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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1962

Page

3

Ex-Priceville Youth Joins Peace Corps for Hawaii Training

Edwin Price son of Dr and Mrs Edwin Price of Palatka Florida formerly of Priceville leaves this month for Peace Corps training in Hawaii. After two months training he will join a unit in North Borneo for a two year assignment. He is a Palatka senior high graduate who attended Emory University.

Edwin Price Palatka Fla Priceville Hawaii Peace Corps Dr. Price Athens College Alabama Young Price North Borneo South China Sea Palatka Senior High School Emory University Atlanta

County schools benefit Decatur and Morgan County

Mrs. Winkles urges joint effort to improve Morgan County and Decatur school systems. She notes industry workers flocking to Decatur and calls for unified action to raise educational levels across the county and city.

T. K. Lewis Decatur Morgan County W. H. Winkles

Three Service Stations Hit Along Highway 31 S

A string of break ins last night targeted Cockrell Service Station and Allen Shell Service Station on Highway 31 S. Thieves failed to move cash, Cockrell had two windows broken, and about $15 was stolen from a cigarette machine at Allen.

Highway 31 Cockrell Allen Shell Cockrel Allen Sta

Debates Fire Over Alabama Return of Underwood Family

Cuyahoga County welfare officials offered to transport Mamie Lee Underwood and her 11 children back to Centreville Alabama with state aid if Alabama accepts. Centreville mayor James Oakley and Cleveland mayor Anthony Celebrezze clash over integration as reverse freedom riders spark dispute and publicity.

Cleveland Alabama Mamie Lee Underwood John J. Schaffer Cuyahoga County Centreville Ala Ohio State Employment Service Ohio Bibb County Anthony J. Celebrezze Celebrezze Oakley

Long School Service Ends

Dr. N F Greenhill retires after over twenty years with the State Department of Education. Former president of Livingston State College he led the division of administration and finance for seven years. Assistant Director C P Richardson to supervise finance temporarily. Greenhill born Russellville 1891 educated at Alabama and Columbia University.

University of Alabama Columbia University

GOP Opportunity Seen In Alabama

Republican George F. McNally, returning from a meeting with Republican leaders including Dwight D. Eisenhower, says the party sees many chances in November. He cites James Martin of Gadsden as running on the Republican ticket against Senator Lister Hill, Democrat, in November.

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Break-in Stuns H. Sanderson Gin Co on 4th Ave

A break-in occurred at the H. Sanderson Gin Co on 4th Avenue with entry gained but no items reported missing. Local police investigated the incident as a possible burglary.

H. §. Sanderson Gin Co 4Th Ave

Athens College Honors Listed

Fourteen Athens College students earned all A grades in spring quarter. Dean's List recognizes top scholars including Margaret Barnum, Ryland, Barbara Carter, Judy Kilpatrick, Wilma Middlebrooks, Lucy McCutchen, Lorie White, Woodrow Wood, Ronald Humphrey, Wyman Logan, Elizabeth Keys, Mary Ann Lurie, Gaylia White, Harold Lyda, Ruth Svestka. Second Honor Roll names appear with multiple Huntsville and Decatur entries. Part-time students with GPA 2.5+ listed as Charles Atkins and others from Hartselle, Scottsboro, and Attalla locations.

Athens Athens College College Today Margaret Barnum Ryland Barbara Carter Judy Kilpatrick Wilma Middlebrooks Lucy McCutchen Lorie White Woodrow Wood Ronald Humphrey Wyman Logan Decatur Elizabeth Keys Bridgeport Mary Ann Lurie Fort Payne Gaylia White Ardmore Tenn Harold Lyda New Market Ruth Svestka Huntsville William A. Camp Frances Chambers John R. Holland Mary S. Johnston Doris Loggins Linda Maddox Carolyn Morning Emogene Parker Winfred Smithson Ben Chenault Nancy Cole Charles Atkins Nancy Hall Hartselle Rosanna Black Jerry W. Daniel William D. Gardner Beverly Heidt Robert L. John

How Far Must Legislature Go Alabama Redistricting Question

Alabama lawmakers face a three-judge federal court ultimatum on reapportionment and may need to go beyond partial changes to satisfy the court. The AP report notes the legislature’s challenge in redrawing districts.

Montgomery Alabama House Senate Federal Tennessee Federal Court Legis

Water Bond Sale July 10 and city ordinances approved

The City Commission adjourned to July 10 for sale of over 3 million in Water Department bonds. Ordinances 1290 1295 and 129% adopting sewer and national codes were passed. Three bids for a sanitation truck were reviewed and a driving school startup was taken under advisement. A grant with FAA for Pryor Field development was approved and a Library Board appointment made.

City Commission Water Department Decatur Sanitations Department Hicks Chevrolet Smith Motors Dick Coffey Ford Norma Wood Heckler Pennylane Gordon Drive Commission FAA Pryor Field Library Board Joyce Giles R. S. Byars Birmingham

Chemstrand Plans Acrylic Fiber Plant in Israel

Chemstrand Limited and Israel Central Trade and Investment Co Limited signed an agreement with the Israeli government to build a plant at Ashdod to manufacture Acrilan acrylic fiber. A new company, Israel Chemical Fibers Limited, will operate the plant, with initial output about 2,000,000 pounds yearly.

Chemstrand Limited Israel Central Trade and Investment Co. Limited Government of Israel Chemstrand Israel Chemical Fibers Limited Ashdod United Kingdom Chemstrand Corp Chemstrand Co Monsanto Chemical Co Tel Aviv Ireland Italy Japan

Wallace Pledges Aid To Etowah County Industry

Gov designate George C. Wallace vows action to ease Etowah unemployment. He visits Attalla and Gadsden groups seeking reactivation of the Attalla Pipe and Foundry Co. shut since 1959. Wallace buys a $100 share of stock to show support.

Attalla Ala George C. Wallace Etowah County Wallace Gadsden Attalla Pipe and Foundry Co

Local lists names in Athens and surrounding areas

A fragmented item lists individuals including Pamelia Pack Noel Parker Virginia Stacey Leighton Young from Athens and Ernest Heckler Mrs Mary Hunt Decatur and Dorothy Macllveen Celeste Steger and Arthur Williams Huntsville.

Pamelia Pack Noel Parker Virginia Stacey Leighton Young Athens Ernest Heckler Mary Hunt Decatur Dorothy Macllveen Celeste Steger Arthur Williams Huntsville

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