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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1964
Page
2
Weather and river report for Saturday January 25 notes sunset at 5 10 p m sunrise tomorrow 6 50 a m. Moon at perigee sets tomorrow 4 41 a m and will be full Tuesday. Prominent star Rigel due south 8 43 p m with visible planets Saturn setting 6 07 p m and Jupiter in the southwest around 6 10 p m.
The Tennessee River at Decatur shows 16.00 feet, down 70 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 550.3. Nearby TVA lakes Reed Chickamauga 675.1 Pickwick 408.1 Guntersville 593 Whitesburg 551.3 Wilson 505.2. Today’s high 70, low 42, Saturday high 48. Showers and scattered storms, mainly cloudy and mild, turning colder tonight. Winds southerly 10 to 20 mph shifting to northwest. Strong gusts in storms. Gas hub: yesterday high 63 p.m., low 49, today 10:45 59.
Goldwater scoffed at the President's explanation saying no administrative aide can afford a 835 stereo set. Johnson, then Senate Democratic leader, argued Johnson should have realized the gift was costly for an aide's salary. Mansfield urged the explanation should end the matter.
Madilyn Mae Marshall a 17 year old Decatur High School student has been selected as one of three in the state to compete with 311 other high school science students nationwide. The Westinghouse sponsored 23rd national event could send her to Washington if she advances among 40 finalists. Her project tests how nourishment types affect growth and reproduction of paramecium.
An Athens resident Billy Ray Miller was charged with driving while intoxicated possession of beer and no driver's license after his vehicle crashed injuring Lawrence Buchanan a passenger. Betty G Evans of Elkmont drove the other vehicle. Miller posted bonds totaling 250 dollars.
The Decatur Boys Club plans a $130,000 campaign to fund a new facility with a gym and co educational use. Director Shepherd says current Quonset hut limits activities as membership rose to 1,000 plus. juvenile officer Doug Crabb notes no delinquency cases tied to the club.
A compiled list shows admissions and patient names across Cullman County including Cullman Garden Dale Hanceville Arley and Arkadelphia. Names include Mrs Sarah Stewart Miss Janet Mann Mrs Mona Lovell Mr Hugh Kelley and Mrs Edna Cornelius with several entries for Adams and Henderson clinics.
Pepper said a free toll service linking Athens Morgan and nearby towns will start in six to eight months with about 40 000 customers. Suburbs in Elkmont could join Athens dial tones, while Morgan City Ryan and Falkville may be added later. Some Limestone residents had lobbied for the link and the Public Service Commission mailed 6223 cards with 4143 returned.
Names and addresses listed include Mrs. James E. Crow 912 Oak, Thomas H. Thompson 17 Vine St NE, Clarence Blizzard 1511 Jackson St, Duel L. Jones Tuscumbia 3, Miss Terry Lynn Brown Danville 3, Charles Murphy Trinity 1, J. T. Coulter 1816 5th Ave, William Pepper 934 Cedar St, Miss Janice Sherrill Trinity 1.
Morgan County leaders discuss campaign timing and donor cultivation. Lay outlines a 1 percent salary gift plan and volunteer training while agencies prepare to educate groups. New directors named include Sunback Harris Hoffhaus and Self among sixty, with allocations proposed for American Legion Auxiliary to U.S.C. and local youth programs.
Fire destroyed the home and contents of W. A. Sul livan about three miles north of Athens on Highway 31 at 2 17 p m Thursday. The house was owned by Cullen Sims as the fire department reported the incident.
Cotton prices show middling at 44.00 with Decatur Loan 33.57. Milk and cottonseed values listed, plus pulpwood and various corn and wheat prices. Cattle and calves sold with declines in cows and bulls, good steers 20.50 to 22.25, heifers 17.00 to 20.50. hogs steady to higher for vealers and feeders. week closes with barrows and gilts near 14.50 to 15.00 and sows 10.00 to 12.00.
The Story Hour for children six through nine meets Saturday at the Decatur Public Library from 10 to 11 a.m. The Decatur Rotary Club gathers Monday at 12 15 at the Lyons Hotel. Ed Mitchell outlines airport plans between Decatur and Huntsville as promoter. اخبار
The amendment guarantees that rights to vote in federal elections cannot be blocked by unpaid poll taxes or similar taxes. It notes that only five states retain poll taxes for state elections, while federal elections are covered. The piece mentions certification ceremonies and that ratification completes the required legal steps.
John Thomas Crow one year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Crow of Somerville 1 died Thursday at 10 30 am at Arab Hospital. Services will be Saturday at 11 am at Rosell Baptist Church Cullman County with Rev Johnny Hudgins and Rev Alfred Harding officiating. Burial will be in adjoining cemetery with Peck directing. Survivors include five sisters and four brothers plus grandparents. Body remains at residence until transferred to church.
The February 1 deadline for poll tax payment approaches. The Board of Registrars will stay at the courthouse through the month to assist unregistered voters. Absentee ballot applicants must file by March 1, with certification to the probate judge. Military or hospital veterans are exempt.
Multiple grass fire calls were reported but no damage occurred. Fire crews quickly contained the blazes with no injuries or property loss recorded.
Georgia Tech voted against a conference cap shift as presidents unanimously backed reducing scholarships from 45 to 40. A study committee will report to next year’s SEC meeting. Bobby Dodd argued 140 rule too restrictive. Harrison to lead SEC next year.
Miss Betty Pruitt Erwin formerly of Moulton died in Greenwood South Carolina on January 10. Her memory is honored by friends and relatives.
Funeral services are announced for Eliza Pointer who died Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Her burial will be in Sykes Cemetery with Reynolds Funeral Chapel in charge. Survivors include her mother Susie Pointer and brother Lawrence Ford. Also noted are funeral plans for Eugene Allan Sr. who died at 707 Vine Street. Services are Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Spring Hill Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. J. S. McGage. Turner's Funeral Home directs. Survivors include daughter Elsie Hampton son Eugene Allan Jr Handsome Allan two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The United States government buys about ten million tons of coal each year. The procurement supports energy needs across federal facilities and utility projects nationwide.
Joe Bearden of American Oil Co. told Morgan and Lawrence County farmers at a Moody Oil Co. dinner meeting that U S aerial production must rise 35 percent over 12 years. He urged strong cooperation among farm equipment fuels and chemical suppliers and said intensified farming with chemicalization will lift yields.
Athens Limestone County Democratic Executive Committee will gather January 31 at the Athens Cafe. Secretary-Treasurer Binford Turner said the business session will begin around 7 45 or 8 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. with a twilight agenda.
Multiple classified items list a small house for rent on Mc Arthur Street with water and $25 monthly, a Reed's Rocket Nut Cracker for $3.95, a 2-bedroom house for sale at 214% 6th Ave NW with equity, an EIGHTY five dollar equity sale for a 3 bed 2 bath at 706 8th St SW, and a Corvair in good condition wanted with 4-speed. Contact numbers provided.
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