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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1963
Page
2
The report lists sunset at 5 15 p m and sunrise at 6 47 a m for Wednesday January 30 with moonset at 11 04 p m and First Quarter on February 1. It highlights Rigel in Orion near due south at 8 23 p m and a bright belt of three stars forming Orion’s belt at 9 03 p m.
Decatur Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 16.56 feet, down 1.02 feet in 24 hours, sea level reading 550.86 feet. TVA lake stages listed for Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wilson. High 39, low 29, today 40 midmorning. Increasing clouds tonight, partly cloudy cool. Wednesday: clouds warmer with scattered rain. South winds 8 to 16 mph. High today 45, low 34, high Wednesday 51.
Fresh snow blankets the Apennines and Adriatic coast as Europe endures a deep freeze. Snowplows clear roads while icebreakers assist ships. 423 deaths are linked to the cold in Europe with villages marooned and people killed. An Italian air force helicopter disperses wild rice to feed marsh birds near the Po River.
The Calvis Garrett family of 222 7th Ave NW was admitted to Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital at 1 30 a m. The doctor saw no positive proof of gas poisoning. The house had a gas floor furnace and fumes entered the home. The family woke to find their son and daughter faint. They were discharged this morning.
The poet Robert Frost earned honorary degrees and shaped a New England roots tradition that resonated globally. Born in San Francisco to a New England father and Scottish mother, he later settled in New England while gaining initial fame in Britain. He published A Boy's Will in 1913 and North of Boston in 1914. He married Elinor White in 1895 and fathered six children, outliving four. his wife died in 1938.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morton, Athens 8, a girl Monday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Kimbrough, Decatur, a girl Monday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fry Jr., Athens, a girl Monday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil W. Sanford, 2001 Nelson St SE, a daughter Monday at Decatur General Hospital.
Martin shows Hill won by about 6,000 votes while alleging irregularities in nine counties and violations of the State Corrupt Practices Act. Claims include marked Democratic sample ballots, voters not on lists, improper votes, unsealed boxes, and lack of notice to Republican committeemen. The committee will weigh affidavits and possible investigations.
Temperatures stay above freezing across Britain triggering a thaw that brings minor floods and hundreds of broken water mains. The weather disruption affects communities, with emergency services responding to burst pipes and road hazards amid the milder conditions.
A compiled roster lists individuals connected to area hospitals including Mrs Mollie Hargrove and David R White in Athens, Grover C Casey of Atlanta, Mrs Velva Lunsford and Mrs Pearl Holmes of Athens, plus others in Elkmont Lester Ardmore Tanner and associated locales. The document notes multiple entries with numbers indicating count or category.
A readable fragment lists numerous individuals with addresses and titles including Mrs and Miss, spanning Decatur Danville Ardmore Falkville Somerville Madison Trinity and other locations. No actions or events are specified beyond the roster of names and residences.
A list of named individuals tied to dismissal notices across Cullman County includes Janice Morrow Vinemont and multiple residents in Cullman Hanceville Logan and Holly Pond. The roster features Mrs. J R Raney and Mrs. Henry Guess among others with varied ordinal indicators.
A long list from Decatur General records numerous admissions and births. Names include Mrs T J Rawlins Cullman Edith Jacqueline Dial Courtland and Patricia Gail Terry Decatur with various addresses in Decatur Huntsville and nearby towns. The roster also notes infant Patricia Ann Hazel and other listed children and guardians.
The risk of a motorcyclist being killed or seriously injured on the roads is 19 times greater than the risk for a car driver.
A narrator recalls visiting Faulkner who debates poetry and significance noting writers’ extravagance and the value of inquiry. The exchange touches on art, government, and evolution while Faulkner hints at aging, memory, and the craft of character sketching.
The text notes the birth of William McKinley born January 29, 1843, marking a 120 year anniversary today. It identifies him as the 25th President of the United States.
G. M. Shipman reveals several promotions within the applications research and service department. Walter Stump, Herbert Mahoney, Robert Agee, Frank Lutz, Durwood Finn, W. R. Martin, Jack Sanger, and Thomas Qualman receive new titles. Doyle Nicely is appointed superintendent of creative applications current products. A creative products group is formed to expand end uses and create new market opportunities for Chemstrand customers.
James Ed ward Russell Jr pled guilty to petit larceny with a $100 fine and 30 days in jail while seeking probation. Willie James Moore's reckless driving case was continued. Raymond P. Guyse admitted no driver's license and was fined $100. Felix Price pled guilty to contributing to delinquency and paid $25. Armean Grundy pleaded guilty to prohibition violations with a $100 fine. Sally Spraggins case continued. Ted Lindsey appeals for DWI and prohibition were dismissed. Jack C. Doss case on prohibition not pressed. Carl W. Woodall pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon with $50 fine and paid a forfeiture. Bruce Thrasher case on prohibition continued.
United Air Lines commits to jet aircraft for Huntsville once facilities are ready. Airport Authority chair J. E. Mitchell Jr. says the airline will use jet equipment as soon as the runway is extended by 400 feet.
A narrator recalls a private exchange about isolationist views and an encounter on a porch. The scene includes a signed book, a cold outdoor snapshot, and two dogs Sheba and a gray terrier. A visitor leaves as another arrives, and the narrator rushes down the hill.
A historical note reports the entrance arch of Meramec Caverns in Missouri measuring 50 feet wide and 20 feet high. The description highlights the cave's notable gateway as a landmark feature.
Death notice for Charlie Patterson aged 55 of Cullman who died Saturday night at Cullman Hospital. Funeral services set for today at 2 p m at Holly Pond Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by widow Grace L Patterson four brothers Eddie Clarence Robert and Arthur all of Cullman and two sisters Bertie Patterson Akron Ohio and Lucy Stancil Akron Ohio.
Ben Peete died at a local hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. from Guntharp-Brown Service Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W. A. Crim officiating. Burial follows at Athens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Survived by wife Linnie, daughter Mrs. S. P. Thomas, two sons Ben B. Peete and Earl Peete, sister Mrs. Jennie Hacker, and five grandchildren with three great grandchildren.
Carrie Laxson 75 of Huntsville died at Black Chandler Hospital in Hartselle after a short illness. Funeral from Church of the Nativity Huntsville Wednesday 3 p.m. Rev Emile Jeffrson officiating. Burial Maple Hill Cemetery Laughlin Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include daughter Jane Laxson Adams Decatur son Shelby Allen Laxon Huntsville 10 grandchildren six great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named.
Cordie R Trout 81 of Trinity County died Monday night at Lawrence County Hospital. Services conducted at Liberty Methodist Church with Rev Kyle McWhorter and Rev Irvin Ha good officiating. Burial followed at the Elliott Brown Cemetery with Elliott Brown Funeral Home in charge. She was a member of Fairfield Church of Christ and a native of Lawrence County. Survivors include five daughters and one son, plus a sister and brother and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She resided in Moulton and was linked to several local families.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eddie Mae Hamley were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Copeland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Archie Parrish officiating. Burial followed in Copeland Cemetery under Rainey Funeral Home Ardmore supervision. She was survived by two brothers Jess and Howard Nunley of Decatur five daughters H W Thomas Franklin Pepper Harry Kennedy Johnny Malone Clando Griffin of Athens four sons Roy G Clifton A Hamley Michigan City Mich Charles A Hamley Pontiac Mich Carl Hamley Florence 59 grandchildren and 58 great grandchildren Pallbearers included James Earl Hamley Donald Hollice Kennedy Lawrence Hamley and Douglas Griffin.
Mrs. Fannie Peoples age 64 of Mount Hope 2 died this morning at 3 o clock at her residence. Funeral services will be announced later by Elliott Brown Funeral Home. Survived by husband Price, a daughter Miss Stella Peoples a son Dick, sisters Mattie Patasky Sarah McDougle Bessie Flannigan four Hagood brothers two grandchildren and other relatives. She was a member of Owens Chapel Methodist Church.
Cotton prices near 40 per ton and cottonseed milk at 63.21 per hundred. Wood pulpwood 13% per cord. Corn values range 1.11 to 1.28 for yellow corn and white corn 1.07 to 1.25. Milling wheat 2.00 per hundred, barley 1.03, soybeans for cattle and hogs show modest movements. Cattle prices 22.00-36.00 for various Grades. hogs 13.00-15.50. sheep no early sales.
The New York market fell into an irregular decline late afternoon with slow volume around 4.2 million shares. Major stocks mostly slipped or held, with IBM down 3 and Polaroid down 2, while Du Pont and Union Carbide posted fractional gains.
In Birmingham broilers and fryers show firm demand with limited live supply and high prices. Slaughter today estimated at 935,400 head, up from 858,700 last Tuesday. Farm quotes 14 cents, with some contracts up to 4 cents over. Delivered plant prices 14.9 to 15.5 cents. Atlanta reports Georgia live poultry offerings mostly adequate with farm quotes on fryers at 14 cents. Hens show fair demand with heavy farm type at 19 cents and smaller plants at 2? cents.
Herman L. Nelson, former highway director, is named division engineer for the De N. Rodgers state highway division in Montgomery. Nelson, who had earlier accepted the post at Ardmore, succeeds the late H. D. Barnum and will earn $9,300 annually, with potential $10,000 after six months.
Proposals outline limits and extensions for student loans, public and private college aid, and federal grants. Programs cover loans for teachers, college student loans via banks, campus work aid, and state matching grants for junior colleges, with funding totals ranging from 22.8 million to 200 million. Also notes expanded NDEA graduate fellowships and historical note on bagpipes origins to Greece and Persia.
Cattle receipts around 300 with slow to lower prices across weight classes. Steers 850 to 1,150 lb mostly 22.00 to 23.75. Cows 17.00, utility 15.00 to 16.50. Bulls 18.00 to 19.00. Feeders scarce with calves around 100. Hog receipts about 4,400 in Albany and nearby markets. hogs steady to 25 lower. 190–240 lb barrows and gilts 15.50 to 15.75. 240–270 lb and 160–180 lb lots 14.25 to 15.00. Sows 10.00 to 12.50.
Eggs demand fair with adequate supplies as offerings rise. Retailer price checks show Grade A white large eggs $0.43 to $0.56 per dozen with variations by grade and size. Also junk ads for home furniture and used items appear amid listings.
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