann Hicks Daisy Godfrey Jennefer Blackwood Pearl fields and Curtis Whitaker among others with various household numbers and associated towns such as Addison Bremen Holly Pond Hanceville Vine mont and Adams. The list includes residents from Cullman Addison Addison Gurley Perkins Lott and Gardner with several family relations noted.
A compiled roster shows individuals from Athens and surrounding areas including Athens, Tanner, Hartselle, Florence, Elkmont, Elkmont, Rogersville, Ardmore and Huntsville. Names include Julia Sheriff Joyce Wakeham Barbara Davidson Willa Claud Janie Yarbrough Glen Smith Alvie Dollar Carl Black Oma Ricketts Clara Jackson Fred Fraser Milt Easter James L Taylor Glenn Lowery Dorothy Birdwell Dwight Clem Evelyn Jackson William Eggleston Isa May Broadway Valerie Frank Alma Brock Gwendolyn McCrary Marjorie Hardiman Glenda Chambers Dale George Sue Roberts Linda Bryan Peggy Drake Nancy Clem Susie Hill Deward Gordon Mary Baker Betty Watkins Steven Holden Bertie Miller Edna Gray Edith Campbell.
A compiled list shows multiple individuals and addresses across Athens Decatur Hartselle Moulton Somerville and surrounding areas. Names include Jimmy Claude Holmes Carlton G Fagan James Donald Cooper Ernest Austin Taylor Jr and others with street addresses such as 916 Car Thomas Henry Justice 2217 State Ave SE 1101 Knight St SE 1413 9th 2008 College St SE and 422 Jackson St SE.
The Federal Communications Commission approves North Alabama Broadcasters Inc. for a new television station on Channel 19 in Huntsville Alabama. A hearing examiner recommended approval on November 28 prior.
Fire department responded to a 1 33 p m call at 1204 Beech St SE Geraldine Dillard occupant. Cause cited lint in heating vents as the contributing factor with no injuries reported.
Mrs. Elnora Hudgins was found not guilty of assault with a deadly weapon against her ex husband Horace C. Hudgins after a brief jury deliberation in Morgan County Court. The Gazette notes trials. Leroy F. Blackman faces petit larceny charges from an incident on December 12, 1962.
A 14 year old from Athens is transferred to a Boys Industrial School in Birmingham by Sheriff M W Evans after being charged with second degree burglary. He had previously spent about nine months at the school. A 13 year old accomplice was arrested after allegedly breaking into Robert Morris residence on Brown Ferry Rd, stealing a radio and $5 to $10 in cash.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Jackson of Elkmont 2 announce twin boys born Monday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clifton Gray of Huntsville report a daughter born Friday at home. Mr and Mrs Charles M David of Athens announce a son born Saturday at home. Mr and Mrs Harry N Walt ham of Athens report a daughter born Saturday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs Albert H Sheriff of Athens report a son born Saturday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs R D Lorence of 916 Carridale St SW report a son born today at Decatur General Hospital.
Cotton inching up 4.8 percent in Decatur to 3.57 with cottonseed at 45 per ton. Wood and pulpwood listed. Grain prices include No 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.28 and No 2 Milling Wheat 2.00 per bushel. Cattle and hog markets steady with standard heifers around 19.00 and hogs mostly 12.50 to 16.25 per hundredweight. feeders and calves shown at varied bids.
The New York market finished slightly higher with volume around 4.8 million shares. Autos inched ahead while Ford and GM dipped, Am Motors held a fractional gain, oils gained led by Amerada and Texaco, rails rose modestly, IBM slipped after a dividend increase news, and Amex shares were mostly higher as bonds weakened and corporates steadied.
Birmingham and Atlanta reports note improved sentiment for broilers and fryers. Estimated slaughter today reached 858,700 head, with farm quotations at 13 cents and plant prices 13.6 to 14.5. Hens priced higher for heavy types, with Farm and FOB plant quotes given for various sizes.
Nashville AP notes cattle around 300 head with fair activity and steady demand. Prices include few standard heifers at 19.00, utility cows 14.50 to 16.00, canner and cutter 11.50 to 15.00, commercial 18.50 to 19.25, and good to choice feeder steer.
Between 900 and 1 000 Cuban relatives of Playa Giron invasion prisoners and up to 205 Americans are slated to depart Cuba for the United States. The Shirley Sykes freighter will carry relatives, with exit permits promised by Cuban authorities. The Swiss Embassy said preparations by Cuban and American Red Cross are complete, and appeals for eligibility continue.
William I. Snow 82 of Jemison Alabama died Monday at 9 a m Funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Oak Grove Baptist Church Jemison Survivors include widow Ada Lee Snow two daughters C S Posey Morris Alabama E C Knight Jemison Alabama six sons Felix Ernest Arnold Harold all of Birmingham Rev R E Snow Corner Alabama Robert N Snow Decatur
Complete weather and river report for Decatur with sunrise and sunset times. Morning planets Venus and Mars rise at 3:54 a.m. and 5:12 a.m. respectively, both about 63 million miles from Earth.
The Decatur area on the Tennessee River shows 17.09 feet at Keller Memorial Bridge, down 0.40 feet in 24 hours, with sea level reading at 551.39 feet. TVA take stages list Pickwick 408.6 Guntersville 593.9 Whitesburg 552.9 Wilson 505.6. High yesterday 34 degrees, low 24. Today’s 11:20 a.m. reading 46 degrees. Forecast calls for sunny and warmer today, increasing clouds and not so cold tonight. Outlook Wednesday cloudy with light rain or sleet and much colder. High today 48, low tonight 31, high Wednesday 3).
Mrs Alice B Wright 79 of Northeast Maryland died Monday evening at a hospital near Baltimore. Funeral plans are not set. Survived by husband Joseph L Wright two daughters Mrs Paul Pitcock of Decatur and Mrs Charles Henderson of Mt. Carmel Ohio three sons Charles Wright Miland J Wright and Arthur B Wright two sisters Mrs William Alexander and Mrs Glenn Cooper and 16 grandchildren.
Doyal N. Calvert, 47, of Crain Hill Alabama died at Cullman Hospital at 8 a.m. Monday. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Livingston Church with burial in adjacent cemetery. Survived by wife, one son Jerry Wayne Calvert, two daughters Mary Carolyn Speer, three brothers, one sister, and two grandchildren.
Herman Holder 56 of Elkmont died Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at home. Spry Funeral Home to announce funeral arrangements. Survived by wife Myrtle Holder Elkmont son Ben E. Holder Michigan brothers Bryant Holder Bakersfield Calif Roy Holder Bakersfield and three grandsons.
A new Arctic air mass spread from the Rockies eastward bringing subzero temps in northern Midwest and northern Maine. Blizzard alerts posted in South Dakota while snow totals reached one to three inches from the northern Plains to the Ohio Valley. Cold warnings extended across Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Iowa and northern Texas.
John Thomas Lantroop 90 of Athens died Sunday at his home. Funeral services will be today at 1 30 p.m. from Cairo Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Dozier officiating. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery with Spry Funeral Home directing. Survivors include two sons Luke Lantroop and Tom Lantroop both of Athens two daughters Mrs Reba Russell of Athens a sister Mrs George Ashby of Nashville nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Hog receipts total 4 600 across Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Ga Dothan Ala Jacksonville Fla with steady prices. Barrows and gilts 190 230 lbs bring 15.75 16.00. 180 240 lbs 15.00 15.75. Sows 10.75 11.25. Calves mostly 150 steady. heifer calves 21.00 23.50. good and choice weaners 32.00 36.00. Siddghter lambs 17.50. utility 12.00. Sheep 50 80 lb.
AP reports eggs clearing satisfactorily under fair to good demand in Birmingham. Prices to retailers up to 9:30 a.m. today include store door delivery and direct sales from nearby producers. Grade A white large 14 to 50 cents, mediums 41 to 43, small 38 to 41 cents.
Icy road patches today and Monday caused several traffic collisions. A 1959 Buick driven by Clinton Winton collided with a 1955 Buick driven by Catherine Stewart on Old Moulton Rd. Sadie Hames in a 1957 Chevrolet hit a 1955 Ford on E Moulton St near 2nd Ave. A 1956 Chevrolet and a 1952 Chrysler collided on Grant St SE near 2nd Ave. A 1955 Chevrolet and a 192 Buck collided on Beck St SE near Somerville Rd. School.
Albert P. Brewer and Quince E. Eddens resign after long service. Mayor Blackburn notes their contributions. William F. Wright to replace Eddens as city engineer. Gene Lentz to replace Brewer Rut ledge. Several reappointments announced. bids opened for a 112 ton street department truck and hydraulic loader with firms Dick Coffey Ford Hicks Chevrolet Rogers Motors Smith Motors and Robert P. Stapp Co submitting offers.
Arctic air spreads south of the Continental Divide into Montana Wyoming and covers most of the Dakotas and Nebraska. Temperatures drop to 30 below zero along the central Canadian border and below zero in Kansas and Colorado. Subzero readings return in the northern Plains and northern Midwest with temperatures from zero to 20 below in International Falls Minnesota.
Classified ads list four cemetery lots in Oak View Memorial Gardens Garden of Devotion for 300. James L. Moston can be contacted at 773 9103. Additional notices include a service station and grocery store with living quarters for rent in Priceville Alabama Oil Co at 353 1431. A 1956 Chevrolet tractor with 34 ft steel flat bed trailer is offered for 1450, viewing at 715 Ineok ice Ave SE, or call 355 065 Income tax returns prepared with individualized service at 353 7112.
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