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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1968
Page
2
First National Bank President James A. Davis is among 518 bankers enrolled in the 1968 session of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking in Dallas Texas. The two week course covers bank management credit administration and trusts.
Athens police probe the loss of two billfolds valued at a total of $15 from the Athens School gymnasium this week. Chief A H B Lightfoot noted the billfolds belonged to Beverly Copeland and Mary Ellen Keamer, who were at the gym for a summer recreation program.
A federal panel ruled a state code allowing justices of the peace to collect fees on highway violations unconstitutional. Bibb County JP offices were enjoined, sparking debate in Morgan County where judges warn of caseloads and consider forming an inferior court to handle criminal matters.
The Courtland Boosters Club sponsors a barbecue dinner Thursday as part of an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Courtland High School. Activities begin at 10 30 a.m.
Athens reports the Limestone County Board of Revenue weighs adding deputies and new jail facilities. Sheriff Evans urges at least two more deputies and plans to seek state lawmakers to raise deputy salaries. Cullman finances discuss borrowing to cover July September expenses, with $40,000 monthly costs vs $18,000 income. Fairview hosts 1953 graduation reunion at All-Steak Restaurant in Cullman. Holly Pond holds flag raising at City Hall with Woodsmen of the World presenting flag and pole.
The Alabama State Employment Service will be closed Thursday and Friday this week and will reopen Monday morning at 8 a.m.
Three girls Ann Giblin Elizabeth Hardy and Andrea Lee are set to attend the Ouachita Ramble in Hot Springs Arkansas August 10 to 21. Veterans Affairs office director William Falls said the office will be closed Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5 but open at 8 a m Monday July 8. A $37 171 federal grant funds training for key punch operators at Albright College approved by Rep Bob Jones Sen John Sparkman and Lister Hill will start August 19 for 30 participants with qualification and registration plans to follow.
The Decatur Planning Commission approved several subdivisions including lots opposite Burningtree Country Club and Runnymeade Avenue between Westmeade and Betty Street SW. It granted preliminary approval for Mountain Brook Estates near Vestavia Drive and Clubview Estates on Indian Hills Road opposite Burningtree Country Club.
Decatur Jaycees will sponsor a Fourth of July courtesy stop Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm along U S 31 south of the Crescent Motel to encourage safe driving.
Phillip Howard Slaughter of 825 Grant St SE has been awarded an A. C. Nicholson Grant-in-Aid at Texas Christian University for the 1968 1969 academic year.
A six hour court ordered hearing in Montgomery reviewed the dismissal of three Public Service Commission Examiners who said they were laid off for political reasons. The Alabama Supreme Court ordered the inquiry after the State Personnel Board ignored a circuit court suggestion to probe the exits.
Athens reports the Limestone County Maid of Cotton contest deadline is July 15 as four entrants already join. The winner will represent Limestone County in Montgomery for the state contest in October with a cash prize. Crowning occurs at the Farm Bureau annual meeting August 7 at Belle Mina. Entrants must be 19 to 23 and contact Mrs. Leo Hampton for details.
In Prichard Alabama a full Negro ticket will contest the August 13 municipal election with five Negro candidates qualifying by the 5 p.m. deadline. Rev C C Suggs Sr leads a slate for mayor against incumbent W O Capps and Police Chief Dan T Davis, while four Negroes challenge white opponents for four council seats.
Montgomery AP says most state income tax refunds averaging about 36 dollars will be mailed within two weeks. About 500000 refunds totaling nearly 18 million should clear by July 15 as staff work overtime to speed processing. Rabren notes 44 million collected in income taxes as of June 30, up 7.6 percent from 1967.
Troy State University in Troy Alabama will receive a 700000 federal loan for housing married students. Senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman announced the funds on Tuesday noting the loan will fund seven buildings with four apartment units each.
Gov. Brewer appointed Athens contractor Cecil Black to the new deputy director post of the State Building Commission. Black will oversee state contract letting for schools hospitals and other public buildings earning 13000 dollars annually. The appointment, effective immediately, aims to tighten supervision and save taxpayers money.
STAND representatives canvassed Mobile neighborhoods urging residents to sign petitions against a court ordered integration plan. The white parent group seeks a freedom of choice approach for the coming school year and will file with the U S District Court in Mobile.
Presidential candidate George Wallace resumes campaigning tonight in Minneapolis after a brief respite for votes and funds. He travels by chartered plane to Dayton and Columbus, Ohio, then plans a return to Massachusetts for more appearances as petition drives continue to place his name on the November ballot.
Marine Corps Pfc. Arthur C. Ballew of Gadsden Alabama was listed among servicemen killed in action in Vietnam in Defense Department releases.
Two armed men robbed the A & P Store in downtown Scottsboro taking cash from registers and a waiting customer. Ronnie Newton, the assistant manager, described the ambush as one robber forced the money while the other looted registers. A car thought used by the robbers was found burning in a nearby field a short time later.
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