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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1972

Page

5

Calendar Of Events For Tri County Health Plans Commission Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of Tri County Appalachian Regional Health Plans Commission rescheduled to July 31 at 7 30 p m at Tri County District Health Services Building Revival starts today and runs through Friday at McKendree Methodist Church Massey with Rev G M Hamby speaking services nightly at 7 30 p m and special music Ladies Auxiliary of the Decatur ha anh meets at Shangri La Restaurant at 7 p m Vacation Bible school at First Christian Church 405 E Moulton St daily 9 11 30 a m for children 3 to 12 Full Businessmen's Fellowship International holds 7 30 p m meeting at the Inn with Rev Elbert Willis speaking Faith Baptist Church Beltline Rd and Bellemeade St SW holds vacation Bible school today through Friday 9 11 30 a m for ages 4 13 transportation phone 355 0175 Bible stories singing memory work handcraft games for 4 to 12 9 11 30 a m HARTSELLE South Morgan County Citizens Band Radio Club meets 8 p m at Hartselle Municipal Auditorium Regional Health Planning Commission meeting 7 30 p m at Tri County District Health Sevices building Revival services daily 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m through Friday at Basham ton United Methodist Church Rev Jerry Croft speaks American Association of Retired Persons meets 10 a m at Summer Manor business meeting and covered dish luncheon Mrs E G ne speaks and gives history of A A Rev Bob Caufield missionary to Bolivia speaks at Decatur First United Methodist Church 7 p m Members of Decatur Safety Council meet at Shangri La Restaurant at noon

O— Vacation Bible First Christian Church E. Moulton St Full Businessmen’s Fellowship, International Ho Inn Elbert Willis First Baptist Church of Baldwin, la Faith Baptist Church Beltline Rd Bellemeade St. SW American Association of Retired Persons Summer Manor E.g.ne A. A

Austin NJROTC to sail surplus patrol boat to Decatur

Twelve Austin High School Naval Junior ROTC students and advisors depart Charleston, S. C. for Mayport, Fla. The 75-foot boat, donated by the Navy, will be brought back to Decatur by student crews up Atlantic coastal and Gulf inland waterways and river routes.

Charleston S. C Austin High School Naval

Hospitals face accreditation review over fire drill counts

Accreditation discussions note inadequate drills after January changes to a 4 to 12 required standard. Eight drills at Baugh-Wiley-Smith fell short. The Aug. 22 Chicago appeal argues hospital expansion plan was not reviewed by the survey team. North Alabama hospitals lost accreditation. Hartselle Hospital stays accredited pending next year survey.

Bucher Baugh-Wiley- Smith Commission Chicago North Alabama Huntsville Joint Commission Hartselle

Ship voyage students ready for NASA tour and Jacksonville handoff

The first crew of students under Lt Cmdr William C Hatton sails from Norfolk to Charleston then Mayport and Cape Kennedy for NASA facility tours. A second crew of 12 will relieve them in Jacksonville as Cmdr Walter Hatton says the voyage is going well and the ship is spotless.

Jacksonville Cmdr William C. Hatton John Hames Decatur Norfolk Charleston Mayport Cape Kennedy NASA Jay Davis Bobby Ray Harrison James Nelson Larry Patterson Bud Terry Ray Ashcraft Ken Ashcraft Freddie Noland Johnny Ray Steve Legg Don Porter Ronnie Sanford Hatton Pat Walter Hatton

Elders Seek Quiet Resolution After Congregation Split

Bain says Wednesday night drive stemmed from how the situation was handled, lamenting media amplification of an internal church issue. He hoped to talk with Marshall so he could stay as minister. Becky Marshall denies plans to resign and aims for Miss Alabama, while Marshall endorses his daughter in the contest.

Bain Marshall Becky Marshall Decatur Daily

Gun Accident Injures Man In Trinity 1

A Trinity 1 resident Ona D Posey was shot in the right hand and leg while preparing for target practice with a .22 pistol, then treated at Decatur General Hospital. Police report lists two separate incidents of injuries and a string of thefts including a home break in at 2214 Willow Ave SW and a barber shop burglary.

Trinity 1 Ona D. Posey Posey Decatur General Hospital Alabama 67 Country Club Rd Alton C. Bynum Hamilton Ira Lewis Johnson Temple Bynum Johnson Pineview Hospital John Smith Willow Ave Hillsboro Decatur Harbor Anthony Ochs Roden Hillsboro 2 Harbor Roden

Decatur Chamber’s New Year Growth and Current Members

Decatur chamber began in a somber mood with Barrett Shelton as first president and charter members raising 3000 dollars to hire a director. Today it boasts one of the state’s largest memberships with new individuals and firms including Dr. Betty Vaughan and Decatur Nursery among others, plus several churches, unions, and service organizations joining.

Decatur Barrett Shelton Betty Vaughan Robert H.tweedy III Collis Stevenson John K. Howard C. B. Tutwiler Cleo Teague Gene Hamilton George Perry Bob Coleman Ernest J. Alt Edwin J. Piery Robert S. Doherty Thomas Ferguson Decatur Nursery Decatur Construction Co Jackson Shoe Repair Lenco Insurance Agency Kenney TV & Electronics Service Joe's Used Parts McBride Auto Parts Bama Parts Co. South Auto Electric Supply Co Red Carpet Inn GAC Finance Blair and Raley Contractors Alabama Farm Bureau Insurance Charles B. Hardwick Co National Old Line Insurance Co R & R Shell Morningside Shell Hyde Royal Shell Shell Oil Lang the Church of God of Prophecy Decatur Safety Council Alabama Country Music Association Decatur Hospitality League Kings Memorial United Methodist Church Decatur Elks Lodge United Handicapped Workers

Bernstein on Words and Language Shifts

A 1972 Bernstein column reflects on changing meanings of moralize and moralistic and explains lay versus lie with examples. It notes shifts in usage, language quirks, and obsolete terms, illustrating how readers must parse evolving word senses.

TVA Cuts Elk River Flow In Experimental Test

Knoxville TVA has halted flow at Tims Ford Dam in an experiment to lower discharge rates and river water temperature downstream. Public information officer Paul Evans said testing began Saturday and runs through Thursday.

Knoxville Tennessee Valley Authority Tims Ford Dam Paul Evans TVA Elk River

Jury Struck In Murder Case in Alabama Trial

A jury was struck this morning in the first degree murder trial of Larry West in Morgan County. West is charged in the November 23 1971 shooting of Thomas Wayne Dalton, 29, at a Lacesay Spring mobile home. Dalton was found near the entrance with multiple gunshot wounds. coroner Guy Hollaway described the shots entering the back, arm, and torso.

Larry West Lacey's West Thomas Wayne Dalton Dalton Spring 2 Morgan County Guy Hollaway Hollaway

Wall Street Advances on Positive Economic News and Mixed Dick

Wall Street rose as favorable economic data supported a broad stock rally. The noon Dow stood at 931.67, up 11.22, with advances outpacing declines over 3 to 1 on the NYSE. Occidental Petroleum slid on profit-taking despite a prior surge from a Soviet tie up, trading down 1/2 to 15 1/4 after a 60,000 share block. The NYSE index moved up 56 and the Amex up 0.14.

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Save for retirement with Payroll Savings Plan and Savings Bonds

The ad urges workers to save now for retirement by joining the Payroll Savings Plan at work and buying US Savings Bonds. It highlights that steady earnings today can grow into funds for tomorrow, ensuring a comfortable retirement.

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