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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1964
Page
2
Sunset at 6 57 p m and sunrise at 4 35 a m. Moon rises tomorrow at 1 04 a m. New Moon. Prominent star Regulus visible in the west at 9 35 p m. Venus sets at 8 22 p m. Saturn rises at 12 19 a m. Jupiter rises at 3 15 a m. Mars rises at 3 42 a m.
The Decatur region shows the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge at 21.55 feet, down 0.08 in 24 hours. Sea level at 555.85. Monday high 79 at 3:30 pm, low 61 at 4:30 am. Current 11:07 am 77. Forecast mostly sunny and mild today and tomorrow, fair cool tonight. High today 78, low tonight 54, tomorrow 82.
Senate leaders pressed a cloture bid with 33 Republicans and 58 to back the move, while 26 opposed and 16 undecided. Mansfield discussed the plan with President Johnson at the White House breakfast as the 67 day debate continued.
Alabama voters faced a mixed turnout with Birmingham light, Mobile spotty, and Tuscaloosa heavier than expected as contestants for constable, PSC president, and nine congressional district nominees battled amid neutrality claims from Wallace and party leaders denying organized endorsements.
Athens Mayor Arthur Stewart turned 67 by turning on 304 lights across a four mile whiteway along U S 31 and U S 72 from Pryor Street to Lucas Street. The project, costing an estimated 75 000 to 80 000 dollars, will extend to Hobbs Street and Jefferson Street as work progresses with TVA designer Roy Childers and city officials present.
John Landers of Athens died Monday at 5 p.m. after a heart attack. Services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by widow Lois Landers, Athens, son John Landers of Decatur, one grandchild, two brothers Lester Landers of Chicago and David Landers of Athens, one sister Evie Johnson.
Mrs Vilene Harris of Danville 53 died Monday at 11 45 AM at her residence. Services were to be held at Johnsons Chapel Methodist Church with Rev C G Redding and G T Hancock officiating. Burial would follow in the adjoining cemetery. She leaves three daughters Doris Roger Wanda Harris Danville and Mrs Charles Johnson Hartsel. Three sisters J D Garnett Ruby Kelso and Alton Blankenship. Three brothers T G Seagers Gurney Seagers and Ralph Seagers. Pallbearers listed. She was a member of the Danville Baptist Church. The body was to be taken to the residence today and remain there until services.
Mrs. Mary Vaught aged 65 of Athens died Monday at 3 30 p m in Jackson Hospital at Lester. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a m at West Hobbs Street Church of Christ with Bryan Davis and Burl Grubbs officiating. Survivors include husband Joseph Vaught three daughters Frances Hamilton Virgie Seawright Angelene Emplin one son Bill Vaught mother Addie Dycus ten grandchildren three brothers Hiley Dycus Ted Tommy two sisters Mona Council Frances Hall.
Horton Kelley 60 of Falkville died Monday at 5 10 p m at his residence Funeral services at Cairo Methodist Church Limestone County Wednesday at 2 p m with Rev Jimmy W Crown and Rev Tony Smith officiating Burial at adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include Irene Kelley three daughters Kathy Kelley Mrs Jerry S Hall Mrs Houston Woods one stepdaughter Mrs Herbert Williams two sons Stevie and Curtis Kelley one stepson Billy Ray Miller 12 grandchildren two brothers Leamon Kelley William Kelley Tanner two sisters Mrs Lillian Adams Mrs Loberta Vinson He was a member of the Methodist Church and Woodmen of the World Pallbearers will be Billy Ray
President Johnson affirmed continued aerial monitoring of Cuba while leaving room to modify reconnaissance methods. He dismissed questions about Robert Kennedy seeking the Democratic Senate nomination in New York. He praised tax cut effects, predicted national output near or above 623 billion, and forecast no inflation. He urged passage of a civil rights bill and noted the first five months balance of payments at an annual 500 to 600 million deficit, with gold stocks rising. He cited debt ceiling concerns, urging a higher limit than 309 billion due June 30.
Members of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce will choose Miss Decatur Jaycee for the coming year at tonight's meeting. Contestants include Brenda Sherrill Judi Harvel Kathy Powell Vicki Roop Emily Duke Patricia Driver and Emily Burgess. Last year's winner Miss Jackie Eaken will crown the new queen. Lloyd Bowers oversees the contest.
The body will be taken to the residence this afternoon and remain there until time for service.
The Decatur City Commission voted to amend a prior ordinance to allow bids on four projects at Horse Tree Place Carridale Street and Country Club Estates. They also budgeted 52419.66 to the school board for semiannual teacher salaries from the gross receipts fund and authorized bond plans for Fruehaus Corp expansion. Final assessments on Hamilton Gardens and Lott Subdivision were set.
Cottonseed 45 per ton milk grade A 6.55 per hundred manufactured milk 3.20. Wood 65 45 35 pulpwood 13.50 per cord. No 2 yellow shelled corn 1.34 No 2 yellow ear corn 1.11 No 2 white ear corn 1.07 No 2 white shelled corn 1.32 No 2 oats .60 No 2 milling wheat 1.40 Heifers 16.50-18.00 utility cows 12.50 bulls 17.00-18.00 feeders and steers 16.50-18.50 Hogs 800 mostly steady U S 1 3 190-235 lb barrows and gilts 15.00-15.25 sows 30-500 lbs 10.50-12.00 Sheep 300 active fully steady 90 lb spring lambs 23.75 load mostly 23.50 80 lb 20.00.
New York noon stock list shows gains for Int Paper Acme Steel Kaiser Aluminum and others. Local Cullman admissions include Russell W Arnold Michele Diane Fricke and others. dismissals list several Cullman residents with multiple names and places noted.
Morgan County Sheriff logs arrests for violation of prohibition law parole violation and failure to appear. Alley crash behind Greyhound depot between Thrasher and Patterson vehicles. juveniles confess to stealing about 200 pounds of insulated copper wire from Decatur Foundry and note plans to sell at a junk yard. Blue paint vandalism at Walter Jackson School reported. Stolen 1958 Plymouth from Barden used car lot. Various tools and equipment stolen or damaged in Huntsville and Cullman areas. Loyd Hays Memorial Fund contributions rise to 5622.63 with several donors listed. No fires reported to Decatur Fire Department.
A list of residents including Jonas Kieth Fowler Shelly McGaughey Ossie Campbell Clyde McRae G Genet Andrew J Stark Margaret Hodges Randy Strandidse Hubert G Gann Wayne Rasberry Fred Green Evelyne Butler Dale Tidwell Donna Gray Coy Hembree Walter Hennessee William Speegle John Henderson Benny West Gilbert Cox Gary Hill John Davis Jr Jesse Gray Shelia Morgan James Daly and Rev George Jefferson across Hartsville Huntsville Decatur Cullman Madison Belle Mina and nearby streets.
A list appears including Miss Donna Burch of Hartselle and Frank Marlowe, Sonny Creasy of Horn Trailer Park, Master Joe Schull of Trinity, Mrs Nellie Shain of 624 5th, Mrs Buford Brewer of 2230 Kooken Ave, James H Morgan of Trinity, Miss Julie Miller of Decature, Mrs Ruth McAnally of Lacey's Spring, Mrs James Roberson of 1406 9th Ave SE, and Mrs Dan Atkinson and infant daughter Madison.
George Boulden Sr 74 a Hillsboro resident died Saturday at 11 30 p m at VA Hospital Birmingham and 2 p m at Trinity Methodist Church burial will be at Trinity Mountain Cemetery Reynolds in charge Survivors include widow Artha Boulden Hillsboro four daughters Mary Jane Lyle Decatur Artilia Boulden Hillsboro Jose phone Smith Winnie J Matthews Decatur two sons James E Boulden Hillsboro George Boulden Jr Decatur three sisters Ussey Orr Trinity Ellen Gray Chattanooga Maggie Smith Decatur one brother Posey Boulden Louisville Ky 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren
A jumble of small ads lists items for sale such as a 1958 Chevrolet with a new motor and tires and a 1956 Buick Special. Other entries include a 1963 model electric vacuum cleaner, land surveying services, and a seven room brick house for sale or rent with details on beds baths and location. Contact numbers are provided.
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