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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1963
Page
2
A fishing trip tragedy closes with John Smith located in a Ford sedan after a day of casting near the river. Witnesses recall a missing boy promised to return by 7 30. Limestone County coroner Char lie Sammett notes the grim discovery and prepares formal records.
Alabama lawmakers edge toward a seven and eight district plan with five counties and lawmakers dodge tax clashes. A tax measure for old age pensions faltered while a strikebreaker ban faced debate. Mental health plans delay looms as Senate filibuster threats grow with 13 days left in session. The installment loan bill backed by bankers seeks an 8 percent add on interest, prompting wide opposition over true rates and legality.
In 1962 New York City recorded more than 2,000 ship arrivals and departures, highlighting the port's heavy seaborne activity and enduring role in commerce and transportation.
Mrs Irene Vera Harrison 40 of Wolf Springs died Sunday at a Russellville clinic. Funeral from Wolf Springs Church of Christ with burial at King Cemetery. Survivors include husband Vernon Harrison two daughters Becky and Vera nine sons and extended Randolph relatives. She was native of Lawrence County and a member of the Woll Springs Church of Christ.
James P Copeland of Mount Hope 2 died at 2 30 p m Sunday in Lawrence County Hospital after an apparent heart attack. Funeral services were set for today at Oak Grove Franklin County at 2 p m with Rev Willie Daniels officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery with Elliott Brown Service Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his wife Mrs Kan and Rucian of Mount Hope 2, one brother Lowell of Phil Campbell, two grandchildren, and other relatives.
Bob Alexander 70 of Moulton died Sunday at 7 a.m. at home after a four year illness. Funeral services scheduled today at 2 p.m. at Moulton Methodist Church with Rev. Harry Campbell officiating. Burial in Cheatham Cemetery with Elliott Brown Service Funeral Home directing. Surviving are his wife and daughters Relies Reba Marie and Julia Bell Alexander all of Moulton. one sister Ida Landers Decatur. two brothers Bluitt and Lawrence Alexander of Moulton. and several relatives. He was a member of the American Legion.
Lonnie Horace Scott aged 42 of Markedtree Arkansas formerly of Florence died at Kennedy Veterans Hospital Memphis Tennessee on Saturday Funeral services were held Monday in Markedtree Survivors include son Bobby Scott of Decatur daughter Brenda Scott of Memphis parents Mr and Mrs George Scott of Markedtree two sisters and two brothers all of Markedtree and two grandsons of Decatur
James Marvin Curtis aged 50 of 606 Coleman Ave Athens died Monday at 2 45 pm at his residence Funeral Saturday 9 am at McConnell Funeral Home chapel burial in French Camp Mississippi Rev Archie Parish officiating Survivors include wife Helen two daughters Patricia Anne and Janice Curtis both of Athens his parents Mr and Mrs K C Curtis French Camp Mississippi five sisters and two brothers
One month old Lou Ann Woods daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip G Woods of Hartselle 3 died Monday at 10 am in a local hospital. Graveside services were held today at Mt Tabor Cemetery with Rev Rankin Irwin officiating. Peck Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Elmer Williams 77 of Lacey's Spring died Monday at 5 50 p m in Tennessee Valley Nursing Home Flint Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Val her mose Christian Church with Rev Denver Napier officiating Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home in charge Survivors include sister Mrs Beulah Slater Hartselle and many nieces and nephews
Sheriff McRae urged the county to finance jail needs including new mattresses blankets a fingerprinting device and sticker upgrades for patrol cars. He claimed deputies salaries should start at 350 rising to 400 after a year and criticized prior budget figures while noting that only the fingerprinting device purchase was approved. He said state and city investigations use such devices and warned against taking blame when the grand jury reconvenes. Mrs Frost proposed redrawing county voting machine boundaries and was appointed to study the plan for ballot placement.
The body remains at the funeral home chapel before services at the church. Pallbearers named Howard Fowler Curtis Cryer James Jackson Billy Bradley William Robert Murphy and Ernest Johnson will serve at the funeral.
Mrs. Ella Springer of Decatur age 80 died at 9 40 a m Monday at the Tennessee Valley Rest Home Flint Funeral services were held at Market Street Church of Christ with A J Rollins officiating Burial followed at Decatur City Cemetery Spry Funeral Home director Survivors include daughter Mrs Wiley Hargrove four sons Buford Floyd Tonice and Gilbert Springer twenty eight grandchildren thirty nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Pallbearers were Edward Roy Eugene Earl Roger and Gilbert Eddie She was a member of New Georgia Church of Christ in Anderson Alabama
Cotton markets show middling price at 33.9 with various ratios and seed at 43. Grace brand notes mixed yields. In cattle, slaughter steers steady with loads at 950 pounds around 4.50, cows 13.50 to 15.00, bulls 18.00 to 18.50. Hogs steady with US 1-2 at 18.50 for 215 pounds and sows 13.00 to 14.00 for 325 to 550 pounds.
A roster of patients and related individuals from Cullman and nearby towns includes Mrs Mary Jane Graham Mrs Gladys Webb Mrs Flossie Wigley Mr Robert Reynolds Mrs Eva Burks Mrs Myrtle Graves Mrs Tressie Yearwood Mr James Tucker and others across Cullman Hanceville Vinemont Garden City Hollywood and Salma Tennessee with multiple surnames and addresses.
The stock market closed mixed after a sizable intraday gain, with moderate trading. A seat sale at 160000 drew buzz while the SEC endorsed market reform proposals, and major automakers posted fractional gains amid a rebound from a streak of declines.
Louise Legg McCluskey 47 of Athens died Friday around 4 p.m. in Mobile. Funeral services were Sunday at Pisgah Baptist Church officiated by Rev. James Johnson. Burial followed at Athens Rose Lawn Cemetery. Surviving: Milford Ted McCluskey, her mother Mrs. Eada Legg, seven sisters, three brothers. Pallbearers: Morris Nelson, David Allen Nelson, Mace Reece, Danny Saylors, David Cox, Charles Carter.
The Rev F W Whitt Harbison aged 68 of Cullman died Sunday at 5 35 AM at Mount Hope Baptist Church Crane Hill with burial in Livingston Chapel Cemetery Survivors include widow Carrie two sons Ed and Buell Harbison of Cullman two daughters Valera Denson of Cullman and Jewel Drummond of Mobile three brothers Charlie Me and Johnnie Harbison one sister Mrs W L Calvert and several grandchildren.
The board considers expanding from 43 to 47 voting machines amid location concerns and longer travel distances. Tentative distribution spans Districts One through Four with specific towns, while machine capacity is set at 600 votes. Separate note covers seeking AG guidance on a Falkville recreation property lease to the Lions Club for 25 years at $1 annually.
Mrs. Mary Hogan and Edith Wood are admitted along with James Perry and Forrest Bates. Master Jimmy Jones joins the list as a new admit, while J N Cook from Joppa is listed for dismissal.
A compiled roster lists numerous individuals including Mrs. Jerome H. Bumpus of Somerville Road and Mrs. Samuel H. Malone of Vine Street NE among many others across Decatur, Haley, Hartsville, Moulton, Hartselle, and surrounding areas. The names include adults, married couples, and multiple children with addresses in towns such as Decatur, Moulton, Somerville, Hartsville, and Trinity.
Myr. and Mrs. Raymond Clay Trinity 1 welcome a daughter born Monday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr. and Mrs. James P Dougherty Athens announce a daughter born Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Roberts Decatur 4 report a son born Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome H Bum pus 1402 Somerville Rd announce a son born Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Hillard H Williams 1414 Phillips Ave SW report a daughter born Monday at Decatur General Hospital.
City clerk issues building permits for Amos Morris James E Wright Morris Bros Earl Hyatt and others. Traffic incidents include a 1960 Vauxhall collision on Line Street a 1955 Ford rollover on 19th Ave and a Buick Ford parking lot collision. A car fire a break in at Kennedy Motors and a Lambda fraternity dinner in Huntsville discuss graduate chapter plans. Also Alabama indurction station calls and insurance award news from Liberty National Life.
The article explains a six rank police merit system with nine possible steps and annual merit raises. It notes per month salaries from $278 to $400 under the old plan and new raises by step, while preserving step position. examples include a captain at step five rising to $461. It also covers cable ordinance discussions in Decatur and project timelines.
The North Quality Association recognized Decatur insurance staff for loyalty and service in 1961 and 1962. Award recipients include H. C. Roberson W. K. Jackson L. T. Jones and C. H. Edwards for sustained production and maintenance of life insurance.
On Wednesday July 24 the Moon is visible with Mars about 175 million miles away to its left. The star Denebola rises above and to the right of the Moon as sunset occurs at 6 57 p m and sunrise is 4 52 a m the next day Moonset is 9 42 p m First Quarter on July 28.
River reading shows 21.53 feet at Keller Memorial Bridge with a 24 foot rise in 24 hours and sea level at 555.83 feet. TVA lake stages listed include Ch 681.7 Pickwick 412.6 Guntersville 594.4 Whitesburg 556.5 Wilson 507.3. High Monday reached 92 degrees, 69 overnight. 11:15 a.m. temperature was 88. Today partly cloudy and warm with isolated showers and thundershowers. highs near 90 Wednesday 93.
Cambridge officials seek low rent public housing with the Public Housing Administration and form a biracial Human Relations Commission. In exchange Negro citizens agree to no protests or demonstrations for an indefinite period.
Demonstrators blocked work truck routes as police arrested 81 more participants, raising total arrests to nearly 400 in ongoing civil rights protests in New York.
Town officials dedicate 25 feet west to create a 50 foot right of way linking to 5th Ave Brookmeade through the old city dump area. Election officials must appoint within 15 to 20 days before the August election, so an adjourned meeting is set for August 2. A city election will be held August 20 with four candidates qualified for city commissioner.
The ad states a used refrigerator that looks and operates perfectly for fifty dollars. Call 353 9128 or visit 68 808 Carridale St. SW to inspect. The listing continues with another for bedroom furniture and a dinette set, also sharing the contact number.
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