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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1972

Page

5

Calendar Of Events For Decatur Parish And Community Groups

An outdoor Liturgy celebration at Tatee Soone begins the events. A patio party follows for parish women and friends until 9 p.m. Chapter 19 gathers at 7:30 p.m. in Maroney Temple. Altrussa Club of Decatur meets at 2509 Spring Ave. SW at 7 p.m. Revival services run nightly at Fairville Baptist Church with James W. Carraway as guest speaker and soloist. Decatur BPJanes Club hosts a covered dish supper. Ursula Mueller of Huntsville presents the first of three investing lectures at the Cascade Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. reservations via 353.5012 with 50席 limit. Women’s Council Realtors of NAREB plans a luncheon at Sundowner Restaurant at noon. Garden Club to meet with Mrs. Bruce Johnson.

Cacadeene Center Ursula Mueller Huntsville

Walker County Navy veteran and Legion leader dies

Falls affairs officer with office in the Morgan County courthouse annex and longtime Legion of the United Veterans service member, who served aboard the USS Birmingham in World War II, rose from committee member to commander for five straight terms and was elected department vice commander in 1970.

Morgan County County Commission Walker County Navy Board of Trustees Department

Mob gunmen kill Genovese family member report continues

Witnesses heard shots as a truck sped past and found it abandoned with engine running. Police recovered a stolen car with an un-fired m 3 machine gun in the rear seat and broadcast an alert for the vehicle. In a jacket pocket was over $2,000 in cash. No evidence of a feud with Genovese peers was found.

Eboli Genovese

City officials discuss voting boundary issues and precinct changes

City leaders debate moving voters into city boxes for an August election. Coleman and McAfee dispute authority to shift residents between precincts while county officials consider amending boundaries to align with Baxley ruling. Officials urge pragmatic solutions for future elections.

Baxley Peek Oldsmobile Coleman McAfee Board of Registrars County Commission Priceville Julian Harris

Fire destroys part of building. council approves hospital board

Cullman Fire Chief John Hasenbein described a fire gutted the north side of a building housing a store. Funeral plans were set for Chambers at Lystra Baptist Church. The council approved incorporating a medical clinic board to fund a $4 million Baugh-Wiley-Smith hospital facility, with bids for insurance, playground equipment, landscaping, and a Brookhaven Middle School bridge project funded by HUD grants. Jerome C. Ard attended as a city council candidate for August election.

Cullman John Hasenbein Buettner Chambers Lystra Baptist Church Moss Lou Ella Chambers Dewayne Chambers Carlton Chambers Larry Joe Chambers Sybil Williamson Doris Marion Jeannette Nichols Juanita Pugh Vonda Chambers Diane Chambers Justice Department McAfee Fleming Whit King Jr Charles E. Riggins Frank J. Stone Medical Clinic Board Baugh-Wiley-Smith Carridale Betty Streets Riggins King Stone Atty. John Caddell Gordon Dr. SE Beltline Hospital Affiliates, Inc. of Nashville James L. Rankin Fireman's Fund Chenault Agency Daniel Agency Frazier Brothers Maryland Casualty Rex Rankin State Farm Insurance State Farm Earl Glenn Agency Inc Delano Park Hunter-Kanepsheld Co Craco Supply Co Hartselle Garden Center and Florist Co Decatur 14Th St Brown Decatur Nursery Willo Products Brookhaven Middle School Willo Bill Levin Brookhaven 4Th St Department of Housing and Urban Development Jerome C. Ard

Words and spelling quirks from a 1972 Bernstein column

Theodore M. Bernstein discusses spelling rules and their exceptions in a humorous column. He cites misread rules from Absecon, N J reader Dr Morgan Ackley Johnson and contrasts I before E with exceptions in seize height weird seismic feisty and beige. He also notes usage nuances between farther and further and quotes Eric Partridge on meanings.

Morgan Ackley Johnson Absecon N.J

Sign Tampering Warning Issued by City Police Chief

Police Chief Pack Self warned residents against defacing or removing signs in the city. He noted real estate and political signs have been tampered with and warned that tampering is a misdemeanor, potentially escalating if traffic signs cause harm. He stressed signs on rights of way remain private property and will be enforced.

Pack Self Self

Fischer hides match in private room to save game

In Iceland, Fischer kept a Sunday flight to New York booked, but the planned match was moved to a small room. Paying fans watched on closed circuit TV in the big hall as he insisted the third game be held “just for today” in the private space to save the match.

Iceland New York Fischer Tiana Oachl Faycy Gram Perce

Area Service Man Ledfors Receives Army Distinguished Flying Cross

Capt Frederick D Ledfors, on his second Vietnam tour since Oct 1971, earned the U S Army Distinguished Flying Cross for piloting a wingship that led Marine helicopters bearing Vietnamese Marines on a May 13 1972 raid. He previously earned the Bronze Star and Air Medal. His wife Melody and daughter Andrea live with her parents in NE 914 Line 81.

Frederick D. Ledfors Vietnam U. S. Army Ledfors Phu Bai South Vietnam Melody Roland Guyse Andrea

Wall Street Dips After Modest Morning Gains

Wall Street prices eased from early gains as the noon Dow Jones average fell 0.23 to 922.08 after trading highs. The NYSE advances led declines narrowly as analysts cited McGovern nomination concerns and international monetary issues impacting the market. Boise Cascade, the most active Big Board issue, held at 10 percent with a large block traded. NYSE index slipped to 59.01 while Amex edged up to 26.96.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Monte Gordon Sartorius & Co McGovern International Monetary Boise Cascade Amex

Decatur Alabama Ordinance Amendment Public Notice

Legal notice announces an amendment to the Code of Alabama to be considered by the Decatur City Council. It details hearing time and place, outlines affected property along Cain and Line streets, and requests public attendance for commentary and potential adoption. Local officials FLORENCE ADAMS, city clerk, signs the notice.

Alabama Decatur Pepe Gregew Deppney Terre Florence Adams Civy Putin Welfare Decal Algbarme Alabama Loning Wreby Cain Street Lime Street Center Street

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