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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1966

Page

3

Hospital Dismissals and Eligibles List Names

A long list of patients and dismissals from multiple counties and towns is recorded. Names include Betty Jean Reed, Lee Wilson, Lettie Elizabeth Ferguson, Katie E. Long, Ida Hill, Clarence Coffey, Ralph Hill, Johnny Bryant, Jimmy Filyan, Mattie Hood, Martha Coffey, Anna Willingham, Gurnie Parker, Eunice Couch, Robert J. Clark, Norman Holland, and many others with associated towns such as Decatur Moulton Trinity Hillsboro Danville Grayson Town Creek Rogersville Madison Hartselle Somerville and Mount Hope. The entry names both admissions and dismissals, including infants and multiple residents from diverse streets and apartments.

Betty Jean Reed Decatur Lee Wilson Grayson Lettie Elizabeth Ferguson Trinity Katie E. Long Moulton Ida Hill Clarence J. Coffey Sr Hillsboro Ralph Hill Houston Johnny Bryant Danville Jimmy Filyan Mattie Hood Martha Faye Coffey Lawanna Willingham Vinemont Gurnie Parker Eunice Couch Robert J. Clark Joseph Reed R. W. Bynum Norman Holland

Local Phone Directory Snippet Names Mrs Merle Shockley and Others

A fragment from a local directory lists individuals including Mrs Merle Shockley of Elkmont Mrs Ruby Ange of Madison Mrs Inita Hamby of Athens and other residents in surrounding towns with initials and stubs indicating further entries but incomplete details.

Merle Shockley Elkmont Ruby D. Ange Madison Inita Hamby Athens Juanita Beddingfield Rogersville Ruth Biggerstaff Timothy Ferguson Mary C. Eubanks Doris

Admissions Roster Listing Residents and Teachers

A dense admissions list names numerous individuals with addresses across Decatur and nearby towns. The compilation includes Mrs Sam Patton Miss Deborah Price Mrs Eugene Milan and many others tied to local schools or institutions.

Sam Patton Woodland St Eugene Milan Decatur George Hughston Sherman St Mickey Shelton Trinity Brent Craft Jackson St Jack Tarpley Madison Deborah Price Harold Williams Somerville Rd Dennis Pepper Ardmore Tenn W. J. Mullican Sadie Gustin E. Moulton Benny Byrd

Grand jury reconvenes in MOULTON with jurors listed

A grand jury organized March 21 in MOULTON resumed session this morning to inspect jail cases and other matters. Circuit Clerk Ernest Shelton said this marks the first regular session for routine work in over a year and District Attorney Billy Burney attended. The panel includes Silas Agee, William B. Alexander and others, with numerous jurors from Cullman County and surrounding areas.

Moulton Ernest Shelton Shelton Lawrence County Billy Burney Silas Agee William B. Alexander John C. Aldred B. T. Armler John H. Blaxton Heney Borden Aryland Burney James L. Cottingham Vernon W. Crisler Percy Cross Billy Clark Elkins Walker McCullouch John W. McCaig Mack H. Pierce Henry Smith Warren L. Thrasher Bibl Wiley Joe Clark Young

Tell Me Why Contest Winner Announcement

The papers announce Cathy Molinar of El Paso Texas as today’s Tell Me Why winner for the Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia contest. The column notes lightning can seem deadly yet often avoids striking, framing a storm scene with cautionary imagery.

Cathy Molinar el Paso Texas

Lightning basics: how sparks jump from cloud to earth

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity that travels along the path of least resistance. Cloud charges, from negative in the lower cloud to positive on the earth, drive the flash and can cause fires or damage. U.S. losses reach about 12 million dollars annually.

Earth United States

Births in Hillsboro Cullman and Decatur Areas

Mr and Mrs Gene Coffey Hillsboro 1 welcomed a son Sunday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs N J Filyan Jr Hillsboro 1 welcomed a daughter Saturday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Gerald Bailey Cullman 5 welcomed a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Albion Hudson welcomed a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Billy Smith Cullman 4 welcomed a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Melvin Nickle Danville 1 welcomed a son Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Jones 922 Austin St S welcomed a daughter Sunday at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs Horace Moore 1513 Chestnut St SE welcomed a daughter Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Arnold Hartselle welcomed a daughter Sunday at Decatur General Hospital.

7Th Ave M. W. Pressnell Cullman James Thomas 6Th Ave Grover Bridges Athens Brenda Campbell 9Th Ave Marcus Ryan Somerville R. V. Montgomery Hartselle William Cannon Albert St Ted Karpf W. Moulton St Magnolia Lyle Lafayette St Rayford Calvert Harrison St. SE Gene Coffey Hillsboro Lawrence County Hospital N. J. Filyan Jr Gerald Bailey Cullman Hospital Albion Hudson Billy Smith Melvin Nickleson Danville 1 Decatur General Hospital James Jones Austin St. S Horace Moore Chestnut St Charles Arnold

Four Charged With Petit Larceny

Athens authorities charged four people with petit larceny in two incidents. William Dean Johnson, 19, Prospect Tennessee, Gene Dean Scott, 17, Elkmont, and a 15 year old were arrested for stealing a tire and wheel off a car near Pettusville. Lawrence Buchanan, 50, Athens, faced charges for theft of tools. All were released on $300 bond.

Athens M. W Buddy) Evans William Dean Johnson Prospect Tenn Gene Dean Scott Elkmont Pettusville Lawrence Buchanan

Pistol Fires In Holster Draw Injures Hartselle Man

Police report a Hartselle resident identified as Kermit King was admitted to Baugh Wyle Smith Hospital Sunday evening after accidentally shooting himself while drawing a pistol from a holster. King suffered a gunshot wound to the lower calf of his right leg. He said the injury occurred during the draw.

Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital Kermit King of Hartselle 2 King

Dina Tremaglio Wins Day's Riddles and Jokes Prize

The day's winner is Dina Tremaglio, age 11, of Waterbury Connecticut. She was recognized in the Britannica World At les or Yearbook of Events style contest for submitting riddles and jokes.

Waterbury Conn

Riddle Exchange Sparks Dad Joke Debate

A playful Q and A exchanges punny lines about money lollipops and candles. Answers reveal four cents the penny cost difference the lick speeds a horse comparison and a joke that neither candle burns longer using light humor.

Trick Box 9 x17 153 Adds To Nine With Any Number

A short math note explains a trick: multiply any number by 9 and the digits of the product sum to 9. If the sum is another number like 18, repeat summing the digits to reduce to 9.

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Lawrence County Admissions Mike Littrell Warren Thrasher Town Creek Dorothy Martin Paul Ayers Leeman Harris Brenda Nolen Dale Newton Modie Hill Carrie Whitworth Mt Hope Luna Reeves Bobby Alexander Manton Davis Perry Freeman Vine St Lyle Holland 12Th St Hilton Steel Courtland Ronald Copeland 5Th Ave Boyd Hightower Donnie Ford 8Th St William Zaukelies Wadsworth St Moore Mattie Lovell Billy Don Springer Anthony Wayne Mitchell Helen Darmer Wanda Jean Corum Lexington Virginia Dildine Laura ‘Ann Davidson Decatur General Dan Athens-Limestone Admissions Patton Road Gate 1 Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Ala Alabama Gate Rocket City Bob Keller South 1St Street Bob) Keller Pulaski, Tennessee Tommy Harrison Adair Realty Company Garland Cheatham Robinson St Jack Adams Robert Eckhardt John Hammond Ralph Harrison Killen Lester Mitchell Waldermose Springs Vicki Collier Vernon Hill James Landers Luther McKinney Cullman Admissions Elmer Adams Mary Brunner Patricia Lee Copeland Birmingham I. V. Cupp Cullman William Clark Haynes Melvin M. Hipps Eva Rhea Elaine Hudson Robert Samuel Moore Arkadelphia Leonard Morgan Tammy Darlene Murphree Joppa Joseph Andrew Nelson Hanceville George Harless Quattlebaum Bessie “Mae Smith Beverly Gay Smith Lena._Estelle Smith Pattricia Faye Smith L’rence Shirley Jeanette Alldredge Blountsville Helen Marie Barbee Garden City Lily Lee Bates Thomas Franklin Calvert Bremen Mary England Ada Belle Hanvey Holly Pond Clarence William Harris III Aaron Franklin Loveless Alene Teague McDaniel Frances W. Mercer Betsy Jane Penn Elbert Neal Rowell Flint Michigan Carolyn Joan Smith Faynell Ward Brenda Kay Watson Jackie Leon Williams Kwik Westwood Shopping Center Denville Rd. & 8Th St 5.W American Bank & Trust Company Hartselle, Ala TOTAL Board OF Directors R. O. Camp Howard P. Fowler Paul H. Lee, JR Fred O. Sherrill R. D. Sittason H. A. Bartlett Charles Quinn James H. Stephenson Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Call Associates Associates Capital Sixth Ave Harl Rose
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