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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1972
Page
5
Police reported a burglar alarm at Winn-Dixie supermarket 2115 Danville Rd SE late Thursday night was triggered but the store was secure. Separately, Bennie A. Godfrey 408 16th Ave SE reported a battery charger and two extension cords stolen this week valued at 50 dollars.
Police report says Herbert Williams of 906 Betty St SE had his automobile damaged Thursday night when a heavy object was thrown at the car between Bradley and Carridale streets. The driver side window was knocked out by the impact.
Thieves broke into Midway Blind and Floor Covering at 1725 Wolverine Dr SE, stealing at least two rolls of carpet. The break in was found after 8 a.m. with entrance through a rear door. Police investigate as staff assess losses.
Price Commission rules state that manufacturers and service firms cannot raise prices except to cover higher costs or reflect gains in worker productivity, and they must not expand profit margins.
Westmoreland and Nancarrow spar over a March recommendation from a spot survey. They discuss attending the February PTA meeting to address Neel and Moulton Heights concerns. Officials admit funding limits for a new school but consider adding six metal classrooms at Neel, costing about 47000 dollars, while Trinity residents oppose expansion. The March survey shows Neel and Moulton Heights fail to meet state standards for approved elementary schools.
A cross shaped blaze about 20 by 10 feet was set in a southwest Decatur yard on Thursday night, police report states. No suspects were located as the investigation continues.
Funeral services are announced for Pearl M. Bennett 79 of Anniston and Lonnie Bracken Sr. 71 of Decatur with services at First Baptist Jacksonville and Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and numerous grandchildren. Additional notices cover Will Conley 91 Decatur, Orise Draper 79 Talucah, Charles Edwin Gibson 44, Eddie Cohn 58 Trinity, Gladys Hagan 915 West Main St Hartselle, and Edwin Holt Harris 42 Moulton with burial details and funeral homes listed.
On Campus and various shows fill a busy lineup with news, sports, entertainment, and public affairs. The schedule lists titles such as Dragnet My Favorite episodes and classic films along with talk and game programs across the day.
Adams and neighboring counties report births at Athens Limestone and Cullman Hospitals. A daughter for Mr and Mrs Al Foster at Athens Limestone Hospital. A daughter for Mr and Mrs Verlie Hill at Cullman Hospital. A son for Mr and Mrs Sonata Smith and Mr and Mrs Kenneth West at Cullman Hospital. Highway Patrol notes no injury accidents in four counties. Athens Fire Department logs one alarm for a vacant lot on Accon Hill Cr grass with no loss. Decatur and Hartselle fire departments report no alarms.
The State of Alabama Morgan County Circuit Court in Equity Eugene Murphy vs W W Murphy et al by decree dated January 7 1972 will sell at public cash bid March 2 1972 between 11 A.M. and 4 P.M. The property described as the N half of SE quarters of the SW quarter and the W half of the SW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 30 Township 6 Range 1 West containing 40 acres more or less in Morgan County Alabama. Dated January 12 1972 Gaynet Hall Register.
Letters testamentary on the last will granted to John M Reynolds on 24 Oct 1972 by Judge Bryan McAfee of Morgan County. Notice is given that all persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time or be barred. Executor: John M Reynolds. 1 28 2 4 2 11.
Calendar notes youth services at First Church of the Nazarene in Fairfax and Usingspiration Sunday evening. Gospel concerts at Moss Chapel United Methodist Church Hartselle and other community events with singers, rotc displays, and PTA and club meetings across Decatur Town Creek Somerville and surrounding areas. Notable speakers include Rev. Lowell Clyburn and Rev. James Edmondson, with multiple nursery and luncheon reservations offered.
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