Morgan County Maid of Cotton Contest Qualifiers Named
Eleven contestants have qualified for Morgan County Maid of Cotton with a dinner to choose the winner at the Holiday Inn. The crowning will be by last year’s winner Mrs Carolyn Belford at the Farm Bureau meeting at Morgan County High School in Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Holiday Inn
Carolyn Belford
Morgan County Farm Bureau
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
Dianna Hartselle
William Hartselle
Bethel Home Demonstration Club
Paulette England
Decatur
Dana Pearce
Mason Pearce
Grant St
Decatur Jaycees
University of Alabama
Weather and sky notes for Tuesday July 28
Sunset at 6 53 p m and sunrise at 4 56 a m outline the day. Moonrise at 9 39 p m and Last Quarter on July 31 are noted with Saturn rising at 8 40 p m Jupiter visible in the east and Venus and Mars rising around 2 27 a m Aldebaran positioned between Venus and Jupiter as observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
Aldebaran
River Readings and Forecast For Decatur and Vicinity
Decatur area river at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 19.71 feet down 0.95 feet in 24 hours. sea level 554.01 feet. TVA lakes Chicamauga 681.3 Pickwick 411.9 Guntersville 594.3 Whitesburg 554.5 Wilson 507.0 feet. Sunday high 93 at 3 pm. low 75 at 5 am. Today 87 at 9:45 am. Forecast fair to partly cloudy warm with isolated thundershowers today tonight and Tuesday. Highs 87 to 89, lows 69 to 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Chickamauga
Pickwick
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wilson
Train derailment snarls track after couplings snap
Witnesses describe a train snapping its couplings and plunging down a banked, walled section of track turning over the car and crushing passengers. Jose Ferreira, 43, reported the front car rolling faster before seeing the rear derail and collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Ferreira
Rochester riot tense as curfew halts liquor gun sales
Rioting in Rochester peaks in the Jefferson Avenue area with widespread looting and police resistance. Tear gas, fire hoses, and warning shots subdued rioters while a dusk to dawn curfew and state guard support were sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Markets wrapup from cotton to livestock prices
Cotton inch middling four dollars per unit and Decatur loan at 33.57. Cottonseed 45 dollars per ton. Milk grade A 6.55 per hundred. manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred. Various grain prices listed including corn at 1.34 and oats at 0.60. Livestock: cattle 1600, calves 300. hogs 1000 with prices up to 25 higher. sheep 300, slaughter lambs sharply higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Poultry supply letters from Atlanta and Birmingham report adequacy
The bulletin notes ready to cook demand fair to good and live supplies generally adequate. In Atlanta and Birmingham reports, broilers and fryers show steady movement with heavy and light types priced and stocked. some regions mention developing demand later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Areeorzia
Birmingham
Broilers & Fryers
Fire wrecks vessel after cabin fire sinks cruiser
Two unidentified pleasure boaters rushed a stricken family to the harbor and Decatur General after a cabin fire. the cruiser sank as flames burned the craft to its waterline. George D. Clem Jr. reported the engine explosion may have ignited fumes in the bilge, leaving only debris and a burned gas tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur General
George D. Clem, Jr
Stratford Rd
Poe
Judge Sets Transfer Dates for Negro Pupils
Judge continued from Page 1 to allow Negro students ample time to file transfer applications by Aug 20. Three dates were set to inform pupils and parents whether transfers were accepted. Gadsden attorneys were told notices must be given to applicants by Sept 5 with schools opening Sept 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Grooms
Madison County
Hospital Notices List Dismissals and Patients
Hospital notices list names of patients and dismissals including Mrs. Bobby Aldridge Mrs. Walter Smith Edward Naylor Billy Joe Elswick Hollis Ledlow Mrs Edward Battles Mrs Edward West Gail Burns Master Allen Morgan Master Dewey Morgan Miss Brenda Moses Mrs Curtis Allred James Watkins Robert Owens Odene Miller Mrs Maurice Simmons and infant son Mrs Pat Lane and infant daughter with their addresses across Decatur Hartselle Ardmore Hollis Ledlow Dearborn Houston Danville 2326 State Ave SW 1605 2 Wadsworth St SE 224 Finley Dr 1401 1st Ave SE 115 12th Ave NW Gordon Dr SE infant son infant daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Aldridge
Wadsworth St
Walter Smith
Ardmore
Tenn
Edward Naylor
Houston
Ala
Billy Joe Elswick
Finley
Gail Burns
State Ave
Allen Morgan
Decatur
Dewey Morgan
Brenda Moses
1St Ave
Curtis Allred
12Th Ave
James Watkins
Robert Owens
Hartselle
Odene Miller
Maurice Simmons
Pat Lane
Gordon
Decatur Birth Announcements Compiled From City Notices
A list of birth notices and infant details from Decatur and surrounding towns includes names such as Herbert Lynn, Mitchell Williams, Melody Ann Reese, Jasper Carl Roberts Jr, Cary Wood, Julia Johnson, and Billy Tidwell. It records addresses across Decatur, Athens, Toney, Hillsboro, and nearby areas with accompanying parental names and infant mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lynn
10Th Ave
Thurmond Ashford
Johnston St
Mitchell Williams
15Th Ave
David Harrell
Austin St
William Haggenmaker
Madison
Jasper Carl Roberts, Jr
Memorial Dr
William C. Slaten
Luther C. Quick
Hanceville
Melody Ann Reese
Jerry H. Summerford
Harry M. Shindleborrow
North St
C. F. Turner
Toney
Kenneth R. Livingston
Hillsboro
Joe Frank Holderfield
Memorial
Sheryle Ann Montgomery
Claude Leonard Nelson
Grant St
Harlan Prater
Martha St
Billy Terry
Town Creek
Winford Ridchie
Springfield
Ohio
Norman Albright
L1th Ave
Master Cary Wood
Cullman
George Philpot
Enolam Blvd
Julia Johnson
Athens
Cullman Admissions List Names Local Students
A Cullman area admissions roster lists students including Melda Lee Allred Hanceville Herman R. Cofer Cullman Jeffery D. Goodwin Cullman Mary Lou Collins Cullman Lillian Grace Kilgore Cullman Mancel M. Kilgo Vinemont Nada Martin Cullman Nancy Cure Middleton Hanceville Ervine P. Rushing Cullman Charlotte Gail White Vinemont Ophelia Gibson Garden City Ruby Jeanette Bowden Cullman Lynn O. Cagle Cullman Rickey D. Dutton Cullman Earnestine Haynes Cullman Allen W. Johnston Cullman Mary Ann Lott Hanceville Lillie Marsh Warrior Dwight R. Nichols Hanceville James St. Stewart Hanceville Mattie Thornton Cullman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman Admissions
Melda Lee Allred
Hanceville
Herman R. Cofer
Cullman
Jeffery D. Goodwin
Mary Lou Collins
William ©. Holcomb
Baileyton
Lillian Grace Kilgore
Mancel M. Kilgo
Vinemont
Nada Martin
Nancy Cure Middleton
Vic- T
Ophelia Gibson
Garden City
Ruby Jeanette Bowden
Master Lynn O. Cagle
Truck Driver Hurt In Wreck Near Decatur
A 44 year old Springfield Illinois truck driver Winfred Ritchie was injured early today in a two vehicle crash 2.2 miles north of Decatur on US 31 Limestone County The highway patrol reported the accident at 4 30 am with $800 damage to the truck and $200 to the car The driver was admitted to Decatur General Hospital and listed resting good Shirley Ruth Wilson 23 of Nashville was driving the other vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Decatur
Limestone County
Decatur General Hospital
Winfred Ritchie
The
Highway Patrol
Shirley Ruth Wilson
Nashville
Ritchie
Cullman
U.S 278
Gilbert F. Dahlke
Cullman 4
Clyde C. Beeler
Moulton
William M. Clemons
Fire calls, driving incidents and permits listed in Decatur
The Decatur Fire Department investigated Sunday fires including a boat at McCartney Street and two car fires on Medus Road and Grant Street with no losses. A Sunday collision occurred on 6th Avenue NE near Moulton Street with no injuries. Building permits issued include Valley Builders five room houses and Parker and Osbor ne electrical service. Robert Schwachow directs a two week 1964 East Carolina College music camp with 51 instructors and 420 students. The city commission meets Friday at 8 am to certify August 18 as the city election date and appoint election officials. Bobby L. Terry departed for Ft Gordon Georgia after visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schwachow
Moulton St. E
East Carolina College
Valley Builders
Gresham Dr
Gresham
Riot erupts after street dance arrest attempt
Patrolmen Roger Bacon and Anthony Cerretto fought a disorderly youth during a street dance arrest. A crowd of fifty or more surged to prevent the handcuffing, sparking the riot as onlookers debated a failing system. Teens, including high school athletes, described tensions and racial overtones amid the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bacon
Anthony Cerretto
Cerretto
Sparacino
Denny
Whitey
Morgan Store Break-In Reported at Somerville Grocery
The Morgan County Sheriff's force said the Whitten Grocery Store on Lower River Road Somerville 3 was broken into between 1 and 5 a.m. today. About $20 in cash and several items were stolen including six cigarette lighters five billfolds $18 in watch bands and two flashlights. Entry was gained by breaking a lock on the east door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Sheriff's Force
Whitten
Lower River Road
Somerville 3
Thomas Powers
Local Births Notice From Decatur Hospitals
Mr and Mrs David Barr Decatur a son born Sunday at Baugh Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Haggenmaker Madison a daughter born Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Billy Terry Town Creeks a son born today at Decatur General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Barr
Decatur
Baugh- Wiley-Smith Hospital
William Haggenmaker
Madison
Decatur General Hospital
Billy Terry
Town Crees
Funeral for Emmett Winton Set in Valhermoso Springs
The funeral for Emmett Winton who died at his home Sunday will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Curry Chapel Methodist Church in Valhermoso Springs. Burial follows at Curry Chapel Cemetery with Reynolds directing. Survivors include three sons, Eathon and Andrew Winton of Valdermose Springs, Leander Winton of Warrior, two daughters Velma Chatman and Seabell Draper, one sister Matie Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Winton
Curry Chapel Methodist Church
Valhermoso Springs
Curry Chapel
Reynolds
Eathon
Andrew Winton
Valdermose Springs
Leander Winton
Velma Chatman
Seabell Draper
Matie Wright
Obituary: Sue Ivey Farley Dies at 83 in Northside
Mrs. Sue Ivey Farley aged 83 of 314 Wilson St NE died Sunday at 7 15 am at home. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 am from Guntharp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leon Dawson and Rev. Bob Hall officiating. Burial in City Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Mary F. Dennis of Deatur and Gladys F. Davis. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. The body will remain at the funeral home until services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Ivey Farley
Wilson St
Guntharp Funeral Home
Leon Dawson
Bobby Hall
City Cemetery
Mayflower Ship Length Estimated at About 100 Feet
Report notes the Mayflower vessel measured roughly 100 feet in length, with historians outlining this classical ship as a compact foreboding of early transatlantic voyages.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucile Hawkins
Judy Taft
Gordon Taft
Decatur Lions Club
Anne Diseker
Decatur Rotary Club
Pat Haney
Charles Haney
Decatur Civitan Club
George Ann Gibson
George Ellis Gibson
Decatur Exchange Club
Sallye Jo Powell
Sherman Powell
Falkville
Linda Wilhite
Amy Rae
Jane Nix
George Anne Gibson
Jefferson Avenue
Joseph Avenue
New York City
National Association For the Advance
Arkansas
Capitoli
Ing
Local Securities
Ala. Tenn. National Gas
Oie American Foundation Life Insurance Co
Coastal States Life
Downtowner Corp
First Flight
Equity National Life
First Nat'l Bi
Jefferson Standard Life
Kentucky Central
Liberty National Life Ba Life & Casualty
Life Ala
Moore Handley
Mutual Savings
National Life
Neb. Consolidated
Protective Life My A
State National Bank
Southern Airway
Southern United
Vulcan Life
NEW York
KVP
Ligg & My Acme Steel
Allis Chal
Lorillard
Lou & Nash
Martin Co
Merr Ch&s
T&t
Monsan
Mont Ward
Armour
Nat Dairy
Nat Distill
Babcock
Owens U
Bell & How
Ford Migglet
Beth Steel Jets
Boeing
Borden
Chrysler Veay
Cole Palm + sa
Collins Radio
Rexall
Reyn
RC Cola
Delta Air
Sears Koeb du Font
Sinclair Fast Air
Sacony
To & Firestone
Sperry Ra
P&l
Texaco
Genesc
Steel Greyhound West
Tel Gault
Wests
Dixie
Mette Woolworth
Wrigley Wey
Hollis Ledlow
Dearborn
Mich
Edward Battles
Edward West
Danville
Delton Sandy
Tanner
Joe Barr, III
Sandra
Barry Fort
Edgewood St
Hollis Minor
Lafayette St
George Wilder
Trinity
William Perry
16Th Ave
T. A. Wallace
Aubrey Boyles
Ralph Shaw
Billy Tidwell
Huntsville
James Sims
Virgil Parker
Orlee Sims
Rickey DD. Dutton
Mrs
Earnestine Haynes
Allen W. Johnston
Mary Ann Lott
Lillie Marsh
Dwight R. Nichols
James St. Stewart
Mattie Thornton
Decatur Fire Department
McCartney St
Meadus Rd
Somerville Rd SE
Bobby L. Terry
Ft. Gordon
Lawrence P Terry
6Th Ave
Moulton St
Jane Emory Grimland
Wisteria Dr
Marietta
Joseph Edward Price
Overton Ave
Tarrant
Rainey
Studebaker
4Th Ave
Triumph
Meee
Desoto
Austinville
F.ha
8Th St. S.W
Morgan
Sue Farley
Decatur Shopping Center
Eee
HC Sundae
Homeland Insurance Agency
2Nd Avenue
S.W
Harold Lentz
Cos
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