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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1963
Page
2
Decatur Tennessee River level at Keller Memorial Bridge reported 721.13 feet with a 0.5 foot rise in 24 hours. High Thursday reached 86 degrees at 1 pm, low overnight 64, temperature 84 at 10:45 am. Forecast calls for sunny conditions today.
A committee member and president of the Norfolk and Western Railway stated no plans to serve in a mediation capacity. Meany of AFL-CIO planned to take up the matter at Thursday's opening meeting, as anticipation built since the dispute began.
Limestone County Sheriff's force made two arrests Thursday one for reckless driving and one for driving without a license in Athens.
Public notice advertising a party game described as for people who dislike certain items. Includes garbled text about participants and pricing in a casual classified style.
David L. Ryan died at Cullman Hospital Wednesday at 10 45 am Funeral services are today at Harmony Church Blount County Survivors include his widow two sons two brothers and one sister
Alexander infant Darrell Alexander, son of Mr and Mrs Harry N Alexander of Decatur, died this morning at Decatur General Hospital at 1 15 a m Graveside services are to be held today at 4 p m from Johnson Chapel Cemetery with the Rev W officia
A fragmented OCR list names numerous individuals associated with Cullman and nearby areas, including cities like Hanceville and Florence. The text appears to be a roster or acknowledgment from a hospital or related entity with multiple personal names and partial titles. The source is garbled with misspellings and stray words, hindering clear interpretation.
Bill Lovett Jr. 43 of Hillsboro died Thursday at 7 15 p m at Decatur General Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be from Fish Pond Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p m with Rev R E Wilkins and Rev Myrl Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the Charity cemetery.
Racial sit ins erupt in New York at Gov Rockefeller offices while Bronx diners protest and housing projects face work stoppages. Washington committees advance fair employment bills and discuss a five member commission. Senators review Salisbury Maryland desegregation progress as Rep Dorn urges delay of civil rights legislation. A Aug 28 protest plans include White House demonstration and Lincoln Memorial rally. Labor Department vows crackdown on discrimination in federal offices nationwide.
The home of Lee Coleman in Athens was heavily damaged by a morning fire on Acton Hill around 9 a.m. The cause was undetermined. Mrs. Coleman said she left to visit her mother-in-law and learned of the blaze. She noted they were close to paying off the house and had insurance for the structure and furniture.
Miss Lanita Little from Russellville and Mrs Katherine from Athens appear among admissions. Other listed individuals include Walter Vassar of 111 Sth Ave NW and Mrs Lilian Posey of Toney. Also named are Miss Cassie Pike and Miss Lisa Weaver of 1108 5th Ave SW.
A period lists numerous individuals with street addresses in Huntsville Moulton and nearby areas followed by the word Dismissals. The record includes adults children and infants with a mix of titles Mrs Miss Master and Mister and notes such as infant son and Babyson. The names appear in a legal notice style roster with addresses along Canal Street Penny Lane and 4th Avenue SE.
The Decatur Chapter of Alabama Service Station Association met at Tower House Restaurant for its regular meeting. Lee Campbell was named Mr. Service Station of the Decatur Chapter. A nominating committee was formed to select new officers for next year. Sam Spivey, executive secretary of the state organization, attended.
In New York a jury found four individuals, including A. Grande, Ely Batkin, and Jacob Yaffee, guilty on stock fraud charges. Judge Dudley B. Bergen scheduled sentencing for September 10, with a market value of about $10 million alleged for the shares controlled by Lowell M. Birrell. Bail was set at $40,000 for each defendant, $15,000 for Grande.
The Senate Judiciary Committee revived a dormant bill to bar federal reapportionment of the state senate while the Senate Health Committee backed measures to change the state health board structure and create county boards. Proponents say the reforms boost efficiency and public health, but doctors oppose fearing slowed progress. A key proposal by Sen. Jimmy Clark would raise the health board to 15 with six non doctors, while Sen. Roland Cooper's bill would cap the board at nine with a limit of five medical representatives. Another measure would require a nine member board per seat with five doctors. The reapportionment plan by Sen. Roscoe Roberts would create 12 single county districts and redraw 23 districts across two or three counties, returning Alabama to pre 1960 districting. Federal judges warned they will resume oversight if large counties lack stronger Senate voice, though House seat allocation was deemed satisfactory.
Mr and Mrs J W Journey of Greenville S C announce a son James William Journey Jr born Thursday. Mr and Mrs Jerrell Cook of Somerville 3 announce a son today at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs W L Martin of Hartselle announce a daughter Thursday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic.
Memorial Drive Methodist Men meet at 6 30 p.m. Stewart Johnson discusses the Cuban crisis. Jayettes sponsor Hospitality Room at 8. City building permits list several new houses and remodels with values from 9 975 to 18 000. Decatur Curb Market opens 6 to 11 a m with ham beans tomatoes okra and more. Police found a back door open at Martinizing Cleaners. Firemen found a washer on fire at Dixon's Laundromat. Alabama Chrysanthemum Society meets 3 p m at Pet Dairy Co Hospitality Room. Burglary at Shirley's Standard Service Station with theft and damage to cigarette machine and front door.
Two persons were bound over to await action of a county grand jury in Athens just before noon. Henry Miller faces embezzlement charges tied to funds from Spur Gas Station he managed. Verni Darby faces an assault with intent to murder charge linked to the June shooting of Tom Jones.
New York stocks slipped as activity weakened and the market remained irregular. Chrysler shares fell on a series of sizable losses, while earlier in the session the list held up with only fractional declines amid a fading trading tone.
A veteran Senate officer, valued for guidance on tough rulings, died after a long career marked by dedication. He was known to arrive before 7:30 a.m. and to rarely leave the chamber, often dozing briefly during sessions.
Ad copy-like description praises Hannah Troyher season designs featuring fur pelts including dalma or leopard spotted calfskin, shell blouses for tweed, white ermine trims on black and navy outfits, mink cuffs on brocade dresses, and lavish jeweled gowns aimed at adding illumination in Times Square crowds.
The notice shows egg grades from nearby producers with Grade A White large 3614-42, medium 28-32, and small 25-28.
Nashville AP reports mixed cattle sales with 45 head total for the week, no price test on completed sales. Slaughter cows ranged about 13.25 to 18.50, feeder classes showed higher values amid a fluctuating market.
Market notes fair balance with demand for live offerings. Broilers and fryers quoted at 14 to 14.5 with some contracts up to .5 over. Delivered plant prices range 14.5 to 15.5.
Three youths are held in Shelby County Jail in connection with a $400 armed robbery of a service station near Columbiana Alabama. A woman was removed from the car during the chase as authorities pursued the suspects. one older man is still at large.
Riot police use tear gas and electric stuns to clear streets in Savannah after a Negro rights march. Eleven leaders and dozens of participants are rounded up as clashes erupt with rocks, bricks, and smashed windows.
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