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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1964

Page

5

Don’t Wait For Answer Pay Poll Tax

Barrett Shelton Jr reports on the nationwide poll tax ban and Alabama’s uncertain path. Officials fear administrative confusion and extra costs as states adapt. Alabama faces May primaries and November elections without poll tax payments. Voters urged to pay by February 1 to ensure eligibility.

Barrett Shelton, JR Morgan County Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Texas Virginia South Dakota Richmond Flowers Flowers Alabama Democratic Committee Roy Mayhall Jasper Congress

Mobile Mardi Gras Prep Sets Stage for Parade Week

Mardi Gras begins in Mobile with the first mystic society marchers on Thursday and leading processions through Feb. 11. King Felix and his queen are crowned Feb. 8, with identities kept secret until then. Oldest group dates to 1867 and local lore traces start to Michael Krafft in 1830, amid cow bells and revelers in downtown streets.

Mobile Old Mobile Felix of Joy Order of the Polka Dots Daughters of Venus Maids of Mirth Rive Isle of Joy Order of Athena Knights of Beverly Comic Cowboys the Jesters Order of Myths Michael Krafft Alfred Staples Mobile Carnival Association Krafft John Stocking Jr

Alabama seeks ranch to aid underprivileged boys

A Decatur Boys' Club observer recalls the Florida Sheriff's Boys' Ranch founded in 1957. Alabama sheriffs plan a similar project in Dallas County near Carlowville, aiming to house about 18 youths with a $5,000 fund drive.

Florida Florida Sheriff’s Association Florida Sheriff's Boys’ Ranch Alabama Morgan County Knox McRae Lauderdale County Roy Call Howard Bowling H. L. Robinson Florence Businesman Nerbert Price Florence Lewis West Dick Hundley Doug Crabb Bob Harris Alvis Briscoe Ike Johnson, Jr Joe Elliott Harry Weaver Alabama Sheriff's Association McRae Florida Association Sheriff McRae Call U.S. Marshall Sheriff's Association Montgomery Dallas County Carlowville Live Oak Fla

Decatur Junior High Honor Roll First Semester

The first semester honor roll from Decatur Junior High lists 7th grade A and B honor roll names, including Kathy Adams, Mike Ashby, Nina Ruth Brown, and many others. Additional lists include Lane Agnew and Donald Aday among the senior readers, reflecting a broad set of students recognized for achievement.

Decatur Junior High School Kathy Adams Mike Ashby Nina Ruth Brown Sam Bechtel Johnny Baites Paul Blackwell Susan Davenport Enn Eubanks Deborah Gresham Jimmy Gober Janice Holibaugh Donna Hambrick Mel Hughes Robert Hieserman Laura Ann James Paula Kesselring John McCutchen Perrin Morin Stratton Orr Roger Pitt Anne Penney Sandra Parrish Jenifer Power Lila Pryor David Robertson Peter Spink Jimmy Stroud Tommy Sipes Greg Simmons Frankie Stephenson Betty Sandusky Ruth Simms Mary Sue Smither John Whittington Darryl Wood

Dozens injured in sequence of Decatur street crashes

A string of auto accidents hit Decatur from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Initial crash at Danville Road and Betty Street involved many drivers, including Blanche Kimbrell and Elbert Dilbeck. Subsequent incidents occurred at State National Bank lot and other city intersections, with several injuries and a hit and run reported on Wilson Street.

Danville Rd Betty St Blanche Kimbrell Trinity Elbert Dilbeck State Ave Dilbeck Kimbrell State National Bank Richard D. Bartlett Grant St Edna Ryan 7Th Ave Graham Ave Andy C. Roper David L. Speakman Hartselle Roper Speakman 6Th Ave 11Th St Jack M. Wood Priceville Leonard B. Hall, Jr Cresview St Wood Hall Wilson St Grove St

American Place Theater links church and workshop venture

An AP report notes a church and a dramatic workshop share a building near Broadway. A minor collision occurred when vehicles stopped in front of a Gateway Shopping Center driveway at 10 45 a m Saturday. The Rev Sidney Lanier, St Clement's vicar, co directs the American Place group with the theater’s founders.

New York Wilson Dosie W. Dyar Courtland Gateway Shopping Center Barbara Jean Newman Madison John A. Lockwell Decatur American Place Theater St. Clement’s Protestant Episcopal Church Sidney Lanier American Place Group

Indians and Hot Springs Start of Mineral Waters Fame

The first Americans frequented mineral spring sites and tribes buried tomahawks at Hot Springs Arkansas so braves could benefit from the healthful waters.

Hot Springs Ark

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