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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1963
Page
2
The moon rises tonight at 9 22 p m and moves through the night toward Tuesday July with sunset at 7 04 p m The last quarter occurs July 13 Saturn is visible to the west among Capricornus stars until late October This forecast notes sunrise tomorrow at 4 43 a m and moon and planet positions for the evening sky.
Reading from sea level stood at 554.76 feet with a drop of 65 feet in 24 hours. Other lake levels listed include Chickamauga 682.4 Pickwick 412.6 Guntersville 594.9 Whitesburg 555.3 Wilson 507.6. Sunday highs reached 92 degrees with a 74 degree low. today 82 degrees at 10 50 a.m. Rainfall in the last 24 hours measured 0.15 inches. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, humid air, scattered showers and thunderstorms later with gusty winds and highs around 90 to 92.
Forecast notes near normal temperatures across Alabama with cooler days midweek and heavy rainfall expected Monday night into Tuesday night. Classifieds include multiple sale and rental notices and two residences for sale with contact numbers and locations in Decatur and Birmingham areas.
A Navy jet crashed near Willow Grove Naval Air Station during a rainstorm killing seven people from Philadelphia including Jennie Klein and her children. Dozens were injured as the bathhouse and nearby structures were leveled. Captain Butler was believed to have bailed out before impact.
Limestone County Sheriff M. W. Evans announced two weekend arrests. One was for assault with intent to murder and the other for public drunkenness.
Cullman Police Department reports twelve weekend arrests including disorderly conduct driving while intoxicated no drivers license reckless driving improper muffler running a stop sign and violation of prohibition law. Thirty one cases were slated to appear in city court this morning.
Cullman County Sheriff reports weekend arrests including non support one case assault and battery one case peace proceeding two cases and high way intoxication two cases.
Two fires were reported to the Cullman Fire Department over the weekend. A grease fire occurred at the Blair Hayes residence at 12 37 p m Saturday. A gasoline fire in a garage at 1109 2nd Ave West owned by Robert Sapp was out on arrival at 8 14 a m Sunday.
Athens Police Department reports 17 weekend arrests including six for public drunkenness two for fighting three for no driver's license one for possession of beer one for assault and battery one for assault with intent to murder one for reckless driving one for unnecessary noise with an automobile and one for running a stop sign.
Treasury agents raided two Oakland Chinese grocery stores and found tok jow, a harsh tasting rice liquor, being bootlegged at prices from 13 to 15 dollars per gallon.
A brief hospital dismissal note lists Miss Lisa Weaver of 1103 5th Ave Mrs Mary Sparkman and Mrs Laura Simmons both of Hartselle Floyd Hagood from Belle Mina Charles Bruce from Florence Alvin Z McCown of Hartselle Mrs L D Beavers and infant son of Hartselle and Mrs Charles Owens with infant daughter at 1118 8th Ave SE.
A long list of residents and family members organized by street and town appears, including adults, children, and infants from Trinity Moulton Decatur Huntsville and Athens. The roster names numerous households with addresses on 11th Ave SE 2nd Ave SW Memorial Drive NW and other streets.
Varying deaths across Alabama include Mildred McGolley 41 who drowned near Andalusia while swimming in Five Run Creek. Other weekend victims: Charles Sanford 20 Brownville Abraham Ramsey 39 Emelle Charles Ellis 14 Huntsville Forman Graves 47 Cullman Mary Emma Lewis 11 Trinity James Edwin Wade 21 Oakman James Allen Sandford 38 Huntsville Henry Bolling 47 Mobile Willie Orr Birmingham Jimmy Vaultz 33 Newcastle Howard DuPree 15 Rainsville. AP reports total accidental deaths from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Sunday.
A Tuesday 7 p.m. protest meeting at City Hall will hear objections to the planned paving of Broadway Nelson Prospect and High Streets. The project includes Broadway from 10 feet north of Alabama 36 to 20 feet south of Elm Street 111.5 feet. Nelson from Frost to State Highway 36. Prospect from Prospect Drive to State Highway 36. and High from Day Street to St Street 571.5 feet. Mayor Grady Long and the city council will listen to property owners abutting the areas scheduled for paving.
A private citizen and Public Forum writer add 20 to the reward for the blast at Turner Davis's home last Monday night. The total reaches 4020 with 200 more expected from Decatur after tomorrow's city commission meeting. Contributions include 2500 from Gov. George Wallace 1000 from Local 377 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union and 500 from Local 377 Health and Welfare Board.
R T Nance 84 of Hartselle died Sunday at 2 45 p m in a local nursing home Funeral services were to be held today at 3 p m from Moss Chapel Methodist Church with Rev Douglas Dexter officiating Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home in charge Survivors include one daughter Mrs Sam C Farrar Birmingham three sons W A Nance Gadsden Dr H W Nance Lawrenceburg Tenn L E Nance Mount Morris Mich two sisters Mrs Willie Maples Springfield Mo Mrs Lula Howell Nashville Tenn one brother E H Nance Gadsden three grandchildren and three great grandchildren He was a member of Flint Baptist Church Nephews to serve as pallbearers.
William Palmer Lynn of Cullman died Saturday at 9 p m at his residence. Funeral at Valley Springs Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by widow Mrs William Lynn four daughters Mrs Cherley Drummond Mrs Willard Freeman Mrs James Harris and Mrs Roberson two sons Thomas Lynn and Gatson Lynn two brothers and two sisters.
Grady Price 49 of Louisville Ky died in Louisville Saturday at 5 p m Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p m at Mt Zion Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery Survived by widow Maudie Thomas Price two sons Lewis and Donald Price three stepsons Edward Bobby and Jimmy Breck four step-daughters Miss Jean Breck Mrs Dean Fields Mrs Freida Scanlin and Mrs Fay Foster
The Agriculture Department reports 1963 planted cotton acreage at 14.856 million acres, down 9 percent from last year under a federal program to curb surpluses. State figures include Alabama 850000 acres, Georgia 660000, Tennessee 515000, Mississippi 1500000, with respective year-to-year percentages and five-year averages.
In Lawrence special hearings were brought before Circuit Judge Newton B Powell this morning. Plaintiffs include Wolverine Shoe and Tanning Co. vs Lucian Royer. William Frost vs J M Roberts. Herman C Nolan vs State of Alabama in a coram nobis hearing. Hall Motor Co. vs L J Kelsey. Moultry vs Moultry. and State of Alabama vs the Courtland Theater.
Four white hecklers jailed for disorderly conduct after demonstrations at a segregated park escalate tensions as nearly 400 integrationists are arrested since July 4. National figures like Roy Wilkins call for bolder NAACP youth action while governors weigh stronger anti discrimination measures.
Negotiators warn new rules eliminating 40000 firemen jobs could take effect at 12:01 a m Thursday unless Congress enacts one shot compulsory arbitration to settle the dispute. Railroads cite 40000 firemen jobs as costing 600 million annually. a strike would affect about 700000 workers and halt 217000 miles of track.
In Trammel community farmers report deer nibbling tobacco plants in plant beds and fields this spring. They are fencing out and chasing away the wildlife to protect their crops.
Markets show tonnage with Grade A milk at 55 per hundred and milk at 63.20 per hundred for four percent. Wheat and barley trade around 1.45 and 0.95 dollars per bushel respectively. Cattle demand remains strong with slaughter steers 22.00 to 22.50, heifers 22.50, cows 13.50 to 15.50, bulls 17.75 to 18.50, calves 24.00 to 26.00. hogs steady with 1 3 weight range 17.50 to 17.75 and sows 12.50 to 13.0.
The New York stock market closed lower as rails and autos weighed on indices. Volume ran about 3.3 million shares with major names like Chrysler IBM Polaroid Merck Du Pont Union Carbide and American Telephone showing declines while Anaconda Kennecott and Allied Chemical posted gains. Bond markets were mixed or lower.
Birmingham reports a firm undertone in broilers and fryers amid tight live supplies and solid demand for ready to cook products. Some sales under contract. prices ranged with modest premiums over quotations. Atlanta notes adequate Georgia live poultry supply and steady demand with plant delivery considerations.
Nashville AP notes cattle market activity with about 1 200 head including slaughter steers and heifers up around 50 cents. Cows and bulls firm to steady with good feeder classes lifting 50 to 1.00. Prices quoted for 750 lb heifers and utility cows included.
Police investigate weekend burglaries at a Coca Cola Bottling Co and a service station. Entry gained by breaking doors and walls. Several tools and cash were missing at some sites, while others showed attempted safe access but no confirmed theft.
Mr and Mrs Bennett McRae welcomed Pamela Ann Saturday at St Margaret s Hospital Montgomery Mrs McRae formerly Barbara Ann Nance Lelton Ivy Cullman 8 daughter Saturday at Decatur General Hospital William K Litrell Moulton and Mrs William Pence 808 W Moulton St a son Sunday at Decatur General Hospital Bobby G Osborne Somerville 3 a daughter Sunday at Decatur General Hospital Robert Daly 1126 4th Ave SE a son today at Decatur General Hospital
Higher: good and choice 375-600 lb steers 24.00-27.00. Calves 350, active, strong to 50 higher, vealers 24.00-26.00. Hogs 1 600, fully steady to 25 higher, bulk 185-240 lb 18.00-18.25, sows 13.00-14.00. Sheep 700, spring lambs 19.00-20.00. Thomasville Ga AP report notes hog receipts 2700 at Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Dothan Jacksonville. Steady to 25 higher across regions. 1-2 barrows 18.00-18.50 190-230 lb. 2-3 240-270 lb 16.75-17.75. Sows 12.75-15.00.
Birmingham AP reports eggs mostly lower after a late week New York Market decline used as base price. Offerings remain ample with consumer grade prices to retailers up to 9 30 a m today. Grade A white 36 42 cents, mediums 28 32, small 25 28 cents.
City clerk issued building permits Friday for homes and utilities with values from 75 to 11 000 dollars. Weekend sheriff arrests include 18 highway intoxication cases and multiple drunk and license offenses. Rising Sun Lodge calls a 7 pm BA degree meeting at the Masonic Hall. Dr. J G Hamilton and wife travel to Gadsden for Lonnie Hamilton funeral.
Elliott Brown Service Funeral Home directs arrangements for a local burial. Survivors include Mr. and Mrs. Bernard King of Town Creek, four brothers J B King and Jr King of Chicago, Jimmy Lee King and Larry King of Town Creek, and sisters Dorothy Bain and May Ellen King of Town Creek. The deceased attended Hatton High School.
Athens City Council will discuss the Limestone County Civil Defense program organization chart and related items. Other topics include billing for utilities after Athens city limits expansion and approval of deposits on delinquent utility accounts.
The friendly manager of Aetna Discount Co offers loans from 300 to 3000 dollars for vacations or other needs. AFC, a 45 year old financial institution, emphasizes respectful treatment and invites contact with Mr Crea n at 209 4th Ave SE Decatur Alabama or via phone 355 0361.
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