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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1968
Page
2
A long roster of names and street addresses appears, listing Mrs Beatrice Rather and many others across Decatur and nearby towns. The fragmented OCR includes numerous individuals from Moulton Falkville Athens Danville and related streets.
The Bremerton Sun weighs arguments to abolish or reform the Electoral College amid Wallace’s third party threat. It notes 538 electors, the December meeting, and House selection if no majority. It highlights winner take all, proportional plans, and preserves certain merits while suggesting a legally binding elector rule.
Mrs May Nichols 96 formerly of Decatur died at 3 pm Friday in a Birmingham rest home Funeral services to be announced by Gunthorp Funeral Home Gertie Phillips sister and Ina Metcalf Detroit Mich four brothers Cephas Decatur Willie Phillips Detroit Whitt Phillips and Rosevelt Phillips Hillsboro three stepsisters Bertha Sims Birmingham Burnice Whitehead Detroit Camelia Jones Detroit two stepbrothers Maceo Dunston Chicago Murphy Johnson Hillsboro
Ross Phillips aged 53 died Wednesday in a Decatur hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Flower Hill Baptist Church with Rev. D. L. Reggins officiating. Burial follows at Flower Hill Cemetery. S. S. Sykes Funeral Home of Decatur directing. Survivors include his widow.
A Bombay woman told police her necklace vanished in the dark of a cinema hall while she watched the film Jewel Thief. She described the incident as the cinema darkness aiding the theft.
A compiled list names several residents with dismissals or relocations across Decatur Moulton Madison Danville and Hartselle. Individuals include Mrs Ruby Jewel Blizzard Mrs Hes ter Mae Parker Mrs Mary Lee Webb and others with addresses on Jackson Street SE 4th Avenue SE and Grant Streets.
Mr and Mrs William E Watson Huntsville welcome a daughter Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Mrs Gilbert Aloreding Car saale St SW has a son Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James E Edison Eva report a son Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Malcolm N Sandip Athens announce a son Thursday at Decatur Gen Hospital. Further lines mention William Watson from Hontivie and Deca Teale i Deca.
Weather outlook for Saturday notes scattered afternoon showers and highs 83 to 87 with a low around 64 to 68. Moon phase is first quarter Monday night with a look at Mars Venus and Mercury near the sun. Tonight the chance of showers grows to 50 percent as winds shift southerly and clouds increase across the region.
The article outlines diabetes as a major health burden with 83 daily deaths in the U S and its role as a leading cause of blindness. It cites 4.2 million diabetics and 50 million carriers, mentions hereditary factors, and notes a half million dollars donated to establish a diabetes chair held by Dr Boris R Bossell of the Diabetes Trust Fund.
Casey Casey announced last night that construction on the Russellville radio station will begin once final approval is granted by the FCC. Call letters have not yet been determined.
Snipers and a 100 round mortar and rocket barrage were reported early Saturday around Tan An and near Tan Son Nhut air base. Spokesmen said the strikes were aimed at influencing Paris peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam.
In view of the discovery's significance researchers invite beologists and archeologists to visit the site and arrange viewing of an assemblage of artifacts. Authors include Dr Louis S B Leakey from Nairobi National Museum Ruth Dette Simpson from San Bernardino County Museum and Dr Thomas Clements USC geology consultant.
Decaying algae on the lake surface consumes dissolved oxygen, depriving fish and other organisms of oxygen and leading to die offs in the water ecosystem.
Three Decatur residents Mrs Doris Livey Mrs Miriam Schmidt and Mrs Amy Sykes join about seven thousand Christians Scientists for the First Church of Christ Scientist annual meeting in Boston Massachusetts spanning Monday through Wednesday. Bryson Construction Co Inc of Decatur Friday won a 96300 contract to alter a missile training shop at Redstone Arsenal based on the low bid May 16 with an estimated government cost of 97640. Work includes two corrugated metal lean to sheds and should be finished early next year.
In Hartselle qualifying for the August 13 city election opens June 7 and closes July 2. Baileyton hosts a horse show at Baileyton Junior High School Stadium June 9 with 18 classes sponsored by the PTA and Eva Saddle Club. Three injuries reported in Friday accidents near Cullman and Falkville. Nina Mae Bailey of Hillsboro graduates from Mississippi State College for Women with BA in mathematics and psychology minor.
Seven Decatur area students will graduate from Birmingham Southern College in commencement exercises June 8. The graduates include Mrs. Gerry Veazey Akridge, Thornton Fleming Jr, Miss Barbara Janice French, Robert Daniel Kruidenier Jr, Mrs. Martha Patton Tarleton, Miss Nancy Carol Washington, and Norris E. Broome, with their parents listed. Effective June 1 the Christian Science Reading Room at 112 2nd Ave will be open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily through summer, replacing the former 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. schedule.
Ken Hawthorne, director of the Athens Limestone Hospital, will address the Decatur Optimist Club Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Crescent Motel about rising hospital costs. Decatur High School invites students to register for summer school today from 8 a m to noon.
Governor Brewer supports freedom of choice in schooling while opposing federal intervention. He cites Alabama Education Association opposition and asserts every child deserves a good education, arguing the plan benefits parents and can be extended to housing and livelihoods if courts restrict choice.
A .12 gauge shotgun, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered after a work shift at Gish Packing Co. The sheriff offered no motive. Coroner Charlie Sammet Police Chief A. B. Lightfoot Jr and Detective George Clem aided the probe.
Gulf Oil Corp bought a 200 by 200 foot parcel in Mooresville for 100000 dollars in cash. The tract fronts Alabama 20 near the planned Interstate 65 interchange and will house a Gulf Interstate Investment Co. service station. Standard Oil Co. previously bought an adjoining lot.
A proposed amendment to the Code of Decatur 1956 and the Zoning Map will be considered by the City Board of Commissioners at 10:00 AM on June 16 in the Municipal Building. The change moves property from R-3 to MC Medical Center District, with map details on file in the Planning Department. The ordinance takes effect after adoption and publication as required by law. May 21, 1968 Florence Adams City Clerk.
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