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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1963
Page
2
Weather and river reports for Decatur note a partial solar eclipse today from about 2 p.m. to 4 54 p.m. Sunset is 6 59 p.m. and sunrise 4 58 a.m. A future total eclipse is expected in the South Pacific in 1965.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 21.41 feet, up 16 feet in 24 hours, sea level reading 555.71 feet. TVA lakes Chickamauga 680.7 Pickwick 413.4 Guntersville 594.2 Whitesburg 556.2 Wilson 506.8. High Thursday 96 at 2 pm. 11:10 am today 88. Weather today tonight Saturday partly cloudy warm humid with scattered thundershowers. Winds south to southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts in storms. High today 93, low tonight 72, high Saturday 92.
Alabama's outlook through Wednesday calls for near normal temperatures with highs around 90 to 92 degrees and lows 68 to 72. Precipitation averages from half to one inch, with widely scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers.
Governor defends school prayer despite recent Supreme Court rulings. Charles J. Bloch of Macon Georgia editor of the Georgia Bar Journal will speak on states’ rights at the second day of the Alabama Bar Association meeting. Workshops and panels run today with a closing business session Saturday.
An electrical switchbox exploded at 3 20 Thursday, destroying the home of Junior Ball in Hartselle. Firefighters found the frame dwelling nearly gone upon arrival.
Testimony outlined diverted Austrian bound grain from a U S barter program. Raymond A Joanes said most diverted tonnage entered West Germany while Germany remained ineligible for grain. Lester P Condon noted no evidence of U S firm collusion. Austrian importers allegedly acted as fronts for West German interests. Authorities trace shipments as U S tightens controls.
Courtland residents Lawson S. Martin 27 and Daniel Gilchrist 50 were hospitalized after a 5 40 p m collision with a 1956 Ford driven by Lindsey 21 of Courtland. Lindsey was treated by a private physician. total damage about 1200 dollars.
Lee said the five union members could be fined up to 100 dollars at an August 5 trial board meeting. He identified Leo Slaton as the instigator. He drove a 1957 Mercury to a meeting, then found rust spots on the car. no threats were reported. He denied prior violence involvement.
Tramel H Harris 58 of Moulton 4 died Thursday at 5 am in Nungester Clinic Decatur after a long illness. Services Saturday 2 pm at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Manley and Rev. Dillard. Burial Moulton City Cemetery Elliott-Brown Service in charge. Survivors include widow Myrl Harris four sisters and two brothers. Active pallbearers named. Harris owned T H Harris Grocery and Service Station.
Ollis Arnold Ramsey, 51, of Athens died Wednesday. Services were held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church at 4 p.m. Burial followed at Temperance Oak Cemetery. McConnell Funeral Home directed. Survivors include two sisters Mrs. Lonnie Springer and Mrs. Andrew Miller both of Athens, two step-sisters Ruby Willis of Nashville and Betty Scearce of Nashville, step-mother Mrs. Hubert Lovelace of Elk Hart Indiana, and numerous other relatives.
Sarah Annie Williams age 74 of 511 North Houston Street died Wednesday at 7 30 p m at her home. Services are today at 2 p m from McConnell Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Officiating ministers are Robert Kribbs and Archie Parish. Survivors include husband J A Williams three daughters and 11 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren one brother John Gilliam. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Ollie Rebecca Black 68 of Athens died Thursday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services Saturday 10 a.m. from McConnell's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Gore officiating. Burial Athens City Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Doris Loughnan of Athens two sons Woodrow Black of Chester Mass and Kenneth Black of Athens two sisters Belle Owens of Athens and Mary Kirk of Athens and four grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Maxwell Alexander of 108 7th Ave NW welcome a son Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Avery J Thornhill of 2211 12th St SE announce a daughter Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Roger G Dyar of Courtland report a daughter Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas J Walker of Moulton announce a daughter today at Decatur General Hospital.
Limestone County Superintendent George Roberts and his family are in Miami Florida this week on vacation. A spokesman said Roberts will return to his duties on Monday.
A list of individuals including Paula Ann Hollis Hanceville Cullman James Gregory Mitchell New Hope and many others with residence cities like Cullman Holly Pond Hanceville and Hollywood California appears in the notice. The names span multiple ages and include spouses and middle initials with several entries tied to Cullman and surrounding towns.
Dismissals Master John Wayne Champion Decatur 2.
A long list of residents and addresses from Decatur and nearby towns appears, including names such as Larry Pruitt Mrs Richard P Mummert Mrs Maxwell Alexander and many others with street numbers in Decatur Courtland Trinity Moulton and Falkville. The fragment resembles a directory or notice page with no clear event date or action.
Moulton City Council has not yet hired a police chief. Wallace Snead says applications are being received and a decision will come soon. The Hill brothers and Robert Frank May Jr. resigned over salary, leaving Theo Rucker as acting chief with others temporarily filling roles.
Oregon introduced the first state gasoline tax in 1919 and within a decade all states adopted similar tax laws, shaping early fuel taxation nationwide.
City leaders warn a new state act could force salaries and hours changes across Decatur departments. Fire Chief Floyd Elkins argues hiring more staff is needed to avoid reduced full strength. Officials urge residents to contact representatives to defeat the measure and protect local government authority.
A jet carrying scientists and astronaut Navy Lt Cmdr Malcolm S Carpenter will chase the eclipse across the continent. Earth radio beams will focus on the event while other scientists observe birds and wildlife during the eerie period, including a University of Maine team monitoring mosquitoes.
Hart selle carpenter Jim Curtis was injured while building a porch at Bob Robinsons Hopewell home. A timber fell on him as the house was jacked up. He was taken to Hart selle Hospital with bruises and a broken rib.
Andy Johnson, who died at Veterans Hospital Birmingham, will have services Sunday at 2 p.m. from First Baptist Church Vine Street with burial at Oakland Cemetery Limestone County Reynolds in charge. Survivors include half brother Simon Hobbs of Chicago and many relatives. Funeral services for four Blount County deaths Tommy Skinner 85 Minerva Skinner 56 Curtis Skinner 9 Emmett Skinner 7 will be announced later by Carl M Sykes Funeral Home.
No. 2 Barley trades at 0.95. No. 1 Soybeans and cattle and calves show clearances. Ter m steer and heifer lots scarce with weights 350-600 lbs. prices 23.50 to 26.00. Early activity high late steady with Tos. Wednesday prices 17.75 to 18.50.
The New York stock market closed down in slow trading as pressure from President Kennedy’s foreign tax proposals weighed on sentiment. Chrysler rose slightly on late gains while Du Pont led declines. General Motors and American Telephone held near flat. Foreign stocks fell overall with Royal Dutch and Unilever among active losers. Alcoa dropped sharply after weak earnings.
Nashville buyers saw scarce slaughter steers and heifers with gains to 50 in the week. Cows held steady early while bulls remained about steady. Prices listed include good and choice 910 lb slaughter steers at 24.00 and utility to commercial cows at 17.50 to 18.50.
The text argues the Soviet side prefers a partial ban with international monitoring while opposing full underground test ban. It claims the US and UK push for wider bans to gain intelligence advantages and suggests a loan for atmospheric, space and underwater tests as a possible compromise. It frames the issue as a step toward any agreement despite continued disagreement.
Athens sheriffs raid limestone county whisky operation arresting Charles Edward Moore 45 of Decatur near Greenbrier and Willie Martin Murrah 22 of Athens with alsobeers seized include 22 cans and 12 ounces of wildcat whisky found at Bud Grisgby residence.
Georgia hog market shows mostly steady to higher trading. Gilts in the 18.50 to 19.00 per cwt range for light to medium weights while 240 to 270 pound hogs fetch 17.25 to 18.00. Sows bring 13.25 to 15.50 per cwt. Overall prices rise about 25 per head with some sales up to 50 compared with last Friday.
In Birmingham brokers note steady demand for broilers and fryers with heavy ready-to-cook movement. Headcount for the weekend totals 1 417 000 versus 1 259 100 last weekend. Atlanta reports Georgia live poultry market steady under heavy movement with prices to be reported f o b plants 84.
AP reports cotton futures trading in New York with October to December contracts showing slight gains over prior close and nearby months edging higher. Prices range around 32 to 33 cents per pound with different months noted.
Morgan County sheriffs report five arrests on Thursday including three for highway intoxication and two for public drunkenness. City Clerk’s office issued three building permits for homes ranging from sixteen to twenty two thousand dollars. Docket records show multiple charges including red light violations public drunkenness disorderly conduct improper turning driving without a license and various traffic and vagrancy offenses.
Bids open Tuesday for an addition to the Doctors Building on Sanders Street in Athens. The structure will nearly double in size and add a new surgeon, joining Dr. J. O. Belue, Dr. John R. Waddell, and Dr. E. G. Norwood. The east side laboratory will be enlarged and Dr. Frank Cauthen will join for general practice and surgery.
Security Mutual Finance Corporation based on Bank Street in Decatur makes second mortgage real estate loans to individuals, offering pure seconds secured by property.
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