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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
3
Cullman Police report charges against a driver for disobeying a red light two counts reckless driving and one count disorderly conduct in a district diary item from Cullman.
Athens fire department reports slight damage from an electric short at the home of Harry Richter 301 North Madison Street. The Wednesday 11 04 a m incident prompted a prompt response.
Decatur police detained a man claiming amnesia about his identity. Pvt. E-2 James C. Waycaster of Fort Gordon Georgia was brought to the station after approaching a city official in a department store. A 1964 West Memphis High School class ring with JCW initials helped identify him as Waycaster.
Hospital notices list admissions for Mrs. Eugene Osborn and dismissals for Mrs. Glenn Crook in Decatur. Included is Emmett R. Chenault of 402 Church St NE.
A list of individuals and addresses including Clyde Bass Moulton Faron Bradford Lela Dotson John Martin Perry Johnson Hugh Sexton Effie Roebuck Howard Cantrell Willie Harper James Smith Waldermose Springs Andrew Bullington Lester Sam Gibson Jr Courtland Julian Jacobs Athens Lizzie Bailey infant Mark Casey Kerry Matthews Howard James and other residents with street addresses across SW SE NW and related towns.
Curtis conspired with Houston Kenneth Kilpatrick of Cullman County to steal a 1964 Cadillac from Peek Oldsmobile in Decatur in June 1964. Kilpatrick was convicted of grand larceny and sentenced to eight years. Curtis received eight years for receiving stolen property. Judge Bloodworth postponed sentencing in another case to Monday.
Deputy Bobby Kennedy, 28, of Decatur, promoted to sergeant, becomes third in command behind Sheriff Fleming and Chief Deputy Patterson. Bennett McEntyre leaves the department. Bill Schrimsher to begin as deputy after guard work with Chemstrand. Additional deputy to be added later this month. Also related legal notes: Bond in grand larceny case granted mistrial. Robert Chatman Jr. pleads guilty to whisky still charges. James Woodruff Jr. charged with grand larceny, case not pressed.
Agricultural leaders in Limestone, Lawrence, and Cullman counties warn of a large boll weevil surge after an unusually deep January snow. Farmers, already replanting, fear profit drops unless action is taken.
A storm caused branches to fall but no major damage beyond the city. Official records show 1.33 inches of rainfall with more showers expected this afternoon. Military authorities seek Waycaster listed as absent from a Georgia camp and plan to collect him in Decatur.
Bryson Construction Co of Decatur lands a 226000 dollar NASA Marshall Space Flight Center addition. The one story 8400 square foot facility will house the research director staff and space physics lab, with a L shaped layout and canopy connection to Building 4481.
CHERYL COPLAND of Athens named chairman of the ways and means committee of Mount Ida Junior College Student Government Council in Newton Centre Massachusetts. She is majoring in executive secretariat and plans to return for the fall semester. She ranks in the top ten percent of the college honor roll.
Mr and Mrs Donnie Hugh Alldredge Blountsville a daughter born at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Howard Cantrell 605 6th Ave SW twin sons born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Pace Decatur a son born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Johnny Livingstone 1518 Phillips Court SW a son born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital.
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