Multiple Vehicle Collisions and Local Notices Reported
Police log details several traffic incidents including a hit and run at 1:36 p.m. involving Gerald Dennis Kaney backing into a trailer and a Saturday morning two car crash at Moulton St and 6th Ave. Also noted are a revival at Oak Forest Methodist Church and a neighborhood picnic hosted by Urban Home Demonstration Club.
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Douglas F. Robinson
W. Moulton St
Gerald Dennis Kaney
Park Ave
Aiken
S. C
Guy Wallace
Oak Forest Methodist Church
The
Urban Home Demonstration Club
R. L. MecCulloch
Old Moulton Road
Decatur race heats up as Coffey denounces city clique
Local candidate Coffey charges city hall is run by a clique and cites police pay raises as politically timed. He pledges intensified canvassing, bumper stickers, and claims unsolved break-ins total 300 to 350 in 18 months. Reverend Griggs calls Candidacy unprecedented and plans open air supper. letter to voters outlines traffic and street improvements.
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Coffey
City
Decatur
Griggs
Kings Memorial Methodist Church
Vine and
McCartney Streets
Vine St
Vine Street
Births in Decatur area add three daughters this week
Mr and Mrs William H Black of Decatur 3 welcomed a daughter Saturday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs Clyde M Hem bree of Danville 3 added a daughter Friday at the same clinic. Mr and Mrs M W Dennis of Sheridan Apt 5A welcomed a daughter Saturday at Decatur General Hospital.
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William H. Black
Decatur
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic
Clyde M. Hembree
Danville
M. W. Dennis
Sheridan Apt
Decatur General Hospital
Milton Edward Ray
Madison
Choosy thief returns car then steals newer model
A Fort Pierce used car was stolen from a dealer lot at night. The following night the thief returned the same car and stole a newer model instead, police said.
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Fort Pierce, Fla
N Setoneite
Lawrence Teachers Urged to Invest in Education
Dr Henry Hill28 chairman of the Nashville and Davidson County Board of Education spoke at the Lawrence County Teachers Institute urging education as a public investment. He noted high school graduates earn about 3000 yearly vs 9000 for college graduates and cited low Southern graduation rates compared with hoped gains postwar. He warned non educators have no place in the modern world and cited military rejection rates in South Carolina and Utah.
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Moulton
Henry Hill
Nashville
Davidson County
South
South Carolina
Utah
Deaths and education notes from Decatur and Lawrence County event
Charles W Malone formerly of Decatur died after a months long illness. Graveside services planned in Decatur with burial there after a local service. Survivors include his wife daughter sister and two brothers, all of Decatur and Montgomery. Dr Hill urged funding for education to the powerful with money. Lawrence County educators discussed growth and a new high school building. A reception for new teachers at 10 10 am preceded by remarks from Principal Lewis Watkins and Superintendent Silas Cross. Officers elected for the institute include Glenn Campbell president Jackie Shelton vice president and Geretta Smith secretary.
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Montgomery
Charles W. Malone
Decatur
Ann Malone
Roy Wyatt
B. W. Malone
Asbury Malone
Hill
Lawrence ‘County
Lewis ‘Watkins
Silas Cross
Glenn Campbell
Jackie Shelton
Geretta Smith
Final Chamber Push Planned
The Chamber of Commerce fund drive for a new headquarters will end Thursday. A 25-man retail days team meets Tuesday at the Lyons Hotel for last plans, with 100 firms to be solicited. A 35-man team will canvass 50 to 100 remaining prospects Thursday morning.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. J
Bill” Hubbert
Hubbert
Lyons
Chamber
Jack Estes
Earl Brewer
Don Branum
Buck Rogers
Raymond Russell
Avery Taylor
Joe Blackburn
W. H. Jenkins
M. E. Sparks
Bob Denham
Roy Odom
Bob Johnston
Russell Bolding
Bill Dukes
George Godwin
Tom Fitzpatrick
Emmet McClary
John D. Sherrill
John Gort
Floyd Sherrod
Charles Baker
Ned Frazier
Tidwell Semmes
Ralph Longmire
Hall and Colvard
Ray Childs
Tech
6Th Ave
Walnut St
Funeral notices for Mrs Annie Goodlow and Mrs Mahaley Herd
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Goodlow who died in Memphis and Mrs. Mahaley Herd who died in Athens will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home.
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Annie Goodlow
Memphis
Reynolds Funeral Home
Mahaley Herd
Athens
Chamber building to rise with brick faced steel structure
The plan calls for a steel and concrete chamber building faced in light brick with masonry panels. A vaulted roof over the entrance and large glass area will convey progress. It will include 6,272 square feet of space on a raised platform with 25,000 square feet of property and ample parking.
Athens Police arrest two for drunkenness and liquor violations
Two people were arrested for public drunkenness in Athens on Friday by the Athens Police Department. One arrestee cited for no drivers license, another for possession of beer and whisky.
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Athens
Limestone County Sheriff’s Friday Arrests Report
Athens officers jailed suspects Friday for speeding one case affray two violations of the prohibition law two driving without a license three and related charges according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s force.
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Athens
Limestone County Sheriff's Force
Pope appoints Cardinal Antoniutti to head Sacred Congregation
Vatican City AP reports Pope Paul VI on Saturday named Italian born Ildebrando Cardinal Antoniutti as prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Religious, succeeding the late Cardinal Valerio Valeri who died five days earlier.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Ildebrando Cardinal Antoniutti
Sacred Congregation For the Religious
Valerio Cardinal
Valeri
Industrial Establishments Share Over Seventeen Percent
The report notes that more than 18 percent of industrial establishments are affected by the change. It highlights the distribution across sectors and implications for output, jobs, and regional development.
Legislature opens path for Brewer amendment on reapportionment
Rep Ralph Slate expects a state constitutional amendment sponsored by Speaker Albert Brewer to pass in the House soon. The amendment would drop the Senate population basis rule, signaling House approval of the Roberts bill. Brewer says the amendment is necessary to keep the Roberts bill from being ruled unconstitutional. Sen Horton and Sen Gilchrist foresee quick progress on educational and general appropriations bills with possible tweaks to loan and interest provisions.
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Ralph Slate
House
Albert Brewer
Rep
Slate
Brewer
Senate
Rep. State
Roberts
Rep. Brewer
Rep. Turner
Walter Emmet Perry
Birmingham
Jefferson
Mobile
Sen. Horton
Sen
Gilchrist
Sen. Gilchrist
Hospital dismissals and patient updates listed
A hospital notice lists patient dismissals and names including Mrs Lucille Sherrill at 1014 Line, Mrs Carolyn Perry at 1310 5th Ave SE, Mrs Mattie Hillis of Elkmont, Paul Lindsey of Somerville, Neal Eaton of Athens, Mrs Ruth Henderson of Somerville, Donald McClain of Decatur, Walter Stephenson of Cullman, Forrest Bates of Elkton, Naomi Wright of Somerville, and Patsy Parker of Somerville.
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Carolyn Perry
5Th Ave
Mattie Hillis
Elkmont
Paul Lindsey
Somerville
Neal Eaton
Athens
Ruth Henderson
Donald McClain
Decatur
Walter Stephenson
Cullman
Forrest
Bates
Elkton
Tenn
Naomi Wright
Accidents Claim Two Lives in Separate Incidents
Cullman County officers report a boy was playing alone and fell from a backward parked car, slipping under the left front wheel. In Mt. Vernon city limits, 16 year old Jimmy Green of Mt. Vernon died in a two car crash on U S 48. Separately in New York Willie J Jimerson a 25 year old from Talladega drowned while swimming in the Niagara River after arriving in Buffalo three weeks ago. The Associated Press tallies weekend Alabama accidental deaths from 6 p m Friday to midnight Sunday.
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Cullman County
Jimmy Green
Mt. Vernon
U. S
Alabama
Talladega
Willie J. Jimerson
Buffalo
N. Y
Associated Press
City Noise Ordinances Spread Among Major Metros
About half of the nation’s large cities enforce rules limiting noise levels. Officials in these municipalities cite late-night disturbances and traffic or construction noise as priorities, with enforcement ranging from warnings to fines.
Three Room Unfurnished Downstairs Apartment For Rent
Too late to classify ad notes a three room unfurnished downstairs apartment available. Contact 353-3394 for details and viewing arrangements.
Decatur General Admissions Names and Addresses
A list of individuals admitted at Decatur General includes Mrs. M W Dennis Sheridan Apt 5A Mrs Milton Edward Ray Madison 1 Mrs Audrey Beatrice Hill 1306 5th Ave SE Mrs Lawrence E Goodin Elk Mont 1 infant son born to Jerome Bumpus at 1402 Somerville Rd etc. The roster cites multiple residents and infants across Decatur Elkmont Rogersville and Me?das Rd areas.
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M. W. Dennis
Sheridan Apt
Milton Edward Ray
Madison
Audrey Beatrice Hill
5Th Ave
Lawrence E. Goodin
Elkmont
Jerome Bumpus
Somerville Rd
Sammy Z. McLemore
William J. Briscoe
9Th St
Cullman Area Obituaries Noted Names List
A list of individuals connected to Cullman area communities including Cullman Nadie Dunn Willadean Medlock Mary Ann Smith and Isabel Euphemia MacDonald Fort Lauderdale with additional locals from Hanceville Vinemont Jasper Crane Hill and Garden City. The compilation reads as a roster of residents and associated towns with varied counts and spellings.
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Albert W. Oaks
Cullman
Mary Ann Smith
Emmitt Oscar Wisner
Jasper
Mareline York
Admissions Gilbert Morris
Rosie Hicks
Peggy Joyce McClendon
Crane Hill
Roy Leon Barley
Vinemont
Carolyn Oveta Morgan
Hanceville
Ela Mae Needham
Isabel Euphemia MacDonald
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Iva Dee White
Garden City
Weather update for Decatur skies and celestial cues
Complete weather and river outlook for Decatur with daily sun and moon times. Sunset at 6 53 p m and sunrise at 4 56 a m indicate clear evening skies. Moonset at 12 12 a m and a full moon on August 5 highlight upcoming summer constellations.
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River Decatur
Weather and River Reading Near Keller Memorial Bridge
Decatur Tennessee River reading Saturday morning at Keller Memorial Bridge was 21.41 feet, down .07 feet in 12 hours. Sea level reading 555.71 feet. Forecast mostly fair and warm with 10 percent chance of afternoon thundershowers. Outlook Monday shows little change. Light variable winds. High today 91 degrees.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
Two accidents injure three in Decatur area
De catur Police investigated two Saturday night crashes that left three people hurt. Maurice McCaghren 18 and Teddy Bogle were treated at Decatur General Hospital after a 7:20 p.m. two car collision at Church Street NE and 8th Avenue NE. Miss McCaghren allegedly ran a stop sign and hit Alfonso Western 30 of Decatur in a 1957 Chevrolet, causing heavy damage. Western was treated and released. Chuck Browning 16 sustained minor injuries when a 1958 Volkswagen rolled over on 5th Ave after leaving the car driven by Perry Richard Hinds 16 Colfax St SW.
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Decatur
Decatur General Hospital
Church St. NE
8Th Ave
Maurice McCaghren
Teddy Bogle
McCaghren
Alfonso Western
Western
Church St
Miss McCaghren
Chuck Browning
5Th Ave
Perry Richard Hinds
Colfax St
One Hurt In Limestone Wreck Near Athens
Athens Limestone Hospital treated Thomas A. Lentz after a one car crash on U S Highway 31 four miles south of Athens Saturday night. Witnesses say Lentz lost control while passing a trailer truck and rode the Studebaker through several flips. He walked to an ambulance with cuts, but injuries remained undetermined late Saturday.
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Athens
Thomas A. Lentz
Here
Lentz
Studebaker
Athens Limestone Hospital
Trinity Man Charged After Downtown Wreck
A Trinity man, Billy Loyal Davis, about 35, was charged with public drunkenness and violation of the prohibition law after his Chevrolet pickup struck a parked car at 9 30 p m in the downtown area. The parked car owner was not identified.
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Trinity
Billy Loyal Davis
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Martin Ave
Louisville
James Alton Clem
Tanner
Robert J. Hint
Brown Engineering Co
Huntsville
National Association of Ac
1St Ave. SE
2Nd St
Magdalen B. Powell
10Th Ave
Ryna B. Dinsmore
208Th Ave
Leal Dee Carr
Nevada Ave
Wilson L. Baugh
Memorial Dr
Baugh
James P. McCarley
Decatur 2
Billy Joe Elswick
3Rd Ave
Elliott
Institute For
Lawrence County
Teachers’ Institute
George Peabody College
Davidson County, Tenn
Board of Education
Howard Manning
Hatton High School
Auburn Hope
Mount Hope
Keil Harris
Lawrence
Pope
Helen Wood
John H. Wood
Jackson St
Morgan County
Decatur Rotary Club
Decatur High School
University of Mississippi
Lucille Sherrill
Patsy Parker
Decatur General Admissions
Randell
W. Maddox
Roger Allen Hammond
15Th Ave
William T. Hamilton
Johnston St
James Douglas Fite
P. O. Box
Rogersville
Albert Hughes
4Th Ave
Jack E. Self
11Th Ave
Doyle Roberts
Decature
Meadus Rd
Hillard H. Williams
Phillips Ave
Sam I Timberlake
14Th Ave
Walter H. Brand
College St
Frank Murray Campbell
Mertie Mae Daniel
Nadie Dunn
Wilmer L. Duke
Mary Joe Hale
Billy Boyd Hays
Warrior
Linda Faye Helsm
Carolyn Marty
Willadean Medlock
Vertie Effie Morris
Davis
Decatur Shopping Center
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