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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
2
Prominent star Vega high in the afternoon sky. Mars sits low in the west at 9 34 p m. Saturn appears in the southeast at 11 19 p m. Jupiter rises at 11 38 p m. Clear conditions likely for observing the planetary lineup.
River gauge near Decatur shows 21.08 feet with a 14 foot rise in 24 hours and sea level at 555.38 feet. TVA lake levels list Chickamauga 681.5 Pickwick 413.3 Guntersville 594.2 Whitesburg 556.0 Wilson 506.6. Today's high 85 after 4 p.m. with a night low of 59. At 10:50 a.m. the temperature was 81. Forecast calls for sunny mild today, clear cool tonight, partly cloudy and warmer Friday. Easterly winds 6 to 12 mph.
Hospital records show admissions including Mrs. G I Bolling Mr William Mayo Hart Danville James Douglas Sims Mrs Addie Ellen Glenn Patricia Gail Jarrett Robert Ennis James local addresses listed Dismissals include Melissa Maples Allen Hyatt Farr infant daughter Mrs Richard A Nelson and others with listed homes and family details
Mixed lines list names and places including Bobby Carter Decatur Thomas Strain Athens Mrs. Ronie Jett Somerville Brackin Terry Ft Wayne Rayd Voyles Somerville. The fragmentary notes show addresses 1717 Somerville Rd and 223 12th Ave SW with no clear event or context.
Decatur man Lester Perkins 25 died instantly when his 1960 Ford truck left Huntsville Brown's Ferry Road near Cow Ford Road and plunged into a ditch due to brake failure. Coroner Char lie Sammett Jr. said Perkins was alone and crushed by the rag steering wheel. the truck owned by Ervin Walker of Decatur was loaded with pulp wood. State troopers investigated.
Reports show civil rights demonstrations from Brooklyn hospital sit ins to New York City office protests and sit ins at governor and mayor offices. Volunteers in Mobile discuss equal job opportunities while Mobile schools seek rehearing on desegregation. In Washington Dean Rusk warns of a national crisis if civil rights are not resolved. A National Women's Committee for Civil Rights is formed after a White House conference with about 300 women attending.
One person injured in a two car collision on U S 278 West at about 9 55 a m. The 1959 Chevrolet driven by Mrs David Preston Crider collided with a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Louise G Martin. Mrs Crider treated and dismissed from Cullman Hospital.
Hudson Sandlin announces the annual watermelon cutting for doctors of Lawrence County to be held July 18 at 7 30 p m at Hepsi dam ten miles south of here on Highway 33 in Bankhead National Forest.
The Limestone County hog producers association organized with Walter T. Long as president and Floyd K. Agee noting that hog income could rise from 150000 to about 350000 annually. Members discussed stock certificates for youth member Brobson Lutz, a July 31 sales event, and auction by Auburn Extension director Fred Robertson with 750 feeder pigs and on site lunch.
Two boys spotted smoke from a storage area at 722 Bank St and alerted their father, Dr. William A. Stone, who called the Fire Department. Fire officials said damage at Curry-Hames Furniture and Appliances’ store room was light, with fire and water impact minimal.
Funeral services for George Edmonds Jr of Cedar Lake are set for Friday at 1 30 p m at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cedar Lake with Rev R C Sandford officiating Interment at Sykes Cemetery Carl M Sykes Funeral Home in charge Survivors include four sons Rev Oscar Edmonds Decatur Sgt William H Edmonds Mississippi Darden C Edmonds Cleveland Ohio Charles E Edmonds Decatur three daughters Mrs Mary D Atkins Chicago Mrs Edna Roper Detroit Mich Mrs Ruby L Grisby Athens two sisters Mrs Rosie Dobbins Birmingham Mrs Darlean Wynn Decatur Also funeral services for James Miller Monday at 1 p m CME Church Cedar Lake burial Blackwell Cemetery Morgan County Reynolds Funeral Home in charge Miller died Sunday in Chicago Survivors include mother Mrs Sarah Miller Decatur two brothers Acie Miller Decatur Robert N Miller Valdese Springs three sisters Mrs Gertrude Brown Chattanooga Tenn Mrs Ellabelle Thompson Louisville Ky Miss Artie B Miller Louisville Ky grandmother Mrs C E Baker Decatur three uncles and one aunt
A Kroger store will add 4500 square feet to its 15000 square foot site at 115 6th Ave NE. Construction by General Constructors begins soon and should finish around October 15. Estimated cost is 50000 dollars. The south wall will be removed near completion to merge with the new addition. Other permits issued include several residential projects in Vernon St SW College St SE Greenwood Dr SE and 2nd Ave SE along with Decatur Awning Co. work.
The six man Independent Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen notes the presidents surprise move after unions reject a stone in the dispute. A proposed study committee could lead to compulsory arbitration under a Railroad Labor Act amendment. Carriers expect resolution by July 29 and warn against further bargaining. Republicans vow to oppose federal seizure or forced arbitration. The plan targets 65 000 jobs at stake and aims to review the facts and possible restudy of negotiations.
Athens autopsy planned for 55 year old Walter Moore found dead around 6 p.m. Wednesday after his tow truck stalled on a hill near Nick Davis Road Limestone County coroner Charlie Sammet said an eyewitness, Gene Baugh, saw Moore fall from the truck as it began to roll. The body was discovered dead at the scene. no rollover occurred.
Alabama lawmakers moved through a large education appropriation of 186 million for the coming fiscal year and 151 million for the next, with a delay to next Wednesday. The Ways and Means Committee also revived the general appropriation bill funding noneducation state functions for two fiscals, while approving pay raises for circuit judges and adjustments to the Gulf State Park casino project involving Roy Grimmett's concession.
Athens district diary notes Limestone County Sheriff M. W. Evans says staff made three arrests on Wednesday. One for reckless driving and two for no driver's license.
Limestone County officials announced the annual beef field day will be held July 23 at the Tennessee Valley Sub Station in Bellemina. The event aims to showcase livestock practices and local agricultural programs with participation from county agents and residents.
Cullman Police reported two arrests on Wednesday. One person was charged with disorderly conduct and another with violation of the prohibition law.
Danville student Ted Dalton is named among the top 100 freshmen in engineering for the 1962 63 school year. A former Danville High School student, he majors in electrical engineering.
Market notes show cotton inch middling at 4 Decatur joan 33.97 and cottonseed at 45 per Mil Grade A per bundrea. Manufactured milk at 63.20 per hundred for four per cent. Hog quotes steady with U.S. 1-3 weight 190-235 lb at 17.50-17.75, sows 11.50-13.50.
The New York market sagged as Chrysler breached support at 60 triggering a broad pullback. Despite the late selloff the tape slowed and some gainers emerged including IBM Xerox Electronic Associates and High Voltage Engineering while Polaroid led a modest rally.
Hog receipts 2 700 at Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and other southern markets show steady to strong demand with U S 12 barrows and gilts 190 230 lbs at 18 00 18 50 and lighter weights around 17 50 18 00. Nashville reports cattle and calves 75 with feeder steers 23 00 23 75 dealers 24 00 26 00 hogs 400 mostly steady and sheep 100 with spring lambs at 20 50.
Amarillo AFB Texas reports Airman 3c David V Hill of Falkville Alabama being reassigned to Myrtle Beach AFB South Carolina after completing jet aircraft mechanics technical training here The airman son of Mr and Mrs G W Hill and Eva High School graduate.
T. C. Archer died Wednesday in Gadsden. Funeral services set for Friday afternoon at Collier Butler Funeral Home Gadsden with the body lying in state prior to the service. Survivors include widow Ruth Archer of Gadsden two daughters Mrs. Thomas Kay of Hartselle and Miss Sarah Lynn Archer of Gadsden three sisters and two grandchildren.
Edith Maynor Goad, 1604 Somerville Road SE, who lived in Decatur and belonged to St. John's Episcopal Church, died Thursday in a local hospital. Funeral at Gunthorp Brown chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Burial in city cemetery. Survivors include two Birmingham nieces. Memorials to the heart fund requested.
Mr and Mrs Jesse L Seal of Decatur welcome a daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Albert Ridgeway of 1408 7th Street SE announce a daughter for Mr and Mrs John H Willis born July 6 at Hartselle Hospital.
Miss Sarah Kennedy a 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Kennedy Copeland has become the first contestant in the Athens Rodeo Queen contest. She works as a part time subscription solicitor for The Free Press this summer and is a correspondent for The Daily in the Copeland Community.
Birmingham AP reports ample egg supplies with slow demand Prices for Grade A white large 364-42 cents per dozen nearby producers offer medium 28-32 cents and small 25-28 cents per dozen.
Live offerings and supplies cleared close and ranged from fairly well balanced to short in several items. Slower ready-to-cook trading noted with demand firmer today. Estimated 680,100 head reported with no comparison to prior period.
Capt Cecil D Williams of Decatur is on two weeks active duty with the 151st Engineer Battalion at Ft McClellan Alabama and will return July 21. A Plymouth driven by Ann Mae Thrasher collided with a Ford on US 31 and Sherman St SE causing neck pain but no hospitalization. Police found a small hole in a house window at 219 6th Ave SW with no forced entry. A purse was left at M and J Supermarket Gateway Shopping Center and is held for recovery. Fire department responded to a structural fire on Sanders Street SW with no loss.
Gov. George Wallace denounces a three judge panel of the U S Court of Appeals for ordering Mobile schools to begin desegregation of first grade this fall. He accuses the panel of inciting Alabama and savors Judge Daniel Thomas for thoughtful handling of the case.
1964 samples available at Ira's Book & Gift Shop 222 E Moulton St Morgan County residents can shop locally. For sale hide a bed brown slipcover 80 dollars. Tappen electric range 50 dollars 1234 2nd St SW. Call 355-0558 to arrange pickup or delivery. Ride to Redstone Arsenal area and share car pool call 353-2436.
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